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Fintech

2 days ago
Credit Direct, one of Nigeria’s financial services companies, recently announced a strategic pivot from lending to a comprehensive digital finance company with the launch of several innovative fintech products.
25 Mar
As digital transactions continue to drive the evolution of global finance, the complexity and scale of financial fraud have grown exponentially. Cybercriminals no longer rely on rudimentary identity theft but have advanced to intricate schemes leveraging synthetic identities, deepfake technology, and social engineering. In response, financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and enterprises must adopt cutting-edge technologies…
22 Mar
Financial inclusion remains a critical pillar for economic growth and social development in Nigeria, Adekunle Adebiyi, has said. As a former Chief Sales and Distribution Officer at MTN Nigeria and a leader in the fintech sector
13 Mar
In the bustling city of Lagos, Andray Finance is making waves with its innovative approach to providing loans and finance solutions. The dynamic loans service, headquartered in Lagos, is at the forefront of revolutionizing the financial services landscape. Andray Finance's core mission is to empower individuals and businesses by offering a diverse range of financial…
7 Mar
Emmanuel Marakwe-Ogu, Founder and CEO of Marasoft Pay, is a leader who understands the high stakes in the fast-moving world of African fintech, where scalability and efficiency can make or break a business. As the helm of Marasoft Pay, he isn’t just running a payment company—he’s building a new standard for how businesses operate in…
7 Mar
Nigeria has long been a breeding ground for tech disruptors and global innovators, and one of its most remarkable minds, Constance Oshafi, is now making waves in the United States’ fintech sector. A renowned mobile software developer, Cybersecurity, and entrepreneur, Oshafi’s journey from developing cutting edge softwares for diverse entities, pioneering insurtech solutions in Nigeria…
7 Mar
When Mrs. Agbaje started her school in Ibadan twelve years ago, she didn’t envision a tech-enabled future. Her dream was simple—provide affordable, quality education to children in her community. For the most part, she made it work. But as the school grew, a new challenge took root. It wasn’t infrastructure. It wasn’t teacher retention. It…
6 Mar
Marasoft Pay, a fintech company in Africa, has emerged as more than just a payment platform in the continent. The company is redefining how African businesses automate, scale, and streamline their operations. Built to address the fragmentation and inefficiencies that have long plagued businesses on the continent, the company is driving a fundamental shift in…
1 Mar
In response to recent rumours circulating about a security breach, Coinrency, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has denied any reports of a hack or compromise. The platform reassured users and the general public that Coinrency 2.0 remains fully secure and operational. In an official statement, the company emphasised that no user funds have been lost and…
Flutterwave
4 Feb
Africa’s foremost fintech company, Flutterwave, has released its 2024 end-of-year report, showcasing remarkable achievements in global expansion, technological innovation, and customer success. The report solidifies Flutterwave’s position as a dominant force in the global payments technology sector, underscoring its growing influence and impact. The report shows that 48 per cent of businesses on Flutterwave received…
17 Jan
Mosun Belo-Olusoga Mosun Belo-Olusoga is a highly respected financial expert, corporate leader, and governance professional with extensive experience in banking, credit, risk management, and pension fund administration. With a career spanning over three decades, she has played a key role in shaping the Nigerian financial landscape through her leadership in both the private sector and…
8 Dec
Unified Payment Services Limited, Nigeria’s pioneer financial technology company, has unveiled a new campaign, “It Starts Here”, aimed at reinforcing its leadership and highlighting the simplicity of initiating transformative actions through cutting-edge financial solutions. The campaign underscores Unified Payments’ commitment to enabling businesses and individuals to leverage its shared technology infrastructure, with a strong emphasis…

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Violent storms battering the central-eastern United States have killed at least 16 people, officials said, with the National Weather Service warning on Saturday of "severe" flash flooding in the coming days. A line of fierce storms stretching from Arkansas to Ohio has damaged buildings, flooded roadways and produced dozens of tornadoes in recent days. Tennessee…
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Burundi has shut down a transit site sheltering tens of thousands of refugees who have fled violence in neighbouring eastern DR Congo, witnesses and a local official told AFP on Saturday. According to the United Nations Rugombo Stadium has been hosting more than 45,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Rwanda-backed M23…
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Thousands of people demonstrated in several Portuguese cities on Saturday demanding higher wages, ahead of a snap legislative election next month. Portugal's president called the polls for May 18 -- the third national ballot in barely three years -- after the minority centre-right government of Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote in March…
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French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said US President Donald Trump's global trade tariffs could cost France more than 0.5% of its GDP, in an interview released Saturday. Trump's tariffs against numerous countries raised fears of a general trade war and recession, sending stock markets plunging after they were unleashed on Wednesday. In the case of…