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The data on fintech payment released by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems (“NIBSS”) has revealed that payment transactions worth N33.2 trillion were performed electronically in August through the NIBSS Instant Payment platform (NIP). This brings the total value of e-payment deals in the last 8 months to N238.7 trillion! …

Micro-finance banks are fast growing credit companies in Nigeria with an edge of being deposit-taking institutions over and above the State-licensed money lending companies which are licensed only to lend money but not to process cash deposits from customers. According to the Nigerian Bureau of …

Unlike Lagos State, where the procedure for Money Lender’s license is quite bureaucratic and very formal, the procedure in Delta State is less formal and seamless for Applicants. Also, the timeline for completion of the process in Delta State is short. We have provided some …

IS THERE A SPECIAL LICENCE FOR A MONEY LENDER COMPANY IN GHANA? Yes. No person shall carry on the business of micro lending or finance business in anywhere within Ghana unless the Bank of Ghana licenses it to do so. Ghana is becoming a destination …

In the course of our engagement with clients, we have documented some of the frequently asked questions on money lender licensing process in Nigeria, which we consider can be a useful guide for any interested investors in the country’s consumer lending sector. Below are our …

Introduction A Micro Finance Bank (“MFB”) is a subsector company in the financial industry licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”) to carry on the business of providing financial services such as savings and deposits, loans, domestic funds transfer and non-financial services to individuals …

KEY NOTES ON HOW TO SET UP A MONEY LENDER COMPANY IN NIGERIA Introduction From our experience in advising and assisting clients with business registration and licensing in Nigeria, money lender business is fast becoming very popular and widely embraced as an alternative solution to …

Why does a business require an MMO licence? Every technology solution service provider, in whatever sector, is most likely interested in how to reduce stress for customer’s subscription and payment through digital channels. One of the notable features of most online platforms is the provision …

Employee Due Diligence is an investigation by an Employer to identify any risks, screen or scrutinize hired staff’s or potential employee’s history in order to prevent any financial, reputational or other risks to the company. It must be appreciated that employees and prospective employees can …

Many small businesses, especially online entrepreneurs in Nigeria, are not (or do not have their businesses) registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) despite being in business for a year or more. They conclude transactions using an unregistered “business” name but when it is time …