OPay files for US IPO, considers secondary listing in Nigeria

OPay has filed for an IPO in the US, as it considers a potential secondary listing on the Nigerian Exchange.

The CBN announced a fintech licence shake-up in 2026, the process began a year earlier

In January 2026, a CBN director, Yemi Solaja told the Committee of Heads of Banks' Operations conference in Lagos that institutions including Moniepoint MFB, OPay, and Kuda Bank had already been upgraded.

GTCO’s fintech is moving deeper into Nigeria’s payment infrastructure

GTCO’s HabariPay made ₦7.8bn in profit in H1 2026 as the fintech subsidiary expands its payment gateway, switching and infrastructure business.

How OnePurze’s 20-country launch exposes the regulatory realities of cross-border fintech

OnePurze’s expansion across 20+ countries highlights the regulatory hurdles facing African fintechs. From CBN rules to BCEAO and Bank of Ghana mandates, partner licencing remains the key to cross-border settlement.

Inside the compliance sprint that reshaped Nigeria’s fintech sector

Nigeria cleared the full 19-point plan and exited the FATF grey list in October 2025 but the CBN has maintained regulations that directly affect fintechs.

Why the battle for deposits is the next fintech war

Fintechs are moving more of the Nigerian consumers' money. Now, they want the deposits to go with it.

How FairMoney’s 30M users stand against Nigeria’s oldest banks

FairMoney’s rise to 30 million registered users shows how quickly Nigeria’s financial landscape is changing. 

Circle’s Tazapay deal signals a new acquisition opportunity for African fintech

Circle’s Tazapay deal shows why stablecoin companies buy payment infrastructure, creating a new path for African fintechs to scale.

Nomba raises $3M to strengthen its cross-border payments expansion using DRC as a base

Nomba has raised $3M funding to scale its cross-border business from $480M to $1B monthly, starting with DRC, then Zambia and Uganda.

$100 billion in digital asset flows escapes Nigeria’s licensing regime

Interswitch's Akeem Lawal says $100 billion in digital assets leaves Nigeria without licences, underscoring Africa's cross-border payments gap.

Paga out, Lemmy MFB in: What LemFi’s banking shift means for African remittances

LemFi is shifting naira operations from Paga to its own entity, Lemmy MFB, as it seeks greater control.

Standard Bank targets OPay stake as fintech giant prepares for US IPO

Standard Bank is reportedly exploring a stake in OPay just as the fintech targets a US IPO.