Nigerian Startup, Zone, Raises $8.5M in Seed-Funding Round
Zone, a Nigerian payment fintech startup that leverages the blockchain, recently raised $8.5 million in a seed funding round. An undisclosed portion of the funds will be allocated to cover costs associated with the trial...
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