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La empresa, que opera en África y Oriente Medio, ha obtenido resultados financieros que reflejan un comercio sólido y una entrega estratégica, lo que impulsa una sólida generación de flujo de caja; Las cifras incluyen nuevas ganancias de instituciones financieras y registros de comerciantes; crecimiento acelerado de transacciones; venta cruzada y lanzamiento de nuevos servicios de valor añadido; y nuevos productos y capacidades ganando impulso; Ganancias de clientes en el Reino de Arabia Saudita y servicios directos al comerciante en curso en Egipto; Crecimiento constante en toda África con un aumento de los ingresos del 55,8 % interanual hasta los 68,5 millones de USD; Los Volúmenes Totales Procesados (“TPV”) aumentaron un 43 % a/a respaldados por un enfoque estratégico en las PYME y los comerciantes en línea.
Resultados provisionales de Network International Network International reporta sólidos resultados del primer semestre de 2022 con ingresos totales que crecen un 31 % a/a, lo que demuestra un crecimiento generalizado en todas las regiones y líneas de negocio, con África creciendo un 21 % a/a excluyendo DPO Group y Oriente Medio un 22 % a/a La utilidad del período fue de USD 32,0 millones, un aumento de 113% a/a.
El flujo de caja libre subyacente fue de USD 40,0 millones, un 90 % más a/a; y el flujo de efectivo de las actividades operativas fue de USD 90,6 millones, respaldado por un sólido desempeño comercial subyacente y una mayor utilidad neta.
Network International, compuesta por un grupo de empresas, es un habilitador líder del comercio digital en Medio Oriente y África, que brinda un conjunto completo de soluciones de pago habilitadas por tecnología para comerciantes e instituciones financieras de todos los tipos y tamaños.
La oferta de Network International incluye servicios de adquisición y procesamiento, y una gama en constante evolución de servicios de valor agregado.
En 2021, Network International adquirió DPO Group, una empresa africana líder en pagos digitales, en un acuerdo histórico para el panorama de pagos africanos.
Network International tiene oficinas en Nigeria, Sudáfrica, Kenia, Ghana y Egipto, y presencia de clientes en casi todos los demás países africanos.
Nandan Mer, director ejecutivo, comentó: “Nos sentimos alentados por el progreso continuo de nuestra estrategia de crecimiento, con otro sólido período comercial que generó un crecimiento de ingresos del 31 % anual.
Esto está respaldado por la aceleración del crecimiento de los pagos digitales en nuestros mercados, la ejecución estratégica exitosa y las ganancias de participación en nuestro mercado local de los EAU.
Nuestra entrada al mercado en el Reino de Arabia Saudita está progresando bien, ya que recientemente obtuvimos un segundo cliente nuevo este año.
También vemos una oportunidad de devolver el exceso de efectivo a los accionistas a través de un programa de recompra de acciones, manteniendo nuestra flexibilidad actual para aprovechar las oportunidades de crecimiento adicionales que puedan surgir.
En general, nuestro desempeño en la primera mitad respalda nuestra perspectiva y orientación para el próximo año, que se vuelve a confirmar.
Si bien seguimos siendo conscientes de las crecientes presiones macroeconómicas e inflacionarias mundiales, seguimos viendo un comercio constante en nuestros principales mercados”.
Ganancias de nuevos clientes: continúa desarrollándose a niveles récord El ritmo de ganancias de nuevos clientes de Instituciones Financieras (FI) en Procesamiento de Adquirientes y Soluciones para Emisores se mantiene por delante de los niveles previos a la pandemia.
Network aseguró nueve nuevos clientes en el período, incluidos Money Fellows, la primera victoria de Network en tecnología financiera en Egipto; Fair Money Digital Bank, uno de los principales bancos digitales de Nigeria; y Alain Finance PJSC, el primer cliente de FI no bancario de la empresa en los EAU.
Network renovó tres contratos existentes y amplió carteras con clientes a través de ventas cruzadas exitosas; incluyendo el despliegue de terminales de pago N-GeniusTM en Access Bank en Botswana, entre otros.
Network también vio un período récord para nuevos registros de comerciantes como Chanel, Hilton Palm Jumeirah y Landmark Group en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos, junto con Talabat y Marriot Amman en Jordania, entre muchos otros.
