Nigeria Fintech’s Second Decade, Q2 Check-In: Sovereignty Becomes the New Growth Metric
FinTechNGR’s Q1 2026 outlook argued that Nigeria’s fintech sector had shifted from growth-at-all-costs toward governance, regulatory discipline, and infrastructure depth. The second quarter did not just confirm that thesis — it hardened it into policy. Between April and June, the Central Bank of Nigeria moved from setting compliance deadlines to redesigning market structure outright: mandating […]
The Real Reason Most Fintech Ideas Never Launch (It’s Not the Idea)
Walk into almost any fintech’s product meeting, and you’ll find no shortage of good ideas. A faster claims process. A smarter underwriting model. A new embedded insurance product bundled into a retail checkout flow. The ideas are rarely the problem. What kills them is what happens next, the long, quiet journey from “great idea” to […]
Who Will Lead Nigeria Fintech’s Second Decade? Q1 2026 Reveals the Contenders
OPENING INSIGHT Q1 2026 marked a decisive structural shift in Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem — from growth‑at‑all‑costs to governance, regulatory discipline, institutional resilience, and infrastructure depth as the primary determinants of success. Nigeria’s macroeconomic backdrop improved significantly in early 2026. Nigeria’s gross external foreign exchange reserves rose to about $50.45 billion according to widely circulated industry reports, reflecting strengthened […]
Nigeria Fintech Tax Compliance 2026: 7 Steps To Win
Practical guidance drawn from Dr. Tunde Lemo, Dotun Adekunle (OPay), Tim Siloma (PwC), Olamide Obajimi (Ed Tax Practices Group), and Dr. Ayodele Zubair (LIRS) | FintechNGR Outlook Webinar, 24 February 2026 Nigeria’s new tax regime is in effect. For fintech founders, operators, and boards, the question is no longer whether to act — it is […]
Nigeria Tax Reform 2026: What LIRS Wants Fintech Companies to Know
Fireside Chat: Dr. Ayodele Zubair (Chairman, LIRS), moderated by Dr. Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun (VP, FintechNGR) | FintechNGR Outlook Webinar, 24 February 2026 The fireside chat at the FintechNGR 2026 Outlook Webinar offered something rare: a direct, candid conversation with the head of a state revenue authority about tax philosophy, digital transformation, and the future of the […]
How to Operate Under the New Nigeria’s Tax Regime
Panel: Dotun Adekunle (OPay) · Tim Siloma (PwC) · Olamide Obajimi (Ed Tax Practices Group) | FintechNGR Outlook Webinar, 24 February 2026 The panel at the FintechNGR 2026 Outlook Webinar brought together an operator, a Big Four tax partner, and a commercial lawyer. Their perspectives differed; their conclusion was the same: fintechs that treat the […]
Nigeria’s New Tax Era: What Every Fintech Player Needs to Know
Nigeria’s tax landscape has changed more in the past year than in the previous two decades. For fintechs touching millions of Nigerians daily through payments, lending, and digital banking, the implications are immediate. In February 2026, the FinTech Association of Nigeria convened a webinar bringing together regulators, operators, and tax experts to break it all […]
Fintech in Focus: Key January 2026 Insights for Growth, Compliance, and Innovation
As 2026 kicks off, Nigeria’s financial ecosystem is sending a clear message: success will go to those who combine strategy, governance, and disciplined execution. Early trends show tighter regulation, selective capital allocation, and growing operational scrutiny shaping the competitive landscape. Digital payments continue to scale, stablecoins are becoming core infrastructure, and AI adoption is rising, […]
2025 in Retrospect
FinTechNGR: A Year of Scale, Structure & Strategic Direction In 2025, FinTechNGR focused on deepening growth, strengthening institutional structures, and laying the foundation for long-term impact across Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem. Membership Growth & Ecosystem Representation Association membership expanded significantly, with organisations represented across the full fintech value chain. This growth was supported by 62 active volunteers who […]
Nigeria Fintech Week 2025: Presidential Opening Remarks
Orchestrating Nigeria’s Digital Future A Year of Growth and Vision — FintechNGR’s Journey to Becoming Africa’s Premier Fintech Voice A Movement Shaping the Future When FintechNGR set out to become the leading voice of Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem, the goal was never to merely observe digital transformation — but to actively shape it. Today, that […]