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This expansion pits Paga against a growing field of fintechs competing for the diaspora finance market
Bonto’s exit, just six months after getting its CBK licence, shows how unforgiving Kenya’s remittance market is for new players.
Katlego Maphai, who led Yoco from startup to 400,000 merchants, steps down.
After three years, YC-backed Ivorian neobank Djamo secures the first microfinance licence in French-speaking West Africa with BCEAO approval.
Kuda CEO Babs Ogundeyi outlines trust, credibility, and cultural export as key strategies for Nigerian fintechs to scale internationally.
Meet the 20 Nigerian startups selected by MTN Nigeria for their inaugural cloud accelerator program. Fintechs make 25% of the total selection.
Ose Umane, a financial services lawyer, uses global case studies to discuss what Nigerian fintechs should learn regarding Open Banking
When rent, hospital bills, or other emergencies come knocking, insurance rarely picks up the tab in Nigeria. Instead, young people are turning to apps like Piggyvest, building their own safety nets one deposit at a time.
YC-backed fintech Munify raises $3M to transform remittances, giving Egyptians abroad a faster, cheaper neobank to send money home.
Nigeria’s PoS geo-tagging rule targets fraud, but higher costs risk excluding small agents and limiting financial access.
Beverly Ezebuike discusses how fintech startups can leverage GenAI for their marketing to boost retention and revenue.
Timon isn’t a booking site or another virtual dollar card; it’s a fintech built for travellers moving in and out of Africa. Behind it is Tomi Ayorinde—a YC alum and repeat founder who previously exited to FairMoney.
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