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From Bright Ideas to Big Wins: How Team Skoot Labs Conquered Technovation 3.0

When you mix innovation with determination, sprinkle in a dash of teamwork, and turn up the intensity to hackathon levels, magic happens. That’s exactly what Team Skoot Labs achieved at Interswitch’s recent hackathon, Technovation 3.0, earning their spot as the winners with a groundbreaking idea—a financial literacy app designed to empower kids and teens with money management skills. In this edition of Switch Stories, the team, made up of Software Engineer, Suleiman Suleiman; Quality Assurance Engineer, Samuel Udo; Software Engineer, Olayinka Jaji; Program Manager, Olamide Ajayi; and Product Manager, Olugbenga Olumide share the highs, the hurdles, and the heart behind their journey to the finish line .

By Ayomide Ekerin

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From Bright Ideas to Big Wins: How Team Skoot Labs Conquered Technovation 3.0

When you mix innovation with determination, sprinkle in a dash of teamwork, and turn up the intensity to hackathon levels, magic happens. That’s exactly what Team Skoot Labs achieved at Interswitch’s recent hackathon, Technovation 3.0, earning their spot as the winners with a groundbreaking idea—a financial literacy app designed to empower kids and teens with money management skills. In this edition of Switch Stories, the team, made up of Software Engineer, Suleiman Suleiman; Quality Assurance Engineer, Samuel Udo; Software Engineer, Olayinka Jaji; Program Manager, Olamide Ajayi; and Product Manager, Olugbenga Olumide share the highs, the hurdles, and the heart behind their journey to the finish line .

By Ayomide Ekerin

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Celebrating Culture and Creativity: Meet the Winners of The Switch 2024 Independence Day EPICC Challenge

Here at The Switch, culture is the foundation of everything we do. Guided by our EPICC values—Ethical Conduct, People Empowerment, Innovation, Collaboration, and Customer Success—and driven by our vision of a prosperous Africa, we strive to do the right thing all the time, first time, with speedy execution and accuracy because we believe we are in this together.

By Chinelo Dike-Okonkwo

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Interswitch Employees Fete at a Blue Denim-themed Strategy and Culture Party

On Friday, October 4th, Interswitch hosted its employees to a Blue Denim-themed Strategy & Culture Party at the Landmark Event Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. The atmosphere was set with the perfect blend of cocktails, games, food and laughter as employees from Germany, Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria converged.

By Interswitch

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From Fixing Broken Things to Fixing Business Problems: Anthony Edeh’s #Switch Story

> Meet Anthony Edeh, a Service Management Executive at Interswitch, whose knack for fixing things has propelled him into the dynamic realm of tech. With a career marked by adaptability and a passion for problem-solving, Anthony’s journey reflects his transition from a hands-on engineer to a strategic tech professional. In this edition of #SwitchStories, he shares how his early fascination with fixing broken items laid the foundation for a career in tech, his experience at Interswitch, and his vision for bridging the gap between technology and business strategy.

By Ayomide Ekerin

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From SPAKster to an Intern at The Switch

Onyekachi Madumere's Journey from Winning InterswitchSPAK to Starting an Exciting Tech Career at Interswitch.

By Ayomide Ekerin

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How Babajide Oyeduntan Left Clinical Medicine to Build a Career in Health Tech.

In the world of healthcare, time is not just the passing of moments. Time, no matter how brief, could be the difference between life and death, efficiency and wastefulness, the best patient experience and the worst one.

By Oreoluwa Adeokun

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Amazons Thriving in Fintech

At Interswitch, inclusion goes beyond simply ‘opening doors’ for our women; it is about creating an environment where their voices are heard and valued at all levels, and cultivating a culture that ensures that everyone, irrespective of their gender, feels respected and valued to thrive.

By Oreoluwa Adeokun

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From Kampala with Love: Stephen Kakaire’s Journey of Customer Success at Interswitch Uganda

Sometimes, things are not always the way they seem. That is the story of Stephen Kakaire, a Site Reliability Engineer working out of Interswitch Uganda.

