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Quickteller: The Swiss Army Knife of Fintech Apps

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.

Mayowa Oladejo
Content Strategist

June 2023

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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.

The Switch

May 2023

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#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’ decision.

Oreoluwa Adeokun
Brand Specialist

May 2023

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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.

The Switch

May 2023

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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.

The Switch

May 2023

Perspectives

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.

Zainab Giwa
Content Strategist

March 2023

Business Hacks

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.

Zainab Giwa
Content Strategist

February 2023

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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.

Ayomide Ekerin

December 2022

Made in Africa

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.

Joy Otegbayo

December 2022

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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.

The Switch

December 2022

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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.

In her current role as HR Business Partner, Business Support and Recruitment, Mariam has grown to become one of the key members of the HR team driving the world-class employee experience that Interswitch is known for.

Joy Otegbayo
Brands and Communication

November 2022

Made in Africa

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 choosing a path less travelled by Nigerian fintech companies – providing the digital infrastructure to store and move cash for Africa's financially underserved population.

Ayomide Ekerin
Content Strategy Lead, Enterprise and B2B Marketing

November 2022

Perspectives

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 three to seven hours to complete.

Adedayo Adelegan
Growth Marketing Manager, Enterprise Business

November 2022

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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.

Zainab Giwa
Content Strategist, Payment Tokens & Inclusion.

October 2022

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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.

Ayomide Ekerin
Content Strategy Lead, Enterprise and B2B Marketing

October 2022

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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 at its Techconnect 2.0 event where conversations will focus on matters that will drive the growth of digital payments in Nigeria.

Interswitch Group

September 2022

Business Hacks

Send Me Your Invoice; A Tested Hack for Invoicing Right

You are either creating invoices, sending invoices, following up on sent invoices, sometimes paying invoices, or reconciling invoices. Is there a better way to invoice right? Let's find out!

Bunmilofe Akingbola
Best at Sending Invoices and Receiving Money

September 2022

Business Hacks

Everything you did not know about the Quickteller Business Storefront

The Storefront is one feature that can literarily change the game for your business. It’s so easy to use, and completely free.

Here are a few things you are likely to love when you use the Storefront feature.

Bunmilofe Akingbola
Satisfied Quickteller Business Storefront User

September 2022

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Vibes & Exercise: 5 Tips on How to Keep Fit in the Middle of Everyday Drama.

7 out of 10 people have solid plans to begin their fitness journey 'soon’, but procrastination and random delays won't let them be great. Working-out made it to the top of their goals this year, but the workout didn’t quite work out. Are you sitting comfortably on this table? Let's share some tips with you.

Oluwatoyosi Ajai-Ajagbe
Digital Marketing Specialist

September 2022

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Interswitch, ProvidusBank, Mastercard and Thales launch contactless Tap-to-Pay transactions in Nigeria

In a move to further reduce dependency on cash transactions, stimulate innovation and drive the growth of digital payments in Nigeria, Interswitch together with ProvidusBank, Mastercard, and Thales Group, today announced the introduction of a new Tap-to-Pay service.

Interswitch Group

September 2022

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Interswitch kicks off 20th Anniversary, Launches #NeverStop Brand Campaign

To herald its 20th anniversary commemoration, Interswitch has launched a new brand campaign to project its positioning as a pioneering and integral enabler

The Switch

August 2022

Business Hacks

How to Sell Anything to Anyone

Contrary to popular belief, sales is easy. Salespeople are made, not born so if you want to be a brilliant salesperson, you can be!

In our new blog post, we’ll teach you a few trick about selling that will change your life.

Click the link in our bio to read or visit our blog interswitchgroup.com/blog/home

Gloria Imevbore
Digital Marketing Specialist

August 2022

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Verve X Puma- Verve Partners Puma for VerveLife 5.0

The fitness community in Nigeria and beyond has more to look forward to at Africa's Biggest Fitness Party this year as organisers of the VerveLife event prepare to take things a notch higher with the announcement of a Headline Partner- PUMA.

Verve HQ

August 2022

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Interswitch Sponsors WeTech 2022 Conference

Interswitch, Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, was one of the silver sponsors of Nigeria's largest tech conference for women, the WeTech Conference.

Interswitch Group

August 2022

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InterswitchSPAK Alumni Showcase Excellence in 2022 UTME

Excellence certainly shines bright on every platform. This is evident in the exemplary performance of three young alumni of the InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition, who have shown outstanding academic performance at the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Interswitch Group

August 2022

Perspectives

Collaboration, Key to Driving Growth in Nigeria’s Financial Industry

To accelerate growth and deepen financial inclusion in Nigeria, it is imperative for players in the financial service industry including banks, telcos and fintechs to collaborate to provide innovative solutions and unique offerings to customers.

Akeem Lawal
MD, Payment Processing & Switching (Interswitch Purepay)

August 2022

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Verve to Reward Customers in Annual National Consumer Promo

Verve, Africa’s leading payment technology and card business, has announced the launch of its third National Consumer Promo, aimed at rewarding its cardholders with exciting gifts and cash prizes that will enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty

Interswitch Group

August 2022

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Morning Or Evening; When should I work out?

