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Serving 39.6 million Nigerian businesses

Structure first.
Then momentum.

AI-powered compliance architecture, regulatory strategy, and governance infrastructure. AuditCore NG and ContractMind NG are the opening move in Africa's business operating system.

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39.6 million MSMEs run on exercise books and fear FIRS penalties

Nigeria has 39.6 million micro, small, and medium enterprises. 18 million use smartphones. 3.5 million are CAC-registered entities. Yet most operate without formal compliance infrastructure, leaving them exposed to regulatory sanctions that cost billions annually.

Frontier Catalyst Advisory is building the technology to change that, starting with AI-powered audit and contract intelligence, then expanding into the full compliance operating system for African businesses.

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Two products. One mission.

Purpose-built AI tools for the Nigerian regulatory landscape. AuditCore NG handles audit intelligence. ContractMind NG handles contract intelligence. Together, they cover the two most critical compliance surfaces.

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AI Audit Intelligence

AuditCore NG

Continuous compliance monitoring, anomaly detection, vendor risk scoring, and board-ready audit reports. Five AI functions trained on Nigerian regulatory frameworks.

Transaction anomaly detection across all entries Vendor risk scoring with compliance flags Financial ratio analysis against sector benchmarks Board-ready compliance reports generated in minutes Multi-framework tracking (FIRS, CBN, SEC, NDPC)

From ₦2,500/mo

Explore AuditCore →
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AI Contract Intelligence

ContractMind NG

Intelligent contract lifecycle management. Clause extraction, Nigerian-law risk scoring, negotiation briefs, renewal alerts, and counterparty analytics.

Clause extraction mapped to Nigerian legal framework Risk scoring calibrated to local commercial law Automated renewal tracking with advance alerts Counterparty analytics and exposure mapping Negotiation briefs generated from contract analysis

From ₦1,500/mo

Explore ContractMind →
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AuditCore and ContractMind are just the beginning

A phased rollout building towards Africa's integrated business operating system. Each wave expands capability while connecting to everything before it.

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AuditCore NG + ContractMind NG

AI-powered audit intelligence and contract lifecycle management. The compliance foundation.

Live at launch
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Veriko-NG + StorePilot

Compliance AI tracking 11+ Nigerian regulatory bodies with a 0-1000 score. Plus Africa's retail layer: offline-first inventory, sales, and POS for 39.6M MSMEs.

In development
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QUANTUM-TRADE + ENTERPRISE-NG

B2B procurement marketplace with integrated escrow and supplier intelligence. Plus business analytics, credibility scoring, and market intelligence platform.

Planned
Explore the full ecosystem →

Case Studies

Energy / PIA 2021

Host Community Trust Structuring for Midstream Operator

Designed governance framework and trust deed architecture for a Niger Delta midstream company. AuditCore identified compliance gaps across three operational clusters; KINETIC delivered the remediation roadmap.

AuditCore NG KINETIC
Financial Services / AML

AML Programme Overhaul for Tier-2 Commercial Bank

Rebuilt the AML compliance stack for a bank facing CBN remediation directives. ContractMind reviewed 47 vendor contracts; AuditCore flagged transaction anomalies. Programme cleared subsequent examination.

AuditCore NG ContractMind NG
Manufacturing / NDPA

NDPA Readiness Programme for FMCG Manufacturer

Data mapping across five states, consent management framework, and comprehensive privacy impact assessment. ContractMind analysed data processing agreements with 12 third-party vendors.

ContractMind NG

Beyond compliance

FCA is developing proprietary concepts designed to transform how Nigerian businesses operate, trade, and grow. These innovations span community finance, business intelligence, procurement infrastructure, and retail technology.

10 disruptive concepts are currently in development, each designed to compound with the others across the FCA ecosystem.

Request early access →

The only full-stack solution

Every competitor solves one slice. FCA builds the entire operating system: audit, contracts, compliance, retail, marketplace, analytics, and credit in one interconnected ecosystem.

