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Airtel Money targets $7 billion valuation in London IPO debut
Airtel Money priced its London IPO at £1.96 per share, valuing the business at £5.3 billion. The IPO is set for October 14, marking the first public price for Airtel Africa’s mobile money segment.
Nigeria Fintech Forum Returns for 5th Edition next Thursday, See Who’s Coming
The Nigeria Fintech Forum 2026 will take place on July 30, 2026, in Lagos. The event will focus on the theme 'Finance, Regulation, and the New Operating Reality.'
London lands Africa’s hottest fintech IPO
Airtel Africa plans to list its mobile money business, Airtel Money, on the London Stock Exchange. The listing is expected to occur in the second half of 2026, delayed from an earlier target due to war-related cost pressures.
Three Years, Zero Listings: Nigerian Tech Board Fails to Attract Single Startup
More than two-thirds of Nigerian tech startups avoid listing on the Nigerian Exchange due to currency issues. The naira has lost over 65% of its value since President Bola Tinubu's administration began in 2023.
TLcom’s Philippe Griffiths on his firm’s year, founder pitfalls, and the hardest part of VC
Philippe Griffiths relocated to Nairobi to support young Kenyans in tech careers. TLcom raised and closed its fund at the beginning of last year despite a challenging global fundraising environment.
