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- 5 May 2025
CSCS Launches *7270#, USSD Code Service
Central Securities Clearing System PLC (CSCS) has announced the launch of *7270#, its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) code service, set to go live on May 8th, 2025. The USSD code…
- 10 Oct 2024
FIRS Launches USSD Code *829# for Taxpayers’ Satisfaction
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has launched an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) Code *829# specifically targeted at improving taxpayers’ satisfaction. This is in a bid to…
- 12 Jun 2022
CBN to Introduce USSD Code to Improve eNaira
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says it is set to introduce the Unstructured Supplementary (USSD) code as part of steps to improve the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Kingsley Obiora, deputy…
- 26 Nov 2019
Keystone Bank Unwraps USSD Code *7111#
Keystone Bank Limited has announced the introduction of a simple banking USSD Code *7111#, as part of its commitment to delivering convenient and superior customer experience to the Nigerian…
- 25 Oct 2016
Airtel Transforms Customer Experience with New USSD Short Code
Airtel Nigeria has unveiled a new interactive USSD self-service short code, *121#, for easy usage and improved customer service delivery. With the new shortcode, customers can access all the services…
- 22 Jul 2020
Polaris Bank USSD Smart Code Offers Exciting Banking Experience
Polaris Bank is encouraging its customers to limit their use of cash and avail themselves of its USSD *833# smart Code for payments on the go to ensure social distancing and need to stay safe. The…
- 10 Feb 2022
JAMB Introduces Self-Registration, New USSD Code for 2022 Candidates
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has established self-registration centers in Abuja and Lagos, for the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE)…
- 20 Jul 2025
SEC to Introduce USSD Codes to Fight Ponzi Schemes
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to introduce a USSD Ponzi schemes and illegal investment activities in Nigeria. Dr. Emomotimi Agama, director-general of the SEC, disclosed this in an…
- 3 Dec 2025
SEC to Enhance Investor Engagement with USSD Code, ISS Audio
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to unveil two innovative products – a USSD Service and ISA Audio – designed to democratise information dissemination and enhance investor…
- 15 May 2023
Why Your Bank’s USSD Code is not Working
Many Nigerians woke up on Saturday morning only to discover that they cannot access their bank’s services via USSD services as usual. If you are one of those who can’t access your bank’s USSD…
- 6 Apr 2025
Afrimash Launches USSD Code to Revolutionize Poultry Farming and Combat Counterfeit Farm Produce
In a move poised to revolutionize Nigeria's poultry industry, agritech company Afrimash has launched a USSD solution that enables farmers to verify the authenticity of day-old chicks before making a…
- 16 Oct 2017
Holla Taxi Allows Payment with USSD Code, Other Exciting Offers
By peter oluka Ease of payment is one of the reasons some Nigerians shun e-payment related platforms. Now, with the rise of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD), payment has become even…
- 30 Jun 2020
Access Bank Launches USSD to Curb Fraud
Access Bank PLC, Africa’s largest retail bank, has introduced *901*911#. The USSD code allows customers to deactivate their USSD profile once their mobile devices get lost or stolen. This is in…
- 4 Aug 2021
Unity Bank Unveils New USSD Platform to Combat E-Banking Fraud
Unity Bank Plc has unveiled a new code on its USSD platform that completely puts the customer in control of his Bank Account against any e-Banking fraud. The new code which is *7799*9*Phone Number #…
- 31 Jan 2018
Africa Prudential Revolutionises Registrar Services with “Personal Registrar USSD *4018#
Africa Prudential Plc, has unveiled her new USSD code, *4018# tagged “Personal Registrar”, in line with its determination to dominate and redefine the landscape of registrar service delivery in the…
- 24 Jul 2020
Polaris Bank Urges Customers to Use USSD *833# for Payments
Polaris Bank has urged its customers to limit their use of cash and avail themselves of its USSD 833# smart Code for payments on the go to ensure social distancing and need to stay safe. In a…
- 22 Sept 2024
PalmPay Rolls Out USSD Service to Empower Users with Enhanced Financial Access and Account Security
PalmPay, a leading financial platform with over 30 million users on its smartphone app in Nigeria, today announces the launch of its USSD code. This service offers Nigerians an additional way to…
- 27 Jan 2020
CoralPay Deploys C’Gate, Composite Payment-Processing Engine
CoralPay Technology Limited has deployed the C’Gate, (CoralPay Payment Gateway and Processing) Platform, which has been described as the first interoperable USSD and mobile payment processing…
- 30 Dec 2019
NCC, Others to Meet over USSD Charges
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and Body of Bank CEOs are to meet to resolve the dispute surrounding charges for use of Unstructured Supplementary Service…
- 4 Aug 2021
Unity Bank Unveils New Code to Tackle eBanking Fraud
Unity Bank Plc has unveiled a new code on its USSD platform that completely puts the customer in control of his Bank Account against any eBanking fraud. This is in a bid to safeguard its e-banking…
- 20 Aug 2021
Access Bank’s USSD Security Advancement to Protect Customers against Fraud
Access Bank Plc has introduced new USSD code, that allows customers to act swiftly to prevent fraudulent activities on their accounts. The service enables customers of all account types to deactivate…
- 2 Feb 2025
Customers’ USSD Access Intact as Banks’ Settle USSD Debt
Almost all e nine banks earmarked for disconnection from Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) service over a N160 billion debt have reportedly made good progress in terms of repayment,…
- 18 Aug 2021
Access Bank’s USSD Security Advancement Protects Customers against Fraud
Seeking best-in-class ways to safeguard the resources of our customers, Access Bank PLC introduced the *901*911# USSD code, a solution that allows customers act swiftly to prevent fraudulent…
- 25 Apr 2022
DPO Group Enables USSD Payment Option in Nigeria
African digital payments company DPO Group has added a new form of payment that will allow merchants to get paid by their customers via a USSD code. According to information released to the media,…
- 5 Nov 2016
NIBSS Partners Etisalat, Others to Unveil mCash Payment Solution
In furtherance of the financial inclusion vision of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System(NIBSS) in partnership with several banks and four GSM operators, has unveiled…
- 10 Mar 2013
Airtel Introduces Special Facebook via USSD Service
Customers of Airtel Nigeria, leading telecommunications services provider, can now access popular social networking platform, Facebook via a USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) Code.…
- 24 Jul 2023
Heirs Insurance Group Launches Mobile App, Chatbot, USSD Channels
Insurance companies, Heirs General Insurance (HGI) and Heirs Life Assurance (HLA), subsidiaries of Heirs Holdings, launched multiple digital channels, making insurance transactions easier for…
- 20 Jun 2025
USSD: 13 Banks Clear Debts - ALTON
Association of Licensed Telecommunications Companies in Nigeria (ALTON) has revealed that 13 commercial banks have fully settled their outstanding Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD)…
- 6 Aug 2020
Ecobank Commences Cardless Withdrawal from ATM
Ecobank has stated that cash withdrawals can be made at all its ATMs, without a card. The Ecobank cardless withdrawal concept, Xpress Cash, enables users to withdraw cash from ATMs using only…
- 6 Aug 2020
Ecobank Begins Cardless Withdrawal from ATM
Ecobank has stated that cash withdrawals can be made at all its ATMs, without a card. The Ecobank cardless withdrawal concept, Xpress Cash, enables users to withdraw cash from ATMs using only a…