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Compliance27 August 20264 min read

Do I Need a Licence for This? Fintech and Regulated Businesses in Nigeria

If your startup moves, holds or lends money, the question is which Central Bank of Nigeria licence you need and when, not whether. Here are the main categories, what each permits, the capital they require, and how founders launch legally before they can afford their own.

By Olubunmi Nmerenu, ACA

Tax23 August 20264 min read

Company Tax in Nigeria: What the 2025 Reform Changes for Founders

Nigeria's Tax Act 2025 took effect on 1 January 2026 and raised the threshold below which a company pays no income tax. Here is what your company now owes, how tax applies across borders, and the filing obligations founders most often miss.

By Olubunmi Nmerenu, ACA