Moniepoint, Nigeria’s leading fintech unicorn, has secured a strategic investment from global payments giant Visa. This development comes just three months after Moniepoint’s remarkable $110 million Series C funding round, which tripled the company’s valuation, cementing its status as a billion-dollar enterprise. The investment underscores growing confidence in Moniepoint, widely regarded as a trailblazer with…
Since its launch in 2016, TikTok has become a global phenomenon, captivating millions with its short-form video content. Behind its meteoric rise is Shou Zi Chew, the enigmatic CEO who has steered the platform through unprecedented growth and significant challenges. Chew, a Singaporean executive with a background in finance, took over as CEO of TikTok…
Every winter, West Africa, particularly Nigeria’s bustling city of Lagos, transforms into a hub of endless parties, vibrant nightlife, and cultural festivities. Known as Detty December, this magical season from December to early January attracts tourists and diaspora communities to Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa for a whirlwind of sunshine, African music, and flavorful food. The…
In a groundbreaking move aimed at revolutionising digital payments in Nigeria, Interswitch, Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, has unveiled its latest offering: Google Pay integration into its payment gateway. This strategic collaboration harnesses the extensive merchant network of Interswitch and the user-friendly efficiency of Google Pay’s digital wallet platform. Google Pay is…