Fintech

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Nigerian small business owner using a Moniepoint POS terminal in a busy market, with the city skyline symbolizing future growth.

Moniepoint to reach $1B valuation, unicorn status in 2026

Moniepoint charges a flat ₦20 for transfers, significantly less than Opay's ₦50 for transactions of ₦10,000 or more, a key differentiator in Nigeria's competitive fintech sector.

Mina Kim·May 31, 2026

Diverse group of African entrepreneurs collaborating in a futuristic cityscape, symbolizing innovation and growth in the continent's startup ecosystem.

Venture & Growth

Bloomberg Names 25 Top African Startups to Watch in 2026

African payments company NALA has secured up to US$50 million in credit financing, indicating robust investor confidence in the continent's tech scene.

Mina Kim·May 30, 2026

Futuristic cityscape with AI-driven financial data streams, representing the impact of AI agents on fintech apps.

The Future of Work

AI agents are reshaping the future of fintech apps in 2026

An Indian travel fintech startup, Scapia, saw its flight bookings grow nearly six times and hotel bookings eightfold in the past year, with smaller Indian cities driving demand, according to TechCrunc

Nolan Begay·May 22, 2026