United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), the Pan-African bank with operations in 19 African countries, New York, London and Paris, announces the launch of Project Alpha – the Group’s new focus for strategic transformation. UBA has for 8 years executed a dedicated strategy of local, regional and global expansion, the implementation of which has seen
The Controller and Accountant General Department (CAGD) is to introduce E-Pay slips for public sector workers soon. The system, expected on stream before the end of 2013, would enable workers to view the summary of their pay slips on mobile phones before going to the banks. Madam Grace Adzroe, Acting Controller and Accountant General, announced
Emerging markets research firm, Jana has released an infographic showing insights on the e-commerce preferences of African consumers in Nigeria, Kenya & South Africa. Surveying 600 consumers in each country, the company asked respondents questions ranging from their favourite online store to their favourite payment mechanism. Have a look at their insights below:
Jaiz Bank Plc, the first full-fledged non-interest bank in Nigeria has entered into a partnership with Teasy Mobile Money (a CBN-licensed Mobile Payment Operator) to provide financial services to Nigerians, through Mobile Phone. This is part of their efforts to implement financial services inclusion of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to everyone in the
Mr Archie Hesse, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) said Ghana would soon host an online internet gateway. This would make it possible for consumers to use their normal ATM cards to make payments online . He said with the launch, payment for goods and services purchased locally via
As part of efforts to enhance the delivery of affordable financial services in the country, Access Bank (Ghana) Limited has launched its first ever customer loyalty promotion dubbed “Easy Access Promo”. The promotion, which seeks to reward loyal customers of the Bank, is also aimed at deepening the savings culture in Ghana by empowering individuals
SkyVision’s Private Network solution provided a voice and data network to a Côte d’Ivoire microfinance provider. SkyVision Global Networks Ltd., a global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, announced that it has successfully completed the installation of a private satellite network solution for UNACOOPEC-CI (National Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives)
Guaranty Trust Bank plc has once again raised the service bar for African Financial Institutions, by upgrading its Social Banking offering on Facebook to accommodate Instant GTBank Account Opening. With this upgrade, prospective customers of the foremost Bank can open accounts and immediately get their account numbers while on Facebook, without having to visit any
MasterCard has appointed Ezediashi Ofili as Vice President and Business Leader to drive the growth of its Prepaid Business in sub-Saharan Africa. He will also oversee MasterCard’s Global Products and Solutions team in the region. Ofili joins MasterCard from Access Bank PLC where he was the Head of Business Engagement for Northern Nigeria. With more
The Western Union Company, a leader in global payment services, and eTranzact International plc, a multi-application and multi-channel electronic payment processing company, announced the launch of a new mobile money transfer service. Consumers in Nigeria who use the eTranzact Mobile Money platform now have the option of receiving a Western Union Money Transfer® transaction on their
