The Fintech Association of Nigeria has stated that challenges with the execution of the country’s cashless policy may erode customers’ trust in the banking system.
It said increasing merchants’ demand for cash payment despite empty ATMs, putting overwhelming pressure on digital channels and causing PoS charges to inch closer to 50 per cent.
According to the association, a cashless policy…
Meta promises continued investment even after the departure of high-ranking officials.
February 14, 2023
MEta, the parent company of social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has said it will continue to invest in its platforms to encourage growth.
In a statement by the tech company on Monday, it announced the exit of its Chief Business Officer, Marne…
Crypto exchange, Binance has announced that it will temporarily suspend USD deposits and withdrawals on February 8th because of an administrative issue.
A Binance spokeswoman told WatcherGuru that affected clients would be notified individually and that the suspension…
Glo, Samsung goes on strike to surprise customers with an exclusive Galaxy S-23 deal.
February 5, 2023
Total telecommunications solutions provider, Globacom, is partnering world’s leading manufacturers of electronic devices, Samsung, for an exclusive offer for Glo subscribers to own the much sought after Galaxy S-23 smartphone.
According to the details of the offer, only Glo subscribers will benefit from the exclusive offer, while Samsung will continue to have #patronage by millions of Glo…
Orevaoghene Whiskey of Top Faith International School, Akwa Ibom State, has been crowned the best STEM student in Nigeria, following the conclusion of the fourth edition of the InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition, a CSR initiative of Africa’s leading integrated…
Flutterwave is redesigning money transfer, virtual card service platforms and barter.
February 1, 2023
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading fintech company, has announced plans to revise one of its retail offerings, Barter. This product provides customers with money transfer and virtual card services. The client informed us via email of Flutterwave’s decision to make the…
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday, said there was currently 100 per cent broadband penetration across the country.
Buhari disclosed this at the maiden Digital Economy Conference of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, held at the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry complex.
Speaking through the Minister of…
Fintech Touch and Pay Technologies announced that Lagos rail passengers can use Cowry contactless cards to access the newly launched Blue Rail line.
The partnership with the Lagos state government will allow people to use Kauri maps of the proposed 13-kilometer route for the…
Nigerian skills advocate and social enterprise iCreate Africa has announced that its annual Skills and Skills Competition, Conference and Exhibition SkillFest will be held from April 26 to 28 at the International Convention Center in Abuja.
SkillFest aims to promote skills…
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, has announced that it will team up with Multichoice Africa to bring back Africa’s biggest reality franchise with a special edition titled Big Brother Titans. This was announced at press conferences by the organizers of the exhibition in Lagos (Nigeria) and Johannesburg (South Africa).
Big Brother Titans is a combination of two of…