Data privacy in open banking isn’t the headline-grabbing attention in Nigeria. It’s not the celebrity scandal everyone talks about, and it’s certainly not what you’ll see trending on Twitter on a random Tuesday. But maybe it should be. Because right now, while we’re all focused on the newest loan app or the hottest fintech, our …
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What every Nigerian needs to know about data privacy in open banking
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Nigeria will use BVN for open banking consent management, is it a good move?
In Nigeria, the Open Banking Consent Management System (OBCMS) is the technological platform from which this consent is given. Uniquely, the OBCMS uses the Bank Verification Number (BVN) to verify end-user identities when they grant consent.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Open Banking
The OBN team answers some of the most popularly asked questions about Open Banking in Nigeria
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Hello Nigeria! – Rolling out Open Banking Capabilities
Hello Nigeria! – Rolling out Open Banking Capabilities (A KPMG Article)
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The Role of Fintechs in Nigeria’s Open Banking Ecosystem
With over 250 Fintechs in Nigeria, it is clear that Open Banking can serve the strategic objectives of many sub-verticals ranging from Lending to Personal Finance and from Agritech to Digital Insurance. Learn more here.
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Open Banking in Action via APIs (What next: Part 3 of 3)
Open banking has revolutionized the financial services industry by promoting transparency, competition, and innovation. At the heart of this transformation lies the efficient flow of data and services through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
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Open Banking in Nigeria: Boosting Financial Access for MSMEs
How open banking in Nigeria will Increase Financial Access for MSMEs
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Advocating for Open Banking in Nigeria
Open Banking Nigeria Trustee, Adedeji Olowe and Head of content at Open Banking Expo, Ellie Duncan, recently sat down for a chat on the ‘Open Banking Expo Unplugged’ podcast. In the 25-minute podcast, Olowe tells how far Nigeria is from implementing Open Banking and the current challenges being faced. He also reveals why the establishment …
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What Are The Next Steps For Open Banking In Nigeria?
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently released the exposure draft of the operational guidelines of Open Banking in Nigeria which clearly stipulates the roles, responsibilities and expectations for each participant in the open banking system. The draft focuses on ensuring that open banking in Nigeria starts on a foundation of solid operational efficiency. The …
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Open Banking: Driving growth for banks in Nigeria
Introduction The way we carry out financial transactions today is very different from what it used to be. At the moment, there are a lot of fintech companies and innovators constantly pushing the boundaries within the finance sector. These advancements have created the importance of seamlessly sharing data through an open banking system. This would …
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