Benjamin Dada Dada

Raenest to allow Nigerians buy SpaceX shares at IPO

Raenest set to enable Nigerians access SpaceX IPO at launch via its US stocks feature. Eligible users can own a piece for as low as $2.

How Cascador’s acceleration and funding program differs from YC and others

This is how Cascador's 12-week acceleration programme and $5M in customisable financing differs from other startup accelerators.

All you need to know about the Brass-Paystack MFB transition

This deep dive first explains the process of migration, before unpacking why it happened and revealing the broader Paystack group strategy for fintech dominance.

Anchor allows AI agents to build on its infrastructure, following MCP server launch

Anchor's MCP launch stands out in a market that favours conservativeness over innovation.

Why Tether buys distribution while PayPal already owns it

Two fintech giants with about 500 million users each have deepened their relationship with Africa. Learn how their profiles and end game differ.

Africa’s payments infrastructure needs to be rebuilt from scratch

Africa's payments infrastructure needed to be rebuilt from scratch, so Maplerad is doing that.

Checker hires ex-Verto Sales manager, Isaac Umejiaku, as talent war deepens

In the highly contested cross-border payments space in Africa, will talent be enough to win?

EXCLUSIVE: Sycamore transitions to financial services group, following Microfinance Bank (MfB) licence

Sycamore, with ₦50 billion AUM, now operates three regulated businesses, lending, asset management and its own savings & deposit-taking product via microfinance bank licence

EXCLUSIVE: FairMoney in M&A talks with Shara

FairMoney, the Tiger-backed Series B-stage fintech, is in M&A talks with Shara, according to sources that spoke to Condia on condition of anonymity.

EXCLUSIVE: Anchor’s 2025 year-in-review exemplifies the future of emerging market fintechs

Following the release of Anchor's 2025 year-in-review, Condia sat with the CEO of Anchor, Segun Adeyemi, to uncover the WHY behind the moves the YC-backed startup is making.

Wise receives conditional approval for Nigerian remittance (IMTO) licence

We explore what this means for Wise's African expansion, and if it can compete with local players like LemFi and Moniepoint.

iDICE Startup Bridge to support Nigerian entrepreneurs with training, grants and $100,000 investment

Nationwide initiative offers structured support through two unique pathways to deepen Nigeria’s startup pipeline.