El enfoque dentro del espacio de las pymes sigue siendo exitoso, con firmas que se duplican año tras año en comparación con el primer semestre de 2021, respaldado por el lanzamiento de la incorporación automatizada, la aceptación de pagos de bajo costo 'Tap on Phone' y los servicios de tienda web asociados con 'DPO Pay' paquete.
DPO también ha implementado terminales de pago patentados N-GeniusTM en toda la flota de taxis de la Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportes en Dubái.
Capacidades: un grupo de ingresos cada vez mayor y una mayor lealtad de los clientes a través de nuevas capacidades La red proporcionó nuevos servicios para las IF y los clientes que emiten credenciales, que incluyen: Implementación de más API, aceleración del proceso de incorporación de clientes y simplificación de la integración de nuevas capacidades, lo que es particularmente atractivo para los clientes de fintech.
Brindar a las IF análisis y aprobaciones mejorados basados en créditos en tiempo real a través de la solución Falcon Fraud Prevention, en asociación con FICO.
Lanzamiento de servicios bancarios por chat para clientes de FI en África con Infobip, lo que permite el chat de servicio al cliente en tiempo real y notificaciones automáticas para los consumidores, al tiempo que respalda el compromiso de Network para mejorar la inclusión financiera.
Lanzamiento del sistema de gestión de terminales N-GeniusTM, una herramienta web que permite a las IF gestionar de forma independiente el dispositivo de punto de venta de sus clientes comerciales, en tiempo real.
Buen progreso continuo en iniciativas con Mastercard, habiendo incorporado varias FI con capacidades de verificación de fraude de autenticación biométrica 3D Secure 2.0. Network también ha visto ganar terreno a 'Fintech in a box' en nuevos mercados, incluidos Ghana, Nigeria, Egipto, Sudáfrica y Jordania; donde puede apoyar la emisión de tarjetas y realizar trámites para fintechs.
Network también ha lanzado o lanzará servicios de valor agregado que incluyen: Apoyar a los comerciantes a través de un equipo dedicado de servicios de valor agregado, administrar el desarrollo de productos, asociaciones y mejorar la estrategia de comercialización.
Permitir un registro más rápido de los comerciantes que han lanzado la incorporación digital totalmente automatizada.
Desarrollar servicios de comercio unificado al proporcionar una vista única y centralizada de las transacciones en los canales de pago en línea y fuera de línea, así como herramientas de informes mejoradas e información de datos sobre el gasto del consumidor.
Network ya ofrece a los comerciantes la capacidad de habilitar los servicios de pago 'Hacer clic y cobrar' y 'Comprar en línea, devolver en la tienda' a través de su plataforma patentada N-GeniusTM.
Mirando hacia el futuro, la compañía tiene la intención de expandir estos servicios para incluir una gama más amplia de reembolsos entre canales, como 'Comprar en la tienda y reembolsar en línea', brindar acceso en tiempo real a los datos e informes de transacciones del consumidor, detección de fraude en tiempo real análisis y herramientas adicionales, como informes de eficiencia de costos comerciales.
Lanzamiento de una plataforma de pagos totalmente integrada adaptada a la industria hotelera, en asociación con FreedomPay. La plataforma omnicanal brinda a los comerciantes una vista unificada de las transacciones en toda su operación, incluidas las reservas de recepción, restaurantes, bares, parques temáticos y spas.
Lanzamiento de 'Foodics Pay', para pymes en el espacio de alimentos y bebidas, que reduce los costos para los comerciantes al unificar tareas como recibos únicos, liquidaciones diarias y soporte de contracargos en una sola aplicación.
Las soluciones específicas del sector respaldan nuestro enfoque estratégico en las pymes.
DPO: aceleración en el comercio durante la primera mitad, respaldada por el lanzamiento de nuevas capacidades DPO logró un buen crecimiento en la primera mitad de 2022 con un volumen total procesado (TPV) que aumentó un 27 % año tras año (33 % en FX constante); mientras que los ingresos aumentaron un 23% interanual (29% a tipo de cambio constante).
Los volúmenes de negociación se aceleraron a lo largo del período, con un aumento interanual del 35 % en los ingresos del segundo trimestre a tipo de cambio constante, en comparación con un aumento interanual del 22 % en el primer trimestre a tipo de cambio constante.
