Nigeria’s fast-growing digital payments ecosystem is increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats, with cybersecurity expert and Chief Visionary Officer of Digital Encode, Prof. Adewale Peter Obadare, warning innovators and financial technology operators that neglecting cybersecurity in pursuit of rapid market expansion could undermine financial inclusion and public trust. Presenting a keynote […]
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Providus Bank has unveiled the Training to Transaction (T2T) Programme, a forward-thinking initiative set to move African SMEs from export ambition to real global trade activity. It was launched in collaboration with international partners focusing on a persistent challenge: the gap between training and actual business execution. Rather than […]
The West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a secure, inclusive, and resilient digital ecosystem across the region following the successful conclusion of its 4th Working Groups Meeting in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Hosted by Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes du Burkina […]
Quest Merchant Bank Limited has officially unveiled a refreshed brand identity, marking a significant milestone in its transformation journey following its recent name change. The new identity underscores the Bank’s renewed strategic focus and commitment to delivering value-driven financial solutions to institutions and investors. The rebranding reflects Quest Merchant Bank’s […]
Indigenous card manufacturing firm CardForte has called for stronger institutional and policy backing for local manufacturers, emphasizing their critical role in strengthening Nigeria’s payments infrastructure and reducing dependence on foreign providers. Speaking in a recent interview, the company’s Co – Founder, Seun Lawal, highlighted the strategic importance of building local […]
In the fast-evolving fintech ecosystem, capital is no longer the only currency that determines success. Increasingly, reputation has emerged as a powerful, if intangible, asset that can accelerate growth, attract investment, and secure customer loyalty, or conversely, trigger rapid decline when mismanaged. In a sector built on trust, speed, and […]
Baobab Microfinance Bank has officially announced the opening of its new Head Office located at No. 129 Ikorodu Road, Lagos, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s growth journey and its continued commitment to operational excellence, best in class service to MSMEs and financial inclusion. The relocation to this new […]
Sterling Bank is commemorating the one-year milestone of its Zero Transfer Fees initiative, through which customers have collectively saved more than N1.6 billion since its rollout. The policy, launched on April 1, 2025, scrapped transfer charges on the bank’s digital platform, OneBank, positioning Sterling as the first major Nigerian bank […]
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, two bank employees, Bakare Oladimeji Surajudeen and James Olukayode Imokwede, were charged by Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ikoyi, Lagos, in connection with a purported $306,667.81 and €50,250 fraud before Judge Ismaila Ijelu of the Lagos State High […]
Moruf Oseni; the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Wema Bank, has declared March 4, 2026, as the official date of its 2026 IWD Grand Event. The global IWD 2026 theme, “Give To Gain,” served as the inspiration for this year’s celebration and the event will be held under […]