The financial technology industry, commonly known as fintech, emerged in its current form in the late 1990s and early 2000s. However, the roots of fintech can be traced back to …
A Lagos-based technology firm, Prime Startups, has reiterated its dedication to turning innovative ideas into commercially successful businesses. The company said its focus is not just on nurturing bright startup …
A Nigerian fintech company, Transactworld Digital, has launched a new ₦20 million business grant to support young entrepreneurs and small businesses across the country. The initiative, called the Transactpay Thrive …
PalmPay, one of Africa’s leading digital banking platforms, has announced new strategic partnerships with top insurance providers in a move to introduce simplified and affordable insurance products directly within its …
Jumia Technologies, one of Africa’s most well-known e-commerce companies, is reportedly attracting acquisition interest from Mauritius-based telecom and fintech giant, Axian Telecom, as the online retailer struggles with deepening financial …
Africa’s leading digital payment and commerce company, Interswitch, has launched a new Masterbrand campaign aimed at showcasing its crucial but often unseen role in powering the day-to-day lives of Africans. …
A new digital platform has entered Nigeria’s insurance market with a promise to make insurance easier, cheaper, and more accessible to everyone. Transparency Scape Insurance Brokers Limited, on Tuesday, officially …
MTN Uganda has announced a new exit option for its minority retail investors as the telecom company prepares to separate its mobile money business, MTN MoMo, from its main telecom …
Banks, fintech companies, and telecommunications operators have been called upon to rethink and redesign the digital financial tools and services targeted at young Nigerians. This follows new findings from the …
NIB Bank has entered a major partnership with Arifpay Financial Technologies, one of Ethiopia’s top fintech firms, in a move that is expected to strengthen the country’s digital economy. The …