UfarmX wants to create blockchain-based digital ‘credit scores’ for African farmers The US-based startup is expanding its operations into Senegal after conducting pilots in Nigeria.
Why crypto company Bitmama acquired fintech startup Payday Bitmama would gain access to Payday's customer base through this deal, bringing the crypto company one step closer to its objective of promoting crypto-based remittances in Africa.
Central Bank of Nigeria to tackle inflation by mopping up excess liquidity in banking system Cardoso said that the previous CBN administration deployed unorthodox policies, resulting in an uptick in inflation.
Nigeria secures $1 billion concessionary loan from African Development Bank The Federal Executive Council also approved a total limit of 2 trillion naira for the Ministry of Finance to reduce the country's debt servicing.
How crypto provides people with a way out during conflicts During wars and protests, cryptocurrency offers people an escape route. It provides a means of financial freedom and independence from traditional financial systems.
Nigerian crypto scam entity Argo Coin has vanished with its customers’ funds The crypto scam entity lured investors by falsely claiming to invest their money in Bitcoin mining equipment, promising exorbitant returns.
Vella Finance shuts down crypto operations to focus on SME banking The fintech company decided to focus solely on banking services for small businesses, which constrains it from offering crypto services.