Transforming banking 
and finance for good 
with open APIs.

With open banking, the financial ecosystem in Nigeria will accelerate as technical frictions are removed and innovation is unleashed.

We build on these 
four pillars

With open banking, the financial ecosystem in Nigeria will accelerate as technical frictions are removed and innovation is unleashed.

Privacy

The core of open banking provides an assurance of privacy and full consent to all players

Regulation

CBN’s open banking regulation sets a secure, legal framework for banks and fintech to share data.

Guidelines

CBN and the ecosystem have created world-class guidelines for open banking operations by stakeholders.

APIs

Open Banking Nigeria sets API standards for swift, CBN-compliant products for banks and fintechs.

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Organisations reshaping banking in Nigeria.

Use cases

Business finance
management

Open Banking lets SMEs integrate bank accounts with accounting software for automation, cash flow management, and tailored financial products.

Personal finance
management

Open Banking aggregates financial data into one app for spending insights, budgeting, and personalized financial advice.

Credit scoring
and lending

Open Banking aggregates financial data into one app for spending insights, budgeting, and personalized financial advice.

Financial inclusion

Open Banking empowers super agents like Nomba to open accounts for unbanked Nigerians, boosting financial inclusion.

Payment initiation

Open Banking enables direct B2B transfers, online payments from bank accounts, and automated recurring payments, reducing fees and enhancing security.

Recent Blog Articles

Will OBN use FAPI

February 28 2025

January 31 2025