DPO aseguró varios comerciantes clave nuevos, incluidos Dischem Baby City, Europcar y Pernod Ricard.
Las ganancias y la mejora del rendimiento comercial fueron respaldadas por desarrollos de canales de marketing que aceleraron las adquisiciones de nuevos comerciantes y la introducción de la incorporación en tiempo real en 18 países fuera de Sudáfrica.
DPO también agregó nuevos métodos de pago, implementando el dinero de Airtel en otros tres mercados y permitiendo el pago de cuenta a cuenta para todos los comerciantes de DPO en Sudáfrica y Nigeria.
Nuevos mercados: captación de clientes en el Reino de Arabia Saudí; servicios directos al comerciante en Egypt Network ha firmado dos FI adicionales para los servicios de procesamiento de Issuer Solutions en el Reino de Arabia Saudita.
Estos contratos proporcionan una base sólida para el objetivo de ingresos de Network.
Se ha completado el despliegue completo de tecnología en el suelo y las conectividades establecidas con esquemas de tarjetas nacionales e internacionales.
En Egipto, Network está lanzando servicios de pago directo al comerciante centrándose en el segmento de pymes durante la segunda mitad de 2022.
La empresa espera que la oportunidad de ingresos aumente a partir de 2023 en adelante.
África: un crecimiento sólido y constante El segmento de África de DPO opera en 40 países y contribuyó con el 33 % de los ingresos totales en el período (primer semestre de 2021: 28 %).
La mayoría de las actividades comerciales se relacionan con el procesamiento de pagos en nombre de instituciones financieras a través de soluciones para emisores y comerciantes, y también incluye servicios directos al comerciante en 21 mercados a través de DPO.
Los ingresos de África aumentaron un 55,8 % interanual hasta los 68,5 millones de USD (primer semestre de 2021: 44,0 millones de USD), incluida una contribución de 15,2 millones de USD de DPO.
Excluyendo DPO, el crecimiento de los ingresos fue del 21,1 % a/a.
El desempeño general en África sigue siendo sólido, con un crecimiento constante entre los trimestres.
Excluyendo DPO, el rendimiento fue relativamente más sólido en África del Norte y Subsahariana que en África del Sur. La región experimentó una expansión continua en todos los KPI asociados, con un crecimiento particularmente fuerte en la cantidad de transacciones procesadas en los servicios de Issuer Solutions.
La contribución para el segmento de África aumentó un 80,0 % a/a, a USD 50,2 millones (1S 2021: USD 27,9 millones), con márgenes que aumentaron 980 bps a/a a 73,3 % (1S 2021: 63,5 %), impulsado por la inclusión de DPO que tiene mayores márgenes de contribución.
Excluyendo DPO, la contribución para África aumentó un 36,4 % a/a hasta los 38,1 millones de USD, con márgenes del 71,5 %, un aumento de 800 pb a/a, lo que refleja el importante crecimiento de los ingresos y el apalancamiento operativo inherente al negocio.
Ingresos de Issuer Solutions: fuerte crecimiento en África Issuer Solutions representa el 50 % de los ingresos totales (primer semestre de 2021: 55 %) y está ampliamente equilibrado entre las regiones de Medio Oriente y África.
Durante el primer semestre, los ingresos aumentaron un 17,5 % a/a hasta los 101,8 millones de USD (primer semestre de 2021: 86,7 millones de USD).
Se observó un fuerte crecimiento en ambos trimestres, con tendencias en los KPI también sólidas, ya que las credenciales alojadas aumentaron un 4,3 % a/a y se aceleró el crecimiento en el número de transacciones, un 30,1 % a/a.
Si bien el desempeño refleja un comercio sólido en todas las regiones, África logró un crecimiento particularmente fuerte, respaldado por un aumento en las credenciales alojadas luego de la incorporación de nuevos clientes el año anterior y una mejora en la venta cruzada.
El impulso general en la obtención de nuevos negocios, la venta cruzada y la expansión de las carteras de clientes existentes sigue siendo positivo, lo que da como resultado ingresos de nuevos contratos y carteras de tarjetas renovadas junto con servicios de valor agregado y basados en proyectos.
Ingresos de Merchant Solutions Merchant Solutions se centra en los servicios de pago directo al comerciante, junto con las actividades de procesamiento de adquirientes para las instituciones financieras.
