Benjamin Dada Dada

BD Insider, Letter 127

BD Insider, Letter 127 covers MFS Africa's expansion into Nigeria, the 5G launch in Tanzania and Jumia's plan to leverage Zipline's drone technology for deliveries in Ghana.

Three years after exiting his first startup, Segun Adeyemi launches Anchor, a YC-backed BaaS fintech

Segun Adeyemi has launched a new startup, Anchor, three years after he exited Amplifypay. Anchor becomes the first BaaS company to be backed by YC.

Step-by-step: How to buy dollars from CBN in Nigeria (aka apply for PTA) with add. context

Buying dollars in Nigeria can be an extreme sport, this is a step-by-step guide on how to buy dollars from the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Interswitch’s zero integration set-up fee and 5% referral commission for developers

The FCCPC has ordered Nigerian fintechs to stop providing payment or transaction services to digital money lenders under its investigation.

BD Insider, Letter 121

Today, virtual dollar cards from Union54, the leading card-issuing API in Africa will stop working. What does this mean for me as a consumer or a fintech issuing virtual dollar cards?

What’s up with virtual dollar cards in Nigeria? And what’s the alternative

"Life-saving" virtual dollar cards in Nigeria has come under attack, as leading provider pulls plug. What could make them pull the plug and what are the alternatives for consumers and fintechs alike?

Explainer: Why is Kuda Bank charging stamp duties?

From July 15, 2022, Kuda Bank users will be charged a ₦50 stamp duty on deposits of ₦10,000 and above. Here is why, in great detail.

Technext’s GAT Summit 2022 to host innovators and policymakers in Africa

Technext, a tech media organisation has announced its maiden regulation-focused event, GAT (Government and Tech) Summit taking place on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Commentary on the same-day launch of Payouts in SA by Stitch and Paystack

On June 29, 2022, Paystack and Stitch launched Payouts in SA. What's the pull?

The evolution of Abeg from incorporation, Piggyvest acquisition to a CBN MMO AIP

Abeg Technologies Ltd secured an Approval-In-Principle (AIP) from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a Mobile Money Operator (MMO) on April 25, 2022, completely rebrands to "Pocket by PiggyVest". How did it get here?

Exclusive chat with Tomiwa Aladekomo, TechCabal’s parent CEO

Tomiwa Aladekomo sits with Benjamin Dada to discuss the African Media landscape, Big Cabal's Seed raise, and operational efficiencies.

MFS Africa $200m Series C, TZ MoMo fee review and Uganda’s first satellite

Letter 119 covers MFS Africa's $200 million Series C, MOMO transaction fee reduction in Tanzania, and Uganda's first satellite.