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PenCom Sets Modalities to Handle Customers’ Complaints

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In response to agitations by pension contributors and retirees over rising volume of unresolved complaints in the sector, PenCom has reiterated its commitment to deliver quality service delivery to stakeholders , stressing its  leaving no stone unturned to ensuring that issues and complaints are resolved satisfactorily within the shortest possible time.

Though some contributors have argued that PenCom could be overwhelmed by the volume of complaints it receives on daily basis, they called for more hands and capacity building activities to step up service to customers.

Some of the common complaints lodged for resolutions ainclude, Non- remittance of pension contributions; delay in approval of transfers to Retirees Life Annuity (RLA); non- payment/ in receipt of accrued pension right for retirees of Treasury Funded Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs); request for resolution of multiple PIN registration, delay in programmed withdrawal, temporary access of 25%, residential mortgage, voluntary contribution & NSITF; delay in data recapture, Retirement Savings Account (RSA) transfer related complaints.

Narrating his ordeal, a  federal retiree, Olowu Abiodun, said that one of the reforms that would assuage the pains of pensioners is for PenCom to ensure that they get their dues within reasonable time of leaving service, particularly in the case of those whose retirement is on the basis of statutory 50 years of 60 years or 35 years, whichever applies to individual.

“It is very unfortunate that retirees suffer after serving their country, especially those who retire without amassing unjustified and underserved wealth. The case of one year expectation of contributed funds has been described by pensioners as callous, vicious and wicked,” he said.

In response, PenCom recently reassured that in keeping to its corporate strategy initiative for 2023 to 2027, it established the Consumer Protection Department (CPD) to replace its Corporate Responsibility and ServiCom Department, anchored on the Commission’s strategic plan that prioritises the quality of services rendered to customers, an approach, which ensures that the pension services are tailored to meet their expectations effectively. Moreover, it has set out modalities to handle customers’ complaints swiftly to prove that it is committed to ensuring that no stakeholder is left behind.

Speaking recently in Lagos at a forum, the head of the CPD, Mr.  Ikenna Chidi-Ebere, maintained that it is the resolve of the Commission to protect its customers against any form of exploitation from any source and enforce their rights in line with its mandate.

Chidi-Ebere who urged customers to provide accurate and relevant information to the Commission at all time, affirmed that the Commission has allocated dedicated staff to provide swift responses to complaints and inquiries received on daily basis.

“The platforms are daily monitored to proactively ensure smooth response to the complaints received. We record details of every complaint, review to determine its nature and forward to appropriate channels to handle either within the Commission or Pension Funds Administrators (PFAs) for resolution.

“We provide instant response to complaints that do not require further investigation. We issue withholding replies to consumers upon receipt of complaints, prior to the commencement of investigation. We escalate complaints to the relevant departments within the Commission for immediate resolution,” he said.

The CPD head assured that all complaints from consumers regarding applications made through the PFAS are promptly escalated to the PFAS, providing them with a specific time frame to address and resolve the complaint.


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Titan Trust Bank Selects Oracle FSS for Core and Digital Banking Technology

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Titan Trust Bank has selected Oracle FSS for its core and digital banking technology, it is understood.

Titan Trust Bank Selects Oracle FSS for Core and Digital Banking Technology

The start-up bank recently obtained its license by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

It’s understood that Temenos and Infosys also competed for the deal.

The shortlist came down to the two most widely installed international core systems in Nigeria, Infosys’ Finacle and Oracle FSS’s Flexcube.

The Nigerian banking sector has seen a great deal of upheaval over the years, with many mergers, start-ups and closures. Flexcube is a well respected name since the late 1990s (the pioneer was Access Bank, now one of the country’s top five banks) and has been a commonly selected platform since then.

The new bank is believed to be one of five to have gained regulatory approval of late (Globus Bank is another).

Local media sources say the new licences stem from the Central Bank’s desire to attract new investments into the sector and better serve the country’s 50 million+ unbanked and under-banked citizens.

Titan Bank is said to be headed by a former executive director of Heritage Bank (which is a Finacle user).

Oracle FSS did not respond to request for comment.


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IMF Appoints Elumelu, Nigerian Businessman to Advisory Council

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International Monetary Fund (IMF), has appointed Tony Elumelu, Nigerian billionaire and group chairman of Heirs Holdings, owners of United Bank of Africa, to its advisory council on entrepreneurship and growth, convened by Kristalina Georgieva, the fund managing director.

IMF Appoints Elumelu, Nigerian Businessman to Advisory Council

The announcement was disclosed in a statement on Friday.

According to the statement, the IMF advisory council comprises global business leaders, policymakers, and academics dedicated to identifying and addressing regulatory barriers to entrepreneurship.

The IMF said Elumelu will be instrumental in ensuring that Africa’s entrepreneurship is central in policy making.

“Elumelu, Africa’s leading advocate of entrepreneurship and whose Foundation has funded, mentored, and trained over 25,000 African entrepreneurs since 2015, champions entrepreneurship as the engine for the economic transformation of Africa,” the statement reads.

“A self-made entrepreneur, Elumelu’s embracing of entrepreneurship is fundamental to his concept of Africapitalism, his belief that Africa’s private sector can and must play a leading role in the continent’s development, making long-term investments that deliver social and economic value.

“Elumelu will be instrumental in ensuring that Africa’s entrepreneurial potential is central to global economic policy making.”

Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the advisory council on March 26, Georgieva said the appointees would share their experiences on how macroeconomic and financial policies “can provide a supportive environment for innovation, entrepreneurship, and productivity — key ingredients for a thriving private sector and strong economic growth”.


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Fintech, Remittances Anchor Africa’s Booming Payments System

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Africa’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, fintech industry, scaling remittances, and cross-border payments will be the driving forces behind the continent’s digital ballooning payments system, which is estimated to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030.

This is according to a MasterCard-commissioned study by Genesis Analytics, which states that the digital payments economy is growing faster on the continent.

This comes as the World Bank says Sub-Saharan Africa has shown significant growth in financial inclusion over the past decade, much of it driven by mobile money account adoption.

Dimitrios Dosis, president, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at MasterCard, comments: “Africa is filled with immense possibilities, and its people have the potential to shape the global economy in the decades ahead.

“MasterCard remains deeply committed to driving digital transformation across the continent, working closely with entrepreneurs, merchants, banks, start-ups, telcos, and governments. By increasing our investments, expanding innovation, and fostering inclusion, we are helping build a more connected and accessible digital future.”

The payment technology company went on to say as a longstanding technology partner to Africa, its continues to strengthen its commitment to the continent’s digital growth through strategic investments, public-private partnerships, and innovation initiatives that drive financial health and economic growth.

In addition, it says trends in Africa signal a strong shift towards digital transactions, with businesses and consumers increasingly embracing contactless solutions, further accelerating economic participation and financial accessibility across the region.

“For over five decades, MasterCard has worked alongside African governments, businesses, and communities to advance financial inclusion and economic development.

“With Africa projected to host nine of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies, we are focused on leveraging our expertise and a technology to support the continent’s continued digital transformation.

“Our investments today will help build a more resilient economy for the future,” says Mark Elliott, division president, Africa, MasterCard

By fostering collaboration with key stakeholders, MasterCard says it aims to enhance digital connectivity, expand economic opportunities, and enable millions of people and businesses to thrive in the digital economy.


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