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Moving money across African borders remains one of the biggest business challenges, yet it's also one of the continent’s greatest opportunities. With fragmented banking systems, regulatory complexities, and evolving fintech solutions, businesses need the right strategies to navigate this landscape successfully. In this webinar, Justin Ziegler and Ridwan Otun of Juicyway, industry leaders who have processed over $1 billion in transactions across Africa will share hard-earned lessons, challenges, and strategies to help your business seamlessly move money across the continent. What You'll Learn ✅ The biggest challenges in cross-border payments and how to solve them ✅ Regulatory insights: How to stay compliant in multiple markets ✅ The role of fintech and blockchain in Africa’s payments future ✅ Practical strategies to optimize your payment processes Who Should Attend? - Business owners & entrepreneurs expanding across Africa - Fintech professionals & payment solution providers - Investors & financial analysts interested in African markets - Anyone looking to understand Africa’s payment ecosystem 👉🏽 Reserve Your Spot Now

🚀 The year started with exciting projects at Itana! From high-level meetings shaping Africa’s digital trade to connecting with founders and investors in London, we’re thrilled about what’s to come in 2025. Itana x DiFZIN x Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment – We participated in a high-level advocacy meeting with DiFZIN and the Honorable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment to enhance cross-border trade under the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol. We published the 2025 Nigeria Economic Outlook article. Read here > https://itana.africa/blog We hosted our first-ever Partners Forum with founders and representatives of businesses registered in the Itana zone. Itana x Yvonne Bajela Mixer – A London gathering of Africa-focused founders & investors. New features on the Itana app - Visa processing, banking services & vendor marketplace are now live! This month, we’re hosting Juicyway on the Doing Business Africa series where they’ll share about their journey to cracking cross-border payments on the continent. RSVP here >> https://lnkd.in/edZAxdgb There’s also something in the works for our Digital Residency program, and a new Affiliates system for friends of Itana. Subscribe on https://itana.africa/blog for front-row seats to the latest updates at Itana.

Hey team! We’re hosting our friends at Juicyway on the Doing Business in Africa series. In this session, we’ll distil lessons from how Juicyway processed over $1 billion in cross-border transactions while in stealth mode featuring Juicyway Co-founder, Justin Ziegler, and VP of Engineering, Ridwan A. Otun. 📅 Date: Tuesday, February 18 ⏰ Time: 2pm WAT | 9 am EST 🎟️ RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e3Fqa_37

✨Last week, we hosted a group of founders and investors for an incredible evening of insightful conversations, meaningful connections, and a shared vision for the future of business in Africa. Thanks to Yvonne Bajela for being a gracious cohost and to everyone who showed up, ready to connect and learn. We had so much fun and can't wait to host you again ❤️

It's been sexy for African based or operating startups to be registered and incorporated in Delaware. And for the longest time they haven’t really had a choice or better alternative While it makes sense for a lot of them — there are likely a large percentage for whom it doesn't. I've been hearing about Itana for quite a while now from friends like Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Kola A. and Coco Liu. It was good to hang out with Luqman Edu and learn more about progress to date and upcoming plans in a laid back environment in a cold wet London. I even got to catch up with friends Yvonne Bajela, Sthembile Nkabinde and Joe Kinvi. What are they building? Africa's first digital special economic zone (starting) in Nigeria for tech. What do you get? / Set up your business in the zone, completely online / Operate in foreign currencies — USD, GBP, EUR, LIR, YEN, ZAR / Leverage tax benefits for qualified businesses / Priority visa processing for you and your team. No expat quota / Seamlessly set up your banking operations / Access the business marketplace of verified specialists to support your expansion / Dedicated support team to help you navigate the business processes and licensing requirements If applicable, check it…

🇳🇬 Nigeria is set for a 3.46% GDP growth in 2025, according to the African Development Bank Group, or 4.17%, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. While moderate compared to previous years, this growth presents significant opportunities across various sectors, particularly for digital businesses. The digital economy's contribution to GDP peaked at an unprecedented 19.78% in Q2 2024, marking a significant increase from its 16.66% peak in 2023. This growth was driven by a tech-savvy youth population, increasing smartphone penetration, and supportive government policies. Despite inflation (34.8% in December 2024), naira depreciation (-42.1 %), and increased energy costs, strategic sectors are positioned for strong opportunities. In this article, we set the stage for Nigeria's economic context. Then, we examine the key sectors poised for growth and highlight how digital entrepreneurs can capitalize on emerging trends. Read the article 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/eEjbb7Zn

✨ Hi friends, if you're in London this Friday, we'd love to meet you. We've partnered with Yvonne Bajela, Partner at LocalGlobe, to host a few investors and founders in Central London for a relaxed evening of networking, light bites, and hearty laughs. It's an intimate event so spaces are minimal. Apply for a spot 👇🏽 https://lu.ma/3lxydodd

🇳🇬 The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), the regulatory body for Free Zones in Nigeria, has launched a cutting-edge automated e-platform. This system is designed to transform Free Zone enterprise registration and operations, fostering transparency, streamlining processes, and attracting significant foreign direct investment to the country. We enthusiastically welcome this innovative solution that simplifies procedures, minimizes delays, and significantly enhances the ease of doing business in Nigeria. https://lnkd.in/eAFusqwa

🇳🇬✈️ Hi friends — we’re bringing together a small travel party of highly motivated founders, operators, and investors from around the world to explore the Nigerian market in April. On this trip, you’ll gain deep insights into the business landscape, enjoy the cuisine, immerse yourself in the culture, and connect with high-ranking stakeholders, partners, and government officials. Due to this trip's exclusivity and rich itinerary, we have very limited spots. Join the waitlist, and we'll share more details in the coming weeks. 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/ecpEijyv

💫 Hey friends, we’ll be at the 3rd Special Economic Zones Annual Meeting organised by the Nigeria Economic Zones Association (NEZA). If you’ll be in Lagos on the 22nd and 23rd of January, RSVP, and drop by. We’re excited to meet you 💚 Register 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/dzTPGZ4q