Nigerian fintechs lead African peers as funding falls by 77%

    Chinwe Michael | News | Oct 10, 2024    
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Nigeria remains the frontrunner in Africa's fintech sector, accounting for 44 percent of the total fintech funding raised across Africa in the first half of 2024, according to a new report by FutureMaters.

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