Bumpa
Social commerce only
Kippa
Bookkeeping only
Sabi
Single B2B vertical
TradeDepot
VC-dependent distribution
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Full stack: audit + contracts + compliance + retail + marketplace + analytics + credit
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Ready to build compliance infrastructure?

Start with AuditCore NG for audit intelligence, ContractMind NG for contract management, or talk to the team about a full KINETIC transformation engagement.

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Frontier Catalyst Advisory

A compliance and governance advisory practice building Africa's business operating system. RC 9029424. Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Why we exist

Nigeria has 39.6 million MSMEs. Most operate without formal compliance infrastructure, leaving them exposed to regulatory sanctions, denied capital access, and locked out of the institutional contracts that drive real growth.

Frontier Catalyst Advisory was founded on the conviction that Nigerian organisations deserve compliance architecture built to international standards, not minimum viable frameworks. That conviction drives the advisory methodology, the technology products, and the depth of every client engagement.

The firm combines deep regulatory strategy with purpose-built technology: AuditCore NG and ContractMind NG are the first products in an ecosystem designed to serve millions of Nigerian businesses at scale.

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Strategic workspace with city view

Partnership strategy

FCA is actively building strategic alliances across Nigeria's financial, technology, and institutional landscape.

Financial Institutions

Exploring integration pathways with licensed Nigerian banks for credit scoring, merchant services, and financial data enrichment across the FCA ecosystem.

Payment Infrastructure

Targeting partnerships with leading Nigerian payment processors for subscription billing, escrow services, and payment orchestration across FCA products.

Telco & Technology

Pursuing USSD access and data partnerships with major telecommunications providers to extend FCA product reach to feature phone users and mobile money channels.

Industry Associations

Engaging Nigeria's leading trade bodies, professional institutes, and SME development agencies as channel partners to reach millions of registered businesses.

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Services

Structured advisory across eight practice areas, each designed to convert regulatory obligations into operational architecture.

Regulatory Compliance Architecture

End-to-end compliance programme design, policy drafting, and implementation support across all Nigerian regulatory frameworks.

Corporate Governance Structuring

Board governance frameworks, charter development, committee structuring, and governance audit for organisations at every stage.

Anti-Money Laundering Advisory

AML/CFT programme design, customer due diligence architecture, suspicious transaction reporting workflows, and CBN compliance alignment.

Data Protection & Privacy

NDPA 2023 readiness assessments, data protection impact analysis, consent management frameworks, and NDPC registration support.

Energy & Extractives Compliance

PIA 2021 compliance architecture, host community trust governance, upstream licensing, and environmental regulatory alignment.

Tax Compliance Strategy

Corporate tax structuring, transfer pricing documentation, FIRS audit preparedness, and Nigeria Tax Act 2025 readiness programmes.

Capital Access & Structuring

Investment readiness programmes, business structuring for capital access, financial model preparation, and investor compliance documentation.

Brand & Governance Training

Board effectiveness programmes, compliance officer training, brand governance frameworks, and organisational capacity building.

Sectors

Frontier Catalyst Advisory operates across nine sectors, each requiring distinct regulatory fluency and sector-specific compliance architecture.

SectorPrimary regulatorsKey frameworks
Energy & ExtractivesNUPRC, NMDPRA, NERCPIA 2021, EPRS
Financial ServicesCBN, SEC, NDICBOFIA, ISA, AML/CFT
ManufacturingSON, NAFDAC, NESREAQuality standards, EIA
Telecoms & TechnologyNCC, NITDA, NDPCNDPA 2023, NCC Act
Maritime & LogisticsNIMASA, NPACabotage Act, ISPS
Healthcare & PharmaNAFDAC, MDCN, PCNNAFDAC Act, NHP
Real Estate & ConstructionState planning authoritiesLand Use Act, EIA
Agriculture & AgribusinessFMARD, NAQSAgricultural policy
Public Sector & NGOsBPP, ICPC, FRAProcurement Act, FRA
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Products

Purpose-built AI tools for the Nigerian regulatory landscape. Two live at launch. Four more in development. One interconnected ecosystem.

