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Future Of Fintech And Digital Payments In Nigeria: CBN Manadates The Adoption Of ISO 20022 Messaging Standards And Geo-Tagging Of Point-Of- Sale Terminals

In a circular dated August 25,2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a directive mandating the geo-tagging of all Point-of-Sale (PoS) Terminals in Nigeria and that electronic payment messaging...

Nigeria Technology

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Pavestones Legal

Legal Insights On The Central Bank Of Nigeria Open Banking Initiative

The Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) Open Banking initiative is a forward-looking step aimed at transforming the country's financial landscape.

Nigeria Finance

Syntegral Legal Practice

Cryptocurrency And Taxation: Should PIT, WHT, AND VAT Be Applied To Digital Assets?

Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies that use cryptography for security, making them difficult to counterfeit or double-spend.

Nigeria Technology

Syntegral Legal Practice

Understanding Commercial And Microfinance Banking Licenses In Nigeria (TALP's Fintech Series 3)

Fintech licenses come with limits and many fast-growing players are now turning to banking licenses as a more scalable path forward. Moniepoint is a prime example. It began as a mobile money operator, transitioned to a microfinance bank, and is now pursuing a full commercial banking license.

Nigeria Technology

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Tope Adebayo LP

Scaling Without Sanctions: The Nigerian Fintech Compliance Playbook (Fintech Series 2)

Nigeria Technology

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Breaking Into Fintech: Understanding The Key Licence Requirements And Limitations (TALP's Fintech Series 1)

Nigeria Technology

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Implementation Of Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) In Nigeria - The Journey To Tax Compliance On Digital Assets

Nigeria Technology

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KPMG Nigeria

Digital Currencies And Financial Inclusion: Can Cryptocurrencies Bridge The Gap?

Nigeria Technology

Syntegral Legal Practice

CBN's Open Banking Guidelines: Implications For Non-Bank Entities

Nigeria Finance

BH

Balogun Harold

New Online Lending Regulations In Nigeria By FCCPC

Nigeria Consumer

BH

Balogun Harold

Digital Assets Custody: Institutional Challenges And Opportunities In The Nigerian Context

Nigeria Commercial

Syntegral Legal Practice

Nigeria's Open Banking: Data Access Considerations

Nigeria Finance

BH

Balogun Harold

Nigeria Remains On The Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) Grey List For AML/CFT/PF Deficiencies: The Way Forward

Nigeria Government

LL

Lexworth Legal Partners

GAID 2025 Unpacked: Critical Updates On Data Processing, Individual Obligations, And Compliance Measures

Nigeria Privacy

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G ELIAS

Digital Currencies And Financial Inclusion: Can Cryptocurrencies Bridge The Gap?

Nigeria Technology

Syntegral Legal Practice

The Nigeria Tax Act And Non-Resident Companies

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KPMG Nigeria

Energy Security And The Petroleum Industry Act 2021

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Alliance Law Firm

Recapitalisation Options For BDC Operators: What The New CBN Guidelines Mean

Nigeria Finance

DO

Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Setting Up A Company In Nigeria As A Foreigner – A Brief Guide

Nigeria Commercial

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Resolution Law Firm

New Rules For Fintechs In The Electricity Sector

Effective as of May 27 2025, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ("NERC") issued formal guidelines for the registration and engagement of Third-Party Collection Service Providers...

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Balogun Harold

Impact Of The Investment & Securities Act (2025) On Ownership And Use Of Virtual Assets In Nigeria

The Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 was enacted on March 31, 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to replace the previous ISA, updating the law with provisions impacting emerging trends...

Nigeria Technology

PL

Pavestones Legal

CBN Guidelines On Digital Lending In Nigeria: Legal Obligations For Fintechs And Lenders

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has rolled out comprehensive regulatory measures...

Nigeria Technology

Danol Partners

Overview Of The SEC's Amendments To The Rules On Digital Assets Issuance, Offering Platform, Exchange And Custody And Inclusion Of Digital Assets As Security In The New Investment And Securities Act

Nigeria has continuously experienced a surging adoption of digital assets, with revenues in 2025 projected at over US$1.5 billion.

Nigeria Technology

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AELEX

Strengthening Investor Protection In Nigeria: The SEC's Role In Mitigating Ponzi Schemes Under The ISA, 2025

Nigeria Commercial

PL

Pavestones Legal

An Overview Of The Nigerian Investment And Securities Act 2025

Nigeria Finance

Gresyndale Legal

The Inclusion Of Digital Assets In The Nigerian Investment And Securities Act 2025: A Positive Development For The Securities Sector.

