Cryptocurrencies have risen to prominence in recent times and are expected to remain a fixture in the fintech landscape. Stablecoins are perhaps the most promising category of cryptocurrency as they combine the innate advantages/promises [...]
Download pdf Following the approval granted by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria – President Muhammadu Buhari, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy on the 4th [...]
While there is a lot of interest and fascination surrounding existing digital assets, like cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”), many individuals and corporations are ramping up their efforts to market and provide virtual goods and [...]
The increased deployment of fibre optic technology within the telecommunications sphere in Nigeria foregrounds the necessity for adequate regulation of the operation, installation, and deployment of fibre optic cables across the country by telecommunication companies. [...]
The ǼLEX Fintech Centre (“the Centre”) in its latest podcast hosts Adaeze Sokan, the Country Director at UK NG Tech Hub. In this podcast episode, she discusses the gradual integration of socio-technical systems, as well as other insights [...]
With a low percentage of Nigeria's population investing in the stock market and fewer Nigerians interested in investment opportunities, the rise of Robo Advisors is a welcome alternative in the financial advisory market ("the Market") in Nigeria. [...]
The advent of streaming video on demand platforms (SVOD) has made access to virtual content relatively easy. As a matter of fact, it is one of the many benefits that comes with the internet and [...]
a new dawn for cross border financial transactions in Africa On 13th January 2022, the Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) platform was launched by the Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), [...]
Healthcare technology, commonly referred to as “healthtech,” refers to startups that use technologies developed for the purpose of improving different aspects of the healthcare system. In Nigeria, healthtech has been on the rise with a [...]
Regarded as the “Next Big thing” in the tech space, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have been the breakout digital assets, thanks to their profitability. Millions of dollars are being generated from the minting and sale of [...]
We are pleased to note that our Davidson Oturu has been ranked as a leading lawyer by Chambers and Partners in its 2022 Fintech Guide. This is in recognition of his thought leadership and continuous contributions to the fintech [...]
AELEX is pleased to have advised ShapShap Logistics as it secures significant funding from GreenTec Capital Partners to accelerate its scaling process. ShapShap Logistics , a #logitech startup led by Khalil Halilu, is an on-demand delivery service that provides an all-in-one platform designed to ease [...]
We are pleased to announce that AELEX has been ranked by Chambers and Partners as a leading law firm in its 2022 Global Fintech Guide. In describing the practice, sources are quoted as saying: “They are excellent. They have [...]
The ǼLEX Fintech Centre (“the Centre”) in its latest podcast hosts the phenomenal Titi Akinsanmi, Global Policy Lead, Google Assistant & Hardware. In this podcast, Titi shares her transition journey into the world of technology and [...]
The rise in the number of internet users in the last two decades has witnessed an increase in intellectual property infringement and theft. Presently, there exists in massive numbers, bad actors who leverage on the [...]
The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) recently introduced a new category of fund which complies with sharia principles of investment. The Non-Interest Fund (Fund VI) permits pension contributors and retirees to choose the preferred investment portfolio [...]
The value-added services (VAS) subsector in Nigeria is projected to generate USD500 million by the end of 2021. The subsector, which is regulated by the Nigerian Communications Commission, requires licences and approval before any intending player [...]
The Growth Board of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) was developed to enable companies with small market capitalisation , good corporate governance structure and potential for growth to list on the NGX and grant them [...]
It is indubitable that over the last decade, the creative and entertainment industry in Nigeria has experienced massive growth. However, despite this noticeable growth, the industry appears beset by lack of funding and the absence [...]
