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eTranzact Aims at Becoming Global Leader in Payment Industry
Mr. Wole Abegunde, the chairman, eTranzact International Plc, haas said the company is poised and committed to becoming a regional leader in the medium term and in the long term, a global leader in the electronic and mobile payment industry.
Abegunde, who was represented by Mr. Afolabi Oladele at the 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company in Lagos promised shareholders that the company would continue to deliver secure, cost-effective, and innovative electronic and mobile payment services that are compliant with globally recognized standards.
He said 2022 was a significant year in the history of the company’s financial performance as the company was able to achieve an unprecedented profit after tax of N1.17 billion which represents 157.81per cent increase over the prior year.
According to him, “The focus and expansion of the company’s core switching services) has been pivotal in the improvement of the company’s performance.
“The landmark achievement is down to the management’s drive for excellence and demonstration of the commitment of the management and the board to ensure maximum returns on the investment of shareholders. The Company will not relent on the performance and will seek more business opportunities to boost subsequent financial results.”
On strategic positioning, he said “As a company, we fully understand the benefits of strategic alliances and the potential business opportunities these can create. We have fostered new relationships, enhanced and deepened existing ones and explored newer opportunities within our ongoing associations with existing Partners. We are positive that our alliances will lead to improved performances in the years ahead.”
Speaking also, the Managing Director eTranzact, Olaniyi Toluwalope said 2022 was one of milestones and major strides in further establishing eTranzact as the Superfintech of Choice.
He explained further that, “It is a privilege and honour to be the anchor and at the forefront of driving the Company towards the achievement of the corporate objectives) and the overall vision.
“eTranzact International continued on the path of the impressive streak of profitability, excellence and quality service delivery, which were the highlights and hallmarks of 2021.
“The Board, Management and Staff took a firm commitment to surpass the performance and achievement of 2022 and the message and goal were clear across all ranks within the Company. All efforts were geared towards building on the gains of 2021and the entire Company was in sync and i am proud to say we delivered on our common goal as a Company, for 2022.
“The journey was filled with lots of challenges and setbacks but at the end of the year, the efforts and commitment were worth it and it is with utmost satisfaction and sense of fulfillment to be a part of the success story of 2022.
“The total volume and value of transactions processed have continued to increase tremendously year on year, in line with the development and expansion of the payments/electronic payments industry in Nigeria.
The volume of electronic transactions peaked at the highest in five years in 2022, with a total value of N387 trillion. The huge growth is premised on the shift of more consumers towards the use of electronic banking channels for financial transactions.
“Positive regulatory policies, predominantly youth population, and influx of talent and expertise have further contributed significantly to the growth of the payments industry in Nigeria. The preference for digital payments in Nigeria aligns with global payment trends as access to affordable mobile devices made more consumers to key into and opt for the digital payments capabilities.”
He said the expansion of the payments industry is expected to continue at a fast pace with the emergence of mobile network providers channeling their vast networks and spread to deliver financial services.
“The meteoric rise in agency banking network is also proving to be a key enabler of the growth in the industry.
“eTranzact International as one of the foremost payment service providers in the payments industry in Nigeria, processed over N50 trillion in value of total transactions processed in 2022. The value increased significantly in comparison to the N39 trillion processed in 2021. The company is well positioned and has enhanced the capacity to further process more transactions going forward.
“eTranzact further increased the coverage of the switching services by bringing onboard key commercial banks, other financial institutions and Fintechs through Switchlt which has been well acclaimed by the various partners and gaining momentum as a major switching channel/product. eTranzact has further enhanced the direct debit mandate capability to expand the range of services/solutions available to partners and merchants.
“eTranzact made significant investments in 2022 towards the development of the card switching and card processing capabilities. The company has been able to obtain to the necessary certifications from the major card issuers and the card business is set to commence and be a key revenue driver,” he added.
CWG Plc has announced a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering value to shareholders. Following a thorough review of the company’s financial performance and outlook, the Board of Directors has approved a substantial increase of 400per cent in dividend payout to shareholders.
This decision reflects CWG’s confidence in its financial stability, growth trajectory, and ability to generate sustainable returns. By enhancing the dividend payout, CWG aims to reward shareholders for their continued trust and support while reaffirming its commitment to creating long-term value.
Mr. Philip Obioha, Chairman of the Board of Directors at CWG Plc, said, “The decision to approve a 400% increase in dividend payout underscores our confidence in CWG’s performance and outlook. We are dedicated to delivering value to our shareholders and believe that this significant dividend increase is a testament to our commitment to shareholder value creation.”
