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Banking, Finance & FinTech

Central Bank of Nigeria FinTech Licensing Frameworks

Navigating PSSP, MMO, and Switching licenses under current CBN circulars and anti-money laundering (AML/CFT) directives.

Favour, Esq.
July 28, 2026
7 min read
Central Bank of Nigeria FinTech Licensing Frameworks

Nigeria's financial technology sector continues to expand rapidly under the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) evolving regulatory supervisory framework. Payment Service Solution Providers (PSSP), Mobile Money Operators (MMO), and payment gateways face stringent capital reserves and compliance benchmarks.

Understanding the clear boundaries between payment switching, merchant acquiring, and deposit-taking activity is vital for fintech founders structuring new digital payment channels.

We break down regulatory sandbox entry requirements, escrow deposit rules, and SEC crowdfunding guidelines for digital asset platforms.

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