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African Alliance Assures Payment of Outstanding Claims to Policy Holders
African Alliance Insurance Plc has reassured customers of its commitment to payment of genuine claims.
Checks by Ohibaba.com, shows that for months the company couldn’t pay customers whose policies are due for claims payment, leading to the intervention of the industry’s regulator- NAICOM.
Executive Director, Technical, African Alliance, Mr. Wasiu Amao, who gave the reassurance in Lagos stated: “We want to assure all our stakeholders that African Alliance is still very much operational and committed to paying all genuine claims.
Annuity payments have also commenced and are being processed diligently to ensure they are completed as soon as possible.
We have engaged our customers on multiple channels intimating them on the payment progress. All pending claims will also be honored in due course, as we are fully committed to resolving these matters”.
Regarding its recent operational adjustments, Amao said, “It is important to clarify that African Alliance has not shut down.
Due to the nationwide protests that began on August 1, we temporarily transitioned to remote work to ensure the safety of our staff and clients.
However, critical staff were on ground all through the protest period. Full onsite operations resumed on Thursday August 8, 2024. We regret any inconvenience this temporary measure may have caused and appreciate the understanding of our stakeholders during this period.”
Amao further stated: “We want to put to rest any fears. African Alliance is built to stand the test of time. We are actively working on the turnaround plans requested by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and are committed to fulfilling our obligations to all stakeholders.”
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Airtel launches data calculator to counter depletion complaints
Commenting on the significance of the launch, Dinesh Balsingh, Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, said that the company remains focused on building a network and customer experience ecosystem anchored on trust, transparency and continuous improvement.
Airtel Nigeria has launched the Airtel Web Data Calculator, a new digital tool designed to help customers estimate and better understand their internet data consumption based on real-life usage patterns.
Available through Airtel’s website, the calculator enables customers to estimate data usage across common digital activities such as video streaming, social media engagement, voice and video calls, and everyday web browsing.
Speaking on the launch, Oladokun Oye, Customer Experience Director, Airtel Nigeria, said that the initiative reflects Airtel’s commitment to customer empowerment and service transparency.
“As Nigerians become increasingly dependent on digital services for work, education, entertainment and communication, it is important that customers have clear visibility into how their data is consumed.
The Airtel Web Data Calculator was developed to help our customers understand their usage patterns better, make informed choices, and enjoy greater confidence in their digital experience,” he said.
Commenting on the significance of the launch, Dinesh Balsingh, Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, said the company remains focused on building a network and customer experience ecosystem anchored on trust, transparency and continuous improvement.
“The future of telecommunications will be defined not only by network investments but also by how effectively operators help customers understand and manage their digital lives. The Airtel Web Data Calculator represents a practical innovation that places more information and control directly in the hands of our customers.” He said.
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Kingsley Moghalu chairs Bluecode Africa subsidiary in Nigeria
Moghalu served as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 2009 to 2014, heading the Financial System Stability and Operations Directorates at different periods.
Bluecode Africa, the European payments infrastructure operator backed by leading US and European institutional investors, has named Prof Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu as Chairman of the Advisory Board of its Nigerian subsidiary, Bluecode Payments Nigeria Limited as the company formally enters the Nigerian market.
The appointment was jointly announced by Chris Pirkner, Founder of Bluecode, and Odin Krismayr, Managing Director of Bluecode Africa, who described it as a foundational governance decision for the company’s Nigerian and continental operations.
Moghalu served as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 2009 to 2014, heading the Financial System Stability and Operations Directorates at different periods.
He led the team that introduced the unique-identifier Bank Verification Number (BVN), enrolling 50 million banking users, simplifying Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, and doubled Nigeria’s financial inclusion rate from 33 to 60 per cent.
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