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OPay Beats First Bank to Become Nigeria’s Third Largest Bank
OPay has officially overtaken First Bank to become Nigeria’s third largest bank. Read how mobile convenience is reshaping the country’s financial ecosystem.
Flutterwave's Stablecoin Bet Signals a Bigger Shift
The move expands Flutterwave's growing stablecoin capabilities and adds another settlement option alongside infrastructure it has already introduced in recent years.
CBN Unveils Payment System Vision 2028, Targets 95% Financial Inclusion
Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso has launched the Payments System Vision 2028. This bold three-year plan aims to bring 50 million more Nigerians into the banking fold, push financial inclusion to 95%, and stop internet fraudsters in their tracks.
What OPay’s Possible US IPO Means for Nigeria
OPay is not the first African fintech linked to conversations around international listings. As African startups grow larger and attract global investors, many eventually begin looking beyond local markets for funding opportunities, liquidity, and international exposure.
OPay Urges Fintech Shift from Volume to Measurable Impact
At the inaugural BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026, OPay positioned data, intelligence and infrastructure as the drivers moving Africa’s digital finance beyond basic payments toward sustainable transformation.
CBN Announces Strict New Guidelines to Protect Bank Customers
Big changes are coming to your bank account this year. Starting in May and July 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria is introducing new security rules to protect your money.
Flutterwave Secures Nigerian Microfinance Banking License
Flutterwave officially shifted from being the "middleman" of African payments to becoming a direct player in the banking world. By securing a Microfinance Banking (MFB) license from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Piggyvest Disburses N3 Trillion in just 10 Years: How Piggyvest Changed the Way Nigerians Save
From a simple wooden box to a digital giant that has moved trillions of Naira, Piggyvest's story is really about the power of starting small. It proves that with a little discipline and the right tools, anyone can build the future they want.