Nigeria

Fintech & Ecommerce

Leading Payment Gateways in Nigeria 2024

Before 2012, Nigeria saw a heavy reliance on cash transactions due to limited access to ATMs and intricate traditional banking systems. This led the Central Bank of Nigeria to introduce the cashless policy and led to the creation of the NIP in 2011.

Blockchain & Crypto

Nigeria’s SEC Hikes Crypto Exchange Registration Fee to N150M

The regulator proposes to increase the registration fee for cryptocurrency exchanges in Nigeria fivefold – from 30 million naira ($18,620) to 150 million naira ($93,000).

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Where to Buy Crypto in Nigeria 2024

One of the world’s most crypto-keen countries, Nigeria offers its citizens a vast choice of cryptocurrency trading platforms. This article will help you navigate the complex landscape of cryptocurrency companies and startups operating in Nigeria and choose the best service provider according to your needs.

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Bfree Debt Collection Startup Raises $3M to Promote Ethical Debt Recovery in Nigeria

Bfree, a Nigerian tech-enabled debt collection startup that offers an ethical alternative to aggressive money retrieval techniques, raised almost $3 million in fresh funding in a round led by Capria Ventures.

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Investment Platforms: Nigeria

Nigerians are actively seeking investment portfolios and platforms to protect and grow their money amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment. This environment is currently experiencing one of its toughest periods in the last decade, as indicated by various economic indicators.

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Top 10 Agri-Fintech Startups in Africa

Global stability largely depends on the food security and prosperity of the population. To reduce poverty levels and provide economic security to the dwellers of rural areas, the agriculture sector needs to be properly financed and get access to quality financial services. Agri-fintech startups serve exactly this purpose. In Africa, the need for agri-fintech services […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

Challenges to Fintech Development in Nigeria

Mass adoption of digital services in Nigeria is consistent with the growth of the local fintech industry. However, the immense potential of this segment cannot be fully revealed without overcoming a number of the regulatory and financial challenges.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Opportunities in Mobile Banking and Consumer Segments of Nigeria

Nigeria is one of the most underestimated destinations for global investors. With its young tech-savvy population and a new wave of reforms, Nigeria presents plenty of opportunities in mobile banking, data usage and consumer goods segments.

Fintech & Ecommerce

African Fintech Cleva Raises $1.5 Million

Nigerian fintech company Cleva, which specializes in creating a banking platform that allows African businesses and local individuals to access international payments by opening dollar accounts, raised $1.5 million as seed funding.

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Central Bank of Nigeria Launches Naira-Pegged Stablecoin Pilot

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approves the Africa Stablecoin Consortium (ASC) to pilot cNGN (a stablecoin pegged to the value of Nigerian Naira) in its innovative Regulatory Sandbox.

Blockchain & Crypto

Nigeria Removes Crypto Restrictions

After almost two years of a comprehensive ban prohibiting local banks from engaging with digital currencies, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted the given restrictions, allowing lenders to open accounts for crypto firms.

Finance & Economics

Most Profitable Business in Nigeria With Low Capital

Becoming your own boss in Nigeria does not necessarily mean splurging, with plenty of low capital business ideas available. If you are considering spending an extra ₦50K – 500K on becoming an entrepreneur, consider these most lucrative businesses in Nigeria.

Science & Technology

E-KYC Surges in Africa

Innovative e-KYC verification solutions are growing in Africa, just as businesses across the continent are increasingly moving online.

Blockchain & Crypto

Crypto Grows in Africa and MENA as Shield Against Inflation

Bitcoin remains the most dominant cryptocurrency in Sub-Saharan Africa, while rising inflation makes Turkey the fourth country worldwide in raw crypto transaction volume rating.

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Nigeria Has The Most Crypto-Keen Population Globally

The findings from the global Web3 perception survey showed that 99% of Nigerians are more aware of Web3 and crypto concepts than people in major Western economies

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Mastercard Partners With MTN, Acquiring Minority Stake in Its Fintech Business

Africa’s largest mobile network operator MTN has sold a minority stake in its fintech arm to the payment giant Mastercard to support the acceleration and growth of the business’s payments and remittance services.