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Cities & Villages Development Bank Partner ICSFS to Become a Cloud-first Bank

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Cities and Villages Development Bank (CVDB), a publicly owned bank that finances Jordanian municipalities for the development of their infrastructure, has selected ICS BANKS Universal Banking software solution – to be deployed on the cloud – from ICS Financial Systems (ICSFS), the global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions.

The Cities and Villages Development Bank provides long term financing to establish both; services and productivity projects, through the local councils. The bank administrates and guarantees loans held between the councils and any other party, with the aim to support and provide the councils with essential services.

The Bank continues as well to contribute in the development process of the local councils, by providing the adequate funds, experiences, services, technical and administrative skills within the government effort in developing and reforming the municipalities.

Cities and Villages Development Bank (CVDB) Director-General; Osama Al Azzam commented: “Our main objective is to support the local council’s projects, secure services and participate in their development by way of mobilizing their local and foreign financial resources. To administer that, we needed to change our legacy system with a full-fledged cloud solution to cater to our needs.

“ICS BANKS from ICS Financial Systems received the highest score in both; technical and total cost of ownership (TCO), alongside providing the most innovative digital environment. We also added Islamic products such as Murabaha, Istisna’a and Ijara, to provide a holistic universal banking products and services on the cloud.”

The Cities and Villages Development Bank will be replacing its legacy system by ICS BANKS Universal banking solution, on the cloud, in its Head Quarters and twelve branches.

CVDB will be implementing ICS BANKS Core, Credit Facilities & Risk Groups, ICS BANKS Islamic banking products, Remittances, Lending, Budgeting, BPM, DMS, ERP, MIS, and ICS BANKS’ digital banking.

Part of the benefits that CVDB will be experiencing are automated banking processes, improvements in service provision, business agility, 24-hour availability, reduced operational risk and cost, smart banking, access to a full range of services, more security, seamless digital transformation, and transparency in transactions.

Managing Director of ICSFS, Robert Hazboun stated: “We are honoured to be part of the Cities and Villages Development Bank’s important milestone, and to be their technology partner.

“With our omnichannel capabilities, customer-driven, and cloud-based digital banking solutions, the bank will have the opportunity to be future-proofed, leverage data and acquire desired information at any time, in any place.”

Mr. Hazboun continued “By choosing our comprehensive ICS BANKS universal banking solution, CVDB will be able to generate new opportunities and exploit the software’s utmost key benefits that are significant and reliable to generate a better customer experience ecosystem.”

ICSFS invests in its software suites by utilising modern technology in launching new products, constructing a secured and agile integration, and keeping pace with new standards and regulations worldwide.

ICS BANKS software suite future-proof banking activities by providing a broad range of features and capabilities with more agility and flexibility, to enrich customers’ journey experience, hence improving the trust and confidentiality between the customer and the bank.

ICS BANKS has always been a pioneer in utilising the latest technology to serve financial institutions. In addition to its embedded Service-Oriented-Architecture (SOA), the system can be deployed on-premises or on the cloud.


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SEC Urges State Governments to Explore Investment Opportunities in Capital Market

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As part of strategies to harness the potentials inherent within the various states for wealth creation, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to embark on investor education for state governments across the country.

Dr. Emomotimi Agama, the Director General of SEC, disclosed this during a meeting with a team from the World Bank Group and the International Finance Corporation (IFC)  in Abuja.

He stated that the Commission would approach the state governments to help them understand the many opportunities in the capital market, and strive to enhance their understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and regulatory frameworks.

According to him, “Imagine setting up factories that will produce goods that can be exported and earning foreign exchange. A lot of Nigerians would be employed and that would lead to wealth creation and economic development.

“That is why the Commission will continue to emphasize education, because if they do not know, there is little they can do until they know. Sometimes it is not because they don’t want to do it, it is just because they don’t know and it is our responsibility to give this vital knowledge for wealth creation.There are some states in the country that are so rich but nothing is happening there. All of their wealth is in the ground.”

