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Yesa Announces the Launch of Its Real-Time Payments and Crypto Trading Platform in Nigeria
Techpoint Africa - Dec 11, 2025
Unreliable transactions plague the fintech industry in West Africa, causing delays and failures in payments. Yesa has been launched nationwide in Nigeria to provide a reliable crypto trading and payment platform.
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Paystack confirms the termination of cofounder Ezra Olubi’s employment
Bendada.com - Nov 24, 2025
Paystack confirmed the termination of co-founder Ezra Olubi effective November 22, 2025. The termination was based on significant negative reputational damage from Olubi's public tweets.
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Banks and fintechs remain wary of Crypto despite new licences
TechCabal - Sep 03, 2024
Nigeria's SEC has issued crypto licenses to Busha and Quidax. Banks and fintechs are still hesitant to engage in crypto-related activities.
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Profitable Paga doubles down on mobile app
TechCabal - May 13, 2024
Paga has processed over ₦14 trillion ($32 billion) worth of transactions since inception. The company grew gross profits north of 200% year-on-year.
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Moniepoint, Paga to block accounts of customers involved in crypto trading
Techpoint Africa - May 02, 2024
Moniepoint and Paga notify customers of account blocks for facilitating crypto transactions CBN ordered some new banks, including Moniepoint, to stop onboarding new customers
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