Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc is set to recapitalize its fintech subsidiary, Zest Payments, with ₦4 billion to enhance its competitiveness in Nigeria’s fintech space. Despite lagging behind peers like Hydrogen and HabariPay, Zest aims to leverage this investment to boost its e-commerce and payment solutions, paving the way for future profitability.
This strategic acquisition aims to enhance services, expand infrastructure, and tap into Nigeria’s booming digital market. Customers can expect a seamless transition as both companies work together to drive innovation and growth in Africa’s tech sector.
SC Ventures and Yabx have partnered to invest $10 million in Furaha, an innovative platform aimed at transforming education financing in sub-Saharan Africa. With a focus on increasing financial accessibility, Furaha is set to empower families and foster brighter futures for millions of children across the continent
Visa has invested $10 million in Nigerian fintech unicorn Moniepoint, marking a significant step toward expanding contactless payments across Africa. Moniepoint, a leader in agent banking with over 200,000 PoS agents, processes $22 billion in monthly transactions. This partnership aims to deepen financial inclusion, empower SMEs, and address the challenges of cash-dominated microtransactions in Africa’s $1.4 trillion retail market.
Nigeria's energy sector recorded a groundbreaking $6.7 billion investment in 2024, with significant contributions to oil and gas, clean energy, and metering initiatives.
