E-Business
STP Automating Transport Sector in Nigeria with Transprong
STP Information Services Limited said it has developed solutions that will enthrone ICT in the transportation sector in Nigeria with the launching of TRANSPRONG software.
Speaking to Nigeria CommunicationsWeek in his office, Nnaemeka Udenwagu, managing director and chief executive officer of the Company said that the solution is being pioneered by Cisco Transport, thereby eliminating the paper era in the sector and plug financial leakages, especially to the third parties.
He said: “We have two solutions: one for courier another for the transport sector. The solution for the transport is called TRANSPRONG. Cisco Transport is the pioneer company using the Transprong.
The application manages their operations nationwide-the branches, accounts, gas session, marketing, operations, stores, workshop, human resources, debit card management and booking/ticketing. It manages their online presence. The passengers can book online which interfaces with the portal from the backend.
“The simplified solution enables the passengers to log in from more than 30 branches across the country including Ghana. As the tickets are purchased manifests are prepared alongside; thereby eliminating the paper era in the transport sector where even companies lose a lot of resources to third parties.
The coherence the solution accords the company adopting it is that when the operations are done with their computation, the levels of supervisions and management chain makes it possible that resources leakages are plugged.
“It accords the company proper documentation and archiving of their records, promptly. For instance I want to look at what happened in Ghana today I will only visit the all branches icons and start searching for all the information you need down to the individual passenger. In fact, it is a revolution happening in the transport sector in Nigeria. It is high time companies shift from the conventional to the innovations, because ICT makes life easy”.
Elaborating on the benefits, Udenwagu said that, it removes human interference, whether it is deliberate, malicious, or mistakes.
“When you automate you are standardizing the processes. It eliminates the challenges inherent in the conventional means of doing things, not just in transport sector; it is a general phenomenon.
“When the system is automated even a novice becomes relevant in the sense that the simplicity of the solution requires just a little training for one to master its manipulations. Part of the problems in the industry has been the erroneous believe that hence the conventional ways has been the dictation of the processes, it cannot be changes. But change is something that is constant. When you automate, the software takes over. Even a fresh graduate can handle it, but if you do not have a system in place, someone who has been in the system for 30 years can never beat the power of the IT.
“Also, you are assured of recouping your investment on the system; it will definitely plug other avenues through which you have been losing revenue. For instance, the tickets are sold from the software; no body tells you story, no diversion of resources, because the records will always be there. Even if you are doing a promo it has to be an authorized discount”.
On the aspect of the manifest, he said that apart from the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) making it compulsory that transport companies print them out before departure, the security challenges in the country has heightened the expediency of adopting such solution. “Now, it is not when you have finished collecting money that people will start filling the manifest. No! It has to be processed alongside the booking and ticket collection. And the security challenges in Nigeria demand we start keeping documents on deals with people, especially a transport firm that interface with people on daily basis”.
The MD pointed out that the solution will cue the industry into the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) cashless economy. He said that Passengers can conveniently book at the comfort of their rooms with their smartphones.
“So manipulations, accusation and counter accusations must have been eliminated and the transport terminals would have turned to a place of decorum,” he added.
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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division within its ICT Department.
This marks a significant stride toward enhancing electoral integrity, efficiency, and innovation in Nigeria’s democratic process.
This decision was reached at the Commission’s regular weekly meeting held in Abuja, following a series of consultations and engagements on the global and continental impact of AI on elections.
In a statement issued by Sam Olumekun, national commissioner and chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC underscored that the growing relevance of AI in electoral matters necessitated a proactive institutional framework to manage both the risks and opportunities it presents.
“Our interactions with electoral bodies across Africa highlighted both the risks of AI—such as fake news and content manipulation—and the vast potential it holds for data-driven decision-making, risk mitigation, automated voter services, and geo-spatial intelligence for logistics,” Olumekun noted.
According to him, the newly created division will centralise the Commission’s AI efforts, ensuring a harmonized approach to deploying intelligent systems that enhance decision-making, improve voter engagement, and boost the credibility of the electoral process.
“The creation of this division puts the Commission at the forefront of institutionalizing AI capabilities in electoral management.
It is also part of our ongoing reforms in areas where administrative action is sufficient to drive change,” he said.
He added that the AI Division will help INEC better coordinate its existing technological investments while providing safeguards against the misuse of AI technologies.
“We are positioning ourselves to maximise the positive impact of AI while mitigating its negative implications. This step strengthens the credibility and transparency of elections in Nigeria,” Olumekun concluded.
The initiative, INEC emphasised, reflects its commitment to embracing innovation in safeguarding democracy and improving electoral services nationwide.
Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has unveiled a new Application Programming Interface (API) integration system to allow private firms access company data from the Commission’s database.
Hussaini Ishaq Magaji (SAN), registrar general of CAC, who spoke in Abuja at the unveiling said the system would give selected private organizations access to CAC services through technology-based companies, called “super agents.”
“This is a practical step to show that the Commission is committed to meeting the expectations of our customers,” he said.
Magaji explained that the integration allows the agents to retrieve data from the CAC database for use in specific client requests, outside the standard services provided by the Commission.
“Before now, only a few government agencies had this integration, especially those involved in investigations, anti-money laundering, and terrorism financing. Now, private companies that meet the criteria can also access it,” he said.
He said the system complies with the Nigerian Data Protection Act 2023, and information such as residential addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth may be restricted.
“This is a call to law firms and companies with the right technology. We’ve started with NIPS because of their credibility. Embassies and banks can now authenticate company records directly through them.”
“There are prescribed fees. We already collect them on our portal, and now customers can also pay through these agents,” he explained.
He named NIPS, MoneyPoint, and OPE as some of the companies involved.
“OPE and MoneyPoint handle only registrations. But NIPS has moved further into validation and verification,” he said.
Ngover Ihyembe-Nwankwo, executive director at NIBSS, who represented Premier Oiwoh, managing director, said the service allows secure and efficient data verification.
“This is the result of years of effort to connect our systems with CAC. It will help users verify data within the limits of data protection laws,” she said.
She said the move is a way to lower costs and promote interoperability across the financial sector.
Ministry of Interior has announced the launch of a new Online Citizenship and Business Management Platform in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
A statement signed by Dr Magdalene Ajani, permanent secretary, Ministry of Interior’s said the initiative forms a key part of its ongoing reforms aimed at promoting transparency, enhancing operational efficiency, and significantly improving service delivery to the public.
The new digital platform is designed to streamline the application and processing of citizenship and business-related services, ensuring faster turnaround times and improved user experience.
The platform allows users to apply for and manage business permits, ensuring that both local and foreign businesses operate legally in Nigeria.
It includes an Expatriate Quota System to manage work permits for foreign employees, helping companies hire skilled workers while complying with Nigeria’s immigration laws.
The Citizenship Administration and Management System provides a streamlined online process for applying, tracking, and managing Nigerian citizenship applications and related services.
Members of the public, corporate entities, and other stakeholders are expected to access the platform through the ministry’s website: https://interior.gov.ng , Direct Portal Access: https://candb.interior.gov.ng , or contact candb-support@interior.gov.ng for support and inquiries.
“The Ministry of Interior remains committed to establishing a more efficient, transparent, and secure framework for citizenship administration, while continuously enhancing service delivery through digital transformation,” the statement read in part.
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