Agada Apochi
16 Dec
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Unified Payment Services Limited (Unified Payments), Dr. Agada Apochi, has urged industry players in the payment ecosystem to embrace different options or technologies that would serve the interests of young people. He gave the charge while delivering a keynote presentation at the yearly conference of the Committee of…
8 Dec
Unified Payment Services Limited, Nigeria’s pioneer financial technology company, has unveiled a new campaign, “It Starts Here”, aimed at reinforcing its leadership and highlighting the simplicity of initiating transformative actions through cutting-edge financial solutions. The campaign underscores Unified Payments’ commitment to enabling businesses and individuals to leverage its shared technology infrastructure, with a strong emphasis…
17 Aug 2024
Unified Payment Services Limited proudly announced the successful integration of the second cohort of the Unified Payments Academy into its workforce.
29 May 2024
Unified Payments Service Limited, through its academy, has equipped young professionals with the essential skills and experiences necessary to enhance employability, drive innovation and thrive in the financial technology (fintech) industry.
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