UNILAG launches Smart ID cards in education-finance collaboration By Temitope Adejuwon The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has taken a major step in integrating education and finance with the launch of its Smart ID Project, a collaborative initiative between non-interest lender LOTUS Bank and technology partner Heckerbella. Unveiled in a ceremony attended by university leadership, faculty members, students, and senior executives from both LOTUS Bank and Heckerbella, the Smart ID Card is designed as a dual-function solution. It serves as UNILAG’s official identification credential while also operating as a secure debit card, enabling safe, cashless transactions both on and off campus. The project aims to streamline administrative processes, enhance operational efficiency across faculties ...