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Unified Payment, Hyperspace Technologies Unified Payments leading financial technology, Banking, payment Schemes, digital commerce and Software solutions is expected to deliver a keynote speech at the 2023 Digital Agenda Forum. Unified Payment is a leader in the Payments and Financial Technology space and has contributed immensely to the growth of electronic payments in Nigeria. Also, Hyperspace is a globally renowned provider of solutions and professional services in the field of solutions using Web3 technologies. Web3, also known as the decentralized web, refers to the use of blockchain and other decentralized technologies to create a more secure and transparent internet. The…

In the past five years, there has been rapid innovation in Nigeria’s digital economy across sectors like fintech, e-commerce, healthtech, and edtech. Startups in these sectors have had to grow their business in a volatile economy with limited venture capital, and high customer acquisition costs. Dealing with these challenges have made performance marketing a vital tool for growth, and startups have begun to embrace it. A growing number of Nigerian startups are moving away from the practice of outsourcing their marketing to third-party agencies and are now building in-house performance marketing teams. These internal teams are lean, agile, and deeply…

9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB) sealed a partnership deal with Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI) to give curated food boxes to the elderly and widows in the Lagos areas of Isolo, Alimosho, Mushin and Lagos Island. The initiative is part of activities to commemorate the bank’s third anniversary. Also in Kano, 9PSB presented educational supplies to two primary schools, while it made a similar contribution in the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja, where it gave food and relief supplies to physically challenged pupils. The partnership is aimed at providing families experiencing food insecurity with carefully selected food boxes filled with…

By Sophia Parker Face scanning services ensure active fraud prevention that ensures a positive experience for customers while facilitating compliance with KYC and AML regulations.  Identity theft and other crimes are rising with time. According to a 2023 fraud report, globally, 18% of crime has increased, with 51% of cases being ID scams. Applying innovative technologies such as face scanning services can deter bad actors and facilitate compliance with KYC & AML regulations. This way, businesses can not only attract genuine clients but also win trust. In addition, businesses can steer clear of excessive fines and indefinite bans from governments…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has reiterated that the NCC under his leadership will support the Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy under Dr. Bosun Tijani, which was unveiled last month. Dr. Maida, in a keynote address delivered at the 13th Annual Nigeria ICT Impact CEO Forum in Lagos, believes that supporting the strategic plan will boost Nigeria’s broadband penetration rate to 70 percent by the end of 2025 in line with the NNBP 2020-2025, through the laying of 95,000 kilometers of fibre optic cables across the…

CIO Awards Africa presented to Mitchell Elegbe, the Founder and Group Managing Director (GMD) of Interswitch Group, the prestigious 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award at the CIO Awards Africa which took place at the MUSON Centre in Onikan, Lagos two days ago. According to CIO Awards Africa, Elegbe was celebrated in recognition of his outstanding achievements and impact on the technology landscape in Nigeria. He emerged as the winner of this esteemed award after a meticulous selection process conducted by a distinguished panel of senior Information Technology (IT) executives from various industries. Organized by Edniesal Consulting Limited, the CIO Awards Africa…

Nokia Networks of Finland is seeking federal government collaboration that will afford it the opportunity to support Nigeria’s digital economy agenda. The Deputy Minister, Under-Secretary of State for International Trade from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Jarno Syrjala, stated this when he led a delegation from Nokia Networks of Finland to visit the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently. Syrjala believes that government collaboration and partnership with communications service providers in Nigeria, as well as cable and other operators, will help to expand the government’s digital economy pursuit. “Collaboration is key as it will help to deliver critical network…

A crypto expert cum enthusiast, Seun Dania has commended the successful efforts of the Nigerian Police Force in apprehending the perpetrators behind the security breach at Patricia Technologies, a Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange.  In an insightful interview, Seun Dania, who is also the CEO of a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, highlighted the significance of this development in restoring trust not only in Patricia Technologies but also in the African startup ecosystem at large. He emphasized that the apprehension of criminals by the police is a crucial step in dispelling concerns of funds mismanagement and in reaffirming the integrity of Patricia Technologies. While…

Moniepoint has argued that as part of Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to give fillip to the economy and shore up its fiscal and monetary agenda even as the after-effects of global macro-economic realities continue to linger on, effort must be made to create more thriving technology hubs outside of Lagos and Abuja. Thus, it has announced support for the Enugu Tech Summit, stressing that it is in its firm belief that empowering and investing in tech hubs outside of traditional centers is essential for creating a more inclusive technology landscape in Nigeria. “We are excited to support the Enugu Tech Summit…

Celebrating You, a landmark year-end event that stands as the apex of Nigeria’s flourishing technology landscape is set to return on the 3rd of December, the organuiser, TD Africa has announced. According to TD Africa, the event will be held at the prestigious Konga Place in Lekki, Lagos, and promises to uphold its reputation for attracting a distinguished guest list. This includes luminaries from Corporate Nigeria, high-profile representatives from local and international technology brands, celebrities, industry captains, and government dignitaries, ensuring an event of unparalleled significance. Themed #RoyalPride, this year’s celebration will pay homage to the distinguished qualities that set…