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Benjamin Dada

Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Benjamindada.com

Flutterwave VP Design, Ted Oladele: "I am not a designer"

Flutterwave VP Design, Ted Oladele: "I am not a designer"

Ted OIadele is one of the most impactful tech people in Nigeria, but little is known about his journey. In this 2,000-word deep dive, Benjamin Dada takes you through Ted's background, work philosophy and future plans.

Three years after exiting his first startup, Segun Adeyemi launches Anchor, a YC-backed BaaS fintech

Three years after exiting his first startup, Segun Adeyemi launches Anchor, a YC-backed BaaS fintech

Segun Adeyemi has launched a new startup, Anchor, three years after he exited Amplifypay. Anchor becomes the first BaaS company to be backed by YC.

Step-by-step: How to buy dollars from CBN in Nigeria (aka apply for PTA) with add. context

Step-by-step: How to buy dollars from CBN in Nigeria (aka apply for PTA) with add. context

Buying dollars in Nigeria can be an extreme sport, this is a step-by-step guide on how to buy dollars from the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Interswitch's zero integration set-up fee and 5% referral commission for developers

Interswitch's zero integration set-up fee and 5% referral commission for developers

Africa's first and top fintech unicorn, Interswitch is on a growth tear. At an ecosystem event this month, they announced their self-service API platform and a 5% referral scheme for Quickteller Business users.

CBN never said buying dollars in Nigeria was illegal, in the first place

CBN never said buying dollars in Nigeria was illegal, in the first place

Although the CBN has said and done a lot to curtail the circulation of dollars in Nigeria, the July 19 MPC meeting wasn't one of those days.