financial technology

Nigeria Takes the Lead as Global Stablecoin Supply Soars to a Record $283 Billion
The stablecoin sector has recently shattered multiple milestones simultaneously. Token Terminal’s latest figures reveal that the total stablecoin supply has soared to an all-time high...

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2 months ago2 months ago

The stablecoin sector has recently shattered multiple milestones simultaneously. Token Terminal’s latest figures reveal that the total stablecoin supply has soared to an all-time high of $283.2 billion, accompanied by a surge in monthly active senders reaching 25.2 million. Meanwhile, startups focused on stablecoin innovation have amassed over $621 million in funding during 2025 alone-an...

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How the Pesalink-TendePay Partnership Could Revolutionize Money Movement for Kenyan SMEs
Pesalink has joined forces with Nairobi-based fintech TendePay to accelerate both bulk and individual payments, enabling small enterprises to instantly transfer up to KES 999,999...

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2 months ago2 months ago

Pesalink has joined forces with Nairobi-based fintech TendePay to accelerate both bulk and individual payments, enabling small enterprises to instantly transfer up to KES 999,999 ($7,700) across all banking institutions. This collaboration highlights the growing role of private sector innovators in expanding payment solutions for businesses amid slower regulatory reforms. Operated by the Kenya Bankers...

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Stockbrokers Unite as Digital Innovation Revolutionizes the Capital Market Spotlight
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) is preparing to host its much-anticipated annual conference, centering on the transformative role of digital technology within the capital...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) is preparing to host its much-anticipated annual conference, centering on the transformative role of digital technology within the capital market landscape. Scheduled for October 16-17, 2025, in Abuja, this year’s event carries the theme: ‘Capital Markets in a Digital, Ethical, and Sustainable Era: Charting Pathways for Economic Transformation.’ The...

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From Survival to Scale: Linda Olumide’s Winning People Strategy for Fintech Growth
Data from the industry reveals that over 40% of Nigerian startups funded between 2021 and 2023 had ceased operations by mid-2024. Linda Olumide, a globally...

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2 months ago2 months ago

Data from the industry reveals that over 40% of Nigerian startups funded between 2021 and 2023 had ceased operations by mid-2024. Linda Olumide, a globally accredited HR expert, highlights that while factors like funding shortages, regulatory hurdles, and flawed business models contribute, challenges related to people management are consistently at the core. Issues such as...

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Safaricom Unveils M-PESA’s Biggest Upgrade in 10 Years – Will Partners Jump On Board?
Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telecommunications provider with a subscriber base exceeding 35 million, has successfully executed the most extensive upgrade of the M-PESA core system since...

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2 months ago2 months ago

Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telecommunications provider with a subscriber base exceeding 35 million, has successfully executed the most extensive upgrade of the M-PESA core system since the platform was localized ten years ago. Services were fully restored early Monday morning following a three-hour transition period. This major enhancement, dubbed Fintech 2.0, transitions Africa’s second most popular...

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From Startup to Superstar: How Monica Revolutionized Zero-Fee Transfers for Nigerians Over Two Years
Since its inception two years ago, Monica boldly entered Nigeria’s fintech arena with a revolutionary offer: instant conversions from cryptocurrency to naira and completely free...

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2 months ago2 months ago

Since its inception two years ago, Monica boldly entered Nigeria’s fintech arena with a revolutionary offer: instant conversions from cryptocurrency to naira and completely free transfers. For many Nigerians accustomed to hefty fees and prolonged waiting times for cross-border payments, this proposition seemed almost too good to be true. Yet, Monica has not only fulfilled...

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Meet Wisdom Matthew: The Visionary Software Engineer Revolutionizing Payment Infrastructure for the Next Billion Users
Globally, more than 1.4 billion adults remain outside the formal banking system, with Sub-Saharan Africa representing the largest share, according to the World Bank. Meanwhile,...

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2 months ago2 months ago

Globally, more than 1.4 billion adults remain outside the formal banking system, with Sub-Saharan Africa representing the largest share, according to the World Bank. Meanwhile, the cross-border payments sector, valued at over $150 billion, continues to grapple with exorbitant fees, regulatory hurdles, and slow transaction times. These challenges disproportionately affect low-income communities, draining both their...

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7 African Startups Revolutionizing Fintech, Freight, and Forex Trading
Startups On Our Radar highlights innovative African startups addressing local challenges. In our last issue, we showcased five transformative ventures revolutionizing finance, transportation, music, and...

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2 months ago2 months ago

Startups On Our Radar highlights innovative African startups addressing local challenges. In our last issue, we showcased five transformative ventures revolutionizing finance, transportation, music, and logistics. Look out for our next update on September 26, 2025. This edition spotlights seven promising African startups in fintech and logistics/mobility sectors that deserve your attention. Let’s explore them:...

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How Gideon Adeyemi and Yana Finance Are Transforming Nigeria’s Credit Landscape with Agentic AI
Credit stands as a crucial driver for economic advancement in any country. However, in Nigeria and much of Africa, obtaining credit remains a significant hurdle...

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2 months ago2 months ago

Credit stands as a crucial driver for economic advancement in any country. However, in Nigeria and much of Africa, obtaining credit remains a significant hurdle fraught with numerous obstacles. Financial institutions grapple with elevated default rates, fraudulent activities, and disjointed repayment mechanisms, while borrowers face prolonged application procedures, unclear credit evaluation methods, and inflexible repayment...

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Street Wallet Accelerates South Africa’s Fintech Boom with Strategic Digitip Acquisition
Street Wallet, a prominent South African fintech specializing in mobile payment solutions for informal traders and service providers, has successfully acquired Digitip, a local startup...

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2 months ago2 months ago

Street Wallet, a prominent South African fintech specializing in mobile payment solutions for informal traders and service providers, has successfully acquired Digitip, a local startup that facilitates digital tipping for

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