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- 15 Jan 2026
Paystack Buys Microfinance Bank, Enters Nigeria Banking Arena
Paystack, the Nigerian fintech company backed by global payments giant Stripe, has made a strategic entry into the regulated banking space in Nigeria with the acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank,…
- 7 Jan 2017
BoI Disburses N3.1Bn to 14 Microfinance Banks
The Bank of Industry (BoI) says it disbursed N3.1 billion to 14 microfinance banks under its Bottom of Pyramid (BOP) scheme. The scheme is among others designed to enhance the financial inclusion of…
- 15 Jan 2026
Paystack Expands Beyond Payments into Banking
Nigerian fintech giant, Paystack has taken its boldest step yet beyond payments, acquiring Ladder Microfinance Bank. The fintech giant has quickly rebranded its new acquisition as Paystack…
- 18 Jan 2010
Expert Says Less than 10m People Have Insurance Worldwide
An insurance expert has lamented the poor penetration of insurance in the world, warning that if the current rate at deepening insurance penetration is not changed, there are indications that only a…