Moniepoint processed ₦412 trillion in payment value and issued over ₦1 trillion in SME loans in 2025, cementing its dominance in Nigeria’s POS and merchant payments market.
Top 10 Nigerian Fintechs by Social Media Following (October 2025)
Discover the top 10 Nigerian fintech companies by social media following as of October 2025. See which fintechs — from PalmPay to Kuda — lead on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn, and how they engage millions of users across Nigeria’s digital finance ecosystem.
Top 10 Most Downloaded Fintech Apps in Nigeria (Q3 2025)
Discover the top 10 fintech apps in Nigeria by downloads in Q3 2025. From Opay to PalmPay, Kuda, and Carbon, see how these apps are transforming digital banking, payments, and lending.
NAICOM and FintechNGR Partner to Boost Insurance Penetration in Nigeria
NAICOM partners with FintechNGR to expand insurance adoption in Nigeria. The collaboration will leverage fintech innovation, SupTech tools, and CBN support to boost financial inclusion.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Fintech Licence in Nigeria?
Getting a fintech licence in Nigeria can take 6–18 months depending on licence type and documentation. Learn requirements, costs, delays, and regulatory hurdles fintech startups face.
Traditional banks more optimistic than Fintechs about tech-powered industry growth- Report
Many experts also believe AI is a challenge to growth
Nigeria accounts for 14% as African startups raise $56 million in August 2024 – Report
A single raise by Nigerian fintech, Waza, gave the country a 14% share of total funds raised by African startups in August, which stood at $56 million.
MTN, Piggyvest, Flutterwave, Kuda make CNBC top fintech companies of 2024
American news and business channel, CNBC, has recognized seven African companies in its World’s Top Fintech Companies 2024 report, highlighting them among the 250 leading fintech firms globally.
Digital financial services provider, Carbon, has completed the acquisition of SME-focused Nigerian fintech, Vella Finance.
The two companies announced the completion of the deal via a statement on Wednesday. Vella Finance was acquired through its parent company One Credit Limited, alongside the simultaneous launch of a groundbreaking AI-powered business banking platform.
Bloc MFB receives approval in principle for microfinance bank license from CBN
This empowers Bloc MFB to integrate with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and finalise the process to secure its license