By Ayomide Ekerin

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Interswitch and Lagos State Team Up to Transform Healthcare with Lagos SHIP

In a bold move to make healthcare in Lagos State more accessible and efficient, Interswitch Group recently partnered with the Lagos State Government to launch the Lagos State Health Information Platform, or Lagos SHIP for short.

By Interswitch

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Meet the New Bands Everyone's Talking About 

Blog post for Quickteller

By Mayowa Oladejo

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Tech Community Hosted to an Evening of Fun and Networking by the Interswitch Developer Community.

On Friday, March 1st, in the city of Lagos, the heart of Nigeria’s bustling tech landscape where innovation thrives and possibilities abound, the Interswitch Development Community (IDC) hosted tech founders, developers and other stakeholders to an evening of networking, bonding and fun, tagged ‘The Coded Party’.

By Oreoluwa Adeokun

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Playing the Long Game: Navigating Skilfully from Football Dreams to Corporate Triumphs

"I would've been a professional footballer today, if I hadn't broken my leg when I was 10". What happens when that is in fact your reality – mourning a childhood dream while piecing together a new and potentially even more rewarding life.

By Oreoluwa Adeokun

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The Role of Remittances in Boosting Africa’s Development.

Unknown to many, there is a strong correlation between remittances and the achievement of the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are aimed at making our world a better place to live in.

By Patricia Taremwa

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Double your Sales this Festive Season (Be positioned to make crazy sales this December!)

In this article, we'll guide you with tips on how to make your business Christmas-ready to attract customers and keep them coming back, even after the festive season.

By Gloria Imevbore

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Leading the Charge in Financial Inclusion at Africa’s First Unicorn: Titilola Shogaolu’s #SwitchStory

Over 20 years ago, Titilola Shogaolu cut her teeth in the banking industry as one of those charting a course that would redefine the industry's future, a future she now leads as the MD of Interswitch Financial Inclusion Services (IFIS).

By Ayomide Ekerin

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Brushes and Boards: Unveiling the Dual World of Susan Gakure

Imagine a talented project manager at a dynamic tech company harbouring a hidden passion for art. It reads like a plot straight out of a Hollywood script, yet this is the captivating story of Susan Gakure, Project Manager, Business Value Realization at Interswitch Kenya.

By Oreoluwa Adeokun

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If You're Struggling to Sell Online, Read This

So, you've created your social media platform, published your products, but it's been over a month with no sales or any improvement in followership growth. You're tired of having to ask friends and family to follow your page and refer your business for patronage. You're frustrated and

By Gloria Imevbore

VerveLife 6.0- Just Breathe!

In a world that often feels busy and chaotic, there's something profoundly transformative about taking a moment to pause and simply ‘breathe’. This year, VerveLife returns with its 6th edition centered around the powerful theme Breathe.

By Zainab Giwa

Cultivating a Data-Centric Future: Insights from our Inaugural Data Community Forum

On Friday 29th of September, our Data Community successfully hosted its inaugural Data Analytics Forum, at the prestigious Four Points Victoria Island. The event themed "Data Strategies for Business Success - Benefits, Pitfalls, and Mitigation," brought together a diverse group of

By Oreoluwa Adeokun

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Verve Partners with Sterling Bank to Unveil its First Credit Card

Furthering our efforts to ensure the provision of seamless, innovative payment options, Verve, Africa’s leading payment cards and digital tokens brand, has collaborated with Sterling Bank, one of the leading innovative Nigerian banks, to launch Verve's first line of credit cards.

By Verve

Verve and adidas announce partnership with Africa’s Biggest Fitness Series, VerveLife 6.0

Verve, Africa’s leading domestic payment cards and tokens brand, and leading global sportswear giant, adidas have announced a significant collaboration which takes the sixth (6th) edition of VerveLife, one of the biggest fitness festival series on the African continent, to the next level.

By Verve

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Let’s Get Counting- The Power of Calorie Counting.

It’s time for breakfast, and you are about to grab a bite from your favorite Eba and Egusi meal, but hold on, how many calories do you think you are about to consume? Let’s get educated on the benefits of calorie counting.

By Zainab Giwa

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Verve & Moniepoint Partner to Launch Debit Card, Expand Access to Financial Services.

Verve, Africa’s leading payment cards, and digital tokens brand, has joined forces with Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, a fast-growing customer-oriented financial institution, to increase access to financial services for Nigerians through the launch of the Moniepoint Verve Debit Card.

By Verve

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Alpine Adventures and African Insights: Interswitch Germany’s Trailblazer's Tale

In the intricate tapestry of global business, where knowledge transfer is often envisaged to flow from established tech hubs to more emerging markets, a unique narrative unfolds within the realm of Interswitch – a story that defies conventional expectations and reshapes the way we perceive

By Oreoluwa Adeokun

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Social Engineering Attacks

"Social engineering" refers to malicious activities carried out through human interactions in which an attacker uses psychological manipulation to trick users into making security mistakes like divulging their login credentials, personal information, or downloading malicious software.

By The Switch

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Verve Set to Reward Consumers with Free Fuel and other Amazing Rewards in the 4th Edition of the Verve Good Life Promo

Africa's leading payment cards and digital tokens brand, Verve, has launched its highly anticipated 4th edition of the Verve Good Life Promo tagged ‘The Verve Good Life Promo 4.0’ to reward its cardholders with exciting gifts and cash prizes.

By By Verve

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The Technovation #SwitchStory: Team Flash’s Road to Becoming the Champions

Technovation 2.0, Interswitch’s internal hackathon has come and gone, but the aftermath of the epoch-making event still echoes across The Switch and through the streets of the Nigerian tech ecosystem.

By Ayomide Ekerin

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Nigerians Can Now Pay Locally on Google Play Store with Verve

Verve Card has partnered with Google to make digital transactions on Google Play Store easier and more accessible for Nigerians. As of today, Nigerians can use their Verve cards to make purchases on the Google Play Store, strengthening the digital ecosystem in Nigeria.

By Verve

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Quickteller: Your Personal Assistant for the Laziest of Days!

Imagine this: You, sprawled out on a comfy couch, with a half-eaten bag of potato chips resting precariously on your chest. Outside, the world hustles and bustles, but you? You have Quickteller, the ultimate wingman for your laziest days!

By Mayowa Oladejo

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Verve Surpasses 50 Million Payment Cards, Consolidates Market Leadership in Nigeria

Verve International, Africa’s 1st and largest domestic payments scheme has yet again announced a remarkable new milestone in its business, firmly consolidating its growing market share in Nigeria - in terms of card issuance and transactions.

By Verve

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How Skillbase is Building Africa's Digital Payments Future: Over 20,000 Talents Trained in 16 Years

Twenty years ago, in the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of financial services, a group of exceptional individuals came together with a shared vision. Their goal was ambitious—to transform the payments landscape across Africa.

By Ayomide Ekerin

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Enjoy Your Sleep & Worry Less- Tips to Stop Fraudsters

As our lives become increasingly digitized, protecting our financial information and online accounts has become more crucial than ever. With the rise in cybercrime and the ever-present threat of fraudsters, it is essential to take proactive steps to safeguard our debit card details and secure our login credentials.

By Zainab Giwa

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Quickteller: The Swiss Army Knife of Fintech App

In the vast world of tools and gadgets, few are as iconic and versatile as the Swiss Army knife. This compact marvel packs an astonishing array of functions into a single, handy device, ready to tackle any challenge that comes its way. Now, imagine a fintech platform that embodies the same spirit of versatility and efficiency.

By Mayowa Oladejo

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7 Essential Tips to Keep Your Password Secure and Protected

Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility that involves everyone who uses technology. Yes, that means you too, and the first step to defending yourself from cyberattacks is to keep your passwords secure.

By The Switch

#BackToTheSwitch: Adaobi's 'Odyssey' comes full circle

What makes someone leave a company thirteen years after joining , to go pick up a mouth-watering offer at a global big tech, only to return ‘home’ barely a year after? Adaobi Okerekocha, CIO at Interswitch tells us exactly why and how she made what some may refer to as a ‘controversial’

By Oreoluwa Adeokun

Quickteller and Verve Celebrate Africa's Rich Cultural Diversity at the 9th AMVCAs

On the night of Saturday, May 20th, 2023, the Africa's Movie Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) lit up the skies of Lagos, dazzling attendees with its brilliant array of African stars, moviemakers, and cinematic masterminds.

