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‘Freedom’ and free transactions: How Nigerian digital banks want to gain your attention

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Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega

22nd November 2019

Digital banks talk a big game about solving problems with traditional banks. Why aren’t more people using them?

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Confirmed: OPay temporarily shutters non-fintech verticals

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Carbon reveals the appeal of fintech transparency in second profitable year, with $17million in revenue

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