How fintechs can build trust and scale in Africa with KYC
Cybersecurity in Nigeria has become a key factor in driving fintech growth. As more Nigerians rely on digital platforms for payments, lending, and everyday financial services, the risks associated with data exposure, identity fraud, and weak verification processes have grown just as fast. In 2026, fintech companies that want to scale sustainably must treat cybersecurity, […]
How Yellow Card Consolidated Risk Operations Across Fiat and Crypto
Switching from an AI-powered alternative to Archer’s platform for transaction monitoring, case management, and multi-market operations Background Yellow Card operates across multiple regulated markets, supporting cross-border stablecoin flows through licensed banking partners. Their compliance operation handles real-time monitoring, case management, and regulatory reporting across the customer lifecycle. Onboarding data from AiPrise, blockchain analytics from Chainalysis […]
Cybersecurity in Nigeria: three predictions shaping fintech in 2026
Cybersecurity in Nigeria is becoming one of the most critical challenges facing fintech companies as the country’s digital economy continues to scale. With millions of users relying on mobile payments, digital lending platforms, and online banking services, fintechs are now prime targets for cyber security threats. In 2026, the ability to manage cyber risk effectively […]
Understanding three fraud patterns with Archer
Fraud in Nigerian fintech and financial services continues to evolve as digital transactions scale across payments, lending, and banking platforms. Modern fraud detection requires more than static rules, it depends on recognizing behavioral patterns, monitoring transactions in real time, and understanding how fraud networks operate. Based on insights shared by Archer, three recurring fraud patterns […]
Skills every fraud data analyst in Nigeria needs in 2026, and how Archer amplifies those skills
In Nigeria’s rapidly growing digital economy, fraud is one of the biggest challenges facing fintechs, banks, lenders, and payment platforms. Data analysts are increasingly on the front lines of fraud detection, responsible for turning massive volumes of transaction data into actionable insights that protect businesses and customers. As we head into 2026, the job of […]
Common cybersecurity compliance mistakes nigerian businesses must avoid in 2026
In recent years, cybersecurity compliance has become a critical board-level issue for companies operating in Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy. Businesses from fintech startups to traditional banks are now required not only to defend against technical threats like malware and ransomware, but also to demonstrate compliance with evolving laws such as the Nigeria Data Protection Act […]
A race against time, fraud prevention for Nigerian banks and fintechs
Fraud has always been a serious concern for financial institutions in Nigeria, but a recent regulatory shift has changed the rules of the game entirely. With new guidelines issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria, banks and fintechs are no longer just expected to investigate fraud efficiently. They are now expected to move at the […]
Cybersecurity protection in Nigeria: a practical and human guide for 2025
Cybersecurity protection in Nigeria has shifted from a nice-to-have to a daily operational priority. Businesses of every size, from small retail shops to fast-growing fintechs, are experiencing more sophisticated, more frequent and more damaging threats. What used to be a remote possibility can now halt operations, expose customer data or cripple an entire company overnight. […]
Re-understanding fraud in the African financial sector with Zach Bijesse
When people think about fraud, their minds jump straight to identity theft or the typical online scam. And sure, those are real issues, but during our recent conversation on AFRICA FINANCIAL SUMMIT at Casablanca, we were able to delve deeper into the real problem: the rapid evolution of fraud without us realizing it, even when […]
KYC is not enough in Africa. How Archer delivers the next-generation KYC solution
Across Africa’s digital markets, fraud is evolving faster than traditional verification methods can adapt. While many businesses still rely on basic identity checks, Archer explains clearly that “KYC is not enough” in Africa. Fraudsters bypass KYC through duplicate accounts, social engineering, and low-level identity manipulation. This gap has created strong demand for a KYC solution […]