Press release: Catalyst Fund and Greenhouse Capital announce Fintech in Focus event to discuss strategies for Africa’s tech sector to rebuild in a post-pandemic climate
LAGOS, Nigeria, August 25, 2020 – Catalyst Fund, the global inclusive fintech accelerator managed by BFA Global, supported by...
The glass ceiling, even at home: How a report on poverty in Nigeria reveals an enduring gender gap in household headship
Summary We are told by the Nigeria National Bureau of Statistics that female heads of household in Nigeria...
Press release: Catalyst Fund announces seventh cohort of inclusive fintech startups
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23, 2020 – Catalyst Fund, the global inclusive fintech accelerator managed by BFA Global, supported by...
REPORT: Assessing the impact of tech-enabled urban mobility
An essential service in short supply Affordable and safe mobility is an essential service, enabling people to access goods...
Assessing the impact of tech-enabled urban mobility
Affordable and safe mobility is an essential service, enabling people to access goods and services, education and employment opportunities,...
Cowrywise inspires young Nigerians to save and invest
More than ever, it is clear that digital banking and app-based financial services are the way forward. Pandemic and...
Five steps to help prevent the collapse of the Nigerian tech sector amidst Covid-19
According to the Nigerian Center for Disease Control, COVID-19 has led to 442 confirmed cases and 14 fatalities as...
Meet Cowrywise, the smart savings and investment app for Nigerian youth
Cowrywise is helping Nigeria’s youth to better plan for their financial futures Catalyst Fund accelerates startups that excel on...
What will it take for Nigeria’s inclusive fintech sector to flourish?
Despite a notoriously challenging operating environment, there are signs of improvement for fintech startups in Nigeria. Financial inclusion rates...