A financial services holding company in Nigeria, overseeing various banking and financial institutions.
Banks must become ‘invisible’ to compete in digital finance
Banks must embed financial services into everyday transactions to compete with digital platforms. Daniel Awe emphasized that the future of banking lies in becoming invisible in customers' lives.
Flutterwave Appoints Former CFO of Access Bank as Global Chief Finance Officer
Flutterwave appoints Morounke Olufemi as global chief financial officer, succeeding Mitesh Popat. Olufemi has been overseeing Flutterwave’s finances across over 30 countries.
Kenya’s competition regulator clears Zenith Bank’s Paramount acquisition
The Competition Authority of Kenya approved Zenith Bank's acquisition of Paramount Bank, clearing a regulatory hurdle. Zenith Bank must retain all 78 employees of Paramount Bank for at least 12 months post-acquisition.
HabariPay’s cost efficiency powers GTBank’s ₦6.54bn fintech profit
HabariPay reported a profit of ₦6.54 billion, accounting for 82% of total earnings among bank-backed fintechs. Hydrogen's profit decreased by 42.63% year-on-year, posting ₦833 million in profit.
Hydrogen surpasses HabariPay in Q1 profit growth among bank-owned fintechs
Hydrogen recorded a 466% increase in after-tax profit, reaching ₦283 million in Q1 2025. HabariPay's profit growth was 52%, increasing to ₦1.66 billion in the same quarter.
