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RavenPay Unveils Payverse 3.0: The Next Generation of Digital Financial Solutions for Individuals and Businesses

by Terry Kunle November 12, 2024

RavenPay Limited is excited to announce the release of The Raven Payverse 3.0, a significant update to its digital banking platform. This advanced version redefines the banking experience for individuals and businesses, providing a seamless and powerful suite of tools to simplify…

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M-KOPA Appoints Rajeev Suri As Board Chairperson

by Terry Kunle October 18, 2024

M-KOPA, a fintech company focused on emerging markets, has appointed Rajeev Suri as the new Chairperson of its Board, effective December 1, 2024. Suri, who previously served as the CEO of Nokia and Inmarsat, takes over from Elizabeth Littlefield, who has been…

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Fincra’s Continental Vision: Bridging Africa’s Payment Gap

by Terry Kunle October 11, 2024

Fincra, an African payment infrastructure provider, has achieved a significant milestone in its expansion plans. The company has secured a Third Party Payment Provider (TPPP) licence in South Africa, enabling it to offer its payment solutions to businesses in the country. This…

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Traditional banks and fintech: How Zone is bridging the gap – Yewande Adewunmi

by Terry Kunle October 9, 2024

The divide between traditional banks and fintechs in Nigeria is gradually closing up. From technology to regulation, a lot has happened over the years that have made both of them grow similar. However, there used to be a chasm between traditional banks…

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6 Themes Important Themes for the Next Crypto Bull Run, According to Nansen’s CEO-

by Crypto Oracle October 10, 2023

Blockchain data analytics platform Nansen’s CEO Alex Svanevik just outlined six themes that he thinks will play a role in the next “cycle” in the crypto market via a Tweet thread. Many analysts talk about macro themes such as potential easing of…

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Nigeria’s OPay takes the lead in the Fintech landscape, earning CNBC and Statista global ranking as the only Nigeria digital platform in the Digital Payment Category.

by Terry Kunle August 11, 2023

In a resounding achievement, OPay has surged to the forefront of Nigeria's fintech realm, securing an esteemed position as the sole Nigerian digital payments platform on CNBC and Statista's esteemed ranking. From around the world, encompassing a diverse spectrum of financial applications,…

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Flutterwave Secures 2 Additional Licenses from National Bank of Rwanda Continuing East Africa Expansion

by Terry Kunle March 21, 2023

Leading Nigerian fintech, Flutterwave, has revealed it has acquired an Electronic Money Issuer license and Remittance licenses from the Government of Rwanda as it continues its expansion in East Africa. According to Flutterwave, the Electronic Money Issuer license now means it can acquire…