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OPay’s Big IPO Moment: Why Standard Bank Is Eyeing a Stake in Nigeria’s Fintech Giant Ahead of a Reported $4 Billion US Listing

Standard Bank is reportedly considering a stake in OPay as the Nigerian fintech giant prepares for a possible US IPO that could value it at around $4 billion. I look beyond the headline to examine what the move could mean for OPay, Nigeria’s fintech industry and the growing opportunities created by Africa’s digital economy.

By Lady NG · · 10 min read

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