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AI-powered financial platform introduces Naira and US Dollar virtual and physical cards for seamless local and cross-border transactions

Lagos, Nigeria: Mastercard and BMONI, an AI-powered financial platform focused on simplifying access to money, have announced a collaboration to introduce a new generation of virtual and physical payment cards designed to enable seamless local and global transactions for consumers in Nigeria.

Powered by Mastercard’s global payment network, the solution enables users to instantly create multiple Naira and US dollar-denominated virtual and physical cards that are globally accepted and ready for use within seconds, with all card management handled seamlessly within the BMONI app. The collaboration marks one of the first locally issued international card programs in Nigeria, enabled by new card issuance models introduced by Mastercard to accelerate digital payments adoption among fintech companies in the market.

With Nigeria’s e-commerce market projected to exceed $26 billion by 2030, the demand for globally accepted, instantly issued digital payment solutions continues to grow. BMONI’s card offering, built on Mastercard's trusted network, responds to this shift by enabling users to operate more seamlessly across currencies and everyday spending.

Dr. Folasade Femi-Lawal, country manager, West Africa at Mastercard,, said: "Nigeria’s digital economy is growing rapidly, consumers need payment solutions that keep pace. Our collaboration with BMONI brings together Mastercard's trusted global network with an innovative platform like BMONI to deliver real value consumers, instant card access, multi-currency flexibility and seamless transactions across borders.”

Ashwin Ravichandran, Head of Product at BMONI, said: "At BMONI, our focus has always been simple which is remove the friction between people and their money. This collaboration with Mastercard allows us to deliver global access and a level of control that simply has not existed before."

Beyond enabling access, the solution introduces greater control over how users manage their finances. By allowing the creation of multiple cards for different purposes, including everyday spending, subscriptions, travel, savings, cross-border payments and remote work, users can better organize and track their financial activity in real time. It is a practical step toward the speed, convenience and global acceptance, that Nigerian consumers increasingly expect from their financial tools.
The BMONI Mastercard is available now. Users can download the BMONI app via the App Store or Google Play, complete identity verification and begin creating cards instantly.

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About BMONI
BMONI is an AI-powered financial platform designed to simplify how individuals access, manage, and move money. The platform enables users to create and manage multiple Naira and US Dollar cards, supporting everyday transactions, cross-border payments, and personalized financial control through a seamless digital experience.

For more information, visit www dot bmoni dot com
Media contact: marketing@bmoni dot com

About Mastercard
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a resilient economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
www dot mastercard dot com

Media contact: kanyi.mwangi @ mastercard dot com

HumanManager Limited (HML), a leading data-driven HR and payroll solutions provider in Nigeria, and a subsidiary of SystemSpecs Group, recently hosted a thought-leadership webinar themed “The Future of HR: From Manual Processes to Workforce Intelligence,” bringing together professionals across technology, FMCG, manufacturing, consulting, and SME sectors to discuss the evolving role of Human Resources in today’s digital economy.

The webinar, held virtually on April 28, 2026, featured Ibem K. Idika, Group Head, Human Resources and Administration at SystemSpecs Holdings Limited, as keynote speaker.
During the webinar, moderated by Esther Momah, Lead PR and CSR at SystemSpecs, participants explored the evolution of HR from traditional administrative functions to strategic, data-driven workforce intelligence systems capable of supporting smarter business decisions, productivity optimization, and sustainable organizational growth.
Speaking during the session, Ibem Idika noted that organizations must begin to see workforce data as a strategic business asset rather than merely an administrative necessity.
“HR is no longer just about managing people; it is about unlocking intelligence from the workforce,” he said while highlighting the growing importance of predictive analytics, workforce intelligence, digital HR systems, and AI-powered decision-making in modern organizations.
He further emphasized that businesses that leverage workforce intelligence effectively will gain stronger competitive advantage in an increasingly dynamic and technology-driven business environment.
The webinar also examined the major phases in the evolution of HR - from personnel administration and process standardization to strategic HR, digital HR, and workforce intelligence - while highlighting the increasing role of data literacy, digital fluency, and workforce analytics in shaping the future of work.
According to HumanManager, the session forms part of the brand’s broader commitment to supporting organizations with insights, tools, and digital solutions that improve workforce management, payroll administration, employee experience, and operational efficiency.

