E-Financial
Unity Bank Unveils 2020 OMG Competition For Children
In line with the efforts to drive the financial literacy initiatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Unity Bank Plc has unveiled its 2020 One Minute Genius (OMG) competition for children.
OMG is an educational gameshow to engage students as part of activities to commemorate Children’s Day.
According to a statement from the bank, over 120 winners are expected to emerge at the end of the 5-day contest that kicked off yesterday June 1, 2020, and run till Friday, June 5th, 2020.
The statement also said that the competition can be monitored on Beat FM 99.9 Lagos, Beat FM Abuja, 94.1, and online on the Bank’s Website.
“The One Minute Genius is an initiative that underscores Unity Bank’s belief in children, it connects with the Nigerian children’s aspirations and reinforces the importance of education as a vehicle to empower the child to succeed beyond their wildest dreams.” The statement read.
Every Child and student between the ages of 6 –12 years are legible to participate in the game.
The idea is to enable the participant to improve their intelligent quotient and unleash the genius in them. The game will be played as a blend of quizzes containing spelling Bee and Arithmetic questions.
The children that answer the questions correctly within the one-minute stipulated timeframe will be rewarded with cash prizes.
Commenting on the initiative, Funwa Akinmade, Head, Retail and SME Banking, Unity Bank, said the One Minute Genius gameshow is a participatory learning and reward contest aimed at motivating students towards subject mastery using a branch of reinforcement model.
Akinmade urged parents and guardians to avail their wards the opportunity to participate in the competition.
In previous editions of Children’s Day engagement, the Bank hosted students of Kings College Lagos and held Spelling BEE competition to promote financial literacy, leadership, and advocacy against anti-social behaviour among youths.
E-Financial
CBN Reintroduces Controversial Cybersecurity Levy @ 0.005 Percent in New Guidelines
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that it will continue enforcing the controversial cybercrime levy at 0.005 per cent on all electronic transactions under its new guidelines for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
The apex bank disclosed the levy’s reintroduction it abandoned in May, in a policy document issued on dated September 17, 2024.
The cybercrime levy is mandated by the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act of 2015, aimed at bolstering the nation’s cyber security infrastructure.
According to CBN, the revenue from the levy would be directed to a cybersecurity fund to support efforts to safeguard electronic transactions.
CBN said: “The CBN shall continue to enforce the payment of the mandatory levy of 0.005 per cent on all electronic transactions by banks and other financial institutions, by the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015.”
The bank restates the minimum cybersecurity baseline for banks and financial institutions.
The new guidelines also reaffirm the bank’s commitment to ensuring that banks, financial institutions, and payment service providers abide by the minimum cybersecurity standards.
CBN insist on the appointment of Chief Information Security Officers to oversee cybersecurity issues in line with the 2022 risk-based cybersecurity framework.
E-Financial
CBN Appoints New Board of Directors for Keystone Bank
Central Bank of Nigeria has reconstituted the board of directors of Keystone Bank.
The move announced on Wednesday, is part of the apex bank’s strategy to ensure sustained growth for the financial institution.
According to a statement from the Keystone Bank, Lady Ada Chukwudozie has been appointed as the new board chairman, alongside five other non-executive directors. They are Abdul-Rahman Esene, Mrs. Fola Akande, Akintola Olusoji, Obijiaku Samuel, and Senator Farouk Bello.
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In addition, the CBN also named two new executive directors, Ladi Oluwole and Abubakar Bello.
Chukwudozie, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s corporate sector, brings nearly three decades of experience in business strategy, management, and administration.
Her expertise cuts across multiple industries, including De-Endy Industrial Company Limited, Dozzy Group, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, and Vogue Afrique Magazine.
Esene, with over 43 years of experience in banking, investment management, and corporate finance, has held leadership roles in major institutions such as Fidelity Bank, Afrinvest, and Global Arbitrage International Inc
Akande boasts over 25 years of experience in legal, compliance, and risk management, having worked with global brands like Cadbury, Stanbic Chartered Bank, and Shell.
Olusoji has a distinguished 30-year career in accounting, finance, and business development, having served at institutions such as Sterling Bank, Access Bank, and Intercontinental Bank.
Samuel, with more than 35 years of experience in banking and treasury operations, has left a significant mark on Nigeria’s financial sector, previously working with Zenith Bank and Fidelity Bank.
Bello, a seasoned banker with over 20 years of experience, has led initiatives across both the public and private sectors, including the National Assembly and Guaranty Trust Bank.
Meanwhile, the two new executive directors bring their vast expertise to the table. Oluwole, the new Executive Director of Risk Management, comes with over two decades of experience in credit and enterprise risk management, including previous roles at Bank of America. Bello, Executive Director for the Northern Directorate, has extensive experience managing corporate, retail, and public sector clients.
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Speaking on the appointments, Keystone Bank’s Managing Director and CEO, Hassan Imam, expressed confidence in the new board members, stating that their wealth of experience would play a crucial role in the bank’s continued repositioning and growth.
“We are pleased to welcome the new chairman, non-executive directors, and executive directors to the board of Keystone Bank.
“We are confident that their extensive experience will be invaluable as we continue to reposition the bank to seize emerging economic opportunities while maintaining strong corporate governance and providing our customers with a secure and reliable banking experience,” Imam said.
E-Financial
FG Reassures on Integrated Personal Payroll Information System’s Safety
The Integrated Personal and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) database is safe and secure, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) assured.
The assurance is on the heels of recent insinuation of tampering and compromise of the system. Assurance of its safety and security was given in a statement issued on behalf of the Office by the Director of information, Mallam Bawa Mokwa.
The OAGF restated that the database had not been compromised assuring that employees’ personal data on the database was safe and secure.
The OAGF, which manages the IPPIS and other financial management initiatives of the Federal Government, said it was already implementing its ICT security policy that aims to ensure that its digital assets are secured in line with global best practices.
The Office explained that no data was saved on its website, adding that the IPPIS used the website to only share information and not for any transaction.
“The IPPIS is not using the OAGF website for any transaction. The website is actually the medium to share information.
Neither payroll nor payment is made through the website, therefore, no data is contained in the website,” it said. The OAGF stated that the IPPIS validation portal that was recently developed for updates of employees’ information was deployed for a period and after the exercise, the data were pulled out and the site shut down permanently.
According to the Office, “the IPPIS Validation Portal was deployed on a secure platform. A secured database and application were purchased from the popular HELIX-FONS.’
The Office acknowledged that the IPPIS was of utmost importance to Nigerian workers, thus it became imperative to assuage the fears of any loss or breach of employees personal data in the IPPIS database.
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