Africa’s fintech sector is entering a defining decade. Fintech revenues could grow from roughly $10 billion in 2023 to $47 billion by 2028, yet nearly 300 million adults remain unbanked, highlighting both the scale of the opportunity and the urgency of getting the regulatory environment right. For investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, the message is unmistakable. […]
Read MorePayments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), the country’s industry platform for digital finance stakeholders, is holding the third edition of its flagship event, PAFON 3.0. The high-level gathering is scheduled to take place on this April is bringing together the brightest minds in banking, fintech, and regulation. Under the central theme of exploring emerging trends, PAFON 3.0 […]
Read MoreFive-minute Bitcoin bets, the new craze sweeping crypto, is more akin to gambling not investing, and could damage the reputation of a serious financial asset. This is the warning from the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations as ultra-short-term cryptocurrency wagers surge in popularity, pulling in retail traders chasing fast […]
Read MoreFairMoney Microfinance Bank, one of Nigeria’s technology-driven financial institutions, unveiled the appointment of seasoned banking professionals, Gbenga Shobo as Chairman of the Board, and Debo Aderoju as Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer. The appointments are part of the Bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its corporate governance structure and executive leadership capacity respectively, as it […]
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Interswitch, Africa’s pay system company has unveiled a new thematic brand television commercial (TVC) for Verve, alongside a fully integrated Pan-African media campaign spanning Television, Digital, Radio, Outdoor, and Social Media platforms. The new campaign, which was unveiled to journalists at press conference in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, marks a significant milestone in Verve’s journey, as […]
Read MoreM-KOPA Nigeria latest first Impact Report, has revealed over ₦230 billion in credit unlocked for over 1 million customers, becoming M-KOPA’s fastest-growing market and fastest to reach this milestone. The report highlights the company’s contribution to income generation, digital inclusion and economic opportunity for Every Day Earners across the country. Since 2019, M-KOPA Nigeria has […]
Read MoreAs we move deeper into 2026, the rapid convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and cryptocurrency has become the dominant narrative in global with MEXC , the user-friendly crypto exchange, leading the charge. By aggressively listing tokenized TradFi assets, maintaining true zero-fee trading on key pairs, and launching its innovative Gold Launchpad for seamless trading access […]
Read MoreBitmovin, a provider of video streaming solutions, has announced that 1001, a premier OTT service in Iraq, has chosen the Bitmovin Player to improve its video streaming performance and increase reliability and consistency across devices, which in turn will improve user experience. Alongside use of the Bitmovin Player, 1001 will also leverage Bitmovin’s Observability tool […]
Read MoreMoMo PSB, the fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, has announced a strategic partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to support small and medium-scale businesses with digital and financial tools that make it easier to run their operations efficiently, grow revenue, and scale sustainably. This Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the MoMo PSB […]
Read MoreGoCab was created to address a fundamental challenge across Africa: limited access to ethical financing and vehicle ownership for gig-economy workers. By combining mobility, technology, and inclusive finance, the company enables drivers and delivery couriers to generate stable income while progressively gaining ownership of their vehicles. By 2025, GoCab had taken a leading position in […]
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