Strengthening Nigeria’s E-Payment Systems: PPC Limited Urges Banks to Upgrade Infrastructure
The Surge in Digital Transactions and Its Impact on Banking Infrastructure
With cash shortages prompting more Nigerians to rely on electronic payment channels, banks and financial institutions must upgrade their e-payment systems to efficiently handle the transaction surge. PPC Limited, Nigeria’s leading ICT and infrastructure development company, has advised banks to reinforce their digital payment infrastructure to prevent system failures, transaction delays, and security breaches.
Challenges Facing Nigeria’s E-Payment System
Dr. Patrick Ede, Director of Operations and Head of the ICT Division at PPC, highlighted the inadequacy of current banking infrastructure to accommodate the increased volume of digital transactions. He noted that situations such as high transaction failures due to system overload, slow and incomplete transactions due to network congestion, system downtime and security risks are a testament to the inadequacy of the present infrastructure.
“The rising demand on the digital channels of banks calls for increased investment in reliable payment systems that can deliver fast, secure, and seamless transactions,” Dr. Ede stated.
How Banks Can Improve Their E-Payment Infrastructure
To ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction, PPC Limited recommends that financial institutions:
1. Conduct a Full Audit of Payment Channels: Identify bottlenecks and gaps causing system failures and implement phased resolutions to improve transaction speed and success rates
2. Upgrade Server, Network, and Hardware Infrastructure: Enhancing server capacity to handle peak-time transactions and optimize network performance for seamless digital payments
3. Expand and Diversify Payment Channels: Introduce alternative payment solutions to reduce congestion and upgrade existing payment gateways for better performance
4. Strengthen Security Protocols: Protect customer data with advanced cybersecurity measures and prevent fraud and hacking attempts on e-payment platforms
PPC Limited: Delivering Scalable and Secure ICT Solutions
With over 25 years of expertise, PPC Limited has been instrumental in deploying high-end ICT and engineering infrastructure for organizations across public and private sectors. By implementing secure, robust, and scalable systems, PPC helps businesses enhance efficiency, security, and customer experience in digital transactions.
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