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Automation Key in Capital Market Resuscitation-Emmanuel

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Amos Emmanuel, chief software architect/CEO, Programos Software Group
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Amos Emmanuel, chief software architect/CEO, Programos Software Group, is first vice president, Information Technology (Industry) Association of Nigeria (ITAN) and member of other various industry Associations.
He also founder and president of Programos Foundation and  national coordinator and designer of the SPACE4Nigeria – Strategic Planning, Acquisition and Control Education portal of the UN Infopoverty Initiative that now serve as the pivot for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs.
The polyglot programmer is the UN World Summit Award Eminent National Expert for Nigeria and has authored many software products including the most populous African capital market software called CloudIntegraeTrade and IntegraFixPro5.0 OMS (Order Management System) Software utilized by over 100 African stockbroking organizations mostly in Nigeria and Ghana. Emmanuel founded the eAfrica.
He spoke to peter ugwu on software and Nigeria’s IT sundry issues.

Initiatives to Resuscitate Software for the Stock Market
The Nigerian stock market has been one segment of the nation’s financial sector that we have offered services in the last 15 years.
In addition, we have, from inception, introduced indigenous software called INTEGRA2000+ now been changed to a new product that is 100% cloud-based called CLOUDINTEGRA eTRADE.
It is an investment and e-Trade software that will enable stock market operators in Nigeria and indeed Africa to offer daily online services in a very transparent manner to local and foreign investors.
These were actually the things that eluded the Nigerian investment community before now. Besides, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has been developing a trading platform which calls for supporting software vendors to design fresh systems that can integrate the market with investors and dealers through a direct market access to the Nigerian Stock Market X-GEN FIXTrading Platform on daily basis and make investors trade directly, even from the comfort of their homes.
Programos Software Group has now being certified of the new IntegraFixPro5.0 OMS solution. This solution is the Orders Management System which empowers any stock market operator like the Dealer and customers to trade online over the new trading infrastructure.
Some of the benefits are that stock market brokers are able to offer transparent services.
Before now, investor do not know what transpires between their investment records, the stockbrokers, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), the Bankers, the Registrars and the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS), as well as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
These are the major organs in the market. However, with information technology (IT), we have been able to provide more transparency in the processes that at no point can any of the players engage in anti-best practice without being noticed.
We all know that before now an investor gives a mandate before a broker can carry out a deal; if that rule was kept we would not have had cases in the news of a broker selling shares without the knowledge of the owner.
Some of the anti-best practices happened in the past because the regulatory rested on human beings and not necessarily on automatable standards which we now offer.
So, we have been able to use technology to mitigate risks in the market with the launch of CloudIntegra eTrade software.
CloudIntegraeTrade Software and IntegraFixPro5.0 will be on exhibition at the Nigerian Pavilion of the World Congresson Information Technology, WCIT 2014 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, September 2014.

Automation of the Stock Market and Investors’ Confidence
Automation is going to mitigate the risks and make the investment climate safer. Sincerely, it is the best time for you to penetrate the market, because you might be hearing that the market is coming up. The operating rules have changed and are still changing.
At the Americas Fix Trading Conference this year in New York, we were made to understand that the FIX (Financial Information eXchange) is designed to satisfy the investor.
Going by the investors’ appetite for optimal returns, mandates have become more challenging for the human mind as of the stockbroker to cope with on the new trading platform. So it is now more technology processes than more people-oriented processes.
According to Mr. David Jiboye, the IntegraFixPro5.0 OMS director at Programos Software Group, “Given the machine-to-machine architecture, risks have become better controlled”. With our CloudIntegra eTrade Solution, you can now manage your investment account as a self-service, because the automation empowers you.
 From your CloudIntegra eTrade Account portal, as an investor, you are not only able to post buy and sell mandates of equities and bonds; you are offered online investment advisory services especially on your portfolio.
By this, the software knows what your average cost of investment has been and can actually give you basic trigger pricing information from time to time, to know when to salvage a loss or get out of an investment when it is nose-diving too badly, and consolidate into cash position to either withdraw or pick more valuable investment options.
So, investors are now able to watch their growth on investments, optimize their gains, take profits at target return shitting points like 15%, 20% etc.

