Top 20 Nigerian Fintech Companies in 2026

The top fintech companies in Nigeria shaping digital banking and payments.

When a viral video costs you your job: How social media is rewriting workplace policy in Nigeria 

Employees are increasingly recording content around their 9-to-5 jobs, such as "GRWM" and "DIML". Companies are writing rules for engagement.

The Covenant University mafia produced fintech giants. Early Attoh went a different way

From a campus with no phones to a flat in London, Early Attoh built a design career that has left its fingerprints on some of the most used digital products in Nigeria and the UK.

Why great healthtech products still fail without great operators

Great healthtech products don't fail because of technology; they fail when real-world healthcare realities are overlooked.

IHS shareholders approve MTN’s full takeover plan

More than two-thirds of the shareholders who voted said yes to the deal.

Clea wants to make cross-border payments seamless for Nigerian businesses

Since launching in 2025, Clea has processed nearly $30 million in cross-border transactions, using stablecoins to help businesses move money faster.

Moove hits $2.1 billion valuation as it raises $250 million Series C 

Moove, the Lagos-born mobility fintech, has raised $250 million in a Series C round, valuing the company at $2.1 billion. This confirms Moove's long-anticipated unicorn status.

PalmPay eyes Hong Kong IPO, joining OPay in Africa’s fintech listing race

PalmPay, the Africa-focused fintech, is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to Bloomberg.

Yellow Card raises $40 million to expand stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure

Yellow Card secures $40M from SC Ventures, Sony, Polychain, and Blockchain Capital to expand stablecoin and cross-border payment infrastructure.

Busha launches licensed prediction market “Signal” in Nigeria

Busha launches Signal, a licensed prediction market for sports, crypto, and politics.

MultiChoice-backed fintech Moment raises $22 million Series A

The fintech now processes 600,000 transactions daily just three years after launching.

Nigeria issues tax rules for crypto and other virtual assets

Nigeria has issued new tax rules for crypto and virtual assets, clarifying how gains, salaries, staking rewards, exchanges, and VAT are taxed.