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 […]
The Fintech Tsunami: Last Quarter Surprises That Will Shape 2026
Between October and December 2025, Africa’s fintech sector, especially Nigeria’s, crossed a quiet but decisive threshold. For years, the story was speed: faster payments, faster onboarding, faster growth. Over the last quarter, the story changed. Structure now matters more than speed. Regulation hardened, capital became selective, and business models built on volume alone began to […]
Experience is Everything: How Innovation, Design, and Tech Are Shaping Customer Journeys
In today’s digital-first world, the future of fintech hinges not just on innovation, but on how that innovation is delivered. On July 17, 2025, industry leaders gathered at a webinar co-hosted by FintechNGR and Zest to explore how technology, storytelling, strategy, and empathy are redefining customer experience across Africa’s financial landscape. The webinar delivered powerful […]