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Announcements and deep-dive analysis about the financial technology (fintech) space in Africa.
How Swypt built a $3.5m payment network by building a tribe, not using ads
When Steven Gachanja, co-founder of Swypt, talks about how the Kenyan payment platform reached $3.5 million in transaction…
Ezra Olubi alleges wrongful dismissal after Paystack sack, says lawyers are looking at case
Ezra Olubi, co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer of Paystack, has broken his silence after nearly two weeks,…
Fintech for food: How digital payments are transforming Nigeria’s agriculture
Nigeria’s agricultural sector remains one of its most vital economic drivers. Today, it accounts for roughly 24 per…
From 18.02% to 16.05%: Can fintech companies ride Nigeria’s inflation wave?
Imagine walking into a market in Lagos or a village in Ekiti, and suddenly, the price of tomatoes…
How invisible risk teams save Nigerians from online fraud- a chat with Christopher Gunias
Behind every smooth digital transaction lies an invisible war against fraud. While users tap to pay, risk and…
Meet the Chief Operating Officers of the top 5 Fintech platforms in Nigeria
Behind the Founders and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of fintechs are the Chief Operating Officers (COOs), who drive…
How digital lenders can secure FCCPC approval ahead of the January 5, 2026 deadline
Starting from Monday, January 5, 2026, any loan app and digital lender that has not secured full approval…
5 ways the new National Payment Stack would improve Nigeria’s payment solutions
At exactly 11:56 a.m. on Friday, November 7th, 2025, a significant chapter in Nigeria’s financial history began with…
The real price of free transfers: Who actually pays for Nigeria’s fintech convenience?
For millions of Nigerians, free bank transfers feel like a win. No more ₦50 or ₦100 fees just…
A chat with Verto’s Austin Okpagu about Nigeria’s Fintech Regulatory Commission bill
Nigeria’s proposed National Fintech Regulatory Commission (NFRC) bill has sparked equal parts optimism and anxiety across the fintech…
