August 8, 2026

Staff writer

Fintech Technology

iDICE Opens $110m Debt Window for Nigerian Startups

The Federal Government of Nigeria has opened a $110 million iDICE debt financing window for Nigerian technology and creative businesses, giving eligible startups

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FCMB’s Digital Business Hits ₦89bn as H1 Profit Nearly Doubles

FCMB Group has reported a strong first-half performance for 2026, with one figure standing out beyond its near doubling of profits. The financial

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OPay picks 48 teams from 11,000 students for Innovation Challenge

When OPay launched its National Innovation Challenge earlier this year, it was not just looking for ideas. It was searching for the next

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Wema Bank bets big on fintech partnerships as transaction volume hits ₦18 trillion

Wema Bank is deepening its investment in Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem, using stronger partnerships and financial infrastructure to position itself as one of the

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6 New Ways OPay’s New Security Push Could Change How Nigerians Respond to Fraud

As digital fraud continues to evolve across Nigeria, prevention is becoming just as important as recovery. OPay is shifting its security strategy in

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How MTN and Fiducia Are Expanding Supply Chain Finance for Nigerian Businesses

For many businesses in Nigeria, access to working capital remains one of the biggest barriers to growth. A new partnership between MTN Nigeria

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LemFi Wants More Than Remittances. Wealth8 Deal Signals Bigger Ambitions

For years, LemFi built its reputation by helping migrants move money across borders. Now, the fintech is making a much bigger play for

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OPay’s Bigger Play: How Fintech Became Nigeria’s Economic Infrastructure

Digital payments are no longer just about sending money. In Nigeria, they are becoming part of the infrastructure powering commerce, supporting businesses, expanding

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Remittances shift: Why UK Nigerians are switching to SendOva for better rates

Remittances are becoming a major battleground in global fintech, and a growing number of Nigerians in the United Kingdom are now turning to

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100 Million Cards Later, Verve Is Quietly Building Africa’s Payment Network

For years, Africa’s digital payments conversation has largely revolved around fintech startups, mobile money, and cross-border payment platforms. Yet behind millions of everyday

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