Los ingresos se generan predominantemente en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos y Jordania, con la adición de DPO que expande la presencia directa al comerciante en toda África.
Los ingresos de Merchant Solutions, que representan el 50 % de los ingresos totales (primer semestre de 2021: 43 %), crecieron un 53,1 % interanual hasta los 101,8 millones de dólares (primer semestre de 2021: 66,5 millones de dólares).
Excluyendo DPO, TPV y las tendencias de crecimiento de los ingresos fueron particularmente sólidas en el primer trimestre.
El TPV doméstico se vio respaldado por la mejora de la confianza del consumidor y las condiciones económicas generales, mientras que el TPV internacional se vio respaldado por un alto número de visitantes, la EXPO de Dubái y los eventos deportivos.
Los KPI se mantuvieron cómodamente por encima de los niveles previos a la pandemia, con un aumento del TPV nacional del 18 % en comparación con el primer semestre de 2019 y un aumento del TPV internacional del 7 % en comparación con el primer semestre de 2019.
El crecimiento de los ingresos en DPO mejoró significativamente durante el período, donde el primer trimestre se vio afectado por la combinación de estrategias volúmenes comerciales y de puerta de enlace.
El segundo trimestre experimentó una aceleración, respaldada por un crecimiento excepcionalmente fuerte fuera de Sudáfrica luego de una fuerte recuperación de la pandemia y el lanzamiento de nuevas capacidades, incluida la incorporación automatizada de comerciantes.
Mr Abdulganiyu Jaji, Controller General (CG) of Federal Fire Service, has advised traders in Dei-Dei market, Abuja to establish a fire service outpost to tackle any fire outbreak in the market.
Jaji gave the advice while addressing the market stakeholders and firemen of Dei-Dei Fire Service station on Tuesday.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the CG, who marked 100 days in office, also visited the Fire Service station in Nyanya and the Kubwa station currently under construction.
He had also flagged off a medical outreach in Kpaduma community on Saturday.
Jaji said that products being sold in the market were highly combustible, as such it was imperative to have a fire outpost to quickly handle any emergency.
He told the traders that the service would deploy firemen to any fire outpost made available by the traders.
“It is not everything the government can do, the market belongs to you and you know how much you have invested in your business.
“The money being invested is not comparable to when money is contributed to build an outpost, which is a social corporate responsibility.
“There is also the need to ensure water is available at the outpost and most importantly a water tanker,” he said.
The CG further advised the traders to allow the fire service to assess the integrity of the market buildings, including the routine biannual checks of the structures.
He urged the various associations in the market to collaborate with the service in taking measures to guard against fire outbreaks.
Jaji expressed concern that the land allocated for the development of a police station opposite the fire station had been converted to a plaza.
He said that the firemen require police protection during emergencies in view of recurring mob attacks on the fire personnel.
Jaji pledged to tackle the problem of light and back up generator in the station, which was needed to pump water during fire emergencies.
Earlier, Mr Francis Obidike, Chairman, Dei-Dei Timber shade, said that the market needed a fire outpost in view of the materials being sold there.
Obidike urged the CG to provide more firefighting trucks and equipment to Dei-Dei fire service station, which services the market and the whole community.
He appreciated men of the fire service for their professionalism and timely response to fire outbreaks.
Also, the Financial Secretary, Dei-Dei building materials market, Mr Chijioke Okafor, called on the government to safeguard the fire engines and personnel from mob attacks.
Okafor attributed the recent attack on the station by mobs when traders clashed with some hoodlums in the area, to the absence of security personnel to guard the station.
He urged the people to appreciate the work of the fire service personnel, and noted that the fire trucks at the station could not cater for the six markets in Dei-Dei.
Jaji during his earlier visit to Nyanya Fire station advised firefighters to ensure their safety while fighting to save the lives and properties of citizens.
“It doesn’t mean rescue shouldn’t take place, but the advice became important following the incessant attacks on firefighters in the area when responding to fire distress calls.
“The community needs to look at the importance of fire service and know that we are their friends, not their enemies.
“When our appliances get destroyed it would take months to repair and that would prevent the fight of future fire incidents,” he said.
The CG assured the personnel that the new firetrucks destroyed by mobs in the area would be repaired soon.
