Banking on Trust in Nigeria’s Fintech Age

    Muhammed Akanji | Top Stories | Oct 15, 2025    
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In a busy neighbourhood in Kano, Musa carefully slips ₦500 into an old envelope and hides it beneath his mattress. He knows about fintech; he has seen Opay and PalmPay around and even watched his neighbour use Kuda to settle a bill, but for him, saving still feels more secure when he can see and touch the money.

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