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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 14, 2026BankingSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Paystack acquires Ladder Microfinance Bank
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
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Target
Ladder Microfinance Bank
Acquirer
Paystack
Full Acquisition
Status
Announced
Paystack agreed to acquire Ladder Microfinance Bank. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Announced. Sector: Banking. Target headquarters context: Location not specified.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-14. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Stripe-owned Nigerian fintech, Paystack , has officially entered Nigeria banking space following its acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank , marking a major expansion beyond payments into full-stack financial services
Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 14, 2026 · nairametrics.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Banking. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: nairametrics.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index