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Announcements and deep-dive analysis about the financial technology (fintech) space in Africa.
Meet Requid, a Nigerian Fintech Startup that Lets You Invest in Agriculture and Cash Out at any Time
In the last few years, the Nigerian agrotech investment sector has welcomed new players like Farmcrowdy, Thrive Agric…
Meet Xend, a Fintech Startup that Lets You Transfer Money at No Charge
Startups in Nigeria have been on the rise over the past few years. These startups are attempting to…
Carbon Has Opened its Financial Services API to Help Startups, SMEs Across Africa Build Their Businesses
Carbon has opened up its financial service API to startups, SMEs and FinTechs across Africa. The Nigerian digital…
Google Cracks Down on Predatory Loan Apps with Misleading Interest Rates on PlayStore
In a fight against predatory loan apps, Google has banned several of such mobile apps from PlayStore, in…
Nigerian Fintech Startup Lidya Expands to Eastern Europe with Plans to Disburse $1.1 Billion in Loans
Lagos-based fintech startup Lidya is set to begin its international expansion. The online SME-focused credit provider has made…
Meet the Newly Appointed CEO of Chams Plc and Olufemi Williams’ Successor – Mr Gavin Young
As Chams Plc prepares for the retirement of outgoing CEO Mr Olufemi Williams, a successor has been announced…
PiggyVest Maybe Recruiting Student Ambassadors. How Would that Turn Out Eventually?
PiggyVest won't be the first organisation to adopt student brand ambassadors though...
Meet Aissatou Djiba Diallo, the New Senior Fintech Advisor of Ecobank Group
Ecobank Group has appointed Aissatou Djiba Diallo, former Microsoft head of innovation in Africa, as its new Senior…
FairMoney Wants to Help More Nigerians Access Quick Loans with the $11.02 Million Series A Funding it Just Raised
Paris-based fintech startup, FairMoney has raised $11.02 million in a Series A funding to boost its expansion plans…
Meet Abiodun Animashaun, Country Manager of New Entrant Fintech Startup, Chipper Cash
The cross-border payment platform, Chipper Cash has expanded into Nigeria to bring its no-transfer-fee service to the country.…
