Fintech

Nigeria’s mobile lending market has grown into one of the most active digital finance sectors on the African continent. In a country where commercial banks have historically been reluctant to extend small-ticket credit to individuals without collateral, salaried employment records, or lengthy credit histories, loan apps have stepped into a…

​ It is the kind of announcement that makes workers stop scrolling. Branch International, a well-known fintech company backed by Visa, has laid off employees in Nigeria and Kenya. For many people in Africa’s tech sector, the news feels familiar and unsettling. The industry has already seen several rounds of…

Nigeria’s biggest fintech companies are now estimated to be worth about $10.6 billion combined as of January 2026. This is one of the clearest signs that, despite tighter funding and higher operating costs, investors still see long term value in Nigeria’s digital finance market. It is important to understand what…

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Africa’s fintech industry is proving once again that it’s not slowing down despite tighter global funding conditions. Between January and June 2025, the sector attracted over $661 million across 80 startups, with the top 10 raising more than $470 million.  From mobile money powerhouses to innovative payment infrastructure providers, these…