Category: Fintech Business

Introduction In a significant policy shift that is set to reshape Nigeria’s financial services landscape, financial institutions and payment ecosystem participants have been directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”) to ensure that all payment transaction data generated within Nigeria are stored and managed …

Nigeria’s payment sector has witnessed significant growth over the past decade. Driven by financial inclusion, the sector has experienced rapid technological innovations. As payments solutions expands, payment solutions companies must navigate a complex regulatory landscape and also maintain efficiency, security and consumer protection. The Central …

Licence renewal for Payment Service Providers (PSPs) and other Fintech companies is more than a routine regulatory requirement. It is a critical test of compliance, governance, and operational resilience. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) uses the renewal process to assess the credibility and stability …

As part of African countries’ efforts to open the region to economic opportunities, Ghana has taken a bold step to formalise the regulatory framework for operating online lending business. The Bank of Ghana (BoG) last year introduced the Directive for Digital Credit Services Providers 2025, …

As digital transformation sweeps across Africa’s financial sector, Ghana has taken a bold step to regulate and formalise online lending. With the rise of mobile technology and fintech innovation, access to credit has become less complex. Recognising the need for structure, the Bank of Ghana …

Individuals and small businesses. But with great growth comes great responsibility. To build a sustainable and trusted ecosystem, digital lenders must put people first and embed responsible practices at every step of the way. Below are what digital lending business must ensure in their operations: …

1. Introduction The financial sector in Tanzania, particularly the micro lending subsector is experiencing tremendious growth with the rise of online or digital loan services through mobile applications. The tremendous growth in the Tanzanian digital lending space is driven by the opportunities created by technological …

There are two government agencies vested with the power to grant export licenses in Nigeria. They are: The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) which is saddled with the responsibility of issuing out export license for agricultural commodities & manufactured goods and the Federal Ministry of …

Introduction On the 25th of July 2025, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) welcomed a new era of regulation with the Digital, Electronic, Online, or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025 (the Digital Lending Regulations). While these rules establish clear licensing, registration, and disclosure …

In recent years, there has been an increase in digital economy innovations: in health care, communications, manufacturing, engineering etc. It is only normal that individuals and companies join in in a bid to contribute their quota and benefit from an ever-booming market. There are various …