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Benjamin Dada

Founder, Condia
Features

How a UNILAG prodigy helped build a fintech empire. His next bet? Decentralised Intelligence

Julian Duru rose from WAEC top scorer to Moniepoint’s 8th employee. Now, he's building a system to reward human knowledge in the AI era.

Exclusive

Okra not dead: Shuts Nebula, doubles down on payments

Okra is restructuring its core payments business after shutting down its cloud service, Nebula. Despite exit rumours, the fintech remains active and is exploring new backers.

Fintech

Kuda’s second attempt at multicurrency banking comes with lessons and $15M backing from investors

The move is primarily aimed at retaining its customers who are relocating abroad, Chief Executive Officer Babs Ogundeyi said.

News

Ghana’s instant payment Chief, Archie Hesse steps down after almost 20 years

Archie Hesse's nearly two-decade legacy at GhIPSS left an indelible on Ghana's digital payment system. Learn more about Hesse's time at GhIPSS

Fintech

Liquify, a Ghanaian female-led startup, raises $1.5 million seed to close Africa’s trade finance gap

Liquify, an invoice finance marketplace, secures $1.5M seed funding led by Future Africa. The fintech has already financed $4M worth of trade.

News

Afrieximbank launches PAPSS Card. Why now and what about AfriGo?

Afrieximbank announces PAPSS card, following in the footsteps of Nigeria's AfriGo. Why are there more domestic card schemes in Africa? Verve.

Fintech

Pesa acquires UK EMI, Authoripay Emoney to begin Europe expansion

At the end of 2024, Pesa completed the acquisition of Authoripay Emoney Ltd, a UK FCA-licensed e-money issuer (EMI). Here is what it means.

Fintech

Fincra secures PSP licence in Tanzania. Here is what it means

Fincra secures a license from the Bank of Tanzania, enabling real-time cross-border payments and expanding its pan-African fintech infrastructure.

News

20 fellows selected for MTN’s media innovation programme (MIP) 2025

MTN, Pan-Atlantic University admits Salem King, David Afolayan and 18 others to its highly-selective MIP programme for 2025.

Fintech

Scoop: CBN releases list of 108 IMTOs with commercial approval

Full list and country breakdown of all the 108 IMTOs licensed by the CBN to facilitate inward remittance to Nigeria.

Fintech

Peach Payments acquires PayDunya in Francophone Africa push

Peach Payments expands into Francophone West Africa with the acquisition of PayDunya bringing the SA fintech's market coverage to 12 in Africa

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EXCLUSIVE: Earnipay cuts workforce amid profitability push

Earnipay lays off staff as it focuses on business lending, joining a wave of African startups rethinking growth amid a harsh funding climate.

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