Launched in 2010, OPay initially focused on providing mobile money services but underwent a significant transformation in July 2020 when it pivoted entirely to fintech. The company shut down its non-core services to focus exclusively on mobile money and financial services. This strategic shift has been pivotal in expanding access to financial services for millions of Nigerians, especially in a country where many remain unbanked or under-banked. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), only 45 per cent of Nigeria’s adult population is fully banked, leaving a massive portion of the population without access to essential financial services. OPay…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved Benson Ogundeji as the substantive managing director/chief executive officer of Greenwich Merchant Bank. The board of directors of the bank Limited has announced the appointment of , following the receipt of the approval of the CBN. Chairman of the board, Kayode Falowo, stated, “The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Benson Ogundeji as our managing director/chief executive officer.” Ogundeji brings over three decades of extensive banking experience to this role. A seasoned financial services professional, he previously served as executive director at Greenwich Merchant Bank from July 2020, where he…
The Nigerian government has once again rolled out its familiar narrative of economic success. This time, it celebrates a 3.46% GDP growth in the third quarter of 2024, lauding it as a triumph of its economic policies. Ministers and officials take turns praising the achievement, while the president tweets about a bright future ahead. But beneath this carefully crafted celebration lies a deeper issue: the growing disconnect between the economic indicators the government touts and the lived reality of ordinary Nigerians. The so-called growth is not an indication of prosperity, but rather an illusion of progress—one that hides a troubling…
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The Nigerian government has once again rolled out its familiar narrative of economic success. This time, it celebrates a 3.46% GDP growth in the third quarter of 2024, lauding it as a triumph of its economic policies. Ministers and officials take turns praising the achievement, while the president tweets about a bright future ahead. But beneath this carefully crafted celebration lies a deeper issue: the growing disconnect between the economic indicators the government touts and the lived reality of ordinary Nigerians. The so-called growth is not an indication of prosperity, but rather an illusion of progress—one that hides a troubling…
The Nigerian government has once again rolled out its familiar narrative of economic success. This time, it celebrates a 3.46% GDP growth in the third quarter of 2024, lauding it as a triumph of its economic policies. Ministers and officials take turns praising the achievement, while the president tweets about a bright future ahead. But beneath this carefully crafted celebration lies a deeper issue: the growing disconnect between the economic indicators the government touts and the lived reality of ordinary Nigerians. The so-called growth is not an indication of prosperity, but rather an illusion of progress—one that hides a troubling…
The Nigerian government has once again rolled out its familiar narrative of economic success. This time, it celebrates a 3.46% GDP growth in the third quarter of 2024, lauding it as a triumph of its economic policies. Ministers and officials take turns praising the achievement, while the president tweets about a bright future ahead. But beneath this carefully crafted celebration lies a deeper issue: the growing disconnect between the economic indicators the government touts and the lived reality of ordinary Nigerians. The so-called growth is not an indication of prosperity, but rather an illusion of progress—one that hides a troubling…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has sympathised with the victims of the recent Kogi boat mishap, which claimed the lives of several passengers, mostly women, petty traders, and artisans. The boat accident occurred along the Dambo-Ebuchi sections of the River Niger while conveying traders to the Katcha weekly market in Niger. In a statement issued by the chief press secretary to Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan, Arogbonlo Israel, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan stressed the importance of supporting the families of those who have passed away, urging the government and other concerned Nigerians to aid them. IGP Orders Investigation Into Boat Mishap In Kogi “I am deeply saddened…
Stakeholders in Nigeria have called for a restructuring of the country during the public presentation of Senator Chris Anyanwu’s autobiography, ‘Bold Leap.’ ‘Bold Leap,’ which was presented to the public yesterday, is a captivating account of Anyanwu’s life experiences, documenting her triumphs over challenges, including those caused by human wickedness. During a panel discussion titled “How Do We Fix Nigeria’s System, Structure, Institutions, and Leadership?” the panellists unanimously agreed that restructuring Nigeria is essential for its progress. Former governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, lamented that Nigeria is serving a tiny elite close to power while most Nigerians remain…
Stakeholders under the aegis of Northern Youth Ambassador for Peace and Development Initiative (NYAPDI) have cautioned the National Assembly against any plan to reverse the appointment of Ambassador Haruna Ginsau as chairman of the board of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) The group, in a statement signed by its chairman, Comrade Muhammad Sani, said the National Assembly’s delay in confirming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nominee for the commission has raised widespread concerns, particularly among stakeholders in Jigawa State. It will be recalled that on September 28, 2024, President Bola Tinubu appointed Ambassador Haruna Ginsau, a seasoned diplomat and administrator…