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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).

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.

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 6^th edition centered around the powerful theme Breathe. ‘Breathe’ is a call to action for us to slow down, reconnect with our inner selves, let our ‘hair’ down, find solace in the present moment, and breathe.

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.

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 technology, innovation, and the interplay between continents.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.