Fintech

Chipper Cash, Africa’s fastest-growing fintech announced yesterday that they have launched money transfers to and from the United States. The United States is already home to millions of Africans and the largest remittance corridor into African countries today.  The Chipper Cash mobile app will enable... Read More

"Abeg", in Nigeria, is probably the most popular and used word. It's a word every Nigerian has used at some point when asking someone (a friend or family member) for a favor. Muheez Akanni, Michael Okoh, and Dare Adekoya decided to tap into that to... Read More

When you talk about payment processing in Nigeria and in some parts of Africa, Flutterwave is one company that comes to mind. It is used by a large number of businesses (small and large), entrepreneurs, large corporations, freelancers, and more. Flutterwave recently announced that it... Read More

The U.S stock market is the biggest stock market in the world and everyone wants a taste of it. Buying U.S stocks as a Nigerian or as a non-U.S resident was a difficult process. At minimum, you will require a valid US visa or a... Read More

Ever wondered what differentiates gift cards from virtual cards? Or you are trying to determine which of the two is best to serve your purpose. I'd say you have come to the right place. This post will throw more light on the major differences between... Read More

In March 2009 MTN became the first telecom operator in Uganda to launch a mobile financial service that would revolutionize the country’s financial fabric. More than a decade later, the service has evolved into a one-stop financial transaction point that is championing financial inclusion across... Read More

One of the most common problems many Africans face online is making dollar payments. Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, and Twitter Ads and the likes, sometimes, do not accept MasterCard or Visa cards from your local bank in your local currency. Here is where Virtual cards... Read More

Saving is a very important part of an individual's financial life. People save for different things - Rent, Education, Travel, Retirement and more. At every stage of people's lives, there seems to be a valid goal they can save for. For savings and investments in... Read More

MTN Uganda and compeer Ericson awarded Ugandan innovators that participated in the MTN Open API challenge to develop applications that use MTN MoMo APIs, to monetize both consumer and business opportunities digitally. Between the line: MTN gave third parties access to its Mobile Money Access... Read More