Nigeria-based fintech Moniepoint has achieved "unicorn" status, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth. Founded in 2019, Moniepoint provides digital financial services to individuals and businesses in Nigeria. The company's valuation has surpassed $1 billion, making it one of the few African startups to achieve this feat.

Source: https://www.ft.com/content/9bc03560-a958-4afa-b535-c2cbc9d58560