He added that the strategic approach will commence soon with the Executive Council of a state in northern Nigeria, to speak to them about the opportunities in the capital market.

“We will create guides, reports, and policy briefs that explain capital market opportunities for state governments, we will translate complex financial concepts into simple, actionable insights and we will use case studies from Nigerian states that have successfully raised capital through bonds or attracted investments in the capital market.

“We believe strongly that if we go out and speak to these people, get them into understanding exactly the benefits and how it is important, get them to manage their own assets meaningfully well, and harness them for greater economic growth for the states, things will begin to change, it is our responsibility to change the narratives and we will keep at it,” he said.

Speaking earlier, Mr. Tom Ceusters, Director, Treasury Market Operation IFC, said the delegation of the World Bank Group and IFC were on a  two weeks mission to Nigeria to have deep conversations with regulators and organisations in the financial sector with a view to coming up with plans to help their endeavours.


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Meta to Begin Layoffs Across All Operations from Today

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Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is set to implement company-wide layoffs starting Monday, February 10, 2025.

Meta to Begin Layoffs Across All Operations from Today

Notifications will begin at 5 a.m. local time in most countries, including the United States.

However, due to local regulations, employees in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands will be exempt from these cuts.

Staff in over a dozen countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa will receive their notifications between February 11 and February 18.

The layoffs are expected to affect approximately 5% of Meta’s workforce.

They will target the company’s lowest performers in what is termed “performance terminations.”

This move is part of Meta’s broader strategy to streamline operations and focus on key areas of growth.

Concurrently, Meta is expediting the hiring of machine learning engineers and other essential engineering roles.

The hiring process is scheduled to take place between February 11 and March 13, aligning with Meta’s strategic priorities for 2025.

Unlike previous company-wide layoffs, Meta plans to keep its offices open on Monday and will not issue any additional updates regarding the decisions.

The company has declined to comment further on the internal memos detailing these plans


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NEMSA, NAICOM Sign Agreement to Boost Electrical Safety, Insurance

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The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Insurance Commission to enhance electrical safety compliance in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, as well as ensure adherence to insurance policy requirements for these structures.

A statement issued by Ama Umoren, NEMSA’s Head of Communications and Protocol Unit, on Sunday in Abuja, stated that the MoU establishes a collaborative framework between NEMSA and NAICOM to ensure that as a pre-condition, all electrical installations in residential, commercial, industrial premises, hazardous locations, industries and factories are duly certified by NEMSA before the Insurance Policy is processed by all Insurance Companies.

It stated further that the partnership between NEMSA and NAICOM aligned with the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the reliability and safety of Nigeria’s electricity sector.

The NEMSA’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Aliyu Tukur Tahir, while speaking during the signing ceremony, emphasised the importance of this collaboration in mitigating risks associated with electrical accidents and infrastructure failures.

“This partnership with NAICOM is a significant step towards ensuring that all electricity consumers, operators, and investors adhere to the highest safety and risk management standards.

”By integrating insurance compliance into electrical safety enforcement, we are safeguarding lives, investments, and the overall integrity of the power sector,” he stated.

Tukur, who is also the Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation, said going forward, ‘’It will also be a requirement by NEMSA that all Facility Applicants of its statutory inspection, testing and certification, should ensure that their Facilities are insured with Insurance Companies, for safety and mitigation of risk.”

On his part, the Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of NAICOM, Mr Olusegun Omosehin, reiterated NAICOM’s commitment to ensuring that all power sector players embrace insurance as a critical risk management tool.

“Insurance plays a crucial role in cushioning the effects of electrical hazards and infrastructure-related incidents. Through this MoU, we will work closely with NEMSA to enforce compliance with relevant insurance policies, ensuring that the power sector operates with adequate risk mitigation mechanisms in place,” he said.

The collaboration will involve joint awareness campaigns, regulatory enforcement, and information-sharing initiatives to promote electrical safety and insurance adoption across the power sector.

This strategic partnership marks a milestone in the drive to enhance safety, reliability, and sustainability within Nigeria’s electricity industry and the country at large.


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