He however said that the trucks would not operate within areas threatening the safety of firemen until there was firm assurance of safety from the community leaders.
To tackle the issue of non- availability of water at the fire service station, Jaji said a borehole will be constructed after proper assessment of the land.
“We will send someone to inspect here because we can’t just drill a borehole without ensuring there is water and we also have to ensure it is not hard water that can spoil appliances.
“Before the year runs out, we will also ensure personnel from this station attend local trainings on world best practices,” he said.
Jaji appreciated the Nyanya Police Division situated in the same compound with the fire station, for their cooperation.
Responding, the DPO, CSP Alhassan Majia said that the police had always sent advance team to fire emergency locations since the attacks on firemen started.
“Our job is to achieve the same goal of protecting citizens, so we will continue to work together.
“We are always ready to work with your men to protect lives and property,” he assured.
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The new Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State, Magaji Ahmed-Kontagora, has promised to reduce crime rate by 30 per cent in his first one month in office.
Ahmed-Kontagora made the pledge during his maiden press briefing at the Police Command Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, on Tuesday.
He said: “Our intention to bring crime rate down by 30 per cent in the first one month and by 75 per cent in the subsequent months must be achieved by the will of Almighty God.”
On strategy to combat crime, the commissioner said that under his leadership, the command would evolve series of intelligence driven crime prevention strategies anchored on community policing.
The new CP said that the command would also initiate community safety partnership through the mantra of “see something say something” to stem the rate of crime in the state.
“Synergy with other sister agencies such as the military, DSS, Civil Defence Corps, NDLEA will be intensified in our efforts to rid the state of all crimes,’’ he said.
Ahmed-Kontagora said that his telephone numbers and that of his management team, Area Commanders (ACs), DPOs and other sectional heads of the command would be made public to the residents to enable them pass useful and actionable information to the police.
According to him, any such information provided by residents will be treated with utmost confidentiality.
“The Area Commanders and DPOs are to create three permanent pin-down points to be manned by not less than four armed men in volatile areas within their areas of responsibilities (AORs).
“DPOs must also embark on intensive patrol of their AORs from 0700 hours to 1100 hours in the day and 2200 hours to 0000 hours each day before handing over to their respective duty officers.
“This must be followed by residential patrols from 0000 hours to 0400 hours.
“Aggressive raids of criminas hideouts, including uncompleted and abandoned buildings and shops will also be carried out, therefore, all hands must be on deck in order to achieve these objectives,” he said.
While appreciating the Inspector-General of Police for finding him worthy of the position, the CP pledged to use his wealth of experience to police the state excellently.
“Even though, I may be new in the state, but as an old hand in the system, I will use my wealth of experience to pilot the affairs of the state excellently to move it to greater heights.
“Before my deployment as CP to the state, I have been following the events in the state, particularly the activities of bandits and other criminal elements.
“Also the political and economic situation of the state are not left out, this has prepared my mind for the enormous task ahead.
“This administration’s mission statement has zero level tolerance for crime.
I hereby wish to use this medium to warn all criminals in the state and those nursing the ambition to take to crime to have a rethink and leave the state for their own good.
“This administration is going to be fair to all and sundry irrespective of tribe, race and status in the society.
“We are going to put an end to all cases of human rights violation, extortion among others by policemen across the state,” he promised.
The commissioner, who charged officers and men to brace up to change the trend of security challenges in the state, said that corruption and indiscipline among the rank and file would not be tolerated.
He said that there would be policing the policemen “to ensure that they are doing what is expected of them at all times.
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Member House of Representatives Musa Bagos (PDP, Jos East Federal Constituency) has called on his constituents to be more vigilant about criminal activities in their areas.
Bagos spoke in Jos on Monday when he attended the mass burial of his constituents killed in Sunday night attack.
Danda Chugwi village of Jos South Local Government of Plateau was attacked on Sunday night in which seven persons died and two persons were injured.
He condoled with the families of the deceased, expressing sadness on the continuous killing of his constituents by criminals.
“Intelligence reports has it that the attackers threatened to attack the community before carrying out the dastardly act,” he observed.
Bagos visited Vom Christian Hospital where two of the injured persons were receiving treatment.
The two injured are 40-year old woman who sustained gun shot wound and a five months old baby boy whose right hand was amputated by the attackers.
