Olaniwun Ajayi LP

February 11, 2026

Key Takeaways from the CBN Fintech Report 2025

Last week, the Central Bank of Nigeria released its inaugural Fintech Report titled “Shaping the Future of Fintech in Nigeria – Innovation, Inclusion and Integrity,” outlining a strategic roadmap to...

February 9, 2026

Technology, Innovation & Fintech: 2025 Wrap-Up and 2026 Outlook

2025 was a defining year for Nigeria’s tech and fintech ecosystem. From strategic consolidation and cross-border expansion to regulatory recalibrations and the rise of AI, the year tested resilience, measured...

February 6, 2026

Key Highlights & Potential Impact of the Proposed Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Commission Bill

On 28 October 2025, the House of Representatives passed the Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Commission (NFRC) Bill for a second reading. The NFRC Bill, if enacted into law, could fundamentally reshape...

November 6, 2025

Key Innovations in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

The announcement on 24 October 2025 regarding Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring (commonly referred to as the Grey List) represents...

November 3, 2025

Key Intellectual Property Law Developments Across Select Jurisdictions in Africa

The announcement on 24 October 2025 regarding Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring (commonly referred to as the Grey List) represents...

October 29, 2025

FATF Delists Nigeria from its Grey List

The announcement on 24 October 2025 regarding Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring (commonly referred to as the Grey List) represents...

October 21, 2025

Guidelines on the Operations of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in Nigeria

Guidelines on the Operations of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in Nigeria...

August 12, 2025

Regulatory Compliance for Fintech Companies

Balancing Growth in an Uncertain Regulatory Landscape for Fintech Companies

At Olaniwun Ajayi LP, we understand that for fintechs in Nigeria, growth and regulation often appear to be in conflict. But we also know that when compliance is approached strategically,...

June 18, 2025

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Commentary on Structuring the Acquisition of PSS Licences in Nigeria

Over the last few years, electronic payment transactions in Nigeria have recorded significant growth and this momentum shows no signs of slowing down. A key participant in the facilitation of...

January 27, 2025

Tech Industry Wrap Up and Outlook 2025

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...

February 11, 2026

Key Takeaways from the CBN Fintech Report 2025

Last week, the Central Bank of Nigeria released its inaugural Fintech Report titled “Shaping the Future of Fintech in Nigeria – Innovation, Inclusion and Integrity,” outlining a strategic roadmap to...

February 9, 2026

Technology, Innovation & Fintech: 2025 Wrap-Up and 2026 Outlook

2025 was a defining year for Nigeria’s tech and fintech ecosystem. From strategic consolidation and cross-border expansion to regulatory recalibrations and the rise of AI, the year tested resilience, measured...

February 6, 2026

Key Highlights & Potential Impact of the Proposed Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Commission Bill

On 28 October 2025, the House of Representatives passed the Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Commission (NFRC) Bill for a second reading. The NFRC Bill, if enacted into law, could fundamentally reshape...

November 6, 2025

Key Innovations in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

The announcement on 24 October 2025 regarding Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring (commonly referred to as the Grey List) represents...

November 3, 2025

Key Intellectual Property Law Developments Across Select Jurisdictions in Africa

The announcement on 24 October 2025 regarding Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring (commonly referred to as the Grey List) represents...

October 29, 2025

FATF Delists Nigeria from its Grey List

The announcement on 24 October 2025 regarding Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring (commonly referred to as the Grey List) represents...

October 21, 2025

Guidelines on the Operations of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in Nigeria

Guidelines on the Operations of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in Nigeria...

August 12, 2025

Regulatory Compliance for Fintech Companies

Balancing Growth in an Uncertain Regulatory Landscape for Fintech Companies

At Olaniwun Ajayi LP, we understand that for fintechs in Nigeria, growth and regulation often appear to be in conflict. But we also know that when compliance is approached strategically,...

June 18, 2025

Commentary-on-Structuring-the-Acquisition-of-PSS-Licences-in-Nigeria.jpg

Commentary on Structuring the Acquisition of PSS Licences in Nigeria

Over the last few years, electronic payment transactions in Nigeria have recorded significant growth and this momentum shows no signs of slowing down. A key participant in the facilitation of...

January 27, 2025

Tech Industry Wrap Up and Outlook 2025

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...