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Our “Finance” section features articles on the world of business, finance and fintech in Ghana and Africa
Flutterwave Hires a Veteran China Banker to Chase Asia–Africa Trade
The African payments company named Guo Songmei to lead sales across Greater China and Asia, betting that Asian firms selling into Africa need better ways to move money
Business Banking Platform Nomba Extends Its Congo Payments Network Into Zambia
The Nigerian fintech will let Congolese businesses pay Zambian suppliers instantly, targeting one of Africa's fastest-growing trade routes
JPMorgan Prepares to Open a Bank in Nigeria as It Completes Central Bank Deposit
The Wall Street giant is seeking a merchant banking license and wants to begin operating before the end of 2026. Regulators have not yet given approval.
OPay Files for U.S. Listing, Testing Wall Street’s Appetite for African Fintech
The Nigeria-dominated payments company could raise up to $500 million on the New York Stock Exchange. Its filing leaves key questions about valuation and profit unanswered for now
Flutterwave Appoints Former CFO of Access Bank as Global Chief Finance Officer
Morounke Olufemi, who helped Access Holdings raise $300 million, becomes the African payments giant's global finance chief
Africhange Secures Remittance License in Ghana
Africhange, a cross-border payments startup, has secured a license to move money directly into Ghana, joining a crowded field competing for diaspora dollars.
Nigeria’s Popular Investing Apps Buckle Under Pressure After Huge Demand for Dangote IPO
Bamboo and Cowrywise crashed under a wave of demand for the Dangote Refinery IPO. Bamboo's chief executive has now apologized and cut trading fees.
Flutterwave’s Bank Acquisition Plan Signals a Bigger Ambition: Becoming Africa’s JPMorgan
Africa's most valuable fintech is buying its way into banking, betting that owning a licence beats renting one from partners
Flutterwave Gets Investment From Circle Ventures To Help Fix Africa’s Payment Delays
A new investment from Circle Ventures pushes Africa's largest payments company deeper into stablecoins, as the technology moves from crypto niche to financial plumbing
Ghana Court Orders Zeepay and Its CEO to Pay $11.6 Million to Customer
The ruling against one of Ghana's best-known fintech companies adds to a cascade of legal and regulatory setbacks that has put its future in question