Working out is great, but deciding the best time to work-out can be tricky. If you are a morning person or an evening person, you should choose a time that works for you.

Zainab Giwa
Content Strategist, Payment Tokens & Inclusion.

August 2022

Business Hacks

Get Your Business from 0 to 100 with Quickteller Business

Growing a business is hard, and growing a business in Nigeria is harder. With Quickteller Business you can transform your business from 0 to a 100 with our revolutionary tools and unmatched opportunities.

Gloria Imevbore
Digital Marketing Specialist

July 2022

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Verve Partners with uLesson to offer Cardholders 10% Discount

Africa’s leading payment cards and digital tokens brand, Verve, has partnered with uLesson, an online learning platform to offer 10% discount off educational content and gadgets when payments are made with Verve cards on the uLesson website.

Interswitch Group

July 2022

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Leading Company in Diversity – How We Brought it Home

To celebrate our recent recognition as one of Nigeria's top five companies in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) according to the Hofstede Insights report, we explore our culture and approach to diversity.

Interswitch HQ

July 2022

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Interswitch consolidates Alliance with ACI Worldwide to boost e-Payment Infrastructure

Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, Interswitch, in collaboration with real-time payment software leader, ACI Worldwide, has fortified its payment systems by incorporating proactive functionalities to secure and enhance the ecosystem.

Interswitch Group

July 2022

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Verve Partners LASSRA to Create Smart LagID

Africa’s leading payment cards and digital tokens brand, Verve, has announced its partnership with the Lagos State Government on the relaunch the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) card.

Interswitch Group

July 2022

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Verve International Welcomes Cinetpay into Its Network

Africa’s leading payment technology and card business, Verve International has welcomed its first francophone ecommerce and merchant aggregator, CinetPay into the Verve ecosystem

Interswitch Group

July 2022

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Obesophobia- The Fear of Gaining an Extra Inch

Worried about adding that extra inch? You are not alone! Here are a few tips that could help you combat your fear of gaining weight permanently.

Zainab Giwa
Content Strategist, Payment Tokens and Inclusion

July 2022

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Finding homes is now Quickteller easy!

Introducing Quickteller Homes, the easiest way to find or list homes in Nigeria, with unique benefits like easy payment and tracking, easy access to properties and ready tenants, property tour scheduler and more.

Chinonso Ezebuiro
Growth Marketing Specialist, Industry Ecosystems

July 2022

Made in Africa

Quickteller Business Merchant Spotlight June - Posh Meals

After trying orthodox medicine for her ailing mother with no improvement, Bilqis only saw tremendous results with zobo herbal drink. It was this revelation which encouraged her to start her zobo business.

Temitayo Oladinni
Growth Marketing Manager, Merchant Acquiring

June 2022

Business Hacks

How to Sell and Make Profit as a Business Owner

We bet that at the beginning, you were excited to become a business owner; loads of ideas bouncing through your mind, your creative juices constantly flowing. Six months into the business though, there is still no profit. If this sounds like you, read more to know exactly what your error is and how to improve.

Gloria Imevbore
Digital Marketing Specialist

June 2022

Perspectives

Abdul, Amina and their tech dreams.

Interventions like this do more than create a sensation or news about the organisation, they directly impact the people who will drive the future. By ensuring people like Abdul and Amina can access the tools that fuel their dream, we empower them to pursue a successful future and create wealth for themselves and their families. It’s more than hardware or software, it’s dreams, goals, aspirations, and hope. It’s inspiring African youths to activate the greatness within them.

Adaobi Ezirim
Brands and Communications Executive

June 2022

Perspectives

Facilitating the Multiplier Effect and Financial Inclusion

The multifaceted nature of the Quickteller Paypoint platform activates a multiplier effect as it distributes essential payment services through an agent network to the end user while positioning the biller for increased and consistent revenue.

Patricia Taremwa
Marketing and Communications Executive

June 2022

Made in Africa

QTB Merchant Spotlight - Bizgrant

In 2019 Stella decided to teach other business owners what she knew for free but learned a tough lesson that would birth a top leading business called "Bizgrant."

Temitayo Oladinni
Growth Marketing Manager, Merchant Acquiring

May 2022

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We’ve #SwitchedOn some new perks!

From early on in our journey as a business, it has never been lost on us that the satisfaction enjoyed by our customers and partners directly impacts their loyalty to our offerings, and their affinity to our business.

The Switch

May 2022

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Quickteller to Create Music Superstars with Barz and Notes; Unveils Final 6

Following a painstaking selection process featuring 200 amazing talents assessed by Omawumi and other industry giants, six finalists have emerged in Quickteller's keenly competed musical talent hunt; Quickteller Barz and Notes.

Priscilla Iyari
Brand Manager, Quickteller

April 2022

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Quickteller Business unveils Smart POS, empowers African businesses to scale

Quickteller Business unveils Smart PoS, in furtherance of their commitment to enabling African businesses scale, leveraging technology that offers unified payment and business analytics.

