February 26, 2021 – National Infinity Magazine

Access Bank to empower startups through Africa FinTech Foundry

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 Jasmin Ekua, Banking & Finance

The Africa FinTech Foundry (AFF), an initiative of Access Bank Plc has commenced its accelerator programs The initiative is set to empower emerging startups, with mentorship programs, advisory and has committed N10 million in cash to the top three finalists. The accelerator program which opened its entries last month, received 306 registrations and after rigorous assessments was later shortlisted to 30 participants. Theses finalists were further screened by the Head of the Africa Fintech Foundry, Mr. Daniel Awe; Group Head, Emerging Businesses, Access Bank, Mrs. Ayodele Olojede; and Vice President,…

Bandits storm Zamfara, abduct 300 schoolgirls

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 Wura Kelani, Crime Reporter

As if in response to President Muhammadu Buhari’s no amnesty for bandits and criminal elements rampaging the Northern part of the country, gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted over 300 schoolgirls at Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe in the Talata-Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Northwest of Nigeria. A staff of the school, who under the condition of anonymity, said the bandits arrived in the school around 1 am on Friday with Hilux vehicles and motorcycles and forcefully evacuated the students. He narrated that some of the bandits…