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10 Mar
Fintech is driving the transformation of Nigeria’s traditional banking systems at an unprecedented pace, increasing the reach and efficiency of financial services in Africa’s most populous country.
23 Feb
Nigeria, like many other nations, is currently undergoing a transformative digital financial revolution that holds immense promise for financial inclusion and economic growth. However, with this surge in digital financial services comes an escalating need for robust security measures to safeguard against illicit financial activities. In this rapidly evolving landscape, the role of financial risk…
17 Feb
In a statement by Alepay's Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Favour Rutto, the company clarified that Mubarak is a partner
13 Feb
As the world hurtles into the digital age, the banking and financial technology (fintech) industry has undergone a radical transformation, reshaping the way we manage and interact with our finances.
13 Feb
In a recent digital media publication titled “Africa's FinTech Sector: The Youth, Mobile, and the New Money Trail” accompanied by a communication on X (formerly Twitter) by UNIPESA, a financial services company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the transformative role certain financial technology institutions play within the ecosystem, especially in Africa was pinpointed, and…
17 Jan
Patricia Jemibewon, Director of Organizational Transformation at gomoney delves into the organisation's adaptation to remote work, discussing its impact on HR practices, employee well-being, user experience, and fostering a robust company culture. How has gomoney adapted its human resource practices to support a fully remote workforce, and what challenges have you encountered in this process?…
11 Jan
Sourabh Sethi, a distinguished researcher and Technology Lead at Infosys Technologies Limited, sheds light on the revolutionary impact of Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs) on the transformation of Fintech applications. Collaborating with Sarah Panda, a Senior Applied Scientist at Microsoft, Sethi explores the potential of DXPs in reshaping the landscape of the Banking & Finance Industry.
20 Dec
A new fintech company, QorePay, has launched in Nigeria with a target of deepening financial inclusion in the country by empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
4 Dec
Bloc, a financial technology company, has launched a new flagship business banking product that provides African businesses with access to simple and advanced financial services. The product includes features such as corporate bank accounts, transfers, virtual cards, USD accounts, and more. The launch of this new product marks a new phase in Bloc's mission to…
15 Nov
In a move that's already stirring discussions in the fintech world, Chimoney, the Techstars-backed Canadian-based global payments solutions provider, has announced its acquisition of Scrim, a promising social payment app designed for the digital generation. This acquisition holds significant implications, especially in the context of PayPal's ongoing restrictive policies in African markets. Founded in Toronto…
29 Oct
The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has described the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry as a major driver for financial inclusion of the underserved and unserved communities across the country.
18 Sep 2023
Global technology company in the payments industry, Mastercard has said that Nigeria has solidified its position as a fintech powerhouse in the African continent in 2022, maintaining its position as the region’s best-funded country with an impressive 180 startups securing funding, far surpassing its African counterparts.

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