FinTech

PoS Alert Design to Boosts Nigeria’s Financial Inclusion, Says MoniePoint

Fintech company, MoniePoint MFB, has restated its commitment to driving financial inclusion through innovative products that address payment challenges in the country. The Head of Partnerships at MoniePoint Inc., Mr Efemena Ogie, who stated this at a Fintech Forum organised by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) in Lagos, disclosed that the company has […]

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Business

Baobabplus & Trade Lenda to Provide Loans on Solar Energy Solutions for Communities & SMEs

Amid the rising crisis in the electricity power supply in Nigeria, two companies one from the green energy sector and the financial services market decided to go into partnership to advance sustainable energy solutions and increase accessibility for communities. The companies, BaobabPlus Nigeria, provider of cutting-edge solar technologies, has gone into a strategic partnership with […]

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FinTech

NITRA to Host Fintech Forum on Multi-Sectoral Forum

The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), has announced its upcoming event, tagged NITRA FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (FINTECH) FORUM 2023, slated to hold on October 26, 2023 at CitiHeight Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The event, which will gather industry stakeholders in the financial technology sector, and the ICT industry as a whole, both from the public and […]

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Business

Over $10bn Stolen in Crypto Heists to Date Amid Drop in Crypto Crime

After stealing more than $3.5bn worth of cryptos in 2022, the worst year for crypto heists in the market`s history, crypto scammers and hackers have seen their inflows significantly drop in 2023. Still, the total amount of stolen money in crypto heists remains shocking. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, crypto criminals have stolen more […]

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From Anatomy Labs to Fintech: What Biology Taught Me About Product Systems

Data presented by the Atlas VPN team, in the first half of 2023, revealed there were 49 significant cyber incidents concerning government agencies-a rise of 11% from the same time last year. The attacks affected government bodies in at least 27 countries across the world. The analysis is based on the information by the Center […]

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Business

MoMo Set to Enable Inbound/Outbound Transfer Capabilities Across Africa

MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB) and Saana Capital LLC (“Brij”), a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) licensed International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO), have unveiled strategic partnership to facilitate seamless inbound and outbound transfers across Africa, as well as convenient bill payment services. The collaboration between MoMo PSB and Saana Capital LLC (“Brij”), marks a […]

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Business

MTN Group Mulls Sale of 30% Fintech Business to MasterCard for About $5.2bn

MTN Group is on the lookout for additional potential investors interested in acquiring a minority stake in its fintech business. This is according to MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita, speaking at an investor conference call yesterday afternoon, following the release of the firm’s interim financial results for the six-month period that ended in June. The […]

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Bitcoin’s Lack of Volatility Affecting Market Stability, Says deVere Group CEO

Bitcoin, previously known for its ‘wild price swings’, is now trading sideways which is both a blessing and a curse for investors, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations. The analysis from deVere Group’s Nigel Green comes as volatility for major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and […]

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From Anatomy Labs to Fintech: What Biology Taught Me About Product Systems

My product management philosophy was shaped by dissecting human cadavers. This is not the typical origin story for a fintech product leader. Most of my peers come from computer science or business backgrounds. I come from anatomy labs at the University of Ilorin, where I spent years studying how biological systems interconnect. The transition seemed […]

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FinTech

From Anatomy Labs to Fintech: What Biology Taught Me About Product Systems

My product management philosophy was shaped by dissecting human cadavers. This is not the typical origin story for a fintech product leader. Most of my peers come from computer science or business backgrounds. I come from anatomy labs at the University of Ilorin, where I spent years studying how biological systems interconnect. The transition seemed […]

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