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How CBN’s new agent banking rules will reshape competition in Nigeria’s fintech sector

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EXCLUSIVE

How CBN’s new agent banking rules will reshape competition in Nigeria’s fintech sector

Traditional PoS terminal
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This fintech is driving billions in consumer loans across Africa and staying under the radar

Operating behind the scenes, Kuunda enables banks and enterprises to lend at scale. With new funding, it’s moving into savings, launching in new markets, and building a financial literacy bot.

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Wakanow acquires Nairabox

On today’s episode of Techpoint Digest, we discuss Wakanow’s new acquisition, how CBN’s new rules are changing the POS business.

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 COMESA opens inquiry into MaxAB-Wasoko merger 

On this edition of Techpoint Digest, we discuss COMESA’s inquiry into MaxAB-Wasoko merger, healthcare access, and South Africa’s decision on Starlink.

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WellaHealth’s ZOI-embed lets users book healthcare services while on platforms like Palmpay and MTN   

With its new ZOI-embed tool, Nigerian health-tech startup WellaHealth wants to make buying health insurance, booking diagnoses, and getting prescriptions possible through any platform.

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Today on Techpoint Digest, we discuss Absa’s plot to leap into the MVNO, the Nigerian creator whose digital novels are now on Cartoon Network and HBO, and Eastern and Southern Africa’s digital retail payment platform.

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How a Nigerian creator’s digital novel series landed on Cartoon Network after he quit his 9-5  

In this edition of After Hours, Sunkanmi Akinboye shares how he went from quitting his 9-5 job at an accounting firm to featuring his digital novel series on Cartoon Network and HBO Max.

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Celebrating enduring impact: Why Businessfront is honouring Nigeria’s 50-year companies 

Businessfront Over 50 celebrates Nigerian companies that have lasted 50+ years — honouring resilience, legacy, and impact that outlives generations.

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Uganda launches CBDC pilot in $5.5B tokenised economy

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Uganda’s CBDC pilot in the $5.5 billion tokenised economy, Tinder for jobs, and Uganda’s CBDC pilot in the $5.5 billion tokenised economy.

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