UNICEF calls on mobile payments
The United Nations Education Fund, or UNICEF, is partnering with First Bank of Nigeria to provide mobile payment accessibility to UNICEF Health Scheme beneficiaries, according to HumanIPO.com.
First Bank's mobile payment service, FirstMonie, will help UNICEF pay funds to beneficiaries and assist with other transactions, the site reported.
First Bank head of marketing and corporate communications said FirstMonie allows subscribers to send and receive money, pay bills, top up mobile minutes and make other purchases.
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