Bunmilofe Akingbola
Head, Content and Storytelling

April 2022

Business Hacks

How to Pitch Your Business Idea Like a Boss

Pitching your business can be scary. So how do you craft a great pitch that is not too salesy, boring, or pushy, but just the right amount of engaging, promising, and compelling?

These four proven pitch points will certainly give you an edge and make you stand out from the others.

Gloria Imevbore
Digital Marketing Specialist

March 2022

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Verve crosses 35 million issued cards milestone

Africa’s leading payment card, Verve, celebrates milestones, as it expands its payment network to over 200 direct Scheme members across Africa, issues over 35million cards.

Bunmilofe Akingbola
Head, Content & Storytelling

March 2022

Business Hacks

4 Biggest Challenges Entrepreneurs Face

Contrary to popular belief, owning and running a business may look exciting but whether small or large scale, there are common challenges entrepreneurs face.

Gloria Imevbore
Digital Marketing Specialist

March 2022

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Verve benefits now activated for KCB merchants, POS payments switched on

KCB Merchants are now empowered to enjoy Verve rewards as they accept payments from Verve cardholders at their merchant locations.

Bunmilofe Akingbola
Head, Content and Storytelling

February 2022

Business Hacks

Twice as Secure with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

With the long list of things you need to focus on to ensure your business runs smoothly, losses due to lack of platform security shouldn’t be one.

That is why we have incorporated the 2FA feature to deter unwanted access to your storefront and funds.

Temitayo Oladinni
Growth Marketing Manager, Merchant Acquiring

February 2022

Business Hacks

3 Tips to Boost Sales Online this Valentine's Season

Nigerians may be spending about N30 billion on gifts and luxury items to commemorate Valentine’s Day. With these three tips, you are just in time to position your business to make some serious sales this Valentine’s season.

Gloria Imevbore
Digital Marketing Specialist

February 2022

Business Hacks

3 Proven Strategies To Drive Footfall To Your Retail Store

Every business wants to make money, but without returning customers; that is hardly possible. Find out how to attract new customers and keep current customers loyal to your retail store.

Gloria Imevbore
Digital Marketing Specialist

January 2022

Business Hacks

5 Goal Setting Tips for your Business

Setting business goals for the year, or evaluating the goals you have set? Find out how to set goals that are impactful, yet easy to achieve.

Gloria Imevbore
Digital Marketing Specialist

January 2022

Made in Africa

Merchant Spotlight - Beverly Natural Skincare

When Kelechi decided to make a business out of her love for great skin three years ago, her immediate network of family and friends was all she had. Explore her journey to business stability.

Temitayo Oladinni
Growth Marketing Manager, Merchant Acquiring

January 2022

Business Hacks

Starting a business? Here’s the only list of products and services you need

Here's a quick list of everything you need to grow your new business quickly.

Abisola Amuda
Qtrybe Ambassador

November 2021

Business Hacks

How to win at selling online

Customers are typically attracted to businesses that offer products they can easily relate to and access. Discover practical tips to make your business more accessible and relatable.

Aigbokhai Isiramen
Product Manager, Quickteller Business

November 2021

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Unveiling New Possibilities- Do More with Quickteller Business

We just activated new features on Quickteller Business, and we can't wait to tell you all about them. Give them a try and tell us what you think.

Onyekachi Uju
Content Strategist, Industry Ecosystems

September 2021

Perspectives

Working Remotely in a Pandemic – The Essentials

Still working from home, envisaging a new lockdown, or adjusting to new work realities? These tips will help.

Patricia Taremwa
Marketing and Communications, Uganda

September 2021

Perspectives

Understanding APIs and how they impact your revenue

Ever wondered what APIs are, how they work, or how they can benefit your business? Unravel the world of APIs and the opportunities you could be leveraging.

Tochukwu Achebe
Product Manager, API Marketplace

September 2021

Made in Africa

Entrepreneurs in Nigeria are swimming upstream - Serial Entrepreneur and Tech Enthusiast, Ayodeji Agboola

Ayodeji shares his experience with growing a business in Nigeria; the challenges, opportunities, and possibilities provided via digital payments.

Bunmilofe Akingbola
Head, Content and Storytelling

September 2021

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Transforming to Grow Africa

We are constantly re-aligning our strategy and processes in view of the dynamic environment we operate in, to ensure optimal service delivery and business agility.

Mitchell Elegbe
GMD, Interswitch

July 2021

Perspectives

How Financial Inclusion can Expand Your Business

Financial Inclusion is essential to the progress of the community; access to financial touchpoints facilitate day-to-day living and helps families and businesses plan for everything.

Titilola Shogaolu
DCEO Interswitch Financial Services Limited (IFIS)

June 2021

Business Hacks

Your Top Five Questions About Selling Online Answered

For many business owners, selling online is a new terrain they are embracing to survive these times. In this piece, we provide answers to the top five questions business owners have sent our way in recent times.

Tochukwu Anene
Growth Marketing Manager, Industry Ecosystems

June 2021

Business Hacks

Understanding Risk- a Guide for Small Businesses

When many business owners think about “risk management”, it’s usually limited to purchasing standard insurance protection without much consideration for other ways to protect the business. But there's more...

Amarachi Agwu
Content Strategist, Enterprise

June 2021