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Paystack Becomes a Bank as It Acquires Ladder Microfinance Bank

Paystack, one of Africa’s most recognizable fintech companies, has officially crossed a major milestone by entering Nigeria’s regulated banking sector. The move marks a significant shift from its long-standing role as a payments infrastructure provider into a broader financial services institution. By acquiring Ladder Microfinance Bank, Paystack now operates a licensed banking entity known as Paystack Microfinance Bank, opening a new chapter in its growth story.

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Wizkid Breaks 2025 Billboard Afrobeats Record with 21 Entries

Maybe the argument of who’s the frontrunner among the big 3 (Wizkid, Davido, Burnaboy) is finally settled. Wizkid has emerged as the most dominant Nigerian act on the 2025 Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Top 100 Songs chart. He emerged as the Nigerian artist with the most entries on the 2025 Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Top 100 Songs chart. The Grammy-winning singer secured an impressive 21 songs on the prestigious list. That is the highest tally for any artist this year. The chart measures the artists’ U.S.-based streaming, digital sales, and radio airplay. This, in a way shows the growing dominance of Afrobeats in international music markets, particularly across North America.

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