Speaking on the importance of the initiative, Jerry Adeyeri, Brands & Marketing Lead at HumanManager, noted that the webinar reflects the brand’s commitment to helping organizations navigate the future of work through technology, workforce intelligence, and digital HR transformation.

As businesses continue to navigate digital transformation, experts at the webinar stressed the need for organizations to adopt more intelligent and adaptive HR systems capable of delivering real-time workforce insights, predictive talent strategies, and data-backed decision-making.

HumanManager continues to drive conversations around the future of work, HR technology, workforce intelligence, and payroll automation through industry-focused engagements and digital HR innovation.
To learn more about HumanManager and its digital HR and payroll solutions, visit www dot HumanManager dot net and follow HumanManager on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and Facebook.

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About HumanManager
HumanManager is a digital HR and payroll management solution designed to help organizations simplify workforce management, payroll processing, employee administration, performance management, and HR operations through technology-driven solutions. HumanManager is a subsidiary of SystemSpecs Group.

Lagos Tech Fest is where builders, founders, operators, and innovators gather to shape what the next phase of Africa’s digital ecosystem looks like. On Wednesday, 18th February, 2026, at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, HumanManager will be there - not just as attendees, but as exhibitors.

Behind every scaling startup, expanding enterprise, and ambitious product team is a workforce that needs structure, clarity, and compliance. As businesses grow, people operations become more complex. Payroll, tax regulations, employee records, and multi-country compliance are not always visible in the spotlight, but they are critical to sustainable growth.

For decades, HumanManager has supported organisations across Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and Kenya in managing their workforce with confidence. From SMEs to large enterprises and government institutions, we’ve built systems that reduce operational friction and help leaders stay focused on growth instead of paperwork.

Africa’s business landscape is evolving quickly. Regulations change, teams become more diverse and multi-generational, and companies increasingly operate across borders. HumanManager is designed for that reality — robust enough to support scale, simple enough for everyday use, and flexible enough to adapt as markets shift.

If you’ll be at Lagos Tech Fest, stop by the HumanManager stand. Take time out to talk about building teams without operational chaos, staying compliant without unnecessary stress, and creating systems that give managers the confidence to lead well. Because when people operations work smoothly, businesses move faster.
See you at Lagos Tech Fest.

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About HumanManager

HumanManager is a leading HR and payroll technology platform powering workforce operations across Africa. With over 30 years of experience, the platform helps organisations streamline employee data, manage payroll and compliance, and gain operational confidence as they grow. HumanManager supports businesses of all sizes across multiple African countries, enabling efficient, compliant, and people-centred workplaces

The Benin–Asaba Expressway Concession Company (BAECC) is aware of public concerns regarding the pace of ongoing works along the Benin–Agbor axis.
We understand the inconvenience caused to motorists, traders, and residents and sincerely empathize with all road users. Seasonal rains have affected some aspects of work, but our teams are working tirelessly to maintain progress while prioritizing safety.

The 125km project is being delivered in phases, with steady progress already recorded. We appeal for patience and cooperation from road users as well as those who have businesses around these corridors as we work towards delivering a safer, faster, and more reliable expressway that will connect communities, ease transport, and drive economic growth for Edo and Delta States.
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Signed:
Dr. Jerry Adeyeri
Communications Manager
Benin–Asaba Expressway Concession Company (BAECC)

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It’s a campaign on zero tolerance against trolls, zero tolerance against negativity and zero tolerance against low confidence.

They say negativity is loud, but confidence is even louder. That is part of the message that the #TAGItOn rally advocates carried to the streets of Lagos, reminding everyone that kindness and freshness always win. From Falomo in Ikoyi to Surulere, Yaba, Maryland, and Ikeja, the voices of the advocates carried one central message: “Don’t Troll, Just TAG.”

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