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With SmartCash reboot, Airtel tries again to crack Nigeria’s mobile money market
SmartCashCentral Bank of Nigeria (CBN)OPayAirtel Nigeria
Airtel Nigeria is attempting to enhance its mobile money service, SmartCash, through incentives and physical distribution in a competitive market dominated by fintechs like OPay and PalmPay. Despite having a large subscriber base, SmartCash has struggled to gain traction, with only 2.2 million users
TechCabal - Feb 13, 2026
Payd taps Noah for stablecoin-powered payments for African freelancers
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Payd, a Kenyan fintech startup, has partnered with UK-based Noah to facilitate international payments for African freelancers using stablecoins, improving the payment process significantly. This partnership allows users to create virtual USD and EUR accounts, enabling them to receive payments almost
TechCabal - Feb 12, 2026
Redtech sets sights on 29 African markets, says mergers and acquisitions on the table
Heirs HoldingsRedtech LtdUnited Bank for Africa (UBA)Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)Techpoint Africa
Redtech Ltd is planning an expansion into 29 African countries by 2027, supported by a significant increase in transaction processing from ₦12 trillion in 2024 to ₦30 trillion in 2025. CEO Emmanuel Ojo confirmed that acquisitions are a potential part of their growth strategy, as the company diversif
Techpoint Africa - Feb 12, 2026
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World Product Day 2026 Ideathon x Innovate Africa Fund
For World Product Day 2026, Hadu is partnering with Innovate Africa Fund to announce a continent wide Ideathon.…
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Jan 14, 2026
We’re hiring a remote Mobile App Developer at Hadu. Come build with us 👋
Hey everyone, The Hadu team is looking for a Mobile App Developer to help us launch our first…
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