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From victim to innovator: How this Nigerian founder recovered from a $1,000 failed product to build an AI tool for acing exams
Richard Eradiri raised $1,000 for a product idea but faced a setback when the developer mismanaged the funds. He self-taught coding after his initial experience and secured an internship post-graduation in 2020.
EXCLUSIVE: Midddleman is raising a six-figure pre-seed to dominate global trade
Midddleman is raising a six-figure pre-seed round expected to complete by Q4 2025. The startup launched an escrow product in 2023 but pivoted to focus on payments.
NIBSS bets on QR codes as a cash alternative for small-value payments
NIBSS has improved the speed of QR code payments by eliminating separate fee queries and enhancing security. NIBSS partnered with the Lagos State government to test QR code bill payments, achieving 750,000 transactions in the first week.
NIBSS joins Zone’s blockchain payment network to include PoS standardisation functions on the blockchain
Zone has partnered with NIBSS to add PTSA functions to its blockchain payment infrastructure. The partnership will improve interoperability across the PoS payment value chain.
Shifting Tides: Nigerian Banks Embrace Local Card Schemes Amidst Changing Consumer Behav
Banks in Nigeria are adopting local card schemes like Verve, moving away from international giants such as Visa and Mastercard. The pandemic has reduced reliance on card payments, leading to the popularity of bank transfers.
