Archives Tag: Bankly
Female Fintech Founder: Tomilola Adejana
April 19, 2022
Our female fintech founder series today focuses on Tomilola Adejana, one of the remarkable women challenging gender inequality in the Nigerian tech space. She is the co-founder and current chief executive officer of Bankly. A startup that promotes financial inclusion in the traditionally cash-based economy of Nigeria. Read more about Fintech In simple terms, Bankly … Continue reading Female Fintech Founder: Tomilola Adejana
Bankly, Nigerian FinTech For The Unbanked
April 19, 2022
The absence of banking systems in villages has made the unbanked rely on traditional saving systems. Popularly known as isusu and ajo, this system enables them to save money with a thrift collector. The thrift collector then shares the money at the end of the saving period. However, this system is highly flawed. First, there … Continue reading Bankly, Nigerian FinTech For The Unbanked
Are FinTechs Really Reaching The Unbanked?
April 19, 2022
Late in March, news broke that Bankly, a Nigerian ‘fintech of the unbanked’, had raised $2 million from investors. Commentators said this was good news for the country’s financially excluded. With the wind in its sails, Bankly could reach more people, and bring them into a financial ecosystem driven by digital technology. Read more … Continue reading Are FinTechs Really Reaching The Unbanked?
