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- 13 Jun 2021
Meet the 12 Development Lab Candidates for the Realness Institute in Partnership with Netflix
From over 500 applications, 12 creative industry professionals from Kenya, Nigeria, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe were selected to be part of the inaugural three-month development lab for…
- 22 May 2025
CBN Introduces AML to Fight Financial Terrorism, Gives Banks Deadline
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all financial institutions to implement real-time transaction alert systems as part of enhanced anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. The directive was…
- 6 Nov 2017
Real-time Payments on the Rise Globally - Report
Global adoption of real-time payment programs by financial institutions is picking up speed, according to new research from FIS. In its fourth annual Flavors of Fast report, FIS identified 25 active…
- 4 Aug 2022
CWG, CustomerXPs Unveil Software to Tackle Cybercrime in Financial Institutions
CWG Plc disclosed that it is partnering with CustomerXPs to unveiled Clari5, a sophisticated software that creates real-time intelligent solutions that empower financial institutions with deeper…
- 3 Sept 2021
FG Advocates Smart Technology for Efficient Housing
Senator Gbenga Ashafa, the Managing Director/Chief Executive of Federal Housing Authority, FHA, has called on stakeholders in the housing sector to embrace smart technology for efficient housing…
- 24 Apr 2024
Fidelity Bank Commends Air Peace’s Performance
Fidelity Bank Plc has commended Air Peace’s performance since it commenced flight operations about 10 years ago. Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the Managing Director, Fidelity Bank Plc gave the commendation…
- 5 Apr 2022
Knox Wire Mulls Real-time Cross-border Financial Solutions in Nigeria
Knox Wire has said it will host top executives of Nigeria’s leading banks and financial institutions on provision of financial solutions. A statement said the firm, which has increasing global…
- 23 Dec 2014
Path Solutions Unveils Next-Gen Technology Platform
Path Solutions, the global leader in Islamic financial services software, has announced the availability of its new technology platform - iMAL 14, built using Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE)…
- 13 May 2015
IDC Opens Nominations for 1st Annual FinTech Rankings Real Results Awards
International Data Corporation (IDC) Financial Insights has announced the nominations for the first annual FinTech Rankings Real Results Awards 2015 are open. An addition to the prominent IDC FI…
- 19 Apr 2019
Ecobank Transnational Debut $450M Eurobond Oversubscribed
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, ETI , the parent company of the Ecobank Group, is pleased to announce that it has successfully raised $450 million in its debut Eurobond which was oversubscribed.…
- 25 Jan 2022
Buhari Launches National Policy on 5G, Urges Security to Tap in
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja directed all the security institutions to immediately leverage Fifth Generation (5G) technology, when deployed, to enhance security in the country.…
- 6 Jun 2016
Actis Raises Over $500m For New African Real Estate Fund
Actis, a leading growth markets investor, said that it has reached final closing on its third opportunistic private real estate fund, Actis Africa Real Estate Fund 3 (“ARE3”) with commitments…
- 26 Jan 2023
Classera Raises $40m in Biggest Series A funding in EdTech, Set to Deepen Footprints Across Africa
Classera, a global edutech learning management platform focused on emerging markets, has successfully raised $40 million in a Series A round, the largest in EdTech globally for a company with no…
- 7 Aug 2018
FBNQuest Highlights Investment Opportunities for Nigerians in Diaspora
FBNQuest Asset Management, a part of the FBN Holdings Plc group, has called on Nigerians in Diaspora to take advantage of the numerous investment opportunities available in Nigeria. This call…
- 24 Mar 2015
ICS Financial Systems Named “Best Islamic Software Provider MENA 2015”
Global Banking and Finance Review, one of the worlds’ leading global banking and finance publication has announced ICS Financial Systems Ltd. (ICSFS),the global software and services provider for…
- 30 Nov 2014
ICS Financial Systems Bags Multiple Award
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- 2 Aug 2022
Netflix Ramps up Investment in African Stories with Exciting Titles from the Continent for 2022, 2023
Netflix yesterday presented a preview of what will be its programming for the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023. Bringing together talent, filmmakers and press from South Africa and Nigeria,…
- 22 Jul 2026
NITDA Seeks Digitally Skilled Workforce to Drive Public Sector Innovation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated the need for a digitally skilled public sector workforce, saying the success of government reforms and the adoption of…
- 3 Feb 2020
How Quickteller Uses Technology to Create World of Possibilities
Technology has changed the world and our individual lives in a virtually countless list of ways. Despite this, it is still common for people to bemoan these achievements. Things previously deemed…
- 27 Mar 2017
British Chartered Institute for IT Confers Pantami, NITDA Boss with Fellowship
After rigorous assessment bordering on eminence, authority and experience in the IT profession, British Computer Society (BCS) the leading professional body of IT experts globally has conferred its…
- 25 Jan 2022
FG Launches National Policy on 5G, Directs Security Institutions to Leverage the Technology
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all the security institutions to immediately leverage Fifth Generation (5G) technology to enhance security in the country. The president gave the directive…
- 2 Aug 2017
Strengthening Financial Services Industry with Cognitive Security
Is it possible for any organisation to fight cybercrime without the aid of artificial intelligence or machine learning, especially, for those with complex systems like the financial institutions?…
- 2 Apr 2026
Nigeria Mulls National Cybersecurity Council
Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a National Cybersecurity Coordination Council, signaling a shift toward a more unified, intelligence-driven approach to defending the country’s…
- 11 Mar 2026
Fintechs Gear up to Combat Fraud as CBN Issues Directive on Fraud Detection Solution
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and fintechs to implement automated systems to detect suspicious transactions to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime…
- 31 Oct 2025
Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, Oxford-Trained Tech Whizkid , CEO of Konga group, Honoured With Forbes and EuroKnowledge Award
We live in a digital era where the spotlight often flickers over fleeting trends and hollow titles and very little authenticity. However, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, Group Chief Executive Officer of Konga…
- 10 Feb 2021
Five of the Best Payment Gateways out of Africa
By Adeniyi Ogunfowoke As e-commerce on the continent continues to grow in leaps and bounds, payments, side by side with logistics, is something that sellers all over from Cairo to Lagos continue to…
- 13 Jun 2022
Future of African Super Apps Relies on Great User Experience and Strong Security
Financial institutions are increasingly relying on apps and their turbo charged cousins, super apps, for much needed revenue growth. Organisations that can offer a secure, low-friction app experience…
- 18 Aug 2025
Virtual Reality in Healthcare: Nigeria’s Untapped Opportunity for Training, Patient Care, and Medical Innovation
Across the world, Virtual Reality (VR) is proving to be far more than a gaming technology. In healthcare, it is emerging as a practical solution to train professionals, improve patient care, and…
- 9 Jul 2018
Maalem Financing to Implement Path Solutions’ iMAL Islamic Core Banking Platform
In line with its new business and innovation strategy, Maalem Financing has signed an agreement with Path Solutions, the Islamic banking software specialist, in which iMAL Islamic core banking…
- 1 Aug 2025
NITDA Champions Digital Identity Drive in Nigeria’s CRVS Reform
In a strategic stakeholder engagement aimed at advancing Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) reform, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)…