Technology expert and founder of BMONI, Jørn Lyseggen, has described Nigeria as “the heartbeat of Africa’s tech revolution,” highlighting the country’s growing influence in driving innovation across the continent.
BMONI, a new financial technology platform, aims to empower young professionals and small business owners in Africa by offering smarter, more affordable, and flexible financial services compared to traditional banks.
Lyseggen noted that the company’s core mission is to equip Nigerians with world-class financial tools that enable them to participate actively in the global economy.
“Our mission is to give Nigeria’s movers and shakers world-class financial tools to enable active participation in the global economy,” he stated.
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Lyseggen, who also serves as Founder and Executive Chairman of Meltwater, emphasised that BMONI places strong priority on security. He noted that the platform integrates patented biometric technology — backed by 22 awarded patents — with advanced encryption and collaborations with licensed financial institutions to safeguard users’ accounts and transactions.
Advisor to the platform, Gbenga Oyebode, described the launch as the beginning of a new chapter for fintech innovation in Nigeria and Africa, positioning BMONI as a catalyst for inclusive digital financial growth across the continent.
“BMONI represents a new chapter for African fintech; it’s a platform built with deep respect for the Nigerian market and a clear vision for how technology can unlock financial inclusion at scale,” he said.
The financial platform aims to provide users with smarter ways to save in stable assets, earn more on their Naira, and transact seamlessly across borders.
Ashwin Ravichandran, Head of Product at the company, highlighted the platform’s relevance in Nigeria, where 70% of the population is under 35 and fintech transactions exceed 9 trillion Naira monthly.
“Nigerians today want more than banking—they want freedom, ownership, and opportunity,” he said.
The financial platform’s team spans Nigeria, Ghana, Chicago, San Francisco, Norway, and London, blending Silicon Valley-scale expertise with African insight to deliver innovation, execution, and impact.
Celebrating its launch, the platform is sponsoring Moonshot, Africa’s leading technology and innovation event, engaging with entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators to explore how fintech can drive inclusion and prosperity across the continent.