Fintech nigeria news

Here are some recent fintech news from Nigeria:

  1. M-Pesa Launches in Nigeria: Safaricom and Vodafone's mobile financial service, M-Pesa, has launched in Nigeria, allowing users to send and receive money, pay bills, and buy airtime. (Source: Techpoint)
  2. Flutterwave Partners with Mastercard: Nigerian fintech company, Flutterwave, has partnered with Mastercard to enable seamless transactions for its customers. (Source: BusinessDay)
  3. Paystack Raises $8 Million in Funding: Nigerian fintech company, Paystack, has raised $8 million in funding from investors, including Stripe, to expand its payment processing services. (Source: TechCrunch)
  4. Kuda Raises $10 Million in Funding: Nigerian fintech company, Kuda, has raised $10 million in funding from investors, including Valar Ventures, to expand its digital banking services. (Source: Disrupt Africa)
  5. Nigeria's Fintech Industry Grows to $544 Million: Nigeria's fintech industry has grown to $544 million, with the number of fintech companies in the country increasing by 25% in the past year. (Source: BusinessDay)
  6. Moniepoint Partners with Union Bank: Nigerian fintech company, Moniepoint, has partnered with Union Bank to offer its customers a range of financial services, including savings accounts and loans. (Source: Nairametrics)
  7. Paga Raises $10 Million in Funding: Nigerian fintech company, Paga, has raised $10 million in funding from investors, including Global Ventures, to expand its mobile payment services. (Source: Techpoint)
  8. Nigeria's Central Bank Launches Digital Currency: The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched a digital currency, eNaira, to promote financial inclusion and improve the efficiency of financial transactions. (Source: Vanguard)
  9. Fintech Company, Carbon, Raises $100 Million in Funding: Nigerian fintech company, Carbon, has raised $100 million in funding from investors, including Visa, to expand its digital lending services. (Source: TechCrunch)
  10. Nigeria's Fintech Industry to Create 1 Million Jobs: Nigeria's fintech industry is expected to create 1 million jobs in the next five years, according to a report by the Nigerian Fintech Association. (Source: BusinessDay)

These are just a few examples of the many fintech news stories coming out of Nigeria. The country's fintech industry is growing rapidly, with many startups and established companies innovating and disrupting traditional financial services.