FinTech

REFLECTION: Post-Pandemic Transformation Rise of Fintech in Africa

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Africa’s fintech industry has experienced remarkable growth, characterized by rapid expansion, increased investment, and a significant shift toward digital financial services. The surge in fintech and mobile money adoption has provided financial inclusion to the unbanked population, as nearly half of the continent’s 1.4 billion people still lack […]

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Business

Borderless Payment Platform, Due Network Unveils Virtual Accounts as Expansion Plan in Nigeria

Due Network has unveiled  an significant expansion of its services tailored to the Nigerian market, following a successful launch of its global borderless payment platform, This expansion builds upon Due Network’s existing capabilities, introducing new features while reinforcing its commitment to improving global financial access for Nigerian businesses and individuals. The new services include embedded […]

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FinTech

Nigeria’s Fintech Giant, Flutterwave Appoints New CFO to Drive Global Expansion 

Nigeria’s leading fintech giant,  Flutterwave, has appointed an Indian, Mitesh Popat as its new chief financial officer (CFO), the company said in a statement. Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Flutterwave,Olugbenga Agboola, said Popat’s 20-year career will allow him to make strategic financial decisions that coincide with the company’s expansion drive on the continent. According […]

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Business

SEC Grants ‘Approval-In-Principle’ for Two Digital Assets to Deepen Capital Market

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday granted “Approval-in-Principle” for two Digital Assets Exchanges to commence operation under its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP). The commission said the move would deepen the capital market while guaranteeing the protection of investors. Five firms were also admitted to test their models and technology under the SEC’s […]

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Business

Complex and Contradictory Regulations Stifling Innovation in Nigeria, Says Tim Akano

Until the Nigerian Government takes drastic steps to tackle the complex and contradictory regulations that stifle innovation, significant of innovation for sustainable development in Nigeria will remains in doldrum notwithstanding the evidences that the innovation ecosystem is driven primarily by young population, who are increasingly tech-savvy and entrepreneurial. This sad state of the nation’s innovative […]

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Business

Flutterwave Enables American Express Payments Acceptance for Nigeria’s Online Merchants

Flutterwave, Africa’s payments technology company, said its online merchants in Nigeria can now accept American Express payments. American Express Card Members – with consumer, business, or corporate cards-will be able to make payments directly to e-commerce businesses using Flutterwave in Nigeria. This service will also be available to Flutterwave merchants in other countries including Tanzania, […]

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Business

AfCFTA Secretary General to Deliver Keynote Address at 12th Africa Fintech Summit in Nairobi

AMA PRESS RELEASE With a little over two weeks to the start of the 12th Africa Fintech Summit, we are excited to announce that His Excellency Wamkele Mene Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, will give a keynote address on the morning of September 05, 2024, at the 12th Africa Fintech […]

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Business

Payment Card Technology Spend to Reach $13.6bn by 2029, as Banks Target Premium Users

Spend on card technology by card issuers will rise significantly, from $9.8bn globally in 2024 to $13bn in 2029.This growth of 39% will be driven by banks and other card issuers attracting new customers with differentiated card types. By using  premium options such as metal or wooden cards, banks can differentiate themselves in the highly […]

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Business

About 40 Techist Startup Set to Compete for $50,000 Prize of Ecobank Fintech Challenge

About 40 techist of the semi-finalist of from 70 countries are set to compete for the $50,000 prize Fintech Challenge Ecobank holding at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.. A statement from the pan-African Bank, said the 2024 “Ecobank Fintech Challenge had over 1,550 applications from 70 countries from which only 40 […]

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Business

New Digital Payment Platform Berths in Nigeria with Pledge to Onboard, Empower Banks, MNOs & Fintechs

A digital payment company, Network International, has released its platform, Network One into Nigeria’s financial system with  a promise to onboard and empower banks, MNOs and fintechs in Nigeria and throughout the West African region. Making its first appearance at a media engagement in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, the FTSE-listed Network International, a trusted payment partner […]

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