Nigerian paytech VigiPay taps ThetaRay for Sonar AML solution

Nigerian paytech VigiPay has partnered with ThetaRay to use its Sonar anti-money laundering (AML) solution for safeguarding its business against financial crime, including sanctions violations.

Facts

  • VigiPay, a Nigerian paytech, has chosen ThetaRay’s Sonar AML solution to protect its business from financial crime.
  • The Sonar transaction monitoring and screening platform uses AI to identify suspicious activities with a 99% reduction in false positives.
  • VigiPay offers automated payment collection services for local and international payments and auto-reconciliations for corporates and government organisations.
  • The company operates across Nigeria and Africa and provides services for cross-border remittances and online B2B payments.
  • VigiPay’s general manager believes that the partnership will allow the company to close transactions with larger corporations worldwide and serve its consumers better.
  • The move towards a cashless society in Nigeria has increased the need for secure digital payments.
  • ThetaRay has signed up several new African clients, including Arca, a Nigerian fintech, and Apollo Fintech from South Africa for its Sonar AML solution.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

You May Also Like

Central Bank of the UAE Launches E-KYC Platform to Streamline Identity Verification

New platform aims to enhance customer onboarding and reduce fraud risks.Highlights: The Central Bank of the UAE has...

Danske Bank Restricts Customer Data Access Following Address Leak

Danske Bank acts after sensitive customer details exposed to payment recipients.Highlights: Danske Bank reveals a data leak of...

Fintech Veteran Launches Primitive AI Agent Operating System

A groundbreaking platform for AI-driven financial services is unveiled.Highlights: Primitive AI, led by a fintech veteran, introduces a...

Visa Launches Validator Node on Tempo Blockchain, Strengthening Payments Infrastructure

New validator node aims to boost transaction efficiency for Visa services.Highlights: Visa launches a new validator node on...