Nigeria, July 7 -- Sparkle, the rapidly growing Nigerian digital bank, is poised for a listing on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) as it embarks on an ambitious expansion plan for becoming not just a bank, but an inclusive digital lifestyle and commerce platform.

Going public is seen as a milestone for Sparkle since it is stepping out of being a fintech start-up to become a well-established fintech player in Nigeria's digital commerce and financial services ecosystem. Although the company has kept key details such as the number of shares to be listed and the model for pricing under wraps, persons close to the development indicate that plans for listing have already been initiated.

Established by former Diamond Bank CEO Uzoma Dozie, S...