Telecommunications giant, Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL), has staged its third Econet Expo, unveiling innovative digital solutions aimed at driving national development and improving everyday life for Basotho citizens. The expo, …
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Tinubu’s Insurance Reform Act 2025 Set to Transform Nigeria’s Insurance Industry
Nigeria’s insurance industry is preparing for major changes following the signing of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier this month. The new …
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The Top 3 Most Profitable Sectors for Startups in Nigeria
Covering Nigeria’s dynamic business landscape, it’s impossible to ignore the sheer energy of the startup scene. Every day, new ideas and ventures emerge, all competing for a share of the …
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Payment Platform Showdown 2025: Paystack vs Flutterwave vs PayPal
In my coverage of Nigeria’s fintech sector, three brands keep coming up in conversations with business owners, freelancers, and payment experts — Paystack, Flutterwave, and PayPal. Each of them has …
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FirstBank Champions Inclusion and Digital Innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit
FirstBank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership role in driving financial inclusion and digital innovation by sponsoring the Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS) 2025. The bank said in a statement on …
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UBA Launches AI-Powered Cross-Border Payment with PAPSS
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr Oliver Alawuba, has described the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) as Africa’s strategic response …
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Shiga Digital Launches Mobile App for Stablecoin Payments in Africa
Shiga Digital, a blockchain-based fintech company, has introduced its brand-new mobile apps for Android and iOS users, a move aimed at making digital financial services easier for businesses and individuals …
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Chipper Cash, Western Union, Zoona Launch Global Transfer Service in Zambia
Chipper Cash, in partnership with Western Union and Zoona Transactions Zambia Limited, has launched a new international money transfer service that is now live inside the Chipper Cash mobile app. …
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Compliance Pressure on Fintechs Rising as Nigerian Startups Turn to RegTech and AI Solutions
Kayode Opeyemi, a former consultant with KPMG and now a respected expert in financial technology and risk management, has shared deep insights into how Nigerian startups are dealing with compliance …
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The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has released new operational guidelines for Insurtech companies in Nigeria, in a move aimed at improving innovation, protecting consumers, and growing digital insurance in the …