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Core Banking Software used by Microfinance Banks (MFB) in Nigeria

This article was inspired by comments on a related post written by one of my industry mentors. (https://dejiolowe.com/2016/03/core-banking-software-in-nigeria-2/) To put this into perspective, a core banking application (CBA) is to a Microfinance Bank what a foundation is to a building. This means MFBs with a comprehensive, automated and effective CBA guarantees profitably, operational efficiency and […]

Posted 31 January 2019 † Adédèjì Olówè § Business § Mobile ‡ Comments (0) °

10 predictions for digital payments in 2019

2018 was an exciting year for payments in Nigeria. Tons of cash came in as international investments; interbank transfer crossed 700 million transactions, even mCash had a little showing. Of course, the bitcoin bubble made a loud burst with many licking their wounds. As usual, the following are my 10 predictions for 2019. They are […]

Posted 23 December 2018 † Adédèjì Olówè § Business § Cards § Mobile § Payment § Piscalux ‡ Comments (1) °

I didn’t do too bad predicting digital payments for 2018

Last year, I wrote about 10 predictions for digital payments in 2018 (better to read this first). Looking back, I can assure you, my career as a seer hasn’t been as illustrious as I planned it to be. So how bad am I? Let’s take a look at how I scored myself. Alat gets a (bigger) […]

Posted 20 December 2018 † Adédèjì Olówè § Business § Payment ‡ Comments (0) °

Credit bureaus are holding back digital lending in Nigeria

I was at a recent event organized for alternative lenders, mostly digital lenders serving individuals and SMEs. The engagements were eye-opening even though I was already conversant with most of the issues raised. Nevertheless, one of the nagging problems kept nagging me after I left that day. Everyone was complaining about how difficult it was […]

Posted 22 October 2018 † Adédèjì Olówè § Payment § Uncategorized ‡ Comments (1) °

Finding data in Africa shouldn’t be a problem. Let’s solve it

Data is the fuel of decision making, anywhere and everywhere; and Africa is not excluded. Regrettably, getting simple information to make intelligent decisions in Africa is so hard you are better off just reading the stars. No wonder most African businesses are based on “divine inspirations.” The African economy is vast with different sectoral opportunities. […]

Posted 15 October 2018 † Adédèjì Olówè § Business § Payment ‡ Comments (2) °