Entrepreneurship Initiatives to Aid Youth and School Leavers
Programos Software Group funds its Programos Foundation for a variety of initiatives in this area. We mentioned the graduate capacity building where we train for free and supply to the labour market freely.
Programos Foundation in conjunction with Seone Foundation Inc, Houston have met with the Vice Chancellor and management of Bells University for the establishment of a Campus-to-Corporate Initiative for its undergraduates.
This will span more universities. In Programos, we have records of students who have done their SIWES through us become best students upon graduation.

Local Software Developers and International Certifications
The story of certification shows that Nigerians are top there! It is not about certification. You can get all the certifications in the world without achieving anything. Even in IT, Nigerians are top in any professional certification.
You can get all that abroad, on getting back to the country you get frustrated.
Sincerely, you need an environment where you offer a service and the market measures you based on your competence.
In my segment of the economy, I have made sure that no foreign software plays any role there.
Let the public make their research if there were foreign software running in the Nigerian stock market in the last 15 years.
And I also operate outside Nigeria, but who recognizes that? Who is even encouraging one? No body! Instead, people, especially government officials will be eavesdropping, searching one ways to frustrate you.
You have institutional degeneracy all over the place. As an entrepreneur, I run on generator at an average of almost 15 hours daily; nobody cares what your pains are.
It is unfortunate to see government functionaries embezzle tax payer’s money yearly without anybody doing something substantive.
We are not begging for funds, but space to operate, and the right conscience to know that they owe us the demand for our services and products.

In every aspect of IT innovation, Nigerians are innovative. Now, we have come to realize that we are worth more than what we are getting.
I feel, one day, we will get a government that will take advantage of what Nigeria has as human resources. We may not appreciate it today, but very soon, we cannot shy away from the fact Nigeria has very solid resources.
It is unfortunate we have generations in Nigeria that one produces only for the other to consume and not replicate or re-produce. That is why someone can steal my intellectual property without recourse.
In the media and entertainment industry in particular, it is a nagging issue. Our entertainment industry is facing a situation of almost extinction. Is that industry not the one we believed so much in? They create values and never reap from it. Who cares for their protection and continuous promotion?
Tomorrow we make noise of about million or billion dollar intervention fund that are never seen to address the challenges of the industry.
There is quite a lot the IT industry can do for this country. In the World Summit Award, my concerns are about the Governments themselves; offering e-services to its people and being accountable to the services.
IT will take care of tourism problems of this country. When we talk about IT inclusion, we have a larger population of this country in places that are not yet developed. We talk about internet penetration, there are still areas people do not understand the meaning of the word Internet.
There are some places that as you travel and cross a particular boundary all your signals are lost. We have a major challenge; we need innovations that will address the societal issues.
We need to bring those who are out of the system to understand there are areas or things they need to embrace. Outside that, we need to protect the Nollywood; we should not play with that industry. You talk about the Nigerian capital market today, it is and is going to be the wonderful work of technology that will revive the market that has defied many regulatory interventions; it takes technology to restore investors’ confidence, make the players to do the right for the public to see the transparency and decide to get back or not. Is it in health, aviation, education, you name it, innovation spans across several aspects of life.
Nigerians innovators crave to become actors of the socio-economic development of their societies.

 


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Tech-driven Solutions Receive Commendation @ Maiden Insurance Week Hackathon

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Mrs Yetunde Ilori, President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), has commended the innovative and technology-driven solutions presented during the institute’s maiden Insurance Week Hackathon competition.

Ilori gave the commendation after the completion of the competition on Thursday in Lagos, held at the College of Insurance and Financial Management in Asese, Ogun, as part of the Insurance Week organised by the CIIN.

She described the solutions as crucial to the industry’s transformation and relevance in the digital age. “This shows that the future is bright for the Nigerian insurance industry.

We are transforming as an industry, and digital innovation is at the heart of that transformation,” Ilori said. She noted that 19 teams initially applied for the competition, but only six were shortlisted.

The competition, which targeted young Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 29, engaged six finalist teams over a fourweek intensive innovation process, culminating in a demo day on Wednesday in Lagos.

The hackathon focused on real-world challenges in the sector, such as inclusive insurance, fraud detection, risk management, and improving customer experience.

It was designed to cultivate the next generation of insurance innovators, deepen insurance awareness, and promote financial literacy among Nigerians.

The teams that participated in the final stage of the competition were: Ifokanbale, Insurbridge, Insurvate, Team Aegis, Team Phoenix, and The Assured Team. Team Aegis developed “Hustle Guard,” a microinsurance solution for tricycle drivers covering health, life, and income, in an effort to demystify micro insurance in Nigeria.