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AI Audit Intelligence

AuditCore NG

Continuous compliance monitoring, anomaly detection, vendor risk scoring, and board-ready audit reports. Five AI functions trained on Nigerian regulatory frameworks.

Transaction anomaly detection across all entries Vendor risk scoring with compliance flags Financial ratio analysis against sector benchmarks Board-ready compliance reports generated in minutes Multi-framework tracking (FIRS, CBN, SEC, NDPC)

From ₦2,500/mo · 5 tiers available

Explore AuditCore →
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AI Contract Intelligence

ContractMind NG

Contract review, Nigeria-specific risk flagging, automatic renewal tracking, agreement capture from WhatsApp chat, and shareable report links for a second opinion.

Clause extraction and risk scoring via two-step AI pipeline Nigeria-specific risk categories: Currency Risk, Renewal Trap, No Exit Clause Automated renewal tracking with email reminders before every deadline Agreement capture from WhatsApp chat for unwritten deals Shareable, time-expiring report links for second opinions

From ₦1,800 per document, or ₦7,500/mo · 4 plans, no unlimited tier

Explore ContractMind →
Compliance AI

Veriko-NG

Compliance intelligence platform tracking 11+ Nigerian regulatory bodies. Generates a 0–1000 compliance score per entity. Automated regulatory change monitoring and impact assessment.

From ₦10,000/mo · Coming Q3 2026

Join Waitlist →
Retail Operating System

StorePilot

Africa's retail layer. Offline-first PWA for inventory management, sales tracking, POS, multi-location, and supplier ordering. Built for 39.6 million Nigerian MSMEs.

Free tier available · Coming Q4 2026

Join Waitlist →
B2B Marketplace

QUANTUM-TRADE

B2B procurement marketplace with integrated escrow, supplier scoring, logistics integration, and proprietary financing tools for traders.

Marketplace · 2027

Business Intelligence

ENTERPRISE-NG

Business credibility scoring, market intelligence, vendor finance engine, and community savings integration.

Enterprise · 2027

Start with what matters now

AuditCore NG and ContractMind NG are live. Join the waitlist for Wave 2 products. See how the entire ecosystem connects.

AI Audit Intelligence

AuditCore NG

Continuous compliance monitoring, anomaly detection, vendor risk scoring, and board-ready audit reports. Five AI functions purpose-built for Nigerian regulatory frameworks.

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Five AI functions

Each function trained on Nigerian regulatory frameworks including FIRS, CBN, SEC, NDPC, and sector-specific bodies. Powered by PostgreSQL + Claude AI.

Transaction Anomaly Detection

AI scans every journal entry, flagging statistical outliers, duplicate payments, round-number transactions, and weekend/holiday entries against sector baselines.

Vendor Risk Scoring

Compliance flags on every vendor relationship. Cross-references CAC registration, tax clearance status, contract terms, and payment patterns against risk thresholds.

Financial Ratio Analysis

Automated calculation against sector benchmarks. Current ratio, debt-to-equity, working capital, profitability metrics, and trend alerts when ratios breach thresholds.

Compliance Report Generation

Board-ready reports generated in minutes, not weeks. Executive summaries, detailed findings, risk matrices, and remediation timelines formatted for governance committees.

Multi-Framework Tracking

Simultaneous monitoring across FIRS, CBN, SEC, NDPC, and sector regulators. Single dashboard showing compliance status against every applicable framework.

Audit Trail & Evidence

Immutable audit trail for every AI finding. Document attachment, reviewer sign-off, timestamp chain, and export-ready evidence packs for external auditors.

Database architecture

PostgreSQL with 11 tables. Claude AI integration for natural language queries and intelligent analysis. Multi-tenant architecture with Row-Level Security.

