The Open Africa Podcast
On this podcast 'Laolu, Furo, and Nosa talk about technology, startups, and issues across the African banking and technology ecosystems.
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- Update frequency
- every 24 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 81
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
2020 in Review: Products
On this episode Laolu, Furo, Nosa discuss some exciting products that have launched in Nigeria in 2020.
Paystack Storefront vs Flutterwave Store, Bento, Switch by Sterling and Brass and Propsa.
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00:24:30 |
Tue 15 Dec 2020
On 2020 H2 Fundraising in the African Tech Ecosystem
On this episode Laolu, Furo, and Nosa discuss some significant fundraising efforts that have happened in H2 2020; Kudabank's $10 million raise, Paystack's $200 million acquisition, Credpal's $1.5 mil…
00:31:35 |
Mon 07 Dec 2020
On Mono, Patricia, and Prospa
On this episode Laolu, Furo, Nosa discuss Monos fund raising, Patricia, Prospa's business banking proposition and Rwandas move away from ATMs to Agency Banking
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00:32:48 |
Thu 01 Oct 2020
On Union54, Visas cryptocurrency play and trust in commerce
On this episode we have a guest, Tomisin Adeshiyan Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Vesicash. We discussed Union54 and their ambitious goals for their platform across Africa, Visas move to inc…
00:46:27 |
Thu 27 Aug 2020
On Personal Finance Managers, Escrow Services and the CBN GSI Policy
On this episode we discuss startups in the Lagos technology ecosystem. Muney a personal financial management tool, Vesicash and Listbuy providing escrow services, the impact of the CBN GSI directive …
00:24:25 |
Wed 05 Aug 2020
On Uber wallets in Africa, Snapchats new Features and Sexual Harassment in Tech
On the launch of Uber wallets in Nigeria powered by Flutterwave, Snapchats new Features, Piggyvest withdrawal penalty reduction and sexual harassment in the technology ecosystem.
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00:29:52 |
Sat 20 Jun 2020
On Payment Methods for these times and a Pivoting Big Bank
On this Episode, 'Furo, Nosa, and 'Laolu discuss payment options during a pandemic, what banks are doing wrong, and GTB's big plans for financial technology.
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00:32:10 |
Thu 21 May 2020
The Many Faces of COVID 19: Pivots, Altruism, and the Future
On this Episode we have our first guest Koromone who is a Branding and Communications Specialist. We discuss the on going impact of COVID-19 on Individuals and Businesses in Nigeria, the rapid rise a…
00:49:36 |
Tue 28 Apr 2020
On Insurance and Banking-As-A-Service
On this episode, 'Furo, Nosa, and 'Laolu explore Banking-As-A-Service, CBN cashless policy, Sparkle, and the Insurance industry in Nigeria.
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00:28:50 |
Tue 07 Apr 2020
COVID- 19 And Its Effect on Business
On this episode 'Furo, Nosa, and 'Laolu discuss the impact of COVID -19 on Nigerian economy and the opportunities for delivery based businesses, the future of work, and the future of businesses.
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00:22:29 |
Fri 27 Mar 2020
On P2P Lending gone wrong and emerging startups in Lagos
On this episode Laolu, Nosa, and Furo discuss the failures of a peer-to-peer lending startup, Africa Fintech Foundry's newest cohort, and the stereotyping of African fintechs by foreign investors.
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00:37:06 |
Wed 19 Feb 2020
On the Okada Ban in Lagos
On this episode, Furo, Laolu and Nosa discuss the effects of the Okada ban on Gokada, Max and Oride, question the decision of the Lagos State Government, and explore the verticals the affected startu…
00:30:46 |
Fri 14 Feb 2020
On Partnerships between Tech Start ups and more established organisations
On this Episode Furo, Laolu and Nosa discuss hypothetical partnerships between technology start ups and more established businesses. We also discuss startups that we have been eagerly awaiting.
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00:29:02 |
Mon 27 Jan 2020
2019 in Review and Predictions for 2020
On this Episode Laolu, Nosa and Furo discuss Tech fundraising in Africa in 2019, CBNs new fee structure for banks and predictions for the Tech landscape in 2020.
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00:40:05 |
Mon 20 Jan 2020
On Jack's Visit To Nigeria, and Agritech Done Right
On this episode Furo, 'Laolu and Nosa attempt to step away from financial services to discuss Jack Dorsey's visit to Nigeria, Twiga Foods, and epic startup pivots that annoy them.
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00:32:37 |
Thu 12 Dec 2019
On Uber Money, Capitec Bank and Hot Takes.
On this episode 'Laolu, Furo and Nosa discuss Big Techs' foray into financial services, the evolution of Capitec Bank and a hot take by a Nigerian Tech leader.
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00:29:40 |
Mon 09 Dec 2019
Nigerian Bank Charges, CBN Guide to Charges and other news
On this episode we discuss Nigerian Bank charges, BitPesa's rebranding and Bamboos launch.
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00:38:11 |
Wed 06 Nov 2019
SME lending and the new wave of Fintechs
On this episode we discuss, Access Bank’s Africa Strategy, SME lending in Nigeria and the rise of Fintechs providing Nigerians access to Foreign investment opportunities.
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00:33:33 |
Tue 29 Oct 2019
Cross-border payments and PSB Licenses
On this episode, we talk about cross-border payments, FX, PSB licenses in Nigeria.
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00:29:00 |
Thu 24 Oct 2019
Digital Lending
On Digital Lending. How Banks view loans and the role of alternative lenders in the market.
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00:39:04 |
Tue 22 Oct 2019
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