This increase in dividend payout aligns with CWG’s strategic objectives to prioritize shareholder interests and maintain strong financial discipline. The Board remains committed to prudent financial management and sustainable growth, ensuring that CWG continues to be a reliable investment for shareholders.
As CWG continues to execute its growth strategy and expand its presence in the market, the Board anticipates that the increased dividend payout will further strengthen investor confidence and support CWG’s vision for the future.
CommunicationsWeek Media Limited, a certified global ICT company with over two million online subscribers, is delighted and proud to announce Prof. Yakub Aliyu, as the keynote speaker at Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Distinguished Lecture series 2024.
Aliyu, will be speaking on the theme: Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Good, The Complex and The Anticipated”, this leans heavily on the fact that AI changing our lives– we just need to know where to look today.
This year’s rebranded Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Distinguished Lecture/Awards Series is slated for Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos.
The event is the most prestigious annual event that brings together captains of industry in both technology and financial worlds.
According to Ken Nwogbo, CEO, Communication Week Media Ltd, organisers of the ABoICT Distinguished Lecture/Awards Series, “the choice of Prof. Yakub Aliyu is deliberate because of his exceptional career in Artificial Intelligence (AI)”.
He added that, AI is considered to have the potential to instigate a fourth industrial revolution,1 and is dramatically changing people’s patterns of interaction and economic activities.
“The traditional factors of production and physical capital and labour may no longer promote substantial economic growth. It is generally believed that AI will be one of the most important factors determining future economic growth,” he said.
A professor of microelectronics and a scholar-practitioner in artificial intelligence and deep machine learning for industrial applications and high-speed application processors. His research interests include Multimodal AI models for high-efficiency industrial robot applications and Human AI interactions.
He also has adjunct academic professorships at five African, USA, and UK universities. Holds a BS in Applied Physics Electronics from Karlsruhe and A Bello Universities in Germany and Nigeria, an MBA in International Business Management from the University of London, an MSEE (Master of Engineering, Electronics), and a Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering from the University of Wales.
Prof. Aliyu is the global quality director for Bourns Inc., Riverside, California, USA, an electronics system, and components manufacturer. I oversee quality functions in 21 factories worldwide.
He has also held quality and operational management leadership positions at National Semiconductors, Bell Labs-Lucent Technology, Texas Instrument, Global Foundries, and Roper Technologies USA.
Authored and coauthored over 30 Advanced Technology United States-issued patents in High-Speed Application Processors and Contributed to over 40 international impact Journals, chapters, and conferences; FASI, SMIEEE USA, MIEE UK, M. Inst pf Physics Chartered Phys and C Eng UK.
Past lecturers included Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, then executive vice chairman, Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC); Engr. Yomi Bolarinwa, former Director-General of National Broadcasting Commission (NBC); Dr. Jean Luc Fort, CEO at OR System France and a specialist in Counterparty Risk; and Professor Chris Nwagboso, Chairman, Knowledge Factory International, United Kingdom.
Others are: Uche Orji, managing director/chief executive officer, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA); Biodu Omoniyi, Managing Director/CEO, VDT Communications; Ayotunde Coker, Managing Director, Rack Centre Limited; Peter Adedayo Arogundade, managing director and chief executive officer, Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited; Dr. Adewale Obadare, chief visionary officer, Digital Encode and John Obaro, CEO and founder of Systemspecs; Prof. Isa Pantanmi, minister of Communications and Digital Economy; Dr. Seyi Akindeind, co-founder, Digital Encode; Dr Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Director, Africa Data Centres.
Legit.ng recently joined forces with the Shade of Life Foundation to become a voice of autism, and drive advocacy for improved media support during Autism Awareness Month.
Participants at the event
Conversations around media support exploration was led by Joseph Omotayo, head of Department for Human Interest Stories at Legit.ng, and Dr. Eziafakaku Nwokolo, founder and CEO of the Shade of Life Foundation,
This partnership is a response to the concerns raised by organizations like the Shade of Life Foundation about the level of support received from the media in discussing autism as a disability.
While other disabilities may receive attention, autism, with its critical developmental implications often lacks adequate representation in mainstream media.
Recognizing the importance of addressing these concerns, Legit.ng took proactive steps by integrating itself into the essence of autism awareness.
It facilitated a one-hour workshop with Dr. Nwokolo, the founder of the foundation, to deepen our understanding of autism, its various spectrums, and the language boundaries associated with it.
Other steps we took in advocating autism awareness in the media, can be seen in our attached press release.
Legit.ng believes that by amplifying the voices of autism and advocating for better media representation, we can contribute to creating a more inclusive and accepting society for all.
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