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Entries open for Nigerian FinTech Awards

Organiser of the Nigerian FinTech Awards, an integral part of the weeklong Lagos Fintech Week, will recognise and reward innovation in the use of information technology in the financial industry as well those who have contributed to its success. A statement signed by chairman of the organising committee, Dr. Yele Okeremi, said there would be […]

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CBN to redesign regulations to curb cybercrime

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, said it is concerned with rising losses that emanate from cybercrime and technology risk in the financial sector and is working on the modalities for new regulations. The apex bank stressed the need to redesign regulations that will address cyber crimes and technological risks that may arise from emerging […]

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CBN set to issue guidelines to regulate FinTechs

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is currently drafting guidelines that would enable the regulation and supervision of the activities of Financial Technology Companies (FinTechs) in Nigeria. Director, Banking and Payments System Department, CBN, Mr. Dipo Fatokun, disclosed this yesterday, in Lagos, during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nigeria electronic Fraud Forum (NeFF) with […]

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NSE, Fintech Nigeria partner on innovation growth policy formulation

The prospects for a strategic collaboration that will deepen the penetration of technology firms in the Nigerian capital market, received a boost with the recent engagement between the Nigerian Stock Exchange and Fintech Nigeria Association. This is coming on the heels of earlier engagements between the Stock Exchange and Fintech Nigeria. Chairman of the Fintech […]

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Fintech Nigeria engages CBN, NSE on innovation in financial tech

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) have commended the Fintech Association of Nigeria for its efforts in bridging the gap between the regulators, government and the active players in the Nigerian Fintech ecosystem. In a separate meeting between the members of the Governing Council of the Fintech Nigeria, led […]

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