The lawmaker paid the medical bills of those that were injured.
Similarly, the National President of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Mr Solomon Dalyop, urged all youths to be on alert and report any suspicious movement to security agencies.
Meanwhile, Plateau Police Command spokesperson, DSP Alfred Alabo, confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria that seven people were killed and two persons were injured in the attack.
“The DPO in charge told me that seven people were killed while two person were receiving medical attention in health facility.
“Since morning we have been in Wase Local Government to inaugurate a police division approved by the Inspector-General of Police,” he said.
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The Police Command in Adamawa has rescued four persons recently kidnapped in Maiha Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, in a statement made available to newsmen in Yola on Sunday, said that the victims were rescued unharmed.
He said that during the operation, three of the criminals were neutralised, while two AK-47 rifles, one pump action gun, a handset and charms were recovered.
Nguroje quoted the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Sikiru Akande, as directing all the divisional police officers (DPOs) in the state to emulate the Maiha division in the fight against crime.
Akande also called on the general public to cooperate with the police by assisting them in crime detection and prosecution of criminals, stressing that the command would not relent in its efforts.
“We will sustain all efforts to identify and dislodge all criminal hideouts and black spots in the state,” he said.
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The Police Command in Lagos State on Saturday said no INEC official was arrested on Friday in connection with the ongoing Continuous Voter’s Registration (CVR) exercise in the state.
The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday , while reacting to the incident.
NAN reports that some online media on Friday reported that thugs invaded INEC CVR centre situated at St. Bridget Catholic Church, ljesha, in Surulere, and catered away INEC enrollment machines.
Hundeyin, however, said that Police got information about the presence of some INEC officials in a church, stressing that the DPO, police division in Ijeshatedo, swung into action and brought the INEC officials and materials to the station.
He said the DPO decided to bring the officials and others around to the station, because the church was not conducive for such investigation, to avoid break down of law and order.
The spokesman noted that after the DPO’s findings, there was a mix-up of address location and he requested the INEC officials to move to the correct address.
Hundeyin pointed out that the police carried INEC materials and officials out of the church, not hoodlums as being speculated on social media.
“The INEC officials were assigned to Imam Thani Street, by House No. 9A for the exercise.
They were, however, found within the church premises.
Residents raised concerns and informed the police.
“Preliminary findings show that a resident of the area who volunteered to transport the officials from their office to the center, was responsible for the mix-up, deliberate or not, further investigation will reveal.
“Meanwhile, the officials were immediately released to proceed to the correct center to continue their assignment,” he said.
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The chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Mr Wasiu Adesina, says his administration has recruited and deployed additional 50 vigilance officers to combat crime in the community.
Adesina disclosed this during the Community Development Committee (CDC) Year 2022 Annual Community Day and Award presentation ceremony, on Wednesday.
The theme of the year is “The Role of Community Leaders in Community Security and Effective Participation in the 2023 General Elections” at the council Secretariat in Ikorodu, Lagos State.
The council boss said that the additional 50 security men would assist other security agencies on ground to combat violence and insecurity around Ikorodu.
“I am delighted to be in your midst to witness the annual event of the CDC.
“Part of the promise I made during my campaign to the residents of Ikorodu Local Government is to tackle insecurity so that people can sleep with their two eyes closed.
“Recently, I declared that a 50-man security team be recruited, screened and deployed to tackle high rise of insecurity in our communities, he said.
According to the council boss, his administration has embarked on rehabilitation of many roads around ikorodu.
He said the council had taken possession of the open field located at Ita-elewa junction, while fencing and construction plans were in top gear to build a befitting civic centre for computer training, for Ikorodu youths.
He said that 85 youths that had benefitted from his empowerment programme would soon graduate and be issued certificates.
The chairman urged the CDC to help generate more reveue to the council’s coffers.
Also at the event, the Divisional Police Officer(DPO) Igbogbo Police Station, CSP Aderemi Balogun, said that officers were always posted to stragetic areas around the community to maintain peace.
He advised residents to provide information that would be useful to facilitate their work and sought more support from stakeholders to make security operations successful.