Core Tables

organisations, users, audit_engagements, audit_findings, transactions, vendors, compliance_frameworks, compliance_checks

Intelligence Tables

ai_analysis_results, risk_assessments, audit_reports

Security

Row-Level Security policies, JWT authentication, role-based access (admin, auditor, viewer), encrypted data at rest

Pricing

Starter
₦2,500/mo
Sole traders & micro businesses
  • Up to 500 transactions/month
  • Basic anomaly detection
  • 1 compliance framework
  • Monthly summary reports
  • Email support
Get Started
Growth
₦7,500/mo
Small businesses
  • Up to 5,000 transactions/month
  • Full anomaly detection + vendor scoring
  • 3 compliance frameworks
  • Weekly reports + dashboards
  • Priority email support
Get Started
Business
₦75,000/mo
Large organisations
  • Unlimited transactions
  • All AI functions + custom rules
  • Multi-entity consolidation
  • API access + integrations
  • SLA-backed support
Get Started
Enterprise
₦150,000+/mo
Groups & conglomerates
  • Unlimited everything
  • Custom AI model training
  • On-premise deployment option
  • White-label capability
  • Dedicated engineering support
Contact Sales

Start monitoring compliance today

AuditCore NG catches what manual processes miss. Start with the Starter plan and scale as your organisation grows.

AI Contract Intelligence

ContractMind NG

Contract review, Nigeria-specific risk flagging, automatic renewal tracking, and a free WhatsApp channel for the deals that were never written down. Three plans, one pay-per-use option, and no unlimited tier.

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Six ways ContractMind NG protects your business

Built for Nigerian commercial reality. Every capability is powered by a two-step AI pipeline calibrated against BOFIA, CAMA, and sector-specific contract frameworks.

Clause Extraction & Risk Scoring

A two-step Haiku-then-Sonnet pipeline identifies every material clause, scores its risk, and flags non-standard terms, missing protections, and compliance gaps against Nigerian law.

Nigeria-Specific Risk Categories

Purpose-built risk flags for the issues that catch Nigerian businesses off guard: Currency Risk, Renewal Trap, No Exit Clause, and Unilateral Change Rights, alongside general risk indicators.

Renewal & Obligation Tracker

Every date found in a contract is watched. Automatic email reminders fire before each deadline so renewals, notice periods, and payment obligations are never missed.

Agreement Capture from Chat

Paste or forward a WhatsApp conversation and ContractMind turns it into a structured, dated summary, capturing the deals that were never written down as formal contracts.

WhatsApp Intake Channel

Send a contract photo or pasted chat to the ContractMind WhatsApp number. You get a short risk summary back immediately, plus a link to the full report on the web app.

Shareable Report Links

Generate read-only, time-expiring links to any report. Share with a partner, lawyer, or advisor for a second opinion without needing a multi-user account.

Pricing

Single Review
₦1,800/document
Pay per use, no subscription
  • 1 document per review
  • Clause extraction & risk scoring
  • Nigeria-specific risk flags
  • 6 follow-up questions
Get Started
Guardian
₦7,500/mo
Freelancers & sole traders
  • 10 documents per month
  • 4 chat captures per month
  • 40 follow-up questions
  • Renewal tracking & email reminders
  • Shareable report links
Get Started
Boardroom
₦42,000/mo
Established organisations
  • 80 documents per month
  • 35 chat captures per month
  • 350 follow-up questions
  • All 6 AI capabilities
  • Priority support
Get Started
Enterprise
Contact FCA
Custom caps agreed directly
  • Custom document allowance
  • Custom chat capture allowance
  • Custom follow-up questions
  • All 6 AI capabilities
  • Dedicated account manager
Contact Sales

Every plan has a clear monthly allowance. If you need more in a given month, you can pay a small amount for extra use without upgrading, or move up a plan.

Stop losing money on contracts

ContractMind NG finds the risks your lawyers might miss and the renewals your team forgot. Try it free for 14 days, no credit card required.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing built for Nigerian businesses. Start small. Scale as you grow. No hidden fees. All prices in Naira.

