Stephanie Modilim is one of the leading professionals shaping the future of fintech and intellectual property protection for tech businesses in Nigeria.

As digital finance expands across borders, companies face an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

Modilim is at the center of that challenge, ensuring compliance, protecting proprietary technology, and helping businesses navigate legal risks.

As one of the leading advisors at Chipper Cash, she works on intellectual property protection, data privacy, and regulatory frameworks—key issues for a fintech company operating across multiple jurisdictions.

Her role involves mitigating risks while ensuring that innovation is not stifled by compliance and regulatory hurdles.

Modilim earned her law degree from the University of Lagos, where she developed a strong interest in intellectual property and emerging technology law.

Her focus on the regulatory and business complexities of fintech has positioned her as an advocate for stronger intellectual property protections, particularly in Africa’s growing digital economy.

With fintech startups disrupting traditional financial systems, legal frameworks must evolve to keep pace.

Modilim’s work highlights the need for clear, enforceable regulations that support innovation while ensuring compliance.

Her ability to bridge the gap between law and technology makes her a key player in this space, and her insights continue to shape discussions around the future of financial technology