Sendsprint buys Nobel Financial Inc. to up ante in the US

Integrating Nobel Financial’s extensive experience and established customer base, Sendsprint is well-positioned to expand its footprint in the US and support the growing remittance flows to Africa

Tanzania’s Nala nabs $40 million in double down on its new payments infrastructure

In March 2024, the startup began foraying into the B2B payments sector via launching Rafiki, integrating directly with banks and mobile money providers.

Nigerian fintechs resume customer enrollment after crackdown

Kuda Bank, Moniepoint, OPay, and Palmpay, have resumed customer enrollment activities after a regulatory suspension period.

Flutterwave Mozambique receives payment aggregator license approval in principle

Recently, Flutterwave has announced an International Money Transfer License in Malawi, the same region as Mozambique, and Money Transmission Licenses in 13 States of the US.

Brass co-founders exit as fintech gets acquired by Paystack-led consortium

Following the acquisition, Brass will continue to build and support its customers and grow with a new leadership team.

How to link your NIN and BVN to your GTB, Zenith, UBA, Access and Stanbic bank accounts

Quickly link your NIN & BVN to multiple Nigerian bank accounts.

Breaking: Flutterwave shuts down Disha temporarily

Disha, a popular no-code platform owned by Flutterwave, will temporarily shut down operations effective March 31, 2024.

Kuda hits ₦55.8 trillion in transaction value within four years

Nigerian neobank has recorded ₦55.8 trillion in transaction value within four years.

Nigerian fintech, Bujeti secures $2 million seed round, led by YC

Nigerian fintech startup, Bujeti has secured a $2 million seed in a round led by Y Combinator

Norrsken22 raises $205 million to back African fintech and edtech startups

Pan-African venture capital firm, Norrsken22 has closed its $205 million Africa Tech Growth Fund to back fintech, edtech and healthtech startups.

Payhippo appoints new CEO, as Bijesse joins board

YC-backed Nigerian fintech startup, Payhippo has appointed Dami Olawoye as its new chief executive officer. The outgoing CEO, Zach Bijesse will join the startup's board.

Kenyan fintech, Lipa Later secures $5M debt funding

Lipa Later has raised $5 million in debt funding to double down on its growth. The Kenyan fintech also plans to raise an additional $20 million in equity and debt.