Fintech

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.

Fintech

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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

Events

$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.

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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.

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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.

Fintech

VitalSwap CEO Akinsola Jegede on how CBN’s Form Q impacts fintechs

VitalSwap founder Akinsola Jegede breaks down the Central Bank of Nigeria's Form Q requirements, what they mean for cross-border transactions, and how fintechs must adapt.

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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.