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MTN Nigeria’s fintech revenue slumps after airtime lending pause

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TechCabal

Afrika2063

July 31, 2026

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MTN Nigeria’s fintech revenue slumps after airtime lending pause
Source: TechCabal

While its mobile money business continued to attract new users, the suspension of a single product was enough to push the entire fintech division into decline.

While its mobile money business continued to attract new users, the suspension of a single product was enough to push the entire fintech division into decline.

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