Nigeria
Frozen Bank Accounts and Leaked Bills: Your Weekly Africa Fintech News Digest
Last week was a big one for Africa fintech news, especially in Nigeria. The country’s fintech sector made it to the headlines, not once but twice. And both times were pretty scandalous. Meanwhile, the wider Africa fintech ecosystem also saw
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CapitalSage Technology Picks Up U$4 Million Debt for Expansion
Nigeria-based CapitalSage Technology has raised NGN 2.2 billion, or U$4 million, in debt funding, the company announced. The financing was raised in a Series 1 Private Company issuance with a 365-day tenor, under the company’s NGN 10 billion programme. It
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Nigerian Car Financing Fintech Raised US$23 Million Series A
Nigeria-headquartered mobility fintech startup Moove has raised a Series A round of US$23 million, according to a statement. Speedinvest and Left Lane Capital led the round. Meanwhile, a number of participating investors also pitched in, including UAE-based KAAF Investments and
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Nigeria’s FairMoney Raises US$42 Million for Its Digital Banking Ambition
FairMoney, a Nigerian neobank with a credit-led model, announced that it had raised US$42 million in a Series B funding round. The round was led by Tiger Global Management and other existing investors in previous rounds such as Newfund, Speedinvest,
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United Bank for Africa Taps Irish Digital Banking Provider Layer for Digital Drive
Ireland’s digital banking platform provider, Layer has announced that it is partnering with United Bank for Africa (UBA) to fuel its digital transformation aimed at providing greater access to a wider range of financial services for its African customers. Layer
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South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya: Africa’s Largest Fintech Hubs
In Africa, South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya have the three most developed fintech ecosystems, combining more than 450 companies. This burgeoning industry has been driven by strong demographic indicators, increased connectivity, early regulation, and proactive governments. South Africa: an early
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FIS Expands Payment Capabilities Into South Africa and Nigeria
FIS, an American Fortune 500 company which offers a wide range of financial products and services, announced that it is expanding its payment processing capabilities into the rapidly growing markets of South Africa, Nigeria and Malaysia. In South Africa and
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Nigerian Open Finance Startup Okra Secures $3.5m Seed Round
Okra, Africa’s Open Finance API announced its $3.5m Seed raise. The round was led by US-based Susa Ventures, with participation from existing investors TLcom Capital, and newly joined Accenture Ventures. Okra is an Open Finance platform that enables developers and
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Nigerian Core Banking Provider Appzone Secures US$10 Million Funding
Appzone, a Pan-African fintech software provider building proprietary solutions for the continent’s banking and payments industries, has announced the close of its US$ 10 million Series A round. The round was led by CardinalStone Capital Advisers with participation from V8
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Nigeria Lays Groundwork for Open Banking
With a booming fintech sector, the Nigerian government and regulators are now setting the foundation for open banking, releasing regulatory frameworks for the safe and efficient transmission of data with hopes that subsequently new, innovative financial solutions will emerge and
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