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Although many parts of the world appear to be moving past the acute phase of the COVID-19 crisis, let's face it, life seems to be tough lately, and it's not you alone. Fuel and food prices have increased rapidly, leaving our disposable income limited and... 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

In the past couple of years, digital banks in Nigeria have emerged, evolved, and promised to provide a better (and more convenient) banking experience than conventional banks. Some do this by providing a top-notch customer service experience. Others, by axing transfer fees and charges. Some... Read More

Even with deeper internet penetration, and fintech companies springing up everywhere in Nigeria to solve payment problems, a sizable number of Nigerians still do not totally trust the "pay bills online" idea. They prefer to make payments for their cable TV, electricity, etc. physically —... Read More

Following over a year after its launch, OPay received lots of funding especially from Chinese investors which have been quite active in the African startup scene recently. OPay has since then been able to diversify into transport (ORide, OTrike, OBus), food delivery (OFood) and services.... Read More

Eversend app is one of the latest additions to the Fintech world. With it, you are able to pay bills and also send money. Other features like being able to buy third party insurance are being tested and will be added to the app with... Read More

Branch International, a Nairobi/San Francisco-based mobile micro-finance Startup has secured a $9.2 million round of funding from Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. The funds will boost Branch's expansion across the East African region and source local talent for its operations. Branch is a FinTech profit-driven company providing credit,... Read More