Live

AuditCore NG

AI-powered audit intelligence. Transaction anomaly detection, vendor risk scoring, compliance reporting.

Starter
₦2,500/mo
500 txns/mo
Growth
₦7,500/mo
5,000 txns/mo
Business
₦75,000/mo
Unlimited
Enterprise
₦150K+/mo
Custom
Live

ContractMind NG

AI-powered contract intelligence. Clause extraction, risk scoring, renewal tracking, WhatsApp intake, shareable reports.

Single Review
₦1,800/doc
Pay per use
Guardian
₦7,500/mo
10 documents
Boardroom
₦42,000/mo
80 documents
Enterprise
Contact FCA
Custom caps
Coming soon

Veriko-NG

Compliance AI tracking 11+ Nigerian regulatory bodies. 0–1000 compliance score per entity.

Standard
₦10,000/mo
3 frameworks
Professional
₦25,000/mo
All frameworks
Business
₦50,000/mo
Multi-entity
Enterprise
₦100K+/mo
Custom
Coming soon

StorePilot

Africa's retail layer. Offline-first inventory, sales, POS, and multi-location management for MSMEs.

Free
₦0
1 location, basics
Starter
₦3,000/mo
Full features
Growth
₦8,000/mo
Multi-location
Business
₦25,000/mo
Enterprise

KINETIC Transformation

Advisory-led transformation engagements. Bespoke pricing based on organisation size, complexity, and scope.

Assessment
₦250K–1M
One-time diagnostic
Implementation
₦100–500K/mo
Ongoing transformation
Enterprise
₦2M+/mo
Full engagement

Ready to start?

Every plan includes a 14-day free trial. No credit card required. Start with what you need and scale when you are ready.

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Ecosystem

Six products across three waves, building towards Africa's integrated business operating system. Every product connects to everything else.

Product architecture

Each product is self-contained but exponentially more powerful when connected. Data flows between products create compounding intelligence: AuditCore findings feed ContractMind risk scores, StorePilot transaction data powers Veriko-NG compliance scores, and Wave 3 products extend these flywheel effects across the full ecosystem.

AuditCore NG

Audit intelligence. Transaction monitoring, anomaly detection, vendor scoring, compliance reports.

Live

ContractMind NG

Contract intelligence. Clause extraction, risk scoring, renewal alerts, counterparty analytics.

Live

Veriko-NG

Compliance AI. 11+ regulatory bodies tracked. 0–1000 compliance score. Change monitoring.

Development

StorePilot

Retail operating system. Offline-first PWA. Inventory, sales, POS, multi-location, supplier ordering.

Development

QUANTUM-TRADE

B2B procurement marketplace. Integrated escrow. Supplier scoring. Proprietary financing tools.

Planned

ENTERPRISE-NG

Business intelligence. Credibility scoring, market analytics, vendor finance, community savings.

Planned

Data flow architecture

The ecosystem is designed around data flywheel effects. Each product generates data that makes every other product smarter.

AuditCore → ContractMind: Audit findings inform contract risk scoring. Vendor compliance flags appear in contract reviews.

StorePilot → Veriko-NG: Retail transaction data feeds compliance scoring. Real operational data, not self-reported questionnaires.

Additional proprietary data flows between Wave 3 products create compounding intelligence effects across the full ecosystem.

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Proprietary concepts

10 disruptive innovations are embedded across the FCA ecosystem, spanning community finance, business credibility, procurement financing, logistics, market intelligence, and automated accounting. Each concept is designed to compound with the others, creating network effects that no single-product competitor can replicate.

Concept details are shared exclusively with strategic partners and enterprise clients under NDA.

Enquire about partnership access →

The ecosystem starts now

AuditCore NG and ContractMind NG are live. Begin building your compliance infrastructure while the full ecosystem takes shape around it.

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KINETIC

A seven-phase transformation methodology that converts regulatory obligations into operational architecture. Technology-enabled, advisory-led, measurable at every stage.

