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Nigerian Fintechs Secure $243m Funding, Trail Egypt, South Africa, Kenya
Nigeria’s fintech startups amassed $243 million in funding over the past year, marking the lowest among the “Big Four” African nations, according to data from Afridigest, an African data and research platform….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Despite a 16% funding decline in Nigeria for 2023, noteworthy startups like Moove ($66 million) and Lemfi ($33 million) successfully raised substantial amounts.
Among the Big Four nations, Egypt took the lead in 2023, securing the highest fintech funding with $541 million, followed by South Africa ($367 million), Kenya ($301 million), and Nigeria ($243 million).
While Nigeria experienced the highest number of deals reported in one year (60 deals), South Africa had 25 deals, Kenya had 23, and Egypt recorded 17, as outlined in the report. A total of 150 African fintech startups collectively announced raising $1.55 billion in risk capital through 169 transactions.
Despite an overall 24% decline in fundraising compared to the same period in 2022, the report highlighted a notable disparity when distinguishing between equity and debt financing. Equity funding for African fintech companies dropped by 43% in 2023 compared to the previous year. In contrast, debt financing exhibited robust growth, surging by 34% to $647 million.
The top three fintech sectors that attracted the most funding were the Banking/Lending sector, payments/cards, and financial management solutions.
The rise in debt financing suggests a shift in investment strategies among venture capitalists and private equity firms, who are becoming more discerning in the wake of global economic volatility and inflationary forces.
Experts believe that this trend reflects a global response to economic uncertainties, prompting investors to reevaluate risk appetite, especially in the tech ecosystem.
In Africa, investors are seeking greater assurances from founders and tech companies before committing to fund their ideas.
The funding landscape indicates a nuanced evolution in the dynamics of fintech investments across African nations, with each country showcasing distinct patterns in fundraising and investor preferences.
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BOMBSHELL ADMISSION: Aliko Dangote Unmasks His Ultimate Business Blunder And The Multi-Billion Naira Lesson That Nearly Broke Him!.
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The Big Reveal: Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has stated during an Arise Television interview that investing in the textile sector was the biggest business mistake of his career.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Cause of Collapse: Reflecting on past challenges, Dangote explained that his textile business ultimately failed due to a lack of adequate policy protection and massive dumping by foreign manufacturers from China and India.
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Mass Layoffs: The closure dealt a severe blow to employment, forcing the company to lay off nearly 8,000 workers across the textile business, which notably included 6,920 employees from Nigerian Textile Mills in Ikeja, Lagos.
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Valuable Lessons: Dangote noted that this difficult experience transformed his investment strategy, teaching him the importance of ensuring businesses can survive even if government protections are eventually removed.
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Broader Context: His remarks arrive amid ongoing national discussions regarding the struggles of local manufacturing industries and how imported goods negatively impact domestic production and jobs.
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BLOODY AMBUSH: Two Mobile Police Officers Slaughtered In Fresh, Brutal Benue Attack That Leaves Security Forces Reeling!.
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The Attack: Two newly deployed Mobile Police officers were killed by armed attackers in an ambush on Monday evening in the Ayilamo community of Logo Local Government Area, Benue State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Circumstances: The incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. while the officers were en route to escort the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), who was returning to the community from Makurdi.
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Official Confirmation: Benue State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Peter Aondongu, confirmed the killings on Tuesday in Makurdi. The identities of the fallen officers have not yet been released.
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Rising Death Toll: This tragic event brings the total number of police officers killed in Ayilamo to six within just three days. Only days earlier, on Friday, gunmen killed four Mobile Police officers and seven civilians in the same area.
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Community Plea: Local residents attribute the attacks to armed invaders operating out of forests and deserted settlements within the Tombo Council Ward. They are urgently calling for sustained security operations to protect both civilian communities and security personnel from further violence.
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POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE: Kwankwasiyya Movement Fires Scorching Shots At Kano Gov’t Over Secret Suspension Of Multi-Billion Naira Road Project!.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has demanded answers from the Kano State Government regarding the reported suspension and relocation of a federal constituency road project located within the Ungogo/Minjibir Federal Constituency.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Dr. Habib Mai Lemo, the movement emphasized that local residents should not be deprived of vital development projects due to political differences.
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Suspended Infrastructure: The movement questioned why the Kano State Ministry of Works appears to target and heavily scrutinize projects facilitated by opposition lawmakers, challenging the state to prove that uniform standards are being applied to all constituency projects regardless of political affiliation.
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Targeted Council Suspensions: Kwankwasiyya also raised alarms over the suspension of three councillors in the Kano Municipal Local Government Area—who have disputed project-related claims against them—as well as two councillors from Tarauni Local Government Area.
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Political Intimidation: The movement alleged that the council suspensions are politically motivated penalties designed to punish local officials for refusing to defect to the ruling camp, warning that such actions threaten fundamental democratic principles.
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