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Announcements and deep-dive analysis about the financial technology (fintech) space in Africa.
How fintech startups evade federal law through Nigeria’s state gaps
Some Nigerian fintech startups have the opportunity to exploit fragmented regulatory oversight by incorporating in states with weaker…
Fincra secures payment system provider licence in Tanzania to drive East African expansion
The Bank of Tanzania has granted Fincra’s 100% controlled local entity a Payment System Provider licence under the…
7 fastest ways to sell BNB instantly and get the best rate in Nigeria
If you are an active Nigerian crypto enthusiast, you probably want to sell your crypto fast without compromising…
How Botswana’s SmartSwitch is bringing financial inclusion to 75,000 food grant recipients
SmartSwitch Botswana is blazing a trail for financial inclusion with a financial technology (Fintech) solution that puts dignity…
Carrot Credit raises $4.2 million in a seed funding to expand asset-backed lending across Africa
Carrot Credit, a Nigerian fintech startup revolutionising access to credit through digital investment assets, has raised $4.2 million…
Fintech Experts Converge as Dyna.Ai Launches Operations in Nigeria
Dyna.Ai, a global leader in AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS), officially launched its operations in Nigeria with an exclusive closed-door ‘Nigeria…
Data privacy: How loan apps create ghost accounts for rejected applicants?
These profiles, which contain sensitive personal data, are often retained and potentially misused without the applicants' knowledge or consent.
See Africa’s fastest-growing fintech companies in 2025, featuring Nigeria’s 7
Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2025, ranked by Absolute Growth, Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR, %), Revenue 2023…
Opay, PalmPay, or Moniepoint? Here are the top POS operators in 5 major Lagos markets
Lagos, Nigeria’s economic powerhouse, pulses with transactions, from gadget sales in Computer Village to yam trades in Mile…
The next big leap: How Emmanuel Marakwe-Ogu is steering Marasoft Pay’s expansion
Emmanuel Marakwe-Ogu launched Marasoft Pay in 2022 with a clear goal: fix Africa’s broken payment systems. Businesses were…