Nigeria Technology

Gresyndale Legal

What The Investment And Securities Act 2025 Means For Digital And Virtual Assets In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Review Of The Investment And Securities Act Of 2025

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

Major Highlights Of The Investments And Securities Act, 2025: A New Dawn For Nigeria's Capital Market

Nigeria Commercial

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Alliance Law Firm

ISA 2025: What Investors Need To Know About Nigeria's New Capital Market Law

Nigeria Commercial

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Tope Adebayo LP

Regulatory Update: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Signs The Long-Awaited Investments And Securities Act 2025

Nigeria Commercial

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Banking And Finance In Nigeria: The Regulatory Framework At A Glance

Nigeria Finance

PL

Pavestones Legal

How The ISA 2025 Reshapes The Nigerian Virtual Asset Market

Nigeria Technology

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Tope Adebayo LP

ISA 2025: What Investors Need To Know About Nigeria's New Capital Market Law

The Investments and Securities Act 2025 ("ISA 2025" or the "New Act") was signed into law in March 2025, repealing the Investments and Securities Act of 2007 ("ISA 2007 or the "Old Act").

Nigeria Commercial

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Tope Adebayo LP

Regulatory Update: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Signs The Long-Awaited Investments And Securities Act 2025

On 29th March 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Investments and Securities Bill 2025 ("ISB") into law.

Nigeria Commercial

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Banking And Finance In Nigeria: The Regulatory Framework At A Glance

In Nigeria, the importance of a well-regulated banking system cannot be overstated, especially in light of the sector's influence on economic growth, investor confidence and public trust.

Nigeria Finance

PL

Pavestones Legal

How The ISA 2025 Reshapes The Nigerian Virtual Asset Market

In early 2025, Nigeria's rapidly growing cryptocurrency sector reached a major turning point. After years of regulatory confusion and a well-known banking ban on crypto transactions, a new law changed everything. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Investments and Securities Act 2025 (ISA 2025) into law, officially recognizing digital assets and cryptocurrencies as securities. This landmark legislation replaces the previous 2007 statute and broadens the definition of "securities" in Section 3

Nigeria Technology

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Investment And Securities Act 2025 – The New Era Of Securities Exchanges

Nigeria Finance

PL

Pavestones Legal

API Licensing In Nigeria

A U.S.-based software vendor, which provides financial analytics tools licensed its proprietary API to a local fintech startup.

Nigeria Technology

BH

Balogun Harold

An Overview Of Nigeria's Regulatory Landscape For Fintech In 2024 And Outlook For 2025

The financial technology ("Fintech") sector in Nigeria experienced significant growth and advancements in 2024. This was driven by the collaborative efforts of industry players, regulators, and government agencies.

Nigeria Technology

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Legal Framework And Strategies For Anti-Money Laundering (AML) And Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) Compliance In Nigeria

In today's globalised financial landscape, local and cross-border financial transactions have become integral components of business operations, extending beyond financial institutions.

Nigeria Government

TA

TLP Advisory

Why Nigeria Is The Next Frontier For Chinese Investors | FDI In Gaming, Tech & Infrastructure

Nigeria has benefitted significantly from Chinese investment in the fintech industry, gaming, and infrastructure sector. Initially...

Nigeria Government

TT

The Trusted Advisors

How To Apply For A Fintech Switching And Processing License In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Navigating The Fintech Legal Landscape In Kenya, 2025

Nigeria Technology

Gresyndale Legal

Financial Sector 2024 Round-Up And 2025 Forecast

Nigeria Finance

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Stren & Blan Partners

Regulatory Outlook For The Technology Sector In 2025

Nigeria Privacy

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AELEX

Setting Up A Cryptocurrency Company In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

PL

Pavestones Legal

Enforceability Of Employment Contracts Of Expatriates Working With Virtual Fintech Companies: Straightening The Knotty Issues

Nigeria Employment

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Registration And Licensing Requirements For Virtual Assets, Digital Investment And Fintech Service Providers

Nigeria Technology

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Alliance Law Firm

How To Obtain A Fintech License: PSSP License In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

uA

Firmus Advisory

How To Obtain A PTSP License In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

uA

Firmus Advisory

Navigating The Legal Landscape Of Cryptocurrency In Nigeria Post-CBN Circular 2023: A Detailed Review Of The Central Bank Of Nigeria's 2023 Circular On Cryptocurrency And Its Impact On The Technology Sector

Nigeria Technology

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Spotlight On AI Development In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

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Olajide Oyewole LLP

Send, Receive, Thrive: Nigeria's Updated International Money Transfer Regime

Nigeria Technology

LL

Lexworth Legal Partners

How To Obtain An Imto License In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

uA

Firmus Advisory

Regulatory Update: The Nigeria Foreign Exchange (FX) Code

Nigeria Finance

PL

Pavestones Legal

Fintech Regulation In Nigeria: CBN Directives On Payment Terminal Services

Nigeria Technology

PL

Pavestones Legal

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