Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega

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Writer and Content Strategist at Freelance

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Launch first, ask for forgiveness later

1 week ago | notadeepdive.com | Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega

This edition of Notadeepdive is brought to you by Selfany, the platform that pays you the very next day every time someone buys your ebook, course, or digital product. No long waits, no stories (except the ones you’re selling!)52 people subscribed to Notadeepdive this week. Who knew Open Banking was so popular? Welcome to our new subscribers; we’re still gunning for that 5K milestone. Let’s get into it.
Launch first, ask for forgiveness later

1 week ago | open.substack.com | Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega

This edition of Notadeepdive is brought to you by Selfany, the platform that pays you the very next day every time someone buys your ebook, course, or digital product. No long waits, no stories (except the ones you’re selling!)52 people subscribed to Notadeepdive this week. Who knew Open Banking was so popular? Welcome to our new subscribers; we’re still gunning for that 5K milestone. Let’s get into it.
Nigeria's Central Bank approves Open Banking launch for August 2025

2 weeks ago | notadeepdive.com | Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega

The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially approved the implementation of Open Banking, one person with direct knowledge of the process told Notadeepdive. It makes Nigeria the first African country to implement Open Banking. The approval, granted at a Tuesday meeting ahead of an August 2025 go-live, comes two long years after the CBN approved draft regulations. With the new timeline, banks must begin Open Banking implementation by August 1, 2025.
You’re just hailing a yellow cab

2 weeks ago | notadeepdive.com | Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega

Last week, we crossed 4,000 subscribers. Wild. There are villages with smaller populations. Thank you for sharing, liking, and helping us grow. There’s no Notadeepdive chaos without you. If you’ve never shared or liked the newsletter, try it; it’s a nice feeling, I promise. Next up, 5k!The wonky, weird world of ride-hailingIn the early days, when free money was raining and customer acquisition bonuses flowed like palm wine at a Showdemcamp listening party, gig driving was a sweet hustle.
Sterling Bank's free transfers won't move the needle

3 weeks ago | notadeepdive.com | Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega

If you missed last week’s newsletter, catch up here. Any financial institution that launches what it believes to be a game-changing feature on April Fool's Day is deeply unserious. I could sugarcoat it, but after two days of rest, I’m feeling troublesome. Hello there, Sterling Bank. Did anyone see Sterling’s announcement? Free transfers? Cool. What’s for lunch?
Nigerian banking is premium, here's why you think it's bare minimum

1 month ago | notadeepdive.com | Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega

Today’s (unscheduled) newsletter is written by Nnanna, who I’ve referenced in previous newsletters here and here. Also, subscribe to his Substack: Fintech is Easy. It’s really dope.
Is fintech becoming a slur?

1 month ago | notadeepdive.com | Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega

If you missed Friday’s newsletter about Gokada’s life-or-death $200k raise, catch up here. It’s been four years since Nigeria launched the eNaira with the deeply unoriginal slogan: “Same Naira, more possibilities”, shamelessly ripping off borrowing GTCO’s “Same Orange, More Range.”If it doesn’t feel like the eNaira has been around for years, that’s because when products fail to gain traction, they enter a weird limbo where time stands still.
Gokada is raising $200k to keep the engines running

1 month ago | notadeepdive.com | Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega

Trump’s tariffs aren’t here yet. Subscribe for free:“Nigeria is God’s experiment with the impossible.” — Dele GiwaIt’s comforting to know that Nigeria isn’t the only theater of the absurd. This week, Trump’s tariffs tanked global markets, until a CNBC news report claimed the tariffs were being lifted, sparking a short-lived rally. The White House called the news fake, then, just 24 hours later, suspended the tariffs for everyone except China. I know. It’s a lot. Breathe.
Gokada is raising $200k to keep the engines running

1 month ago | open.substack.com | Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega

Trump’s tariffs aren’t here yet. Subscribe for free:“Nigeria is God’s experiment with the impossible.” — Dele GiwaIt’s comforting to know that Nigeria isn’t the only theater of the absurd. This week, Trump’s tariffs tanked global markets, until a CNBC news report claimed the tariffs were being lifted, sparking a short-lived rally. The White House called the news fake, then, just 24 hours later, suspended the tariffs for everyone except China. I know. It’s a lot. Breathe.
The raise is here; don’t tell your coworkers

1 month ago | notadeepdive.com | Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega

“Who first buy car na him dey drive old model,” is one of those cheeky pidgin proverbs that sits right beside Aesop’s “sour grapes.” The idea, if you haven’t already parsed it, is simple: don’t envy people who get nice things before you. By the time you’re ready, their shiny toys won’t be so shiny anymore. Crypto gamblers enthusiasts call it copium.