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Nigeria’s fintechs built payments. Now they’re becoming banks.

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June 29, 2026

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Nigeria’s fintechs built payments. Now they’re becoming banks.
Source: TechCabal

An MFB licence allows fintechs to accept deposits, give loans, and earn interest income from lending, reducing their reliance on transaction fees.

An MFB licence allows fintechs to accept deposits, give loans, and earn interest income from lending, reducing their reliance on transaction fees.

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