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The Africa Fintech Summit has announced Interswitch Group as Gold Sponsor for the Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) 2024, to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 4-6, 2024. The partnership comes at a time of significant expansion of Interswitch’s operational footprints across the continent on the back of notable milestones such as the recent consolidation of its strategic partnership with ACI Worldwide to drive the modernisation of real-time payments across 32 Markets in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as its foray into other industry verticals including Healthcare, Energy & Transportation, among others.Since commencing operations in 2002 out of Nigeria, Interswitch has…

Olam Agri in Nigeria, a leading agribusiness in food, feed, and fibre has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enriching the lives of its employees and their families. The agribusiness treated employees’ children to a lively and exciting atmosphere of fun, gaming, learning, and music amongst others, at this year’s Kid’s Fun Day which was held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at its Lagos head office. The Kid’s Fun Day is one of the internal experiential activities that underline Olam Agri in Nigeria as a Top Employer, a recognition it has consistently received for the past half a decade. Facilitated by…

High-quality features are often associated with high costs, but the TECNO POP9 stands out, bringing advanced features to everyone at an affordable price. With the TECNO POP9, everyone can enjoy high-quality mobile experiences, and even those on a tight budget can keep up with the latest tech upgrades. One of the standout features of the TECNO POP9 is its 4.5G network capability, which is 100% faster than the traditional 4G. This ensures that users enjoy smooth and fast connectivity, whether streaming, gaming, or browsing. This enhanced network speed is complemented by a 120Hz refresh rate on the display, delivering ultra-smooth…

Donald Duke (born 30 September 1961) is a Nigerian lawyer, politician and former Governor of Cross River State (1999-2007). In Part One of a 3-Part series on One2One, Donald Duke shares his perspective on Life, Leadership, and Politics, hosted to Tokunbo Shitta-Bey. Tokunbo Shitta-Bey engages thinkers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, scientists and business leaders in a series of “Game-changing discussions on the BIG IDEAS that shape our thinking and help move society forward” https://youtu.be/JbACtTfCxEU

Today, at the Radisson Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, key stakeholders gathered to discuss the upcoming Eko Revenue Plus Summit, a landmark event aimed at enhancing the revenue generation capabilities of Lagos State through robust public-private partnerships (PPP). Scheduled for September 25-26, 2024, the Summit is expected to be a catalyst for sustainable economic development, bringing together government agencies, private sector players, and international experts. The Summit will focus on the critical role of PPPs in driving economic development across key sectors such as property and real estate, digital economy, circular economy, energy/IPP, and the informal sector. By fostering collaboration between the…

The Benue Youth Alliance for Good Governance (BYAGG) has vowed to resist the alleged plot by the State government to frustrate Dangote Cement PLC out of the state. The group claims that Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration plans to use multiple taxation and thugs to harass staff and frustrate the company’s operations. BYAGG president, John Yiye, and secretary, Solomon Oche, at a press conference, stated that the plot is aimed at paving the way for Governor Alia to buy the cement company through a proxy. They argued that this move would harm the state’s economy and lead to job losses, and…

A group of concerned Nigerian citizens has petitioned the US government to investigate and sanction the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its CEO, Mele Kyari, for allegedly violating sanctions on Russian crude oil. In a letter to the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the group claims that NNPCL, under Kyari’s leadership, has been importing Russian crude oil and petroleum products above the price cap set by the Price Cap Coalition, comprising the US, G7, EU, and Australia. The Concerned Citizens on Economic Reform Nigeria (CCERN) alleges that NNPCL has been blending petroleum…

Snr Prophet GF Adetuberu, a man after God’s heart and with a mission to transform lives with his unique calling as a prophet of God, is set to storm the city of London for a life-changing experience at the London/UK Apostolic Invasion tagged DRY BONES SHALL RISE AGAIN. It will be held at Lighthouse Hall 262-275 Camberwell Road, Camberwell High Street London SE5 0AY on the 29th & 30th of August, 2024. Snr Prophet Adetuberu believes London is set for a massive turnaround, a mind-blowing revival and the greatest crusade the city has ever witnessed in recent times. He London…

Fidelity Bank Plc complies with the highest corporate governance standards as the leading commercial bank adheres promptly to all full disclosure requirements and global best practices. Fidelity Bank is awarded CG+, the highest rank under the Corporate Governance Rating System (CGRS), which screens quoted companies against prescribed best practices and standards. A review of the latest compliance report showed that Fidelity Bank sustains its highest-ranking rating of CG+, with shareholders and market pundits commending the high corporate standards of the bank. Head, Listings Regulation Department, NGX Regulation (NGXRegco), Mr. Godstime Iwenekhai, explained that the CGRS was designed to strengthen the…

Over 1,500 residents made up of women, children, widows, and the elderly have benefited from the one-day feeding program organized by Fidelity Bank in Osun State. The food bank project was held at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Osogbo, Osun State under the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative created to reach out to vulnerable persons and reduce the effect of hunger in the society. Speaking at the distribution event, the Divisional Head, Brand and Communication, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, described the Food Bank Initiative as the bank’s contribution towards helping the less privileged in the society. Highlighting the…