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Olam to Host Second Wheat Value Chain Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum

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3 years ago

November 15, 2021

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Olam to Host Second Wheat Value Chain Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum Weninar Image

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

SPONSORED BY: H&H

Olam, an agribusiness conglomerate and parent company of Crown Flour Mill Limited, a top flour milling firm in Nigeria, is set to hold the second edition of its wheat value chain knowledge-sharing and development event. Tagged the Olam Green Land Webinar Series, the second edition of the industrywide consultative event is themed “Rethinking wheat farming in Nigeria – Seeds I Research I Partnerships”. The event will hold virtually on November 24, 2021.

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The wheat value chain development event is part of the organisation’s wheat value chain intervention programmes targeted at helping the Federal Government achieve its national food security, food production self-sufficiency and employment generation agenda. As the country grapples with galloping staple food prices and as consumers contend with shrinking income levels and purchasing power, the wheat value chain event is aimed at galvanizing key stakeholders and stimulating useful discourse that will proffer suitable, actionable and measurable solutions to the national wheat production challenge and self-sufficiency aspiration.

Speaking about the upcoming event, Ashish Pande, the Managing Director of Crown Flour Mill Limited, said, “Olam is committed to helping Nigeria achieve food production self-sufficiency in the agricultural sector. The second edition of the webinar is coming on the heels of an extensive research that culminated in the launch of our N300 million (US $750,000) 10-year community-based seed enterprises project aimed at fostering Nigeria’s wheat production capabilities.”

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He added: “By focusing conversations on critical areas of research, development of suitable seed varieties and strategic partnerships, it is possible to accelerate the local wheat production capacity and remove the bottlenecks in local production.”

Speaking further, Pande stated: “The move is critical at this moment as the efforts will ultimately strengthen the nation’s food security position, sustain the creation of jobs by the wheat value chain and help achieve the targeted agriculture-led economic development agenda of the Federal Government.”

The CFM boss said the webinar is going to deep-dive into crucial developmental issues to generate suitable solutions from a host of experienced guest speakers and panellists.

The special guest for the webinar series is Muhammad Abubakar, The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development while the keynote speaker is Tiberio Chiari who is the former manager of the Agricultural Value Chains Programme in Oromia, Ethiopia (the overarching Ethio-Italian development cooperation programme). Ethiopia is a country regarded as the centre of diversity for durum wheat in Africa and so, the country’s learnings and experiences will be invaluable to Nigeria. Sall Amadou Tidiane, a Senior Scientist, Senegalese Institute for Agricultural Research (ISRA), is a guest speaker.

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The event panelists include Mr Stephen Ambore, Wheat Champion, Central Bank of Nigeria; Alhaji Munir Babba Dan Agundi, Chairman, House Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions, Nigeria’s House of Representatives; Mrs Karima Babangida, Director, Federal Department of Agriculture, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD); Alhaji Salim Saleh Muhammad, National President, Wheat Farmers Association of Nigeria (WFAN); Sarah Hubber, Head of Wheat Development Programme, Flour Milling Association of Nigeria (FMAN) and Dr Alhassan Bibinu, Executive Director, Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI). Others are Dr Zakari Turaki, Director of Research, LCRI; Dr Kachalla Kyari Mala, Project Lead Researcher/ Principal Research Officer, LCRI; and Dr Filippo Bassi, Project Scientist/ Senior Scientist, International Centre for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA).

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Zenith Bank Says It Now Has best IT infrastructure After Successful Upgrade, Commends Customers

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6 days ago

November 6, 2024

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Zenith Bank Says It Now Has best IT infrastructure After Successful Upgrade, Commends Customers

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

SPONSORED BY: H&H

Zenith Bank Plc has announced that it now boasts the best technology infrastructure in the banking industry, positioning itself to provide an exceptional customer experience and superior service delivery moving forward.

This upgrade follows a recent comprehensive technology enhancement.

The bank expressed its heartfelt gratitude to customers for their support and patience throughout the upgrade process, while also extending apologies for any inconveniences experienced during this time.

This announcement was made in a social media post on Wednesday, signed by Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON, the Group Managing Director/CEO.

In her message, the GMD/CEO emphasized the bank’s commitment to delivering an unparalleled service experience, stating, “We undertook this upgrade to ensure we can offer our customers the best possible service.”

Umeoji pledged that Zenith Bank will continue to innovate, ensuring that customer needs are met swiftly, safely, and conveniently.

The post read in part: “On behalf of the Board, Management, and Staff of Zenith Bank PLC, I would like to thank you for your patience and support during our IT infrastructure migration to a new and more robust operating system.

“We are truly grateful for the trust and confidence you have placed in us. The primary reason for undertaking this extensive endeavor was to better position Zenith Bank PLC for improved service delivery to all our valued customers and to create memorable banking experiences at all our touchpoints.

“While I regret the inconveniences and challenges you faced during and immediately after our migration, I am pleased to inform you that Zenith Bank PLC now has the best technology infrastructure in the industry. We are committed to ensuring you experience superior service delivery going forward.

