Our Vision for a Financially Connected Africa
Have you ever tried to send money from Lagos to Accra? It shouldn’t feel like launching a rocket. It shouldn’t cost a huge chunk of what you’re sending, and you definitely shouldn’t have to wait three days, praying it arrives. Yet, for millions of us, that’s the reality. Africa is buzzing with talent, energy, and […]
Bridging the gap: How fintech is revolutionizing financial access in Africa
For millions across Africa, basic financial services have long been out of reach. Imagine living hours away from the nearest bank, facing high fees for simple transactions, or being a small business owner unable to accept payments from customers abroad. This is the reality of financial exclusion, a persistent challenge that has limited economic growth […]
The diasporan’s dilemma: A Nigerian guide to budgeting for remittances and savings
Every Nigerian living abroad knows the sound. It’s the ping of a WhatsApp message that lands just before your payday. It might be a gentle greeting from Mama, a casual “how far?” from a cousin, or a direct request for funds for an urgent family matter. We call it many things—family support, responsibility, or the […]
Why Selling is the New IPO for Nigerian Startups
For years, the dream for any Nigerian startup founder was to ring the bell on the New York Stock Exchange. But the dream is changing. Now, a different kind of deal is becoming the new definition of success: getting acquired. For a long time, the ultimate goal for a tech startup was an Initial Public […]
