E-Financial
Access Bank Rolls out exciting offers to celebrate customers this Valentine

Access Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading retail bank has unveiled a series of exciting offers to celebrate its customers this Valentine season.
The campaign tagged “It’s a Love Thing” is the 4th edition and will run from February 10 to February 28, 2021.
Speaking at the launch of the campaign, Victor Etuokwu, Executive Director, Retail Banking, Access Bank Plc said, “Valentine season gives us another opportunity to show love to our customers and reward their loyalty for banking with us.
“We are using this opportunity to thank our customers for their commitment to Access Bank.
“We appreciate our customers as well as non-customers who depend on our services and products to achieve seamless banking transactions and wish everyone a happy valentine’s celebration.”
Commenting further on the campaign, Adaeze Umeh, Group Head, Consumer Banking, Access Bank Plc, said, “In the spirit of the love season we have created unique and amazing offers to meet the needs of our customers this season.
“Our Device Finance offer allows our customers gift their loved ones with new devices for as low as N1,500 per month. All they need to do is to download the Quickbucks app to get started.
“Customers who perform at least 4 transactions daily using our mobile app or USSD service *901# will stand a chance to win N1million at the end of February, 2021.
“We will also offer 20% discount to the first 4,000 customers who subscribe to our XclusivePlus quarterly plan between today and the last day of February 2021.
“Our merchant customers are not left out of the fun this season, we will be rewarding them with shopping vouchers when they perform transactions up to N200,000 or more on SwiftPay which is a revolutionary payment platform designed for SMEs who do business on social media.
“We are offering these and so much more to show how much we appreciate our customers for their consistent patronage.
“To join the rewarding train, all you need to do is to dial *901# to open a new account or walk into any Access Bank branch close to you to reactivate your account and start transacting today to enjoy the Valentine Campaign benefits,” Adaeze concluded.
E-Financial
NAICOM, World Bank Explore Opportunities for Collaboration

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the World Bank have collaborated to explore opportunities for the latter’s growth and development.
During a courtesy visit, the Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, highlighted the National Insurance Commission’s dual role in regulating the insurance industry and driving growth and development in Nigeria.
Highlighting developments in the sector, the Commissioner emphasised the importance of the New Insurance Consolidated Bill, which has been passed by the Nigerian Senate and awaiting concurrence from the Federal House of Representatives.
He expressed optimism that the bill would receive presidential assent once passed by both chambers. He acknowledged the challenge of changing the public perception of insurance in Nigeria, citing past experiences of non-claim payment.
He introduced the Commission’s new mantra, “find a reason to settle claims,” which has led to increased compliance from industry players.
On penetration and enforcement, the Commissioner discussed the recent collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant agencies on compulsory insurance enforcement, which began on February 1, 2025.
He also highlighted NAICOM’s efforts to educate the public on the benefits of third-party insurance through various media channels.
He also emphasised NAICOM’s commitment to supporting President Bola Tinubu’s vision of a $1 trillion economy.
In his part, the Deputy Commissioner, Technical, Dr Usman Jankara, added that NAICOM aimed to operate on a value proposition, meeting the needs and aspirations of Nigerians through sustainable insurance products.
He unveiled NAICOM’s plan to develop cyber insurance guidelines and engage stakeholders. The Commission identified insufficient actuarial capacity in the Nigerian insurance sector as a major challenge.
Responding, the World Bank delegation leader, Mr. Mehnas S. Safavian, promised to consider NAICOM’s requests for assistance, including capacity building, automation, and capital market development.
The meeting marked a significant step towards fostering collaboration and growth in Nigeria’s insurance sector.
E-Financial
Blockchain Technology Will Aid Market Regulation – SEC

Dr. Emomotimi Agama, director-general, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has emphasized that the deployment of blockchain technology will improve efficiency and aid the regulation of the capital market.
Agama stated this during a session with a delegation from Algorand Foundation, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Essentially, blockchain is a decentralized system that enhances trust and security by allowing multiple parties to independently verify and validate transactions without needing a central authority.
Agama said in Africa, where there are significant issues such as financial exclusion, lack of transparency, and inefficiencies in public and private sectors, blockchain presents an opportunity to build a future where the challenges can be addressed as blockchain is a digital ledger technology that securely records and verifies transactions across a network of computers.
Furthermore, the SEC DG said the commission is consistently aligning with international best practices by collaborating with global regulatory bodies such as the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), adding that this ensures that the commission’s regulatory framework remains robust, adaptive, and aligns with global standards, enabling cross-border collaboration and fostering investor confidence.
He disclosed that the SEC has introduced several measures to ensure that these innovations are harnessed responsibly: Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP) and Regulatory Incubation (RI) Program: The ARIP and RI Program were designed to on-board firms operating in the digital asset space and provide a controlled environment to test new models, products, and services.
These programs, he stated, foster innovation while ensuring that robust consumer safeguards are in place adding that the recent approval-in-principle granted to two digital asset exchanges and five firms participating in these programs is a testament to our commitment to enabling innovation.
According to him, in this era of technological innovation, the question is not whether Africa will adopt blockchain, but how it will shape its adoption to maximise its benefits for all the people.
“We want to activate the blockchain in our efficiency; we want to be able to use it to regulate our market. My dream is to have all of the information we need to do our work in a block chain. We want to bring technology into our system for effectiveness where we can work seamlessly and everything that we do will be traceable.
“So wherever there is a toxin in the block chain we will find it and deal with it. We will extend it to the point where review of applications will be done on the block chain so whoever drops the ball will be seen. Each transaction is grouped into a block, and these blocks are linked together in a chronological chain. This structure ensures that once information is added to the blockchain, it cannot be altered or deleted, providing a transparent and tamper-proof record.
“We want to leave a legacy that each one of us will be proud of when we leave this Commission. But in getting that to happen, we must all be educated enough to drive that course,” Agama said.
The DG disclosed that the Commission being the apex regulator of the capital market cannot be left out in technological advancement hence the need to engage Algorand Foundation to explore the Commission’s needs and potential application and benefits of blockchain technology.
“It is very interesting that we are having this opportunity to do this for our organization, this is a knowledge-based institution and I am leading from the front. All our staff must begin to retool themselves because as regulators, we have to be on top of our game.
“As we begin our steps in moving the commission forward together, the foundation of everything that we do requires deep knowledge and understanding, without knowledge we cannot get it done. No matter what I say, without you all being part of that train we cannot get the work done. There is no way I can do everyone’s job; we all have to be equipped to regulate this market,” he added.
In his remarks, Mr. Eric Wragge, global head, Business Development, Algorand Foundation, said the team is in Nigeria to democratize technology and assist interested organizations and businesses take advantage of the numerous benefits of implementing blockchain technology in their operations.
“It is an honour to be here. We are here to tell you what block chain is all about and how it can help your work. We are here to democratize the technology, it’s free to use, anybody can use it. Our job is to go round the world, discover where the technology can be used and help people implement,” he stated
E-Financial
Active Bank Accounts Hit 312m as @ 2024

As of December 2024, the number of active bank accounts in Nigeria has reached 311.65 million, marking a significant increase from 202.6 million at the end of 2023.
This represents a growth of approximately 48.89 per cent over the year, with around 102.34 million new accounts activated during this period.
In addition to the rise in active accounts, there has also been an increase in dormant accounts, which reached about 19.7 million, and closed accounts, which totaled 25.49 million by December 2024.
The data reflects ongoing efforts towards enhancing financial inclusion within the country, driven by initiatives from the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS).
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