“Rest assured, you remain our top priority, and Zenith Bank will continue to innovate and offer value-added products and services to meet all your banking needs quickly, safely, and conveniently.”

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Polaris Bank Clinches “Best Mobile App” Award at Digital Jurist Awards 2024

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1 week ago

November 5, 2024

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Polaris Bank Clinches “Best Mobile App” Award at Digital Jurist Awards 2024

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

SPONSORED BY: H&H

Polaris Bank’s commitment to digital innovation and excellence has once again been recognized, as the Bank was awarded the prestigious “Best Mobile App” award for its renowned digital banking platform, VULTe, at the Digital Jurist Awards held October 31 at Eko Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos.

This honor comes less than a week after Polaris Bank was named Nigeria’s Digital Bank of the Year for the fourth consecutive year, further solidifying its status as a leader in Nigeria’s digital banking landscape.

At the event, attended by representatives from all nominated companies, Polaris Bank’s VULTe app stood out among its peers, winning the hearts of users and the recognition of industry experts.

The Digital Jurist Awards Committee had nominated Polaris Bank in three categories: Best Website, Best Web Portal, and Best Mobile App.

The Bank’s innovative approach and customer-centric digital solutions have made it a formidable contender in each category, with VULTe’s win affirming the Bank’s continued drive to redefine digital banking in Nigeria.

Commenting on the the award, Polaris Bank’s Managing Director/CEO, Kayode Lawal expressed gratitude for the recognition and reiterated the Bank’s commitment to providing seamless, reliable, and secure digital solutions.

“This award continuously shows our dedication to delivering the best digital experiences to our customers. We will continue to push the boundaries of innovation to ensure that our platforms remain intuitive, accessible, and impactful,” he said.

Polaris Bank’s VULTe app has gained widespread acclaim for its user-friendly design, robust security features, and diverse functionalities, enabling customers to manage their banking needs from the comfort of their devices.

Winning the “Best Mobile App” award is yet another milestone in the Bank’s digital journey, reinforcing its position as a digital pioneer in Nigeria’s banking sector.

The Bank extends its gratitude to the Digital Jurist Awards Committee and its loyal customers for their continued trust and support.

Polaris Bank is committed to advancing digital banking in Nigeria, creating convenient, modern, and secure solutions that cater to the evolving needs of its customers.

Polaris Bank was adjudged Nigeria’s Digital Bank of the Year in 2024,2023, 2022 and 2021 and MSME Bank of the Year 2022, 2023 and 2024 in Business Day’s Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.

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Access Bank Wins Best Digital, Best Website at 2024 Digital Jurist Awards

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1 week ago

November 5, 2024

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Access Bank Wins Best Digital, Best Website at 2024 Digital Jurist Awards

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

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Access Bank PLC has been named the 2024 Best Digital Award Winner in the Commercial Banks Category at the Digital Jurist Awards, organized by Phillips Consulting (pcl.).

L-R: Adebowale Shonekan, Head, Network Communications (Group & Subsidiaries), Access Bank Plc; Chukwudi Amadi, Team Lead, Digital Communications, Access Holdings Plc; Ezinne Nwene, Team Member, Digital Communications, Access Holdings Plc, receiving the Best Digital Commercial Bank award from Abbas Babagana, Chief Technical Officer, Federal Ministry of Communications & Digital Economy at the Digital Jurist Awards held in Lagos… recently.

In addition to this top honour, the Bank also secured the Best Website Award, achieving an impressive score of 201 points for its engaging and user-friendly digital experience. Access Bank’s cumulative score of 380 points reflects its excellence across digital touchpoints, including its website, web portal, mobile app, and social media.Commenting on the recognition, Amaechi Okobi, Chief Communications Officer of Access Holdings PLC, said, “We are honoured to receive the Best Digital and Best Website Awards at this year’s Digital Jurist Awards.

At Access, our focus on digital innovation is driven by our commitment to deliver seamless, secure, and customer-centric solutions across all touchpoints.

This recognition validates our ongoing efforts to enhance our digital platforms, making financial services more accessible and efficient for our customers.

We thank Phillips Consulting for recognising our efforts and will continue to raise the bar in digital excellence.”Phillips Consulting has long served as a development partner to Nigerian financial institutions and other organisations with an online presence.

Leveraging its proprietary Digital Jurist platform, the firm has conducted assessments of digital touchpoints in various sectors, from financial services and insurance to telecommunications and government agencies, over the past 17 years.

Originally established as Web Jurist®, the platform was reimagined as Digital Jurist to assess new and diversified digital channels in the evolving digital economy. Digital Jurist’s evaluation framework examines a range of factors, including user experience, accessibility, performance, functionality, security, customer service, support, marketing, and content engagement across digital platforms.

These awards reinforce Access Bank’s leadership in digital banking, adding to recent accolades including 2024 Best Digital Bank and Best Mobile Banking App by World Finance, Best Mobile Banking App and Best Digital Bank by The Digital Banker Awards, and Best Digital Banking Initiative at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2024.