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Announcements and deep-dive analysis about the financial technology (fintech) space in Africa.
Meet Mines.IO, the Multi-million Dollar FinTech Developing Credit Rating Systems for Nigerian Banks
Access to credit is A major talking point in Nigeria’s banking sector. Although banking is a high-risk business,…
Nigerian FinTech, Flutterwave Gets CBN’s Approval to Utilize USSD for its Payment Solutions
Mobile payments processing company, Flutterwave, has just stepped up its payments game having gotten approval from the Apex Bank–Central…
e-Tranzact Appoints New Board Members Following N11bn Fraud Allegation
After being sanctioned by the CBN, e-Tranzact, one of Nigeria’s premier payments solutions providers, has announced new appointments…
Two Nigerians Startups, 9 Others Emerge Finalists at the Ecobank FinTech Challenge 2018
Two Nigerian FinTech startups, Wallet and Secapay, have been selected as one of the 11 global finalists in…
Meet the Nigerian Startups Participating in the Pilot Itanna Accelerator Program
Nigerian flour-making giant, Honeywell Group, just launched Itanna, a new Lagos-based accelerator and investment vehicle. The accelerator is providing…
Honeywell Group Unveils Itanna, a Lagos-based Tech Hub and Investment Company
One of Nigeria’s largest conglomerates, Honeywell Group, is set to drive tech innovation in the country. The holdings…
Will the Exponential Rise in FinTechs Leave Banks in the Dust?
Startup innovation has been on the rise in Africa, especially in Nigeria. In a report, we shared that…
Entries Now Open for the 4th AppsAfrica Innovation Awards 2018
Submissions are now allowed for the 2018 AppsAfrica Innovation Awards. The AppsAfrica Innovation Award is an annual ceremony…
Nigerian Startups, CredPal and Zowasel Emerge Winners at the Visa Everywhere Initiative’s Finals
Two Nigerian FinTech startups, CredPal and Zowasel, have just been announced as winners at the Visa Everywhere Initiative’s finals…
Meet QuickCheck, an Innovative Startup Addressing the Underserved Banking Market
Banking services are becoming increasingly digitized. Many banking services such as loans, savings, and even investments are easy…
