Tag: financial empowerment

Airtel Africa Foundation Opens Undergraduate Scholarship Portal in Nigeria

The Airtel Africa Foundation has opened applications for its Undergraduate Tech Scholarship in Nigeria, inviting first-year university students with strong academic potential to apply for financial support aimed at accelerating their studies in technology and related fields.

The scheme provides full tuition, accommodation support, and essential study materials for eligible 100-level students. It forms part of the Foundation’s F.E.E.D. agenda, which promotes Financial Empowerment, Education, Environmental Protection, and Digital Inclusion, with a focus on creating pathways for talented young people who face financial barriers.

Airtel Nigeria CEO, Dinesh Balsingh, encouraged students to take advantage of the opportunity. He noted that, “Education is one of the most powerful tools for national development,” adding that “as an organisation, Airtel is determined to build a platform for aspiring young Nigerians to learn, innovate and lead in the country’s expanding technology landscape.”

Applications are open to students pursuing courses such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and other ICT-related disciplines at participating universities: University of Lagos, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Ahmadu Bello University, University of Benin, Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Ilorin, and Tai Solarin University of Education.

Dr Segun Ogunsanya, Chairman of the Airtel Africa Foundation, said the scholarship demonstrates the organisation’s commitment to nurturing Africa’s next generation of digital leaders. “Young Africans are brimming with talent and ambition. What many need is a fair chance to pursue their education without financial pressure. This scholarship reflects our belief that investing in their growth will strengthen communities, empower families, and expand the continent’s digital future,” he said.

Applicants must be enrolled in 100-level, have scored at least 230 in JAMB, and hold a minimum of five credits in WAEC, including English and Mathematics, in a single sitting. Required documents include Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) results, university admission letter, West African Examination Council (WAEC) certificate, student identity card, and academic transcript or university results.

The Foundation encourages qualified students across the listed institutions to apply and position themselves for a stronger start in the technology sector. Applications can be submitted at candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/airtelfellowship2025.

December 10, 2025
We remain a driving force for cashless payments adoption in Nigeria – Chika Nwosu, Managing Director, PalmPay

The Managing Director, PalmPay Nigeria – one of Africa’s leading fintech platforms, Chika Nwosu has restated the commitment of the company towards the adoption of cashless payments across the country.

Nwosu disclosed this during a media roundtable held on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the company’s headquarters in Lagos.

Speaking during the interactive session, he noted that the platform would continue to leverage cutting-edge technology by making world-class financial services available to the mass market particularly in regions where it is most needed.

He disclosed that the platform remains the biggest financial app in Nigeria given the fact that it currently boasts of 16 million active users on a monthly basis.

According to him, the platform remains committed to driving financial inclusion in underserved communities hence the reason for expanding rapidly into new markets.

He revealed that the value of monthly transactions on the app was estimated to be worth $6 million with a success rate of transaction at 99.5%.

Also speaking, Head, Risk and Compliance, MLRO, PalmPay, Donald Ubeh explained that the platform currently serves over 35 million customers and 1.2 million business users who operate as both merchants and agents adding that the users operate digital accounts, make real-time payments, and offer savings and credit solutions.

“ In 2024, PalmPay Wealth pays out N4 billion in returns to customers, reinforcing its commitment to financial empowerment for Nigerians,” Ubeh said.

Buttressing the fact that the platform was not a loan app, he described it as a reputable financial institution that is licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

He stated that a lot of systems and mechanisms have been put in place to save unsuspecting victims of fraud.

January 20, 2025
Winners Emerge in the Stanbic IBTC Reward4Saving Promo Season 2

Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has rewarded several of its new and existing customers with cash prizes of ₦100,000 in the maiden draw of the season 2 of its savings promo, Reward4Saving.

The first draw of this season, which took place at the Stanbic IBTC Head office on Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos State, saw 70 customers win cash prizes of ₦100,000 each. The Bank aims to maintain this throughout the 12-month promo time by which a total of 840 customers would have been rewarded with ₦100,000 during the monthly draws.

The Bank also aims to reward 28 customers with ₦1 million each in the quarterly draws, and seven customers with ₦2 million each in the grand finale draw.

Speaking at the May 2022 draws, the Chief Finance Officer of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Kunle Adedeji, said the bank recognises saving as an important aspect of its customers’ journey to financial freedom, and it is for this reason that Stanbic IBTC has decided to continue with the second season of the Reward4Saving Promo to reward and inspire more customers to reach for their dream of financial freedom by improving their savings culture.

“Our aim is to promote a savings culture by rewarding our existing and potential customers as they save for the future. As an end to end financial solutions provider, Stanbic IBTC is committed to creating channels and means of financial empowerment for its millions of customers while rewarding them for their dedication. Simply put, we put our money where our mouth is.

Reward4Saving 2.0, as we like to call it, is themed “Bigger and Better”. This is because we have increased the expected wins to allow more customers from across the geo-political zones of the country to walk away with cash prizes worth a total of N156 million, with individual wins ranging from N100,000 to a whooping N2 million.,” he added.

The Chief Finance Officer further stated that existing and prospective customers can take advantage of this opportunity by saving a minimum of ₦10,000 in their savings account or @ease wallet, for at least 30 days. One electronic raffle ticket is issued for every N10,000 saved, thereby increasing the chances of winning. New customers would also be rewarded with ₦500 worth of airtime and three months of free interbank transactions when they open a Stanbic IBTC Bank account. Stanbic IBTC Bank is a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings and a part of the almost 160-year-old Standard Bank Group.

May 13, 2022