The Assured Team presented “Kolo Plus by Card,” an unstructured savings plan with payment and interest features tailored to low-income earners. Team Insurbridge created “Smarter Claims,” a solution aimed at improving the insurance claims process.

Team Phoenix introduced “HerShield,” a solution focused on empowering women and building trust in the insurance sector. The Assured Team also developed additional ideas to drive insurance penetration in underserved and informal communities.

After an engaging pitch session before a panel of judges, Team Insurvate emerged as the overall winner with its solution, “Claim Central”, an end-to-end digital platform designed to streamline the insurance claims process from policyholders to insurers.

Team Aegis secured second place, while Team Phoenix came in third. The panel of judges included financial sector experts such as Norah Igwe, Tunji Andrews, Diana Mulili, Sakeenat Bakare, Ibraheem Babalola, and Prince Adeshina Adeyemi-Doro.

Also speaking, Mr Eddie Efekoha, Chairman of the Insurance Week, said the hackathon demonstrated a conscious effort to explore how technology can help distribute insurance products to all parts of the country.

“We believe this initiative will spark more interest among the youth to engage with insurance, not just as consumers but as creators and innovators,” he said.

Speaking on behalf of the winning team, Mr Odunayo Ojeremi, leader of Team Insurvate, described the competition as highly competitive and rewarding. “We are excited and grateful for the opportunity.

“We didn’t expect to win, but we are glad our solution was recognised. We hope to improve ‘Claim Central’ and make it a platform that ensures seamless claims processing,” he said.


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Enugu Air Commences Operations Today

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Enugu State-owned commercial airline, Enugu Air, is set to officially launch its operations today Monday, July 7, 2025. The launch ceremony will take place at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, expected to attend alongside other dignitaries, according to a statement from the airline.

Dr Obi Ozor, Commissioner for Transportation, Enugu State, said Enugu Air is a key component of Governor Peter Mbah’s vision for a modern, integrated transportation system, aimed at positioning Enugu as a major aviation hub in Nigeria.

The airline will begin operations with a fleet of three Embraer jets, from the E170 and E190 series, chosen for their performance, passenger comfort, and suitability for regional routes.

The airline’s inaugural routes will form a strategic triangular operation connecting Enugu, Abuja, and Lagos, with plans to expand services to Port Harcourt, Owerri, Benin, Kano, and other key cities across Nigeria and beyond.

Ozor said, “With a strong foundation built on innovation and sustainability, Enugu Air is poised to transform regional air travel, boost state pride, and raise Enugu’s profile nationally and globally.”

The launch of Enugu Air is expected to have a significant impact on the aviation industry in Nigeria, providing more options for air travel and promoting economic development in the region.

With its modern fleet and strategic routes, Enugu Air is set to revolutionize air travel in Nigeria and establish Enugu as a major player in the country’s aviation sector.

 


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Cybervergent Selected as World Economic Forum’s 2025 Technology Pioneer Company

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In affirmation of its global standing, Cybervergent, a Pan-African technology company that leverages artificial intelligence to transform how organisations manage risk, governance, privacy, and cybersecurity, has been selected as one of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Technology Pioneers for 2025—a global cohort spotlighting companies transforming industries through breakthrough technologies and responsible innovation.

The WEF, an international organisation committed to improving the state of the world through public-private collaboration, brings together global leaders to shape economic, technological, and societal agendas. Cybervergent now joins this global community.

The company is recognized for its innovative approach to building digital trust, reimagining how organisations manage cybersecurity, risk, privacy and governance.

Commenting on the company’s milestone, Adetokunbo Omotosho, CEO of Cybervergent, said, “I am honoured that Cybervergent has been named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. This is more than an accolade — it’s a validation of our commitment to redefining cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management to build true digital trust.

“What makes this recognition even more meaningful is the fact that Cybervergent demonstrates innovation in AI and infrastructure can emerge from any region, challenging conventional perceptions.”

Some past recipients of the Technology Pioneer recognition, including Google, Spotify, and Airbnb have gone on to fundamentally reshape global industries.

As a member of the 2025 Technology Pioneers community, Cybervergent will be contributing to discussions shaping cybersecurity, AI, and cyber resilience across industries and the global digital economy.


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