Following recent engagements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Governing Council of FintechNGR, led by the President, Ade Bajomo, engaged with Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and his management team. This meeting aimed to deepen the role of the telecommunications sector as a crucial enabler of fintech in Nigeria. The engagement addressed the critical issue of connectivity and investment
Nigeria Fintech Week (#NFW23) is thrilled to unveil the esteemed sponsors and partners for #NFW23, scheduled from October 24 to October 26, 2023. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better, with the support of leading organizations driving innovation and growth in the fintech industry. Confirmed Sponsors: Zenith Bank: One of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, Zenith Bank’s support underscores its commitment to driving innovation in the fintech sector. Mastercard: As a renowned global
The Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR) successfully concluded its 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 27, 2023. The event brought together distinguished attendees, including members of the Board of Trustees and Governing Council as well as prominent figures from the fintech ecosystem. FintechNGR, the premier national fintech association in Africa, remains committed to accelerating fintech growth, fostering innovation, and advocating for regulatory reforms in Nigeria’s dynamic fintech landscape. With over 2580 corporate and 117
Protecting Digital Investments in the Age of Cyber Threats From the dot-com boom, to the stock-market bubble, U.S housing bubble and a number of others, history shows economic disruptions at some point in time are inevitable. The rave is currently on digital assets. And while we are certain this would be a real game changer to how the world has come to see investments, there is a pattern to ensuring sustainable growth, profiting and minimizing
The Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR), the umbrella body for fintechs in Nigeria and founding member of Africa Fintech Network held its 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 9th June 2021 online. In his speech, the President, Ade Bajomo stated that it was the first AGM address he would be giving in his capacity at the helm of affairs of the Association and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to be leading the three-prong mandate of the
2020 has been an intriguing year with the effect of COVID-19 and its multifaceted impact on all spheres of life, both positively and negatively. While the negative impacts of COVID-19 cannot be underplayed, it has also played out positively in accelerating digital adoption journey across divides, fostering re-thinking of business models to serve the insatiable taste of consumers. Above all, brings to fore the resilience spirit in all of us, hence, we all survived the
We had our Social Meet 7.0 event in Lagos which had in attendance notable speakers across the finance and technology sectors. The event explored the topic “Strategic Readiness for 2021” and was an opportunity for stakeholders and industry players to discuss the developments in the fintech ecosystem, the impact of COVID-19, and what would shape developments in 2021. Our President, Mr. Ade Bajomo, gave the opening remarks. He stated that the timing for Fintech Social
Regulation is a strong force in the financial sector regionally and internationally, it plays a very significant role in the financial ecosystem stability and openness to innovation. The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a shift in the methods and practices of financial activities, making digitalization imperative for effectiveness. In reality, fintech makes financial systems open to broader, flexible and creative approaches to operations, product and services, financial inclusion and regulation, and the