Quidax expands stablecoin payment infrastructure to 21 countries

Quidax has expanded its stablecoin payment infrastructure to 21 countries, aiming to make cross-border payments faster and cheaper for businesses.

Tembo secures Payment Service Provider licence in Rwanda

Tembo, a Tanzanian fintech, has received a Payment Service Provider licence in Rwanda.

Zedcrest completes full acquisition of Leatherback

Zedcrest has acquired Leatherback, cementing years of partnership. Its existing leadership team will remain.

Airtel Africa Q1 revenue hits $1.85 billion; Airtel Money targets London listing

Airtel Africa grew Q1 revenue 31% to $1.85 billion, driven by data and mobile money growth, while confirming London for Airtel Money's IPO.

CREDICORP launches laptop credit scheme for 1,000 Nigerians

CREDICORP has launched a scheme to provide 1,000 Nigerians with locally assembled laptops to boost digital skills and expand access to credit.

PiggyVest, Moniepoint, others make CNBC’s 2026 top fintech list

Eleven African fintechs, led by Nigeria's PiggyVest, Moniepoint and Redtech, made CNBC's 2026 Top Fintech Companies ranking.

LemFi partners BVNK to power stablecoin-based remittance settlements

LemFi is partnering with BVNK to use stablecoins for remittance settlements, aiming to cut costs and deliver faster cross-border transfers.

FCCPC’s DEON Regulations back in force following court ruling

Nigeria's FCCPC has resumed enforcing its DEON digital lending regulations after a court upheld the rules.

Nigerian startups to watch out for in H2 2026, according to VCs

VCs from top Nigerian investment firms told Condia Nigerian startups to watch in H2 2026, excluding their portfolio companies.

President Tinubu signs order to coordinate virtual assets regulation

President Tinubu has signed an executive order creating a coordinated framework for virtual assets, with the CBN chairing a new council overseeing regulation.

Decide brings its AI spreadsheet agent to Cafe One

Decide is partnering with Cafe One to bring its AI spreadsheet agent to members, marking the first rollout of its new workplace distribution strategy.

Vercel acquires Stakpak, its second African acquisition in a month

Vercel acquires another African startup, Stakpak in its bid to build an infrastructure layer for AI-powered software.