By The Switch

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#TechItToTheNextLevel : Meet the Talented Trio from the Interswitch Career Fair 1.0

As we countdown to another edition of the biggest Career Fair, we had a chat with some of the beneficiaries from the past Interswitch Career Fair 1.0. Peter Usih, Oluwatowo Akinbode, and Chukwualuka Obichukwu took us through their journey before, when, and what they love about The Switch.

By The Switch

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Verve Card- The Most Widely Issued and Used Card in Nigeria.

As Nigeria’s First successful domestic payment card, Verve Card has proven to be more than just a payment option, it has become a staple in every Nigerian household and is being infused into their daily transactional lifestyle.

By Zainab Giwa

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Cashless Society Survival Starter kit

We know what you really want is a quick guide for accessing cash, and we wish we could offer you that. However, we can offer you streetwise nuggets to maximize and enjoy a cashless lifestyle in Nigeria.

By Zainab Giwa

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Muyiwa Asagba: Interswitch Gave Me the Challenge I was Looking For

It's been almost two decades since Muyiwa Asagba Joined Interswitch. In that time, he has risen to become the Managing Director, Digital Commerce and Merchant Acquiring (Interswitch Paymate). But Muyiwa's journey has not been without its ups and downs.

By Ayomide Ekerin

Stepping Up, Building Trust & Scaling an Online Business – Gbemisola's Made in Africa story

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade they say. This saying summarizes how Gbemisoke Shoes came to be 7 years ago! In this month’s Made in Africa Series, we sat down with the Popular Media personality cum entrepreneur, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, the Founder/CEO of Gbemisoke Shoes.

By Joy Otegbayo

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Fellow Outliers, Turns Out We Were Right!

On this day 20 years ago, as we opened the doors of what is now called ‘building 1' for the first time, there were many thoughts running through my mind. Yes, we were excited about the chance to change our world, but then, our excitement was laced with some apprehension and uncertainty.

By The Switch

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Mariam Akindele: The HR Maestro who Loves to Give Back

From the shocker of having to call people by their first name, including the Founder and Group Managing Director, to having to learn on the job in a fast-paced environment, Mariam has come a long way from the green-eyed corps member that resumed at The Switch 13 years ago.

By Joy Otegbayo

Tomilola is Taking Financial Services to The Grassroots With Bankly

Tomilola Majekodunmi is the Founder and CEO of Bankly. With a career spanning over 10 years in the financial services industry, she is no stranger to the challenges bedeviling the financial space. Her quest to solve some of them led to the establishment of Bankly. With Bankly, Tomilola is

By Ayomide Ekerin

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Tokenization and Next Generation Banking

Banking and financial services in general have evolved significantly over the past three decades. We have progressed beyond analogue banking; the days of tally numbers, when the most basic banking transactions had to be carried out in person and could take the customer anything from

By Adedayo Adelegan

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Water Is Not the Enemy- Have You Drank Water Today?

Staying hydrated is very important in the journey to becoming fit and healthy. Water isn't the enemy, drink an adequate amount of water regularly.

By Zainab Giwa

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Osasere Atohengbe: The Tech OG Who Wants to Be President Someday

Osasere is a tech guy, but he is not your typical tech bro. With a financial services career spanning over 16 years, Osasere has been playing critical roles on the business side of tech – leading Sales and Business Development, striking the deals that drive the Social Services ecosystem and making sure the products get to solve the problem of the end user – without ever writing a single line of code.

By Ayomide Ekerin

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Interswitch Hosts Payments Stakeholders at Techconnect 2.0

Observing current market trends and the increasing need to improve customer experience and safety in the e-payments ecosystem, Africa's leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, Interswitch is set to host industry leaders in the digital payment ecosystem

By Interswitch Group