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News NigeriaMay 7, 2024 CBN introduces 0.5% cybersecurity levy on bank and fintech transactions. Nigerians using digital payment systems will soon incur a new levy, as the byMuhammed Mustapha
Africa NewsApril 25, 2024 Tech and Basketball: NBA Africa Eyes Partnerships with Early-Stage Startups. Perhaps you’re familiar with the classic Hollywood romance “Love and byMuhammed Mustapha
Africa NewsApril 24, 2024 $4.6 Million Boost for Bokra, an Egyptian Wealth Management Fintech Startup. Bokra, an innovative Egyptian fintech startup, has successfully secured a byMuhammed Mustapha
Africa NewsApril 4, 2024 LemFi Gets Green Light for Remittance Services in Kenya. LemFi, a pioneering cross-border payment solution catering to the diaspora byMuhammed Mustapha
EventsMarch 24, 2024 Application for the 2nd BH Africa Startup Awards now open. The Burning Heroes (BH) Founders Association is proud to announce the opening of byMuhammed Mustapha
News NigeriaMarch 20, 2024 Nigerian fintech Brass resolves transaction delay issues. Customers of Brass who have encountered difficulties in utilizing the platform byFatima Oladunni
News NigeriaMarch 19, 2024 Nigerian Blockchain Fintech Zone Raises $8.5 Million Seed Funding. Sub-Saharan Africa grapples with the world’s highest remittance costs, byMuhammed Mustapha
Fintech NewsMarch 5, 2024 Brass CEO addresses customers on recent withdrawal delay issues. In an extensive and heartfelt address to its customers and employees, the CEO of byFatima Oladunni
