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Airtel Money's $7 Billion IPO Excludes Nigerian Fintech Business
Airtel Money's London IPO hits $7 billion valuation, but Nigerian fintech SmartCash is excluded per CBN directive, leaving the group listing without the struggling operation.
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Airtel Money's $7 Billion IPO Excludes Nigerian Fintech Business
Airtel Money's London IPO hits $7 billion valuation, but Nigerian fintech SmartCash is excluded per CBN directive, leaving the group listing without the struggling operation.
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