Lagos, January 10, 2026 – Africa’s fintech sector demonstrated significant maturity in 2025, with a notable rebound in investment activity following consecutive declines in 2023 and 2024. While overall African startup funding reached between $3.2 billion and over $3.5 billion across the year — marking year-on-year growth of approximately 33% to 59% depending on the…
Clarion Newschannel Financial Report – December 29, 2025 In a strong endorsement for the cryptocurrency sector’s integration into mainstream finance, Clear Street analyst Owen Lau has selected Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) as one of his top three fintech stock picks for 2026, placing it alongside established giants Nasdaq Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) and S&P Global…
Lagos, Nigeria Nigerian fintech giant Paystack has suspended its cofounder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate. The company said it has launched a formal internal investigation and is treating the matter “extremely seriously.”The controversy erupted after finance professional Max Obae, known as “MakiSpoke,” accused Olubi of manipulation, abuse,…