Affordable AML screening built for Nigerian fintechs – no experts needed.
Nigerian entrepreneurs face a severe shortage of skilled RegTech professionals, preventing them from developing and maintaining advanced AML and fraud detection systems.
NaijaAMLGuard provides instant KYC/AML checks against Nigerian watchlists, PEP databases, and sanctions using simple rules tailored to CBN regulations. Entrepreneurs upload customer data or integrate via API for automated screening, reducing compliance risks without hiring specialists. Get risk scores and reports in seconds to stay audit-ready.
Nigerian entrepreneurs in fintech, banking, or compliance-heavy startups needing AML and fraud systems
Nigeria-specific rule engine with CBN/NDIC watchlists pre-loaded, under $25/mo vs enterprise tools at $1000+.
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Screen names/emails/phones against Nigerian PEP, sanctions, and adverse media lists.
Assign automated risk levels (low/medium/high) based on matches and fuzzy logic.
CSV upload for screening hundreds of customers at once.
REST API for real-time screening in apps.
Downloadable PDF reports for compliance audits.
Visual stats on screenings and risk trends.
Notifications for high-risk matches.
User-defined screening rules.
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| id | uuid | No |
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| created_at | timestamp | No |
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| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| subscription_tier | text | Yes |
Relationships:
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| id | No | |
| organization_id | uuid | No |
| entity_name | text | No |
| risk_score | int | No |
| matches | text[] | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
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|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| entries | jsonb | Yes |
/api/screenScreen single entity
/api/bulk-screenUpload CSV for bulk screening
/api/screeningsList user screenings
/api/reports/:idDownload screening report
No API
1 org
5 orgs
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 2% | $50 | $600 |
| Month 6 | 500 | 5% | $625 | $7,500 |
NaijaAMLGuard screens customers against Nigerian lists in seconds – CBN compliant, $25/mo.
DM 20 Nigerian fintech founders on LinkedIn/Twitter sharing pain of AML setup; offer free 1-month Pro trial for feedback. Target Lagos accelerator alumni via WhatsApp groups. Post in Nigerian Fintech Facebook groups with demo video.
Global coverage
No Nigeria-specific lists, expensive for startups
Pre-loaded NG data, flat $25/mo
Curated Nigerian watchlist data that improves with user feedback loops.
Nigeria's fintech boom (Paystack/Flutterwave unicorns) meets stricter CBN AML rules post-2023.
Regulatory changes in watchlists
Modular data updates via admin
Low adoption due to awareness
Free tier + targeted outreach
False positives in screening
Fuzzy matching + manual review option
Success: 5+ confirm willingness to pay $25
Success: 90% satisfaction
Success: 5% conversion
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