African fintech

Led by Fara’s integrity-driven exit, Okra shuts down responsibly, returning investor funds and supporting employees. In May 2025, Okra, a prominent Nigerian fintech startup, shut down operations, and …

Security threats such as identity theft, fraud, and cybercrime have become pervasive challenges impacting individuals, businesses, and governments. From personal data being exploited for financial gain to the …

Growing up in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Ruth Iselema focused more on becoming a pharmacist than a fintech disruptor. Little did she know that she would lead one of …

Global investing has resembled an exclusive club for decades, with most Africans left outside its guarded doors. Complex systems, prohibitive costs, and limited access have prevented the continent …

Imagine tracking your finances, only to realise that the tools that help millions manage their money elsewhere don’t work in your country. That was the frustrating reality Fara …

The African business, finance, and technology landscape is incomplete without mentioning a remarkable figure like Odunayo Eweniyi. She is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and co-founder of PiggyVest, a …