fintech

FG to Tighten Grip on Fintech Regulations SEC Pledges Stronger Oversight in Fintech Sector The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has reiterated its dedication to investor protection by reinforcing regulations in the booming fintech space...

SEC to Modernize Capital Market Curriculum with Focus on Cybersecurity, AI, and Fintech Detailed Breakdown: Curriculum Expansion to Address Emerging Trends The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced its plan to expand Nigeria’s capital market education curriculum to include...

eTranzact CEO Highlights Fintech’s Role in Expanding Inclusive Growth Across Nigeria Summary: Niyi Toluwalope, CEO of eTranzact Plc, stressed the importance of fostering inclusive growth in Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem during a recent conference. He pointed out that while fintech has seen...

SEC TO STRENGTHEN FINTECH REGULATIONS FOR ENHANCED INVESTOR PROTECTION The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to enforce stricter regulations within the fintech sector to safeguard investor funds and ensure alignment with existing laws. This move, announced by SEC's...

ETRANZACT EYES FINTECH EXPANSION eTranzact has announced plans to expand its presence in the fintech sector following a 40% increase in transaction volume, reaching N79 trillion in 2023. CEO Niyi Toluwalope highlighted this growth at a "Facts Behind Figures" webinar, emphasizing the company's...

As the Fintech industry continues to burgeon, it offers a myriad of job opportunities across various roles. In this article, we will delve into some of the most likely job roles in a Fintech company, provide a brief overview of six top Fintech companies in Nigeria, and explore the prospects of...

If you're eyeing a career in fintech, it's crucial to understand the general requirements that will set you on the path to success. In this article, we'll explore the key skills, education, and attributes needed for anyone looking to work in fintech. Educational Background While fintech is a...

Flutterwave features in Y Combinator’s top companies list Flutterwave has been featured in Y Combinator’s list and this has happened for 3 consecutive years. This is the third. Flutterwave is a Nigerian fintech company which was founded in 2016. Their seduces include provisions of payment...

Nigerian adolescents were recently urged to maximize prospects available in the technology industry at the Victoria Island Worship Center, VIWC, of the Assemblies of God Church's youth development program. Different facilitators at the Men's Fellowship of the Church's session emphasized that...

“Assessing creditworthiness without a formal history is a major problem in financial services in Africa while social demographic data isn’t sufficient to make good credit decisions,” notes Eunice Gatama, Director for Africa Business at Yabx, one of the fintech driving alternative credit scoring...

Umba, a Nigerian digital banking platform operating in Lagos, Nigeria, has raised $15 million in Series A funding to expand financial products to underserved population across Africa. The new funding follows a $2 million seed round in 2020, bringing the total funding received till date to...

The Nigerian banking sector is one of the viable destinations for foreign investors in the country as it attracted over $15.7 billion in foreign investments in the past 5 years, representing one of the most attractive sectors in the Nigerian economy. According to compiled data, Nigeria recorded...

Billed as the first African-based direct-to-consumer genetics company to introduce polygenic risk scoring (PRS) to generate DNA test results, BioCertica has just launched a $1.6 million seed round after raising $650 000 in pre-seed funding. PRS results is said to enable BioCertica to provide...