China-Africa trade is growing rapidly. Grey wants to build the rails for it

As Africa-China trade expands, African businesses and individuals need faster, more direct ways to pay Chinese suppliers. Fintechs like Grey are building the rails.

Yele Bademosi steps down as Onboard CEO, becomes chairman

Yele Bademosi steps down as Onboard CEO after nearly 5 years to become chairman. Paul Oladimeji takes over as CEO.

How to start a fintech in Nigeria in 2026: Licences, costs, CBN requirements and launch guide

Learn how to start a fintech in Nigeria, from CAC registration and CBN licences to costs, compliance, technology, and launch timelines.

Why a growing remittance business was not enough for Moniepoint

MonieWorld’s shutdown highlights the high cost of UK expansion and the tough economics facing African fintechs entering crowded remittance markets.

VFD Microfinance Bank appoints Nonso Kenneth Okoye as MD

VFD Microfinance Bank appoints Nonso Kenneth Okoye as MD and CEO, bringing over 20 years of banking, risk, and operational leadership experience.

Juicyway COO, Justin Ziegler, exits startup after four years

Justin Ziegler has left his role as chief operating officer of Juicyway, the cross-border fintech startup after four years. The company is yet to name a replacement.

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.

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.

How fintech companies in Nigeria make money in 2026

How Nigerian fintech companies make money from payments, lending and services.

Top 20 Nigerian Fintech Companies in 2026

The top fintech companies in Nigeria shaping digital banking and payments.

The Covenant University mafia produced fintech giants. Early Attoh went a different way

From a campus with no phones to a flat in London, Early Attoh built a design career that has left its fingerprints on some of the most used digital products in Nigeria and the UK.

Clea wants to make cross-border payments seamless for Nigerian businesses

Since launching in 2025, Clea has processed nearly $30 million in cross-border transactions, using stablecoins to help businesses move money faster.