Seven phases

Each letter in KINETIC represents a distinct phase. Organisations move through all seven, building compliance infrastructure that compounds over time.

K Knowledge Assessment

Phase 1: Know

Deep diagnostic of current compliance posture. Gap analysis against all applicable regulatory frameworks. Stakeholder interviews and document review.

  • Regulatory landscape mapping
  • Current-state compliance scoring
  • Risk prioritisation matrix
  • Stakeholder capability assessment
I Infrastructure Design

Phase 2: Implement

Design and build the compliance infrastructure. Policy frameworks, governance structures, reporting lines, and technology architecture.

  • Policy and procedure development
  • Governance structure design
  • Technology stack selection
  • AuditCore NG deployment
N Navigate Regulations

Phase 3: Navigate

Active regulatory engagement. Filing strategies, regulator relationship management, and proactive compliance positioning.

  • Regulatory filing calendar
  • Regulator engagement strategy
  • Compliance workflow automation
  • ContractMind NG deployment
E Embed Culture

Phase 4: Embed

Compliance culture integration. Training programmes, incentive alignment, and behavioural change management across the organisation.

  • Staff training programme
  • Compliance champion network
  • Incentive structure alignment
  • Culture assessment metrics
T Test & Validate

Phase 5: Test

Rigorous testing of all compliance systems. Mock audits, stress testing, scenario planning, and external validation.

  • Internal mock audit programme
  • Stress test scenarios
  • External audit readiness
  • Remediation tracking
I Iterate & Improve

Phase 6: Iterate

Continuous improvement cycle. Performance monitoring, regulatory change response, and system optimisation based on operational data.

  • KPI dashboard deployment
  • Regulatory change monitoring
  • Quarterly compliance reviews
  • System performance optimisation
C Certify & Scale

Phase 7: Certify

Certification readiness and scaling. Prepare for external certifications, expand to new jurisdictions, and scale compliance infrastructure.

  • Certification preparation
  • Multi-jurisdiction scaling
  • Board reporting framework
  • KINETIC Score certification

Vertical modules

KINETIC is adapted for each sector with specialised modules that address industry-specific regulatory requirements.

KINETIC - Mining

Minerals and Mining Act compliance, environmental impact assessments, community development agreements, mining lease obligations.

KINETIC - Energy

PIA 2021, host community trust structuring, upstream licensing, environmental compliance, NUPRC/NMDPRA regulatory alignment.

KINETIC - Retail

Consumer protection compliance, product safety standards, SON certification, NAFDAC registration, e-commerce regulations.

KINETIC - Agriculture

Agricultural policy compliance, export documentation, phytosanitary certifications, FMARD standards, cooperative governance.

Investment

Assessment
₦250K–1M
One-time diagnostic
  • Phases 1 & 2
  • Compliance gap analysis
  • Roadmap delivery
  • AuditCore setup included
Enterprise
₦2M+/mo
Full engagement
  • Dedicated transformation team
  • Multi-entity scope
  • Board-level advisory
  • Custom technology builds

Transform compliance into competitive advantage

KINETIC turns regulatory obligations into the governance infrastructure that wins institutional contracts, capital access, and market trust.

Coming Q4 2026

StorePilot

Africa's retail layer. Offline-first PWA for inventory management, sales tracking, POS, multi-location management, and supplier ordering. Built for 39.6 million Nigerian MSMEs who deserve better than exercise books.

By joining, you consent to FCA processing your email under the NDPA 2023.

Offline-First

Works without internet. Syncs automatically when connection returns. Built for Nigerian network realities.

Inventory Management

Track every product, variant, and batch. Low-stock alerts. Automated reorder points. Barcode scanning.

Sales & POS

Point of sale that works on any device. Accept cash, transfers, POS, and mobile money. Real-time sales tracking.

Multi-Location

Manage multiple shops from one dashboard. Transfer stock between locations. Consolidated reporting.

