FirstBank Rolls Out FirstMonie Merchant Solution to Accelerate Nigeria’s Digital Payments
First Bank of Nigeria, a trailblazer in financial inclusion across West Africa, has officially launched the FirstMonie Merchant Solution, a…
Kenya High Court Grants VAT Exemption to Fintech Payment Providers
In a groundbreaking decision, Kenya’s High Court has exempted fintechs from value-added tax (VAT) on payment services, setting a major…
CBN Orders Geo-tagging of 4.2 Million PoS Devices Across Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered all licensed operators(including Moniepoint, OPay, PalmPay, and banks9, to geo-tag every PoS…
Why Nigeria’s Next Unicorn Probably Won’t Be a Fintech
For a decade, “Africa’s Silicon Valley” (Lagos) has minted fintech giants on the back of a payments revolution and smartphone-led inclusion.…
Cowrywise vs. Bamboo vs. I-invest – Which Trading App Has the Lowest Fees?
Fintech trading apps are making Nigerian equities more accessible than ever, but beneath the sleek interfaces, fee structures vary in ways…
Nedbank Buys iKhokha, Expanding Fintech and Small Business Services in South Africa
On August 12, 2025, Nedbank Group announced in a binding agreement the acquisition of the South African fintech iKhokha for approximately…
Verto Unveils Game-Changing Accounts Payable Feature for Global B2B Payments
Verto, the renowned global B2B payments platform, has announced a major enhancement to its Verto Accounts suite: a brand-new accounts payable…
Selar Hits 2 Million Users, Reinforcing Its Lead in the African Creator Economy
Douglas Kendyson cannot hide his excitement. The founder of Selar just watched his digital platform cross 2 million users. “We crossed…
₦23 Million Stuck in OurPass Microfinance Bank: One Customer’s Ordeal
For over two years, Eze Samuel, CEO of OurPass Microfinance Bank, urged an X user @Abisolabrand to open an account with his bank. Mid-2024, in…
Safaricom and PayPal Partner to Enable Seamless Global Payments via M‑PESA
Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecommunications and mobile money provider, has partnered with PayPal to expand access to global digital payments…