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Five obstacles to MSME financial inclusion in Nigeria

Nigeria's 40 million MSMEs are the engine of employment in the country and a key contributor to GDP. Ensuring inclusive access to finance for them is critical.

October 2022
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The king’s ransom waiting for African businesses that create magic moments

Firms across Africa have a tremendous opportunity to differentiate themselves & drive business results by competing on customer experience leadership.

September 2022
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Why fintech in Africa is attractive to investors & innovators

Here are three reasons why fintech leads all venture capital funding on the continent.

September 2022
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African startups disrupt nothing

They might wear the disguise of "disruption," but often there simply isn't anything to "disrupt."

September 2022

Offline agent networks are driving Africa’s digital development

Agent networks across Africa are increasingly being used beyond mobile money as a last-mile channel for various traditionally digital businesses.

August 2021
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How Africa’s super app landscape is evolving

Super apps are trending across the African continent; here's a primer on who, what, where, and why.

July 2021