New NIBSS Policy Bars Unlicensed Fintechs From Bank Transfer Channels:

The Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) recently released a new policy mandating banks to remove non-deposit taking fintechs from the National Instant Payments (NIP) funds transfer system. This impacts players like switching companies, payment processors and super-agents facilitating transfers through channels like USSD, mobile apps and web. As per the NIBSS circular, allowing such fintechs […]