Archives Tag: OPAY

FinTech TECH

Company Files: ABEG Technologies

April 19, 2022

  Too much FinTech in the Nigerian tech space is clearly not enough fintech. The tech space gets a new addition every now and again but few are distinguished in the value chain. Read more about Tech With the growing pool of companies seeking investment from VC’s in the private equity space at home and … Continue reading Company Files: ABEG Technologies

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Social Media

Social Media Roundup

April 19, 2022

  This Friday, social media has been buzzing (as ever) and in the never-ending vortex of information and conversation, we cherry-picked some of the most relevant and germane in our weekly round-up of social media trends. So here goes. Read more about Social Media Roundup D’Banj And Seyitan I will speak to what actually transpired … Continue reading Social Media Roundup

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BUSINESS

Why OPay is Suspending Some of Its Non-Payments Businesses

April 19, 2022

Multi-services startup OPay has announced that it’s suspending some of its business concerns in Nigeria. The company made this known through a statement it put out on Thursday. The segments to be put on hold include its ride-hailing service ORide and OCar, and its logistics unit OExpress. It attributed this decision to “the harsh business … Continue reading Why OPay is Suspending Some of Its Non-Payments Businesses

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BUSINESS

Nigerian Tech Companies Raised $747 Million in 2019

April 19, 2022

Nigeria continues to lead Africa in funding for tech ventures. A new report from Partech Africa says that the country’s digital and tech companies received the biggest amount of total investment on the continent in 2019, with about $747 million channeled into them by various venture capitalists. The Partech Africa Report covers funding activity involving … Continue reading Nigerian Tech Companies Raised $747 Million in 2019

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BUSINESS

Top 5 Fintechs of 2019

April 19, 2022

It’s been a great year for fintech in Nigeria. There’s been plenty of investment (with up to $400 million injected into companies and startups), tremendous growth, and more media coverage of this emerging sector than ever before. The players in the space are doing so well, even the banks are starting to launch their own … Continue reading Top 5 Fintechs of 2019

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BUSINESS

Revealed: OPay’s Strategy for Dominating Nigeria’s Tech Space

April 19, 2022

OPay has dominated Nigerian tech news headlines for much of this year. From big money funding rounds to generously low service prices, the payment platform has served up a master class in how to capture a nation’s attention and gain access to its wallets, literally from scratch. They’ve achieved all of this in a matter … Continue reading Revealed: OPay’s Strategy for Dominating Nigeria’s Tech Space

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BUSINESS

OPay Launches OCar to Take On Uber and Bolt in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

OPay, a fintech startup with interests in multiple industries, is launching OCar, a new ride-hailing, and ride-sharing service. This comes after it secured $120 million in funding from a group of Chinese investors. According to the startup, the new offering will be accessible on the OPay mobile app. Cabs operating on the platform will ply … Continue reading OPay Launches OCar to Take On Uber and Bolt in Nigeria

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BUSINESS

OPay Has Just Secured $120 Million in New Funding

April 19, 2022

Fintech startup OPay has just obtained new funding worth $120 million from Chinese investors. The latest backing has come through its Series B funding round. Founded in 2018, OPay is a mobile payments platform with currently caters to the Nigerian market. It is part of a wider network of business interests which includes the country’s … Continue reading OPay Has Just Secured $120 Million in New Funding

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TECH

What OPay Capital Raise Of $50 Million For Mobile Finance Means For Nigeria

April 19, 2022

The future might not be for the traditional means of payment and transaction but for the tech-enabled process. This is considering the way that financial institutions and non-financial institutions are using technology to simplify processes and reach more people across the globe. The revolution of digital payment in Nigeria started two years ago with several … Continue reading What OPay Capital Raise Of $50 Million For Mobile Finance Means For Nigeria

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