Kclera: Fighting Insider Fraud in Nigeria’s Fintech Boom with AI
Nigeria’s thriving fintech sector is reshaping the financial landscape across Africa, yet a significant challenge threatens its progress: insider-enabled fraud. This internal threat is costing Nigerian financial institutions a staggering ₦23.4 billion annually, eroding trust and stability within the industry. Kclera, a UK-based SaaS startup, is stepping up to combat this rising issue, leveraging its predictive AI capabilities to provide robust fraud prevention solutions tailored to the Nigerian market.
Predictive AI for Bank-Fintech Intelligence
The Nigerian financial sector is currently experiencing substantial losses due to fraudulent activities. According to the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), fraud-related losses reached ₦52.26 billion in 2024, a dramatic increase from ₦17.67 billion the previous year. Insider involvement is a major contributor to these losses. The report showed that 93 bank employees were dismissed during the same period because of insider involvement. Their actions led to ₦10.7 billion in losses. Kclera’s technology offers a proactive approach to mitigating these risks. Backed by over three decades of collective experience within Nigeria’s banking, fintech, and regulatory spaces, the Kclera team understands the intricacies of the Nigerian financial ecosystem. This insider knowledge enables Kclera to develop targeted solutions, and predictive AI designed to identify and prevent fraudulent activities.
Kclera’s entry into the Nigerian market comes at a crucial time. The startup’s focus is on providing a proactive approach to preventing insider fraud, protecting financial institutions, and safeguarding the future of Nigeria’s fintech revolution.
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