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    Goodwell Investments Eyes Exit from Nigeria’s Paga After 13 Years

    Paga was one of the first in Nigeria to offer a mobile wallet solution at scale, allowing independent agents to help users deposit and withdraw money via their phones.

    Startup Act: Inside the New Startup Labelling System in Benin Republic

    Startups seeking the startup label must submit their applications online to the Technical Labelling Committee.

    Nigeria’s Central Bank Delays Binance Executive’s Trial

    Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and former IRS Special Agent, has been detained in Nigeria for over six months on charges of tax evasion and money laundering, despite having no decision-making authority at Binance.

    $455M Disgorgement: US Court Slams Nigerian Fintech Founder in Securities Fraud Ruling

    The defendants failed to respond to the complaint, leading to the Clerk of Court entering a default judgment on June 18, 2024.
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    Programmable Naira: The Stablecoin Project Drawing Top Global Crypto Players to Nigeria

    Nigeria is quickly becoming the epicenter of Africa's stablecoin revolution.

    Updated: Heike Harmgart Is Building the EBRD’s West Africa Team. Here’s Who’s on It So Far

    The EBRD’s push into Sub-Saharan Africa is being orchestrated by a team of seasoned insiders.

    mPharma Founder Gregory Rockson Steps Down as CEO After 11 Years

    The leadership shuffle marks a pivotal moment for one of Africa’s most prominent healthtech startups.

    Facing a Telco Onslaught, Djamo’s Answer Is Now a Banking License and a New Model

    This onslaught of well-capitalized competitors has forced Djamo to find new territory.

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    Programmable Naira: The Stablecoin Project Drawing Top Global Crypto Players to Nigeria

    Nigeria is quickly becoming the epicenter of Africa's stablecoin revolution.

    Updated: Heike Harmgart Is Building the EBRD’s West Africa Team. Here’s Who’s on It So Far

    The EBRD’s push into Sub-Saharan Africa is being orchestrated by a team of seasoned insiders.

    Ghana’s Central Bank Is on a Fintech Blacklist Spree. Here’s How to Stay Off It

    For international fintechs and local payment providers in Ghana, the beginning of September brought a familiar chill.

    Exit Pressure: Why Africa’s Decade-Old Founder Class is Stepping Aside at Scaleups

    Yoco's Katlego Maphai is the latest long-serving founder to hand over the reins, signaling a new phase of maturity for the continent's top tech companies.