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, […]
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 […]
Closing the Credit Gap: Key Strategies to Expand Women’s Access to Finance in Nigeria

Despite owning 41% of micro-businesses and playing a vital role in household and community resilience, Nigerian women continue to face significant challenges in accessing credit. In July 2025, The Economic Inclusion CoP of FintechNGR hosted a powerful and data-driven webinar to tackle this issue. The session brought together policymakers, gender advocates, fintech leaders, and development […]
Open Banking in Nigeria: Innovation Beyond Compliance

By FintechNGR Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem is on the brink of a major shift as Open Banking prepares to move from concept to full implementation. At the Q2 edition of the FintechNGR Reguvators Forum held on June 26, 2025, Mr. Musa Jimoh, Director of Payment Systems Policy at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), offered […]
Nigeria’s ISA 2025: Key Takeaways from FinTechNGR’s Stakeholder Engagement with the SEC

On April 14, 2025, the FinTech Association of Nigeria (FinTechNGR) hosted a high-level virtual stakeholder engagement session featuring the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss the newly enacted Investments and Securities Act 2025 (ISA 2025). The session, led by SEC’s Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, provided clarity on how the law reshapes regulation of digital […]