Also speaking, Head of community police, Pastor Taiwo Alonge, urged landlords to ensure they knew their neighbours very well due to the recent influx of people into Ikorodu town.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Ikorodu Local Government chairman was presented with an award of Outstanding Council Chairman on Civil Works and Humanitarian Service, while Agura won the Best CDA in the
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Leading digital payment solutions provider Network International (www.Network.ae) has announced that it will bring WhatsApp for Business banking services to financial institutions in Africa through a landmark collaboration with Infobip. The full-stack cloud communications company is one of the world's largest providers of A2P SMS services and will support Network International in its commitment to financial inclusion in Africa.
In addition to helping financial institutions reach their customers through a familiar and trusted channel, the agreement will help them deliver world-class support and ongoing services in a personal, timely and reliable manner. For people, this means people can access their money securely and quickly, as well as using the latest chatbot technology to help customers take control of their finances.
Commenting on the deal, Hany Fekry, Managing Director of Group Processing at Network International, said: “We are delighted to introduce WhatsApp banking in Africa with Infobip. Helping financial institutions reach customers through a secure and familiar app is in line with our goal to increase and improve digital banking services across the continent to improve financial inclusion.”
Hana Bilbeisi, Regional Director of Alliance Sales, Infobip further added: “We are delighted to have joined forces with Network International. Empowering people and communities through technology and communication is one of our key values at Infobip. By integrating the WhatsApp Business API, Network International customers can now access crucial information anytime, anywhere."
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The Police Command in Kaduna State says its operatives have killed two suspected bandits and recovered an AK-47 rifle and motorcycle on Saturday in Kaduna state .
The Command’s Spokesperson , DSP Mohammed Jalige, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Kaduna.
Jalige said the sustained onslaught on banditry yielded positive result with two bandits neutralised, AK-47 rifle and a motorcycle recovered.
According to him, a report was received through the DPO Kidandan on Saturday at about 08:00 hrs that some armed bandits had kidnapped an unspecified number of farmers working on their farms at Timburku village, Galadimawa ward of Giwa Local Government Area.
He said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Yekini Ayoku, immediately directed the mobilisation of the nearby detachment of Police Operation Restore Peace hitherto codenamed as Operation Puff Adder II to the area.
“In the hot engagement that ensued with the armed hoodlums, the professional team of Police men prevailed with their superior fire power.” He said this led to the neutralisation of two of the bandits, recovery of one AK-47 rifle loaded with two rounds of live ammunition, one motorcycle and a machete while the victims (farmers) were rescued unhurt.
“It is germane to reiterate that this operational breakthrough could not have been achieved without the timely information by the citizens and of course swift response from the Police.
“The Commissioner of Police, once again, enjoins the general public to always confide in the Police and other sister security agencies to promptly report any distress situation as he assures them of speedy and effective response,” he said.
Jalige said an investigation into the incident had since been instituted while surveillance and patrol were on high gear to forestall any further incident as normalcy was restored in the affected area.
The spokesperson enjoined the public to provide information on any person or group found nursing bullet wounds.
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The Police Command in Plateau has confirmed the killing of five persons by gunmen at Fusa community in Fabur District of Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau.
DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday in Jos.
According to him, the incident occurred on Thursday.
”On a sad note, the Commissioner of Police in Plateau, Mr Bartholomew Onyeka, wishes to use this medium to condole with the good people of Fusa village in Fabur in Jos East and the families of the five persons who were killed by yet to be identified persons.
”He has assured the families of the deceased and the entire people of locality that efforts are on top gear towards arresting the pepertrators of the dastardly act and be made to face justice,” he said.
Alabo added that the command had also foiled a kidnap attempt at the residence of one Mr Mark Inkasu of Jebbu Bassa, Bassa Local Government Area of the state.
”On July 22, at about 11 p.m., our Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Bassa, SP James Yekubu, received a distress call from a concerned citizen that some unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers were operating at the residence of one Mark Inkasu.
”Upon receipt of this information, the DPO mobilised his men to the scene, but on sighting the patrol vehicle, the hoodlums began shooting at the police personnel.
”Our gallant team also engaged them fearlessly and sensing danger that was about to befall them, the hoodlums escaped into a nearby bush with bullet wounds,” he said.
He said that the Commissioner advised residents of the area to go about their lawful activities as normalcy had since been restored to the area.
The PPRO added that the commissioner furher commended all the local security organisations in the area, for giving the Police the timely information that helped in repelling the kidnap attempt.
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