CHIZARAM UCHEAGA

Starting May 26, Ghana is officially visa free for all African passport holders. one less excuse to stay home and not travel

Meet the Startups: @usetimon | Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Programme Meet @usetimon, a global travel and payments wallet that removes friction from cross-border transactions. Timon enables African travellers and businesses to pay and get paid seamlessly across markets. With USD travel cards and local payment options including mobile money, QR codes, and bank transfers, users can transact like locals wherever they operate. The platform currently supports collections and payouts across 15 African countries, with plans to expand to 40 by Q1 2026, strengthening its position as a trusted payments layer for travel, trade, and digital services. By enabling local-currency-to-local-currency transactions and reducing reliance on the US dollar, Timon lowers costs, improves settlement speed, and supports a more efficient and connected African trade ecosystem. Led by Oluwatomi Ayorinde, CEO, and Chizaram Ucheaga, COO, Timon is redefining cross-border payments for Africa. Explore more at usetimon.com. Learn more about the Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Programme accelerator-programme.afreximbank.com #Afreximbank #AcceleratorProgramme

We did the searching, you do the packing loooking to build your travel history or you really just want to start exploring… We’ve curated travel packages below 1 million naira for you. A thread🧵👇

Some go to Bali, others go to Benin Republic. Either way, passport stamped, and travel complete 😉 PS: Our Twitter Space is coming back soon. For now, enjoy this quick drop from the last one with @TomisinOyerinde Link to full conversation in the comments👇

Timon is leveraging Base to drive payments for nomads Read more: techcabal.com/2026/03/18/tim…

This is how to speak fluent traveler love language. So…If they travel a lot, this is your cheat sheet 😉

Rarely would you find me holding a mic, but whenever I do, it’s to preach the gospel of Timon. @oluwatomi09 and I are in Nairobi for the #AfricaTechSummit Feel free to drop by our booth and say hi 👋🏾 #ATSNBO.

Online payments shouldn’t cause emotional damage 😭 Virtual cards that actually work.
Now on Google Pay & Apple Pay 💳✨

Meet Chizaram Ucheaga: We are excited to have @chizaram, Co-Founder and COO of Timon, joining us at #CATS2026. Chizaram is tackling Africa's currency fragmentation head-on. Through Timon, he’s enabling travelers to fund wallets with local methods and stablecoins to spend globally. With his background at the Founder Institute, he’s a master at scaling fintech solutions that solve real-world friction. Join us to hear how he’s building the financial rails for the modern African traveler!

Black Tax would ruin your travel plans this year. Every month, you earn. Every month, part of that money disappears before you even get a chance to enjoy it. You find yourself saying “maybe next month” for things that should have brought you joy. Here is a thread 🧵 on how to avoid black tax 👇🏾

Timon will be at the Africa Tech Summit, Nairobi! 🇰🇪 11th–12th February 2026 If you’re attending, come say hi! Our team will be there to share how Timon can make travel smarter and easier, and yes, there will be Timon merch 😉 #TimonTravels #AfricaTechSummit #TravelTech #DigitalNomad #WanderWithTimon

I was unable to subscribe for blue tick for months after trying out so many cards, both physical and virtual. Then I came across Timon card @usetimon towards the end of last year and I've not struggled with payments ever since. Give it a try and let me know if it worked for you. From my experience, it will.

Yes, it’s legit. Yes, it works. Use ASHA465 on Timon 💛

A very good read... linkedin.com/pulse/kenya-ru…

If you want to travel smarter in 2026 (especially as a beginner), then you need to know what the pros are hiding from you. We are bringing @TomisinOyerinde to share deep secrets about traveling. The tricks and treasures the pros never tell anyone, we are spilling them on this space. This year? We are traveling better, faster, and cheaper 🙃

In the spirit of Senegal’s recent win, these are places worth seeing in the country

A lot of people think travel is a big deal. But it is not. Travel only feels hard when there are no systems in place. With the right preparation, travel becomes easy. This is how to travel better and smarter in 2026, whether it is your first trip or your fiftieth. A thread 🧵👇🏾

More savings for the trip = More bonus for you 😉

Timon was featured in a Condia article highlighting founders driving emerging technology across Africa, with a spotlight on our founder, Tomi. We remain committed to building infrastructure for global movement. Read here: thecondia.com/founders-build…

Happy New Year from all of us at Timon, to you and your family One country at a time, that’s how we move this year 💙