Nigerian fintech company focused on mobile payments and financial services, aiming to expand its operations in Kenya.
GITEX Nigeria: Resilience, a word used one too many
Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu declared Lagos as Africa's innovation nerve center during GITEX Africa. Over 600 startups are based in Lagos, with many founders being labeled as resilient.
What you didn’t know about Benjamin Dada’s tech career
Benjamin Dada graduated top three in his department and completed five internships while studying Management Information Systems. He created a Birthday card application during his first internship, showcasing his programming skills.
Startup Valuation in Africa: How Much Is Your Idea Really Worth?
Valuation methods for African startups include Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Company Analysis, and Scorecard/Berkus methods. Challenges in valuing African startups include limited data, currency risks, and uneven funding distribution.
Nigeria mandates POS geotagging, placing a 60-day test on fintechs
Nigeria's Central Bank ordered PoS operators to geo-tag over 4.2 million terminals within 60 days. The directive targets licensed providers including Moniepoint, OPay, and PalmPay.
From PoS agents to fintech founders, this startup wants to challenge Moniepoint, OPay, others
Bello Kano and Tayo Akintoye started their PoS business with an investment of ₦400,000 ($285) in 2018. Their business grew to ₦50 million ($35,700) within three years, largely due to exceptional customer service.
