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{Lagos, Nigeria. 10.03.2021}- Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS), in partnership with all financial service providers is set to launch a QR Code driven payment solution. NQR Payment Solution is an indigenous Quick Response code platform being introduced by NIBSS on behalf of all financial service providers. This innovative solution will serve as a catalyst to boost financial inclusion while providing access to faster, easier and secure financial services to Nigerians. It provides a “touch-free” option of receiving and making payments for goods and services by simply scanning to pay. The NQR Solution will be launched on the 15th of…

By Daniel Aladesehin (dannycrown@gmail.com) In what appears like a full slap in the face, the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu has for the umpteenth time demonstrated his nonchalance to the growth of Nigeria’s first state-owned television station which ordinarily should be his baby. This is despite repeated calls on him to give due attention to Lagos Television (LTV) which is his government’s only TV station. His latest action of launching a so-called world-class film and television institute by the privately owned Ebony Life TV shows that indeed, the governor gives no hoot about the struggling Lagos Television LTV right there…

By Chris Vic Churchill. Amazing testimonies of healing as people connect with SNR. PROPHET JEREMIAH OMOTO FUFEYIN through online Zoom service THEMED. DREAMS INTERPRETATION AND SOLUTION (DIS) The General Overseer of Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministry Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, in a zeal and quest to propagate the Gospel of Jesus Christ all over the World, on February 4, 2021 during an online service prophetically declared healing power of God upon millions of his online followers. The church is still receiving various testimonies of divine healing from diverse diseases, infirmities and demonic afflictions without any physical contact with persons concerned…

LAGOS – Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has urged the ministry of education and the federal government to prioritise research on nanotechnology for national development. Lateef Agbaje, a Professor of Microbiology and Head, Nanotechnology research group (NANO+) of LAUTECH at the 38th inaugural lecture of the institution pointed dearth of experts, deficiency of curricula in covering materials science and nanotechnology, lack of dedicated funding and national policy on Nanotechnology as some of the impediments against nanotechnology research and development (R&D) in Nigeria. The expert viewed that tackling the impediments would enable Nigeria tap into the $714.6 billion…

Nonso Okpala, VFD Group Boss jumps on the #TEFChallenge in an interview and spoke on the importance of the 2021 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme for young entrepreneurs. What were you up to before this call came in?Well, my morning rituals of responding to emails, a thousand and one of them. But I think I’m almost through. Do you mind? What that item over there (points to an artwork on the table)?Right… It’s the sculpture of honorable Nnamdi Azikiwe, the first indigenous governor-general of Nigeria. This was done by an artist in 1962. I noticed there are a lot of art pieces here, which one…

The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) sector have been named as a major driver of growth in the Nigerian economy, and one which stakeholders need to simplify processes for. This statement was made by Akeem Lawal, Divisional CEO for Payments Processing at Interswitch, when he featured on the CNBC Power Lunch programme on Monday, March 1, 2021. He explained that payment being a pinpoint for businesses needed to be simplified, hence the introduction of the Quickteller Business, a platform which connects small businesses with their consumers, while removing the hassles attached to building a website or developing technology capabilities.“The SME…

As part of its celebration around International Women’s Month, Facebook today announced the launch of ‘LeadHERs: Life Lessons From African Women’, a collection of beautifully inspired stories & life advice from 19 women who are breaking boundaries in fields such as media, entertainment, politics, education and business. Available for free in digital and physical formats, the book provides inspirational real-life stories for future generations and young leaders. Each chapter focuses on a personal experience and life lesson around how these women have navigated their path to success, alongside the challenges they have had to overcome along the way. ‘LeadHERs: Life Lessons…

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As the 2021 International Women’s Day (IWD21) calls on people and organisations to #choosetochallenge for a better world for women, Guaranty Trust Bank plc (GTBank) has launched an initiative, tagged #GiveHerBetaHealth, to draw attention to the need for universal essential healthcare coverage, especially for women in the informal sector. Through the initiative, the leading African financial institution is providing 1000 self-employed women with BetaHealth for a year, at no cost. Launched in 2020, BetaHealth is a low-cost healthcare package that provides coverage for essential health services such as malaria treatments, pre and postnatal care, accidents and medical emergencies as well…

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced its SME specific accounts designed to reinforce the Bank’s role in putting SME’s at an advantage whilst contributing to national growth and development. The SME accounts – which are in two variants – FirstSME Classic and FirstSME Deluxe – are offered to SMEs, irrespective of industry, and tailored to have SMEs exposed to a wide range of services and opportunities that are essential for their continued growth and role in contributing to national development. The advantages and features of these accounts include; access to Temporary OverDrafts…