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Why Fincra is teaming up with Reap to speed up Africa–Asia transactions
Fincra and Reap have formed a strategic partnership to expand card services and cross-border transactions. The collaboration will develop Card-as-a-Service offerings and programmable spend controls for African fintechs.
As rivals circle Africa, Blockchain.com open its first office in Nigeria
Blockchain.com has opened its first physical office in Nigeria, marking its entry into Africa. User activity in Nigeria has doubled, making it the largest market for Blockchain.com in Africa.
Digital Nomads: A Delaware incorporation does not make a startup global. So what does ?
Founders often incorporate overseas to access better payment systems and investors, but this alone is insufficient for success. A fintech product collapsed due to lack of proper licenses, illustrating the risks of ignoring local regulations.
This Nigerian startup plans to convert 1M vehicles from petrol to gas
Renda Africa plans to convert over one million vehicles to CNG across Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya by 2027. The company claims its initiative could eliminate 3.32 million metric tons of CO2 emissions annually, equivalent to planting 115 million trees.
AI-powered agritech Babban Gona raises $7.5 million in debt from British International Investment
Babban Gona raised $7.5 million from British International Investment to support smallholder farmers. The company uses AI to provide end-to-end services including credit, training, and market access.
