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Chimgozirim Nwokoma
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Governance & Policy
Ghana's Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority pauses collection of Digital Transport Fees
Few days after new fees for ride-hailing users in Ghana came into force, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) of Ghana has instructed ride-hailing companies to stop collecting digital transport fees.
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2 months ago
Equity Merchants
"Valuations have not been slashed; they have only returned to what they're supposed to be." — Ajani Windsor-Areago, Venture Partner, Expert Dojo
While the venture capital slowdown has led to a decrease in startup valuations, Venture Partner at Expert Dojo, Ajani Windsor-Areago, believes that the present valuations indicate the genuine value of startups. He outlines some of his tactics for investing in founders.
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2 months ago
Fintech
9 questions about open banking in Nigeria answered
Not much is known about open banking despite the CBN approving regulations for the infrastructure. Here are some answers to questions about open banking operations in Nigeria.
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2 months ago
Fintech
Moniepoint denies Payday acquisition, Payday declines to comment
Contrary to reports stating it could acquire Payday for $40 million, Moniepoint's Head of Global Marketing has denied these reports stating that it's investment in the startup was a strategic acquisition.
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2 months ago
Ecosystem
Mstudio wants to spur growth in Francophone Africa by replicating successful business models
Much of the growth in Africa's startup space has occurred in English-speaking countries, but Mstudio wants to change that by replicating successful business models in Francophone Africa.
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2 months ago
Fintech
Payday raises $3 million seed round amid marketing blitz
With $3 million in seed funding, Payday wants to help remote workers get paid faster, but could soon offer loans to users.
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2 months ago
News
Kenya's Central Bank licenses 10 more digital credit providers
Kenya now has 32 licenced digital credit providers following the addition of 10 more licensees by the CBK.
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2 months ago
Fintech
Beyond payments, what opportunities lie in Nigeria's fintech sector?
Payments startups dominate the fintech sector in Nigeria; Mayowa Kuyoro, Partner and Head of West Africa Financial Services at McKinsey & Company, shares her thoughts on potential areas for growth in the sector.
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2 months ago
Fintech
Operating in 8 countries, Nigerian fintech, SeerBit, wants to build the future of payments
Founded in 2020, Nigerian fintech startup, SeerBit, builds payment solutions for businesses and individuals in Africa. With a presence in 12 countries, it hopes to become the payment option of choice for Africa.
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2 months ago
Social Media
How social media influenced Nigeria's 2023 elections
There are more than 30 million social media users in Nigeria, but with smartphone and Internet penetration expected to rise, how will social media affect political processes in Nigeria?
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2 months ago
Ecosystem
How African startups raised venture capital funding in February 2023
African startups raised $675 million in February 2023, according to Intelligence by Techpoint. Here's what that looks like.
Chimgozirim Nwokoma
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3 months ago
Fintech
SVB-backed Chipper Cash is reportedly considering a sale
African cross-border payments startup, Chipper Cash, is reportedly considering a sale. Since December 2022, the startup has laid off more than 100 employees as tech companies reel from the decline in venture capital funding.
Chimgozirim Nwokoma
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3 months ago
Fintech
FairMoney acquires PayForce to extend digital banking services to merchants
FairMoney has acquired PayForce to provide its banking services to merchants.
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3 months ago
Governance & Policy
CBN affirms that old ₦200, ₦500, and ₦1,000 remain legal tender
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued an official statement endorsing the use of old banknotes as legal tender.
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3 months ago
Governance & Policy
One week after the Supreme Court ruling, Nigerians remain stranded as the CBN is yet to issue a statement
Despite a Supreme Court ruling, the CBN's silence over the status of old naira notes means many Nigerians remain stranded.
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3 months ago
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