A few years ago, the Central Bank of Nigeria introduced the “Cashless Economy” policy into the Nigerian banking system. The aim is to migrate regular banking transactions to Online and Mobile banking. Consequently, the USSD code and Mobile App banking came into play. USSD service enables customers to perform fund transfers, check balances, check BVN(Bank … Read more
Lagos has Launched Ilera Eko Business Apps, USSD Code EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government, in furtherance of its resolve to create access for residents to enjoy quality healthcare, has launched its ILERA EKO Mobile Customer App, EkoTeleMed App, USSD code and voucher gateway. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End … Read more
JAMB has suspended the use of USSD code for checking the 2021 UTME results. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation (JAMB) has announced the suspension of using USSD code to check the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The examination body has accordingly, issued a new directive to candidates on … Read more
USSD is a channel for delivering financial services, especially for those who do not have access to physical banking infrastructure or internet services. Many users of USSD services in Nigeria on Friday started to see a notice to pay ₦6.98 for each transaction session. “Welcome to USSD Banking,” one notice said. “Please note, a N6.98 … Read more
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has concluded plans to introduce the use of USSD code as an option to the SMS process of generating a profile code for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration. Oloyede stated that the latest development was part of measures the board had put in place to address some … Read more
The telco had reduced the banks’ commission from an average of 3.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent which predicated the actions of the banks MTN customers in Nigeria now have alternative electronic payment platforms to recharge their phones. The mobile network operator, on Saturday, announced that customers can recharge airtime through payment solutions platforms … Read more
MTN Customers groaned on Friday as they were also unable to do banking transactions on their lines through the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD). It was, however, gathered that commercial banks have disconnected MTN customers from banking channels including the USSD and banking apps. MTN customers complained on Friday over the inability to recharge their … Read more
The the purpoted impeaced Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Mr. Frank Okiye has on Thursday described his purported removal by 17 members of the Assembly as a trivial issue. A new Speaker, Mr. Victor Edoror, was allegedly elected at an undisclosed location in Benin City during an emergency plenary session attended by 17 … Read more