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The swiftly changing face of financial services comes with an urgent need for the regulator to catch up, if FinTech is to attain its maximum potential in Nigeria. There is currently no single framework for FinTech services in Nigeria, although to date, emphasis has been placed on regulating the payments space to the neglect of other FinTech areas.

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