Business

Stay Away from Transactions of N500,000, Police Warns POS Operators

The Delta State Police Command has issued a stern warning to Point of Sale (POS) operators regarding transactions exceeding ₦500,000. According to SP Bright Edafe, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, such transactions could potentially implicate operators in criminal activities, particularly kidnappings. In a recent statement, SP Edafe highlighted a case where a POS […]

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Business

SEC Begins Cracks Down on Fintech Fraud Spreads Dragnet Across Ecosystem

In a significant move to protect investors and uphold market integrity, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a crackdown on fraudulent activities within the country’s fintech sector. To achieve this, the SEC plans to enforce ‘smart regulations’ across the fintech ecosystem to mitigate fund mismanagement and ensure operators comply with existing laws. Emomotimi […]

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FinTech

Ivorian Fintech, Daba Finance Grabs US$50,000 Prize of  2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge

Ecobank, the leading pan-African financial services group, announced Daba Finance, the Ivorian Fintech, as the Grand Winner of its flasghip Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2024.  Twelve (12) innovative fintech startups competed to impress the esteemed panel of five judges for the US$50,000 prize. The judges, comprised of renowned industry experts, evaluated the finalists based on criteria such as innovation, […]

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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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Business

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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Telecoms

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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StartUps

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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E-Commerce

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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