Popular UK bank, Monzo launches remittance to Nigeria

Monzo now supports payouts to Nigeria, through its partnership with Wise. What does the future hold for African remittance operators?

11 African stablecoin-focused startups that raised money in H1 2026

These are the African stablecoin-focused startups that attracted investor funding in the first half of 2026 as digital dollar infrastructure gained momentum across Africa.

Here is the reason CapitalSage acquired Chimoney to build the Africa–Canada payments corridor

CapitalSage has acquired Chimoney weeks after its shutdown announcement. The deal gives CapitalSage a regulated Canadian payments infrastructure foothold and accelerates its Africa–Canada corridor ambitions.

Raenest to allow Nigerians buy SpaceX shares at IPO

Raenest set to enable Nigerians access SpaceX IPO at launch via its US stocks feature. Eligible users can own a piece for as low as $2.

Stanbic’s Zest Payment hires Kemi Okusanya from Access’s Hydrogen as CEO

Stanbic IBTC has hired the CEO of Access Bank’s fintech subsidiary to lead its fintech arm, Zest Payments.

Busha is now a hybrid of digital and traditional finance

Busha has transitioned from a regular crypto exchange to a hybrid of traditional and digital finance

Flutterwave boosts workforce with over 100 promotions and salary adjustments

Flutterwave has promoted over 100 employees this year and adjusted salaries to match economic realities

All you need to know about the Brass-Paystack MFB transition

This deep dive first explains the process of migration, before unpacking why it happened and revealing the broader Paystack group strategy for fintech dominance.

Anchor allows AI agents to build on its infrastructure, following MCP server launch

Anchor's MCP launch stands out in a market that favours conservativeness over innovation.

Why Tether buys distribution while PayPal already owns it

Two fintech giants with about 500 million users each have deepened their relationship with Africa. Learn how their profiles and end game differ.

Checker hires ex-Verto Sales manager, Isaac Umejiaku, as talent war deepens

In the highly contested cross-border payments space in Africa, will talent be enough to win?

EXCLUSIVE: Sycamore transitions to financial services group, following Microfinance Bank (MfB) licence

Sycamore, with ₦50 billion AUM, now operates three regulated businesses, lending, asset management and its own savings & deposit-taking product via microfinance bank licence