Federal Government Greenlights Startup Hub in San Francisco Alongside 90,000km Fiber Optic Cable Expansion
Minister Tijani emphasised the importance of tapping into San Francisco's vast resources, mentioning that a significant chunk of funding for Nigerian startups comes from venture capital funds in the Bay Area.
Kucoin Halts Naira P2P Trading: Global Crypto Exchange Takes Action
Kucoin announced the temporary suspension of all p2p Naira services and Fast Buy service via Naira card as part of its efforts to enhance services.
New Center in Abuja: CAC Streamlines PoS Agent Registration and Inquiries!
Registering also brings benefits like easier access to loans and obeying the law when it comes to taxes and regulations.
OmniRetail Leads Financial Times Fastest Growing African Companies!
Other big names on the list include Moniepoint, a Nigerian payment company, and Afex Commodities Exchange, a brokerage for trading goods.
Maad Raises $3.2 Million to Enhance Retail Market in Francophone Africa
Their platform lets small shops easily order products, get reliable deliveries, and access loans.
Bamboo Boosts Nigerian Portfolios with New Stock Offerings!
Bamboo started in 2019 to make investing easy for Nigerians.
Former NIBSS Chief Risk Officer Sues for Billion-Naira: Alleges Wrongful Termination and Fraud
NIBSS says they're letting the legal process happen without getting involved.
House of Reps Urges CBN to Reverse Cybersecurity Levy Amid Apprehension
Operators, including mobile money providers, merchants, and commercial banks, have been given up to four weeks to update their systems to accommodate the levy.
Chipper Cash Returns to US Market After Brief Service Break
If you're already using Chipper Cash, don't forget to update your app and confirm your account before sending money again.
Lesaka Technologies Set to Acquire Adumo Fintech Platform for $85 Million
Lesaka already owns EasyPay, which is South Africa's biggest payment system not owned by a bank, and Kazang, a popular card machine company.