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CWG Ghana Celebrates 10 Years of Service Delivery
CWG Ghana Limited, a member of the Pan-African Information and Communications Technology Company, Computer Warehouse Group Plc (CWG) celebrated her 10th anniversary in Ghana last week.
The occasion which was well attended by dignitaries and stakeholders across the sectors of the economy was organized by CWG Ghana in order to celebrate her partners, customers, Ghanaian Government, staff members and others who have contributed to the immense growth the company experienced in her past decade of operation.
And to declare the new technologies it intends to launch in the market, as well as present Mrs. Harriet Yartey, her new country manager.
Austin Kwesi Okere, chief executive officer, CWG, who presented Mrs. Harriet Yartey the new Country Manager for CWG Ghana, a seasoned ICT professional, with stellar performance experience at the SOFTtribe, Vodafone and others, however outlined technologies that CWG Ghana has deployed and support locally, the impact on the user experience, the roadmap of new technologies it intends to launch into the market.
He expressed his appreciation to the stakeholders who have given CWG the opportunity and platform to exhibit its ICT competence that has turned around numerous businesses in the region. Kwesi, also reiterated that CWG Ghana is indeed accomplishing the purpose for which it was established, to bring leading edge technology to businesses in Ghana. Now CWG Ghana provides the technology of business for customers in Telecoms, Oil & Gas, Banking, Government, Education, Manufacturing and Services, in partnership with world-class OEMs such as Oracle, IBM, Dell, Cisco, Symantec and a host of others.
CWG’s customers in Ghana include Vodafone, MTN Ghana, GCB, e-Process (Ecobank), Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, GCNET, Calbank and Bank of Africa amongst others.
“CWG serves as a technology trusted advisor to her customers, based on her established track record of trust and integrity” he added.
Okere assured stakeholders that CWG shall remain focused on her vision to be the number one IT Utility enbler in Africa by 2015 by introducing new technologies in collaboration with world-class Original Equipment Manufacturers such as IBM, Oracle, EMC and Symantec amongst others.
He added that capacity building is vital in IT development and hence CWG will commence its highly successful IT Academy known as CWG Academy in Ghana by the first half of next year.
The CWG Academy provides the opportunity to impact fresh graduates through classroom training, hands-on and live project attachments through which many of the graduates from the Academy have gained employment with world-class companies such as MTN, Standard Chartered Bank, KPMG and CWG itself amongst others.
According to Austin, the new set of technologies will boost the business performance of companies in different verticals in this region and the economy at large as ICT is the bedrock of economic growth.
Also speaking, James Agada, chief technology officer and executive director, CWG, highlighted the dynamism in the technology space, the rapid changes it causes in the economy, and the importance of ICT organization such as CWG in proactively providing solutions and services that will meet current challenges and needs.
According to Mr Agada, CWG Ghana has grown from moving boxes largely on Sun Microsystems and Dell platform and providing after sales maintenance on intervention basis to a full-fledged Systems Integration company.
Having identified the dire gap in ICT Services, CWG has built human capacity in service delivery across various platforms like VMware, HP, IBM, Cisco, Checkpoint, Symantec, EMC, etc to provide cloud solution, Software as a Service (SaaS), and training.
He further highlighted some of the projects the company has accomplished such as Design, Deployment, implementation and support of Network security solutions, Storage, Backup solutions, structured cabling, data centre power solutions, Managed services, Oracle RAC and Tuning services and others.
These projects were provided to various sectors of the economy and it has contributed to their business growth and given the opportunity to seize competitive advantages.
Mrs Harriet Yartey, country manager for CWG Ghana, reiterated that CWG is known for trust, integrity and excellent service delivery, and hence will continue to focus on its commitment to enable businesses with leading-edge technology that will put Ghana businesses at the forefront of her contemporaries at the international level.
Among customers who shared their experiences with CWG Ghana’s services include Raymond Acromond, head, IT Department – Bank of Africa said; “I am continually impressed by the excellent service that CWG Ghana provides. The many times I have requested for support from CWG Ghana, the response has been fast and efficient. It makes a pleasant change to deal with a company that takes pride in providing first class services. Keep up the good work and thanks for all your help so far”.
Another customer, Ferdinand K. Aniwa, manager, Information Systems, Data Management and Communication, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation had this to say “CWG Ghana truly stands by its promise of Creating Enduring Value for its customers. Their reliability was 24×7. They were always available for us. Their support mechanism enabled us to reach newer heights in our Unified Storage, Deployment strategy and position the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation to pursue its goals of becoming a leading global competitor within the Oil and Gas Industry”.
