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9 questions about open banking in Nigeria answered

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 months ago

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Ongoing USSD disputes threaten to exclude 17 Million Nigerians from banking services

The dispute between commercial banks and telcos in Nigeria has taken a new turn after telcos received approval to cut off access to banks. However, such a move risks alienating the over ten million Nigerians who do not have smartphones but own bank accounts.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

5 days ago

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Report: By 2030, Africa will be fintech's fastest-growing region

Fintech startups have come to represent the innovation that's taking place in Africa's startup space. A new report by the Boston Consulting Group and QED Investors expects the region to be fintech's fastest growing this decade.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 weeks ago

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Are local card schemes the lifeline for Africa's virtual card startups?

As virtual dollar cards have become a popular means of international payments, African card issuers have struggled with chargeback fraud and declined transactions. This has led to calls for a local card scheme, a solution several experts disagree with.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 weeks ago

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This Nigerian startup is making it possible to send giveaway funds straight to Twitter DMs; here's how it works

Cross-border payments in Africa are a hassle but what if it could be as simple as sending a Twitter DM? Here's how Chimoney is doing this.

Bolu Abiodun

3 weeks ago

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Chargebacks, insufficient funds: Why Nigerian fintech startups are struggling with virtual cards

Low transaction limits drove the adoption of virtual dollar cards. Now chargeback fraud and declined transactions threaten their continued usage.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

3 weeks ago

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A reported fire at Zenith Bank could be hurting your transactions

Zenith Bank's primary data centre experienced a fire outbreak on Wednesday morning. Here is how that could affect its customers.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

3 weeks ago

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Chipper Cash will now charge users for declined transactions. Here's why

Chipper Cash's Nigerian users will now be charged ₦‎500 for declined transactions caused by insufficient funds. Here's why the startup is doing that.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

4 weeks ago

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Nomba gets $30 million pre-Series B funding as Nigeria's business banking space heats up

Nigerian fintech startup, Nomba, has raised $30 million in a round led by Base 10 Partners as it eyes pan-African expansion.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

4 weeks ago

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How African fintech startups can leverage artificial intelligence in their operations

AI is the new kid on the block and startups are scrambling to get in on the act. In this article, Nigerian fintech experts share their thoughts on how fintech startups can leverage artificial in their operations.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

1 month ago

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This Nigerian fintech startup helps to reduce the risk of losing money lent to friends

Babatunde Akin-Moses, Mayowa Adeosun and Onyinye Okonji conceived the idea for Sycamore while studying for an MBA. With more than 50,000 users served since its inception, it now has its sights set on offering more financial services.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

1 month ago

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This insurtech startup is employing an intriguing Islamic model to deepen car insurance in Nigeria

Takaful, an Islamic insurance principle, ensures users receive a portion of their premiums if they make no claims. Car insurance startup, ETAP hopes to increase the number of insured cars in Nigeria with ETAP Takaful.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

1 month ago

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6 factors that show Nigeria's fintech sector still has room for growth

Funding for fintech startups in Nigeria has fallen in Q1 2023 but there are still reasons for startup founders to be excited about the future of the sector. Read on to discover some of these reasons.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

1 month ago

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In what looks like fresh ₦‎450m Flutterwave breach, Nigeria Police detains crypto traders

Beneficiaries of the ₦2.9 billion ($6.3 million) Flutterwave breach reported in March have confirmed they were detained by the police. Beneficiaries of another set of ₦250 million($543,088) and ₦200 million ($434,470) transactions were also reportedly detained by ...

Bolu Abiodun

2 months ago

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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.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 months ago

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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.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 months ago

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