On Thursday, MTN Group Fintech named Nikiwe Tanga the new Chief Legal Officer, and her appointment was effective April 1.
The CEO of MTN Group Fintech, Serigne Dioum, emphasises Nikiwe’s wealth of expertise and dedication to quality, stating, “Her leadership will be crucial as we drive the growth of our fintech operations across Africa.”
Nikiwe Tanga’s portfolio
Nikiwe brings a wealth of legal and regulatory knowledge from her more than 22 years of experience in various markets. She established the legal function in the Middle East and helped MTN Nigeria successfully list on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, among other noteworthy contributions since joining MTN Group in 2003. The legal foundation for MTN’s fintech strategy in 14 markets has been greatly influenced by her recent work at Group Fintech.
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In addition to having completed multiple executive leadership programs, Nikiwe holds an LLB from the University of Fort Hare, an MBA from Henley Business School (Africa) in 2024, and is an admitted attorney at the High Court of South Africa. programmes
“We are confident she will enhance our governance framework and support our sustainable expansion,” says the organisation.
About MTN Fintech
MTN Fintech is an MTN Group fintech division that aims to create smooth, easily accessible, and safe financial ecosystems that influence the direction of digital finance, with a particular emphasis on developing mobile financial services, digital payments, e-commerce, short-term insurance, and remittance capabilities.
Through creative digital technology solutions, MTN Fintech, the platform business of MTN Group, is committed to transforming global financial services. MTN Fintech is dedicated to promoting financial inclusion for all and empowering communities in Africa by leveraging MTN’s broad reach and telecommunications expertise.
