Nigerian fintech startup - Thepeer - shuts down; returns investor funds
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In a move considered rare for the African tech startup scene, Nigerian fintech company, Thepeer, has announced it is shutting down operations…
MTN Group to invest billions in boosting Data and Fintech services across Africa
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In a move to solidify its position in the rapidly evolving digital landscape, MTN Group, the telecommunications giant, has announced plans to…
Nigerian fintech startup - Zone - raises $8.5M to revolutionize payment infrastructure
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In a significant move that could reshape the payment landscape in Africa, Zone, a Nigerian fintech startup, has secured $8.5 million in…
Flutterwave's Chief Operating Officer departs amidst executive exits
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In a move that adds to the recent string of high-profile departures from Flutterwave, the African fintech giant’s Chief Operating Officer (COO),…
Binance to stop all Nigerian Naira services as government continues crackdown
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Amid escalating tensions with Nigerian authorities, cryptocurrency exchange – Binance – has announced it will discontinue all services related to the Nigerian…
NCC kicks-off preparation for 6G and 7G deployment, begins risk assessment
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on telecom operators to begin addressing potential risks associated with 6G and 7G wireless technologies…
Nigeria to install e-Gates at airports to ease travel processing
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The Nigerian government has announced plans to install electronic gates (e-gates) at airports across the country to streamline immigration processing for arriving…
FairMoney in talks to acquire Umba in $20M all-stock deal
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FairMoney, a Paris-based digital bank operating in Nigeria, is engaged in early discussions to fully acquire fintech startup, Umba, in an all-stock…
Disha, Flutterwave's no-code platform, to temporarily shut down operations
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Disha, the no-code platform for creatives acquired by fintech startup Flutterwave in 2021, has announced it will temporarily cease operations starting March…