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Announcements and deep-dive analysis about the financial technology (fintech) space in Africa.
Moniepoint hits $1 billion valuation after fresh $90 million raise
Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s prominent fintech platform, has secured an additional $90 million in its Series C funding round,…
Nigeria’s fintech reckoning in 2025: from hypergrowth to sustainable profits
The boom’s bloody hangover. Remember when Nigeria’s fintech idans, flush with VC millions, torched cash on zero-fee bonfires…
The non-negotiable cost of growth: How Nigerian fintechs can stay compliant
Over the years, Nigerian fintechs and startups have been recognised for their relentless pace and success in addressing…
BMONI wants to redefine finance for young Africans using stablecoins and biometric technology
On October 13, 2025, in a packed event at Ox Lagos, a new financial player officially stepped onto…
Spotlight: YC-backed Bujeti is building Africa’s financial control centre
When Bujeti made it into Y Combinator’s Winter 2023 cohort, it joined a rare club, one of just…
Why Nigerian fintech entities are targeting Francophone Africa
Nigeria’s fintech scene, the largest in Africa, is now eyeing French-speaking markets, where a new frontier of customers…
The hidden engines behind Nigeria’s ₦1 quadrillion payment boom
In 2024, more than ₦600 trillion moved through Nigeria’s electronic payment channels. That figure, drawn from the payment…
Designing Fintech Products for Africa: Building Trust and Accessibility – Precious Ogar
When I first started working on fintech products in Africa, I thought the biggest challenge would be technology.…
“We found out that some fintechs operate from China”- Lawmakers flag gaps in Nigeria’s fintech regulation
A National Assembly investigation into Nigeria’s fintech sector has raised serious questions about Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance,…
