The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS) at its 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) promised to leverage emerging technologies and deepen partnerships to ensure seamless and inclusive payment for all Nigerians. The AGM marked a significant milestone in the history of NIBSS, as it celebrated three decades of advancing Nigeria’s […]
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Telecom Operators Call for Government Intervention Amid Rising Sector Challenges
Telecom operators have called on the Nigerian government to take urgent steps to support the telecommunications industry, which has been under increasing distress. The operators at a stakeholders conference themed ‘Telecoms Industry 2.0: The Next Investment Frontier in Nigeria’ raised concerns about the growing challenges facing the sector. […]
MTN Nigeria Becomes First African Telco in PMI Global Executive Council
MTN Nigeria has become the first African telecommunications company to join the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Executive Council. According to a statement by the company the achievement highlights the company’s commitment to excellence in project management and its dedication to implementing best practices. The announcement was celebrated […]
‘SIM disconnection unrelated to planned protest’ – ALTON Chairman
Gbenga Adebayo, chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators in Nigeria (ALTON), has shared reasons why SIM cards without linked National Identification Numbers were barred before the July 31, 2024 deadline given by the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC). In a recent interview with Arise TV, the ALTON chairman […]
Kuda partners with SeerBit on cardless payments online
Kuda has partnered with SeerBit, a payment gateway, to give Kuda’s 7 million-plus customers a safe and easy option for making cardless payments online. The Nigerian fintech’s retail customers can now look out for the ‘Pay With SeerBit’ option on local websites and apps, then pay directly from their Kuda […]
eTranzact expands utility bill payment solutions to Northern Nigeria
eTranzact Plc, a leading e-payment gateway company, has announced the expansion of its utility bill payment solutions to the northern region of Nigeria. Residents of Jos, Bauchi, and Kaduna can now effortlessly top up their electricity bills using the Powercode service by simply dialing *389# on their mobile phones and […]
eTranzact deploys digital verification system for the military pensions board
eTranzact, a leading provider of innovative financial technology solutions, has announced its role as the technology solution provider for the Military Pensions Board’s new digital verification system for military pensioners, officially launched on July 1, 2024. This initiative marks a significant milestone in leveraging technology to streamline pension verification processes […]
Airtel Africa and Network International collaborate to enhance payment processing
Airtel Africa, a telecom and mobile money services company, has partnered with Network International, a facilitator of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, to serve as its payment processor. This announcement was made in a statement by Mr. Ian Ferrao, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Money, […]
MTN Group’s Q1 2024 service revenue dips 18.8% on MTN Nigeria challenges
MTN Nigeria grows subscriber base to 77.749 million in Q1’2024 to retain the largest market. MTN Nigeria’s subscriber base grew by 1.3% to 77.749 million in the first quarter ending March 2024 from 76.751 million reported in the corresponding period of 2023 to retain the largest market outside South Africa. […]
MTN Foundation announces 2024 annual scholarship for undergraduates
The MTN Foundation has announced the opening of applications for its 2024 Scholarship Programme for Nigerian undergraduates. The announcement was made available through a statement released by the management of MTN Nigeria to the press. The Foundation is committed to supporting Nigerian students in their academic pursuits and offers three […]