15 hours agoAs Open Banking takes Stage, Data Privacy is no longer an “Option” for the Technology Ecosystem and Regulators.Every day, we see new features, services, and innovations in the tech ecosystem. Products and services are consistently offering more functionality which translates to an easier way to transact or a solution to the challenges the continent faces. Enter Open Banking. Simply put, as I mentioned in my previous article…Open Data4 min read
May 17Are the New SEC Rules Regulating Cryptocurrency? Do we Even Need These Rules?You know I know that you know that I would definitely write about the recently issued SEC Rules on Issuance, Offering Platforms, and Custody of Digital Assets this week. So after rigmarolling and shaking the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria, on the 11th of May, finally released their rules on…Nigerian Tech Ecosystem7 min read
May 12When Launching a New Product, the Law is also Important.Founders, Developers, Product Managers, Designers, and Marketers (have I listed everyone in the tech ecosystem?) in the tech space all have one thing in common, they love to innovate. Their minds work like gears, constantly turning and thinking about the next thing, about how to make their product or service…African Technology4 min read
May 5Guess who’s Back? Back Again!/The CBN Regulations for Bill Payments in NigeriaSo I took a break for two weeks to write an article and guess who has not finished? I have decided that I am just going to use my weekends and hopefully I can finish up. Anywayssssss guess who’s back? Me. Me. Me. and today I am going to spill…Nigerian Tech Ecosystem3 min read
Apr 20e-Naira: Same Naira, No Possibilities.Yet.In July 2021 during one of its many Bankers Committee Meetings where it deliberates on the policies that will affect the monetary system in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria announced that it was going to launch its own digital currency. Apparently, the CBN has been interested in Central Bank…Digital Currency3 min read
Apr 12Payment Service Banks, Final Approvals, Agency Banking, and Point of Sale TerminalsCongratulations to MTN is a phrase that blazes across all my screens. My father has sent me about ten Whatsapp broadcast messages on it. MTN has finally received a Final Approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria and now holds a Payment Service Bank License. what is a PSB License…Nigerian Startups4 min read
Apr 4Term Sheets!Receiving a Term Sheet from a prospective investor is one the sweetest things that can happen to any entrepreneur. It’s a bullet point document that outlines the expectations of the investor and founder before more detailed negotiations and due diligence begins in any investment transaction. It’s like a glimmer of…Nigerian Tech Ecosystem3 min read
Mar 30Sigh.I’m a lover boy. And all my friends know this. The type of man that will actually curate a weekly newsletter just to tell you how beautiful you are and send you letters in the mail. But these days, the dating pool, just feels like a mess. …3 min read
Mar 15Silicon Valley is an Amazing Show About Everything Startups… Including Intellectual PropertyIf you haven’t heard about Silicon Valley, and you like tech.. who are you.. why haven’t you watched such an epic show? I’m sure you’re part of those people that say they haven’t watched the Titanic and feel cool about it. Kmt. Anyhooooo. Silicon Valley is a show that depicts…4 min read
