Open Banking Blog

Stories, insights, and advice that will transform banking and finance for good

August 26 2024

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....

August 12 2024

Open Banking and Artificial Intelligence are more connected than might be guessed at the surface. Startups, Prosaic and Abound, have raised over $500 million on the premise that they can improve customer outcomes by combining these technologies. But how can...

July 23 2024

Credit is not just a financial tool; it's the lifeblood of a thriving economy. No nation can truly prosper or expand without the support of a robust credit system. Financial services often find their footing and thrive when credit is...

June 30 2024

The OBN team answers some of the most popularly asked questions about Open Banking in Nigeria...

March 31 2024

We hosted an industry event with major stakeholders who delved deeper into the technologies and use cases for open banking in Nigeria....

March 10 2024

We are steering the industry toward a future defined by innovation, collaboration, and unprecedented possibilities....

October 3 2023

Open banking serves as a remedy to this predicament and saves financial service providers like Mono from the headache of even considering embarking on this herculean task. The implementation of open banking standards mandates banks to provide statement and other...

July 31 2023

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....

June 26 2023

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)....

January 31 2023

Lendsqr, an LaaS firm needs open banking made available in Nigeria to help its lenders scale and digitize their business, effectively....

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