- In Nigeria, fraudsters stole N42.6 billion from banks in Q2 2024, with losses linked to stolen cards, phones, and fraudulent transactions at agent locations. Source
- Across Africa, account takeover fraud surged by 15% in 2021, costing banks an estimated $1 billion, driven by mobile banking growth and sophisticated fraud tactics. Source
- Nigerian banks lost N52.26 billion to digital fraud over five years (2020–2024), with incidents involving insider collusion and unauthorized transfers. Source Source
- Cases of forced transactions and illegal acco
Before we start, let’s set up our project like real web developers! Here’s how it should look:
- Root Folder: Contains
index.html
. - Pagename Folder: Inside it, another
index.html
(e.g., for a specific page like "about"). - assets Folder: Contains subfolders:
assets/css/
for styles (e.g.,styles.css
).assets/images/
for pictures (e.g.,dog.jpg
).
Let’s set up our Python adventure! Create a folder called PythonAdventures
. Inside, we’ll save all our Python files (e.g., turtle_drawing.py
). Use a text editor like Thonny or an online tool like Replit, and ensure Python is installed (Turtle is built-in). Ready? Let’s draw and code!
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Key Concepts:
- Java programs are written in .java files and compiled to .class files.
- Every Java program needs a public class and a main method as the entry point.
- Use System.out.println() for output.
Task: Create a new project in IntelliJ, write the above program, and run it. Modify it to print your name and a motivational message.
Description:
UINPay is a secure, accessible digital payment platform for Nigeria, launching in Abuja, Kano, Lagos, and Port Harcourt. It enables seamless sending and receiving of funds for individuals and businesses using a unique user identifier. Accessible via a smartphone app or USSD for feature phones, UINPay ensures transactions work in urban and rural areas. With robust security to prevent forced transactions, low fees (0.5%), and compatibility with banks and fintechs like OPay, it targets Nigeria’s $40 billion e-payments market.
Solution:
- Accessibility: Supports smartphone and feature phone users, reaching all Nigerians.
- Convenience: Enables payments without a powered phone, ideal for emergencies.
- Security: Advanced features prevent forced transactions, enhancing user safety.
- Affordability: 0.5% fees, lower than competitors’ 1–2%.
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Defining the Purpose:
I started this project with a simple idea in mind – to figure out if someone visiting a website was hiding their identity behind a proxy or VPN network. You know, like those tools people use to keep their online activities private. But it wasn't just for curiosity's sake. I wanted to create a handy tool that anyone could use to find out if they could be tracked on the internet. And for website owners, it's about knowing if someone's trying to hide their true identity while using their site.
Team Members, Roles, and Timeline: