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Announcements and deep-dive analysis about the financial technology (fintech) space in Africa.
Mobile Money: CBN Seeks Middle Ground Between Telcos and Banks, Proposes “Payment Service Banks”
Not too long ago we reported that the Central Bank of Nigeria was in the process of rolling…
“A Startup’s Innovation Should Solve Problems and Make Money”- Chuba Ezirim
The 17th Edition of CFA’s Startups Hangout held yesterday October 4th, 2018 at GoDo.ng, GRA, Ikeja. Themed: Startups – Leveraging on Institutional…
Apply for the N3 Million FirstBank Innovate Hackathon for AI and Big Data Solutions
One of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, FirstBank is set to hold its first ever ‘Innovate Hackathon Challenge’. The…
Tech Events this Week: Campus Blockchain Hackathon, AI Saturday Meet Up and More
Hi everyone, Happy new month and Independence celebration to you! As usual, it is not without a number…
Austin Okere on Fintech, Innovation & Bridging the Leadership Gap in Africa
Mr Austin Okere, Founder of CWG Plc, the largest ICT Company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange & Entrepreneur…
Visa at 60: 6 Things You Need to Know About the Global Payments Giant
Global payments card provider, Visa is celebrating its 60th year of operation. The general-purpose credit card is, in…
Again, SEC Plans to Regulate the FinTech Industry. How will this Pan Out?
The Nigerian Government is once again reiterating its determination to regulate FinTechs and their products. Speaking at a…
Nigeria’s Amplified Payment System Joins Dubai-based FinTech HIVE 2018 Accelerator Program
A Nigerian company, Amplified Payment System has been selected to participate in the 2018 FinTech Hive accelerator programme.…
Nigerian Fintech Company, Paga Secures $10 Million Round, Plans Global Expansion
Nigerian startups continue to score big on the international stage. The latest to join this trend is the…
South African Payments Startup, Yoco Raises $16m Funding for Service Expansion
South African FinTech company, Yoco, has just raised $16 million in its Series B round of funding. The…
