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The myriad of mobile applications that have emerged from Nigeria in recent times is a testament to the constant technological growth the country is experiencing. The finance sector, in particular, has quickly embraced technology, accelerating the process of financial inclusion, which is vital for a nation’s economy.

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As 2020 ends, we present to you 10 apps we’ve reviewed in the past that are worth checking out.

Chekkit

Chekkit was launched to solve the problem of counterfeit products in the Nigerian market. Leveraging existing technologies such as AI, blockchain, and Mobile Authentication Scheme (MAS), Ckekkit equips businesses in preventing counterfeiting, switching of goods, and pilferage. Chekkit has an extremely tight security system that helps manufacturers monitor and trace all supply chain activities.

Sendwave

In a fast-paced world, Sendwave is the answer to barriers brought about by long-distance transactions. With Sendwave, you can send money from the US or UK to any bank account in Nigeria. The service has a low minimum transfer limit of $1 and supports quick transfers to any destination.

Buypower

Thanks to Buypower, Nigerians can say goodbye to long queues and delays that often come with paying electricity bills in Nigeria. Buypower provides a digitalised platform for buying electricity. The serves both prepaid and postpaid users and provides helpful tools such as a consumption chart and reminders.

Sparkle

In a bid to promote financial inclusion in Nigeria, Sparkle offers a range of services such as flexible payments, management of stashes, and savings. Sparkle takes things a step further by providing users with analytics on their daily, weekly, and monthly expenditures. Other features on the app include physical and virtual cards, split payments, utilities and bill payments, and SparklePay, which lets users send money to other accounts without knowing their account numbers.

Cashbox

One of the most recent players in the Nigerian fintech space, Cashbox is a digital savings platform that allows savings as low as N100 daily. The app provides users with 5 options for saving money based on their goals. Using a Providus bank account provided by Cashbox, users can transfer their money from any bank account and be rest assured of security.

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DRO Health

DRO Health allows pregnant women access to quality healthcare from the comfort of their homes. They can schedule appointments with their preferred doctor, connect with doctors on demand, order medication and prescription drugs, and book diagnostic tests.

Ogelle

Ogelle is a video-sharing platform that offers exclusive original content by and for Africans. The content includes film, music, animation, and other forms of entertainment. There are both free and subscription-based service options for users.

Bamboo

Bamboo offers a seamless way to invest in foreign stocks devoid of unnecessary expenses and tedious procedures. The app allows users unrestricted access to buy stocks of notable corporations such as Alibaba, Apple, and Google. All these can be done after finding your wallet with a minimum amount of $20.

WeJapa

WeJapa provides Nigerian software developers with access to job vacancies abroad. The platform abounds with a variety of jobs from foreign brands in search of professionals in Africa. With over 1000 downloads within 2 days of its launch, the app has been well received.