Fintech bonanza

Fintechs dominate the African tech ecosystem; 62% (~$2.9 billion) of total startup funding went to fintech in 2021 but does this mean we have too many of them? On today's edition of #TechpointAfricaPodcast, we decided to weigh in on the debate.

Shout out to our debut producer, Ogheneruemu Oneyibo

0:41 - Why there aren't enough fintechs in Nigeria
13:06 - BNPL. 
24:41 - Bill payments coming to the eNaira

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This episode was edited by Múyìwá Mátùlúkò

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