Chike Onwuegbuchi

1 week ago | nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng | Chike Onwuegbuchi

Leveraging digital infrastructure is key to accelerating financial inclusion, especially through a multi-stakeholder approach involving governments, fintechs, t​elecoms, regulators and even the customers. According to the World Bank report, a significant portion of the global adult population remains unbanked. Specifically, 27% of adults globally are considered unbanked, and an additional 50% are underbanked, defined as lacking a credit card, , according to Lucidity Insights.

1 week ago | nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng | Chike Onwuegbuchi

The United Kingdom’s Minister for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, has concluded a three-day visit to Nigeria, aimed at reinforcing the UK-Nigeria Strategic Partnership. He reaffirmed the UK Government’s strong commitment to deepening trade and investment ties between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. During his visit, Lord Collins met with senior Nigerian government officials, business leaders, civil society representatives and United Nations agencies.

1 week ago | nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng | Chike Onwuegbuchi

A new global survey from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) reveals that 52% of marketing leaders believe generic top-level domains (gTLDs – the three characters or more that come after the dot in a URL) have strong potential for enhancing brand presence online; however, a knowledge gap is preventing many brands from taking advantage of the opportunities that a gTLD can bring.

1 week ago | nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng | Chike Onwuegbuchi

In a strategic move to expand financial inclusion in Nigeria, leading mobile banking platform, PalmPay has launched a series of CSR programs across Kano and Kaduna. The CSR initiative named “Passing the Baton” represents the brand’s commitment to passing on knowledge and providing the resources individuals and businesses need to achieve financial independence and drive economic empowerment.

1 week ago | nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng | Chike Onwuegbuchi

As part of its continued effort to support the growth and sustainability of Nigerian enterprises, Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited joined forces with Ikeja Local Government Area and the Office of the Medical Officer of Health to deliver the impactful “Healthy Heart, Healthy Business” outreach on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Ikeja Local Government Secretariat.