Olaniwun Ajayi LP

February 9, 2026

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

2025 was a defining year for Nigeria’s tech and fintech ecosystem. Deals grew more strategic. Regulators moved closer in. AI arrived in force. Our Technology, Innovation & Fintech 2025 Wrap-Up...

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 Bill for a second reading. If it becomes law, the Fintech Regulatory Commission Bill would 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...

September 4, 2025

THE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMMISSION ISSUES GUIDELINES FOR INSURTECH OPERATORS IN NIGERIA.

On 30 July 2025, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) issued new guidelines for Insurtech operators in Nigeria (the Guidelines). They took effect on 1 August 2025. The Guidelines set a...

August 27, 2025

Key Highlights of the Consumer Lending Regulations 2025

KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DIGITAL ELECTRONIC ONLINE OR NON-TRADITIONAL CONSUMER LENDING REGULATIONS 2025

In a bid to enhance accountability and strengthen consumer protection within the digital lending ecosystem, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the FCCPC or Commission) has issued the Digital,...

August 26, 2025

NDPC Compliance obligation for gaming and financial services companies

NDPC Sector-by-Sector Investigation for Financial Services and Gaming Companies

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has issued a Compliance Notice. It announces investigations into suspected non-compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA). The NDPC investigation targets organisations...

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,...

February 9, 2026

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

2025 was a defining year for Nigeria’s tech and fintech ecosystem. Deals grew more strategic. Regulators moved closer in. AI arrived in force. Our Technology, Innovation & Fintech 2025 Wrap-Up...

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 Bill for a second reading. If it becomes law, the Fintech Regulatory Commission Bill would 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...

September 4, 2025

THE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMMISSION ISSUES GUIDELINES FOR INSURTECH OPERATORS IN NIGERIA.

On 30 July 2025, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) issued new guidelines for Insurtech operators in Nigeria (the Guidelines). They took effect on 1 August 2025. The Guidelines set a...

August 27, 2025

Key Highlights of the Consumer Lending Regulations 2025

KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DIGITAL ELECTRONIC ONLINE OR NON-TRADITIONAL CONSUMER LENDING REGULATIONS 2025

In a bid to enhance accountability and strengthen consumer protection within the digital lending ecosystem, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the FCCPC or Commission) has issued the Digital,...

August 26, 2025

NDPC Compliance obligation for gaming and financial services companies

NDPC Sector-by-Sector Investigation for Financial Services and Gaming Companies

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has issued a Compliance Notice. It announces investigations into suspected non-compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA). The NDPC investigation targets organisations...

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,...