Nigerian fintech companies raised $600 million in five years – McKinsey Report
McKinsey report has revealed that Nigeria’s fintech companies have raised over $600 million in funding in the last six years.
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We started PiggyVest to digitize ‘wooden box’ saving method – Odunayo Eweniyi, Co-Founder
Inspired by the local wooden box piggy bank, the idea for PiggyVest was birthed.
Visa to provide easy ways to spend from crypto wallets
Visa applied for a patent for a digital currency on a blockchain.
Driving Financial Efficiency: Expert’s Perspective on Tech Investment and Cost Optimization in Fintech
In today's fast-paced financial landscape, where innovation is vital to survival, the role of finance professionals has evolved significantly. No ...
Jack Ma’s fintech firm is set for IPO, signalling prospects for Nigerian fintechs
Ant Group now operates Alipay which millions of shoppers use across Alibaba’s e-commerce networks.
Velmie launches mobile banking platform tailored for Africa
Velmie builds digital banking products, peer-to-peer lending and microfinance solutions.
Top Nigerian FinTech Apps that are leading the competition
It is estimated that there are about 210-250 fintech operators/companies operating in the Nigerian space.
Opay shuts down other business arms to focus mainly on fintech
The company will now focus on its fintech business which has always been its core.
CBN takes another major step towards regulating Nigerian fintech firms
The plan is to ensure that every new fintech product obtains regulatory approval prior to being launched.
Chipper Cash just raised $13.8 million Series A funding
Chipper Cash operates in Nigeria where it competes with the likes of Paga and Opay.
