FinTech NGR and Huawei Cloud have released the highly anticipated Nigerian FinTech Cloud Adoption White Paper.
The firms disclosed at the launch of the White Paper which was attended by key industry leaders and executives, that the event marked a significant milestone in the evolution of the Nigerian FinTech industry.
“Fintech NGR and Huawei Cloud jointly promote FinTech development and help Nigeria’s FinTech ecosystem through a white paper.” Emphasizing that the Cloud white paper involves a lot of efforts by the two parties, Lanre Oladimeji, the Group Head from Zenith Bank, declared that this launch which contributes to financial development in Nigeria deserves to be appreciated.
Also, Seun Folorunso (the Manager from FinTech NGR), Hugo Hu (the MD from Huawei Cloud), Paul Adigu (the Vice-President from Huawei Cloud), Henry from Fairmoney, David Isiawe from EcoBank, Wale Adewunmi from Lead Capital, Oyinye Okafor from UUBO, Yemi Keri from Herkerbella, Akkem Lawal from Intersweitch, Chika Nwogu from Palmpay, and Sogbetun from Flutterwave attended the launch event.
According to experts at the event, FinTech (Financial Technology), refers to the innovative application of technology in the financial services sector.
Also, in a statement by FinTech NGR and Huawei Cloud, the firms said, ‘‘It encompasses a broad range of digital solutions and services that aim to enhance and revolutionize traditional financial processes. Through the use of advanced technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and mobile applications, FinTech companies offer faster, more convenient, and user-centric financial services to individuals and businesses.
‘‘With Nigeria’s FinTech sector rapidly maturing into a major player in Africa, the release of the white paper highlights the growing international recognition and consumer acceptance of Nigerian FinTech solutions. The collaboration between FinTech NGR, the premier national FinTech Association in Africa, and Huawei Cloud, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, aims to foster stronger synergies between FinTech startups and established enterprises, providing a platform for accelerated growth and innovation.
‘‘The Nigerian FinTech Cloud Adoption White Paper examines six broad segments within the industry: payments, mobile money, and digital banking; lending; savings, investment, and crowdfunding; enterprise services and infrastructure; cryptocurrency; and InsurTech. With its focus on innovation, efficiency, security, and reliability, FinTech embraces cloud-based infrastructure as a key enabler for achieving these goals.’’
