Olaniwun Ajayi LP

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Technology, Innovation & Fintech

Technology, Innovation & Fintech

Olaniwun Ajayi LP’s Technology Innovation and FinTech practice is a clear leader in the Nigerian legal market; a fact illustrated by the significant role we have played in helping exciting new businesses to thrive and our consistent Tier 1 ranking by both Chambers Global and IFLR 1000. With a practice that has established a reputation spanning over a number of years, our dedicated Technology, Innovation and Fintech (TIF) team is proficient in providing sophisticated legal advice for the full spectrum of players in the market.

Our lawyers represent core technology and technology-enabled businesses through their growth lifecycle, including early stage documentation and establishment; investment transactions; product development and partnerships; and regulatory and compliance. We act as trusted legal advisors to the largest payment platforms, fintech companies and regulators in Nigeria, Africa, Europe and United States of America including, software companies, tech start-ups, social entrepreneurs and online retailers and merchants. We are thought leaders in the technology and fintech market and are trained to deliver customized business solutions to our clients.

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Technology Innovation and Fintech Wrap Up and Outlook 2025

In 2024, the African tech landscape witnessed a year mixed with challenges and opportunities for growth and innovation. There was a 25% decline in funding compared to 2023, however, the continent demonstrated resilience as fintech-led funding volumes were at 47%, and climate tech continued to attract significant investment.  Also, the payments sector saw significant growth with the use of electronic channels to make payments, while mobile money operations witnessed a surge in transaction volumes. Emerging trends, like artificial intell...

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