Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has announced the launch of “Take on Squad” Hackathon 3.0, reaffirming its commitment to fostering innovation, empowering talent, and supporting the development of technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges across Africa.
Now in its third edition, the Hackathon brings together developers, designers, and entrepreneurs from across Nigeria in a collaborative environment to build practical solutions spanning key sectors such as financial services, healthcare, commerce, and digital inclusion. Under the theme “Smart Systems: The Intelligent Economy,” participants are challenged to design and develop intelligent, data-driven solutions that transform how communities engage with money. Applications are currently open, with interested teams able to access guidelines and complete registration through the official Squad platform.
Speaking on the initiative, Eduophon Japhet, Managing Director of HabariPay Ltd, noted that the fast-evolving digital landscape demands continuous innovation, shaping how economies grow, businesses scale, and societies evolve. He explained that the Hackathon represents a deliberate investment in the ideas and talent that will define the future, with a focus not only on encouraging innovation but also on translating ideas into scalable solutions capable of delivering measurable impact. According to him, the initiative reflects GTCO’s broader role as a financial services platform that connects capital, capability, and creativity to drive sustainable progress.
The social coding event remains central to HabariPay’s mission to foster creativity and problem-solving among emerging technology talents. Participating teams will leverage Squad’s advanced APIs to build scalable digital tools that address everyday challenges faced by individuals and businesses, further strengthening the digital ecosystem.
Through initiatives such as the “Take on Squad” Hackathon, GTCO Plc continues to position itself at the intersection of finance, technology, and enterprise, playing a key role in shaping the future of digital transformation across Africa.
HabariPay Ltd is the fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, one of Africa’s leading financial services institutions with operations across 10 countries in Africa and the United Kingdom. Licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, the company is focused on supporting SMEs, micro merchants, large corporations, and other fintechs with the tools they need to thrive in an evolving digital economy and expand beyond their current market reach. Its solutions include Squad, a full-scale digital payments toolkit that enables seamless in-person and online transactions, HabariPay Storefront for e-commerce, value-added services such as airtime and data solutions for businesses, and switching infrastructure designed to optimise cost and improve transaction efficiency.
Squad is a complete digital payments solution that is reliable, secure, and affordable, making it easier for businesses to receive both in-person and online payments. Thousands of merchants currently rely on Squad’s products and services for their daily operations, including SquadPOS, payment links, virtual accounts, USSD, and e-commerce storefront solutions.
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