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Grey secures CBN licence to process remittances into Nigeria
TechTrendsKE - Nov 03, 2026
Grey has received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria to operate as an international money transfer operator. The approval allows Grey to process inbound international transfers for individuals and businesses in Nigeria.

AI Startup Minicor Lands $3.8M to Modernise Outdated Business Systems
Tech In Africa - Nov 02, 2026
Minicor raised $3.8 million in seed funding to integrate AI with legacy desktop applications. The investment round was led by IA Ventures and included participation from Y Combinator and other investors.

Y Combinator Opens Applications for Fall 2026 Startup Batch
Tech In Africa - Jun 14, 2026
Y Combinator has opened applications for its Fall 2026 startup accelerator. The program will run from October to December 2026 in San Francisco.

Anchor Launches Nigeria’s first Fintech MCP Server – Bringing AI-Native API Infrastructure to the Developer Ecosystem
Techpoint Africa - Jun 01, 2026
Anchor launches the MCP Server, enabling AI tools to access real-time API documentation. This makes Anchor the first fintech in Nigeria and Africa to offer such a service.

Rank Capital Named 7th Fastest-Growing Fintech in Africa by Financial Times
Techpoint Africa - May 14, 2026
Rank Capital ranked 7th fastest-growing financial technology company in Africa. The company is 6th in Nigeria and 12th overall on the Financial Times’ annual list.
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