Category: Fintech
Moniepoint, Paga threaten account blockage over Crypto transactions
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Moniepoint and Paga, two prominent financial services providers in Nigeria, have notified customers of account closure if found…
Quickteller, Verve sponsor African Movie Viewers’ Choice Awards
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In alignment with their ongoing commitment to bolster the African creative industry and honour its rich heritage, Interswitch…
Rwanda’s fintech surges, propelling Kigali as a global innovation hub
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Rwanda’s fintech sector has emerged as one of the fastest-growing industries following a significant uptick in digital transactions.…
OPay’s valuation nears $3 billion as Nigeria’s digital payments surges
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OPay, the Nigerian fintech startup backed by notable investors such as Sequoia Capital and Softbank, has seen a…
OPay, Kuda, Moniepoint, others pause signups amidst CBN probe
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Kuda Bank, Moniepoint, OPay, and Palmpay have temporarily halted new customer account openings following a directive from the…
Investment downturn hits African startups in Q1 2024
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The African startup ecosystem has faced a significant downturn in investment inflows, particularly in Nigeria, which has seen…
Flutterwave prepares for IPO
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Africa’s most prominent startup by market value, Flutterwave, is making preparations for an initial public offering (IPO) despite…
Standard Bank Invests $11M in South African Fintech, Float
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Standard Bank gave $11 million to the South African fintech startup Float. With this finance, the company will…
5th edition of Wema Bank tech competition now accepting entries
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The 5th edition of Wema Bank‘s Hackaholics flagship tech competition for youth and startups is now accepting entries.…
South Africa launches digital Nomad visa
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South Africa’s government has made rules about nomad visas, like the digital Nomad visa. This is a big…
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