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    Nigerian Fintech Grey Finance Surpasses 1 Million Users, Fueled by $2 Million Seed Funding

    This impressive growth comes just seven months after reaching 500,000 users in November 2023.

    Former Flutterwave Exec’s Startup, Sendsprint, Expands US Reach with Nobel Financial Buy

    According to the World Bank, remittances to the region surpassed $54 billion in 2023 and are expected to continue rising in the coming years.

    Egypt’s T-Vencubator Fund Seeks Innovative Startups to Invest In

    T-Vencubator aims to invest in 5 Egyptian startups by 2025, providing them with the investment capital and practical support needed to ensure their growth and success.

    VertoFX Processed $2.5B in Nigeria in 2023, Names First Country Manager to Lead Local Growth

    Utilizing a purpose-built tech infrastructure and payment rails, businesses can instantly send and receive money in over 170 countries and convert between 49 currencies. Today, VertoFX supports over 4,000 businesses, from startups and SMEs to large corporate companies.
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