“The service your company provides is top quality – from initial request for information and proposal to the execution of the project itself. You are active listeners, understanding our unique requirements, able to improvise when requested. My team has had a memorable experience always working with CWG Ghana”, affirmed Albert Ghansah, MIS, Cal Bank Ltd.
According to Patrick de Souza, Infrastructure Manager GeGov Project Office, GCNet Ltd; “CWG operates unlike the Traditional African Company where the client’s requests are beset with all manner of difficulties. CWG seeks the interests of its clients, and assists her clients to efficiently design its infrastructure. With CWG one can be assured of true service quality.”
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc is facing a major financial scandal after hackers reportedly siphoned N9.3 billion from multiple customer accounts.
The breach, which occurred on March 23, 2025, has led to an urgent legal battle as the bank seeks to freeze accounts suspected of receiving the stolen funds.
Court filings reveal that the cybercriminals exploited a critical system glitch, discreetly transferring the money in small amounts across 54 financial institutions to evade detection.
Oluwasegun Falola, Union Bank’s Head of E-Fraud Investigations, confirmed that tracking the transactions has been challenging due to their fragmented nature.
Acting swiftly, the bank filed a lawsuit (FHC/L/CS/629/2025) at the Federal High Court in Lagos, requesting an emergency order to halt further withdrawals. On April 2, 2025, the bank’s legal team, led by A. Adedoyin-Adeniyi, informed the court that the stolen funds were still being actively moved—suggesting an ongoing laundering operation.
In response, Justice Deinde Dipeolu granted a Post No Debit (PND) order, freezing all implicated accounts pending further investigation.
This crisis comes just 15 months after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) dissolved Union Bank’s former board over governance failures. Under the leadership of MD Yetunde Oni, the bank now faces intense scrutiny as customers demand accountability.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a comprehensive review of documentation requirements for transactions processed through the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), aimed at enhancing intra-African trade, promoting financial inclusion, and improving operational efficiency for cross-border payments within Africa.
In a press release issued on Monday, the CBN outlined key updates to the documentation framework in a circular addressed to Authorised Dealer Banks (ADBs) and the general public.
The revised guidelines are part of the CBN’s ongoing efforts to streamline processes and support seamless financial transactions across the continent.
Under the new framework, individuals conducting low-value transactions up to USD 2,000 equivalent in naira and corporates transacting up to USD 5,000 equivalent in naira can now rely on basic Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) documents already provided to their ADBs.
This measure simplifies compliance requirements for smaller transactions and reduces administrative burdens.
For transactions exceeding the specified thresholds, parties must comply with the full documentation requirements as outlined in the CBN Foreign Exchange Manual and related circulars to ensure regulatory compliance.
Applicants are also responsible for ensuring that all necessary regulatory documents are available to facilitate the clearance of goods as mandated by relevant government agencies.
The new policy permits ADBs to source foreign exchange for PAPSS settlements directly from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, eliminating the previous requirement to obtain forex directly from the CBN.
Additionally, all export proceeds repatriated via PAPSS must be certified by the relevant processing banks to promote transparency and regulatory adherence.
The CBN urged all ADBs to adopt PAPSS and commence originating transactions in accordance with the updated policy.
Exporters, importers, and individuals were encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new requirements and leverage PAPSS for efficient cross-border transactions across Africa.
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has directed banks across the country to immediately identify and close any tax and levy collection accounts not authorised under its TaxPro Max platform.
The directive, aimed at promoting transparency and ensuring uniformity in tax collection, was disclosed in a public notice titled “Directive to close unauthorised FIRS tax collection accounts,” issued by the FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, and circulated to journalists on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dare Adekanmbi.
According to the notice, all tax and levy collections must now be processed exclusively through assessments generated on the TaxPro Max system.
The FIRS warned that all banks participating in its collection, remittance, and reconciliation scheme must comply without delay, discontinue the use of unauthorised accounts, and ensure only transactions initiated from the TaxPro Max platform are processed.
“We count on your cooperation to ensure a smooth transition to this centralised system, thereby contributing to a more transparent and efficient tax collection process,” the agency stated.
Developed locally, the TaxPro Max platform facilitates key tax activities such as taxpayer registration, filing of returns, payment processing, and the issuance of tax clearance certificates.
It was introduced to streamline tax administration and support the FIRS’s broader digitalisation agenda.
The agency also urged taxpayers and stakeholders seeking clarification to contact its Revenue Accounting and Refund Department.
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