A prominent Nigerian technology entrepreneur and financial services professional, founder of Lendsqr and Chairman of Paystack, with extensive experience in banking and fintech.
“In 2026, with fraud no longer a major distraction, fintechs will return to massive growth and innovation.” – Adedeji Olowe
The Central Bank of Nigeria's regulatory interventions have reduced fraud, allowing fintechs to focus on growth. The market for fintech in Nigeria is projected to double this year due to renewed consumer trust.
Lendsqr develops AI to assess Nigerian borrowers by face and voice
Lendsqr is building an AI model to analyze borrowers' voices and faces for loan qualification. The model aims to assist Nigerians without financial documentation in obtaining small loans between ₦30,000 and ₦50,000.
Nigerian fintech, Woven Finance, reveals what caused shutdown miscommunication in January as it begins a brand refresh
Woven Finance refuted claims of a shutdown in Q1 2024. An email warning customers was sent in error and contained risk assessment information.
