Before 2012, Nigeria saw a heavy reliance on cash transactions due to limited access to ATMs and intricate traditional banking systems. This prompted the Central Bank of Nigeria to introduce the cashless policy and led to the creation of the NIP in 2011.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Becoming your own boss in Nigeria doesn’t have to mean spending large amounts, as many low-capital business ideas are available. While Nigeria boasts an innovative high-tech sector, including AI startups, you can still explore highly lucrative businesses that require an investment of just ₦50K – 500K to get started.
Innovative e-KYC verification solutions are growing in Africa, just as businesses across the continent are increasingly moving online.
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
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.
The funding round led by Mubadala and BlackRock brought African-born, global mobility fintech Moove $76M to accelerate its expansion
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