West Africa is experiencing a financial transformation driven by mobile money, a groundbreaking technology empowering millions with unprecedented access to financial services. This innovation empowers individuals and businesses with the tools to send and receive remittances, make seamless payments for…
Harnessing the Power of Digital Transformation: Lessons, dynamics and Nigeria’s roadmap to becoming a global ICT leader — Oluwole Asalu
Nigeria’s ICT sector stands at the heart of its economic transformation, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and the potential to drive unprecedented growth. As we reflect on the achievements of 2024, a clear blueprint emerges: strategic policy, infrastructure development, public-private collaboration, and…
Tech innovation key to mortgage sector transformation, says Ademola Igbalajobi
•From left: Dr. Simon Ogwu, Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer, AG Mortgage Bank; Mr. Francis Ekeng, Managing Director, Breezetek Technologies; Mr. Ngozi Onyemuwa Anyogu, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, AG Mortgage Bank; Mr. Ademola Igbalajobi, Managing Director, SystemSpecs Technology Services Limited; and…
FinTech negligence fuels fraud among unbanked, middle-class Nigerians – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised the alarm over a surge in fraudulent activities within Nigeria’s financial sector, particularly targeting the unbanked, under-served, and middle-class populations. The troubling trend, according to the EFCC, was largely fueled by…
The transformative impact of technology and innovation on Nigeria’s business landscape — Oluwole Asalu
•Oluwole Asalu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Quomdo Systems Africa In today’s rapidly evolving world, technology and innovation are at the forefront of reshaping business and economic landscapes across the globe. Nigeria is no exception. The integration of digital solutions…
Fintech success hinges on strong corporate governance, says Demola Igbalajobi
•Demola Igbalajobi, Managing Director, SystemSpecs Technology Services Limited during a Plenary Session at the 2nd National Corporate Governance Summit recently in Lagos In a compelling address at the second National Corporate Governance Summit in Lagos, Demola Igbalajobi, Managing Director of…
Zenith Bank shareholders approve transition to holding company structure
Under the Scheme of Arrangement dated March 28, 2024, pursuant to Section 715 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), 2020, shareholders voted to transfer 31,396,493,787 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each held in the issued and paid-up share…
Remita pledges support to Africa’s entrepreneurial future
Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL) has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing Africa’s entrepreneurial future, as highlighted by Managing Director ‘Deremi Atanda during the Africa Startup Festival held at Victoria Island, Lagos, on 11th November 2023. At the heart of this…
Zenith Bank’s “Future Forward 3.0” Tech Fair promises cutting-edge innovations and insights
Zenith Bank is gearing up for its highly anticipated Third Edition of the Tech Fair, themed “Future Forward 3.0,” scheduled to take place on November 22 and 23, 2023, at the prestigious Eko Convention Centre in Lagos. This two-day extravaganza…
Jim Ovia, IT practitioners to headline Zenith Tech Fair
The Second Edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, themed “Future Forward 2.0”, will be held on Tuesday, November 22 and Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 8.00 a.m. to…