For decades, Nigerians have leaned on one financial habit: saving. Whether through bank accounts, thrift contributions, or cooperative societies, the culture of putting money aside was seen as the safest …
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Why Africa’s Top Tech Startups Focus on Solving Real World Problems
A curious and powerful trend is taking root: Africa’s top tech startups are not chasing the next social media fad or a new gaming platform. Instead, they are laser-focused on …
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BankingEconomyFinanceFintechRegulationTechnology
Expert Urges Stronger Collaboration Between Fintechs, Banks, and OFIs
A financial expert, Mr. Samuel Olaniran, has called for deeper collaboration between financial technology companies (fintechs), traditional banks, and Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) in order to foster trust, improve customer …
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BusinessBusiness GrowthDevelopmentDigital EconomyDigital TransformationFintechInnovationTechnology
Top Skill Job Seeker need to Succeed in Fintech and Digital Economy
Top Skill Job Seeker need to Succeed in Fintech and Digital economy the ones who can help a company navigate uncharted waters and turn uncertainty into opportunity. Financial and Regulatory …
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BankingBusinessCapital MarketCBNCentral BankingConsumer ProtectionDigital PaymentsEconomic DevelopmentEconomyFinance & ServicesFintechINVESTMENTTechnology
How Nigerians are Loosing Money to Failed transaction
In Nigeria today, a growing number of people are quietly losing their hard-earned money to the frustrating phenomenon of failed electronic transactions. While the country’s push for a cashless economy …
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Business and EconomyFintechInnovationSouthern AfricaTechnology
Econet Telecom Lesotho Showcases Digital Future at Econet Expo
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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BusinessEconomyFinancial RegulationFintechGovernment PolicyInsurance
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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Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusiness and EconomyDigital TransformationFintechInnovationSmall BusinessStartupsTechnology
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 …