Supplier Ordering

Order from suppliers directly within StorePilot. Track deliveries. Rate suppliers. Build procurement history.

WhatsApp Integration

Check inventory, record sales, and reorder stock through WhatsApp. No app download required.

Pricing Preview

Free
₦0
1 location, 100 products, basic features
Starter
₦3,000/mo
1 location, unlimited products, full features
Growth
₦8,000/mo
Up to 5 locations, supplier integration
Business
₦25,000/mo
Unlimited locations, API access, analytics
Coming Q3 2026

Veriko-NG

Compliance AI for Nigeria. Tracking 11+ regulatory bodies in real time. Automated regulatory change monitoring, impact assessment, and a 0–1000 compliance score for every entity.

By joining, you consent to FCA processing your email under the NDPA 2023.

11+ Regulatory Bodies

FIRS, CBN, SEC, CAC, NDPC, FCCPC, NUPRC, NMDPRA, SON, NAFDAC, NESREA, and more. One dashboard for all.

0–1000 Compliance Score

Real-time compliance score per entity. Weighted across all applicable frameworks. Benchmarked against sector peers.

Regulatory Change Alerts

AI monitors every regulatory body for changes. Instant alerts with impact assessment and required action steps.

Filing Calendar

Automated deadline tracking across all regulatory bodies. Never miss a filing date again. Advance reminders at 30/14/7 days.

Impact Assessment

When regulations change, Veriko-NG maps the impact to your specific operations and generates a remediation plan.

AuditCore Integration

Direct data flow from AuditCore NG findings. Compliance score automatically reflects audit results and remediation status.

Pricing Preview

Standard
₦10,000/mo
1 entity, 3 frameworks
Professional
₦25,000/mo
1 entity, all frameworks
Business
₦50,000/mo
Multi-entity, all frameworks
Enterprise
₦100K+/mo
Custom, white-label

Tonye Timi

Founder & Managing Director

Tonye Timi founded Frontier Catalyst Advisory Limited with the conviction that Nigerian businesses deserve compliance architecture built to international standards. His background spans geology, energy sector operations, and regulatory strategy, giving him a rare combination of technical depth and commercial acumen.

Before founding FCA, Tonye developed deep expertise in the Nigerian energy sector, understanding the complex regulatory landscape governing upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. This sector experience, combined with a geology background that instils rigorous analytical methodology, shaped FCA's approach: structure first, then momentum.

Under Tonye's leadership, FCA is building Africa's business operating system. AuditCore NG and ContractMind NG are the opening moves in an ecosystem designed to serve 39.6 million Nigerian MSMEs. The vision extends beyond compliance tools to a fully integrated platform covering audit, contracts, compliance scoring, retail operations, B2B procurement, and business intelligence.

Tonye leads the firm's strategic direction, technology product development, client relationships, and the KINETIC transformation methodology. His approach combines advisory rigour with technology ambition, building products that scale while maintaining the bespoke quality that institutional clients require.

Port Harcourt, Rivers State · info@frontiercatalyst.com.ng · +234 806 748 0438

Tonye Timi, Founder of Frontier Catalyst Advisory
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Insights

Whitepapers, regulatory intelligence, and compliance analysis from the FCA research team.

Whitepaper · 2026

NDPA 2023: Implementation Roadmap for Nigerian Organisations

Comprehensive guide to Nigeria Data Protection Act compliance. Data mapping, consent frameworks, DPIA methodology, and NDPC registration requirements.

Whitepaper · 2026

PIA 2021: Host Community Trust Governance Handbook

Governance frameworks for host community trusts under the Petroleum Industry Act. Trust deed architecture, board composition, and fund management protocols.

Whitepaper · 2026

AML/CFT Compliance Architecture for Nigerian Financial Institutions

Programme design for anti-money laundering compliance. CDD architecture, STR workflows, transaction monitoring frameworks, and CBN audit readiness.

Whitepaper · 2025

Tax Compliance Strategy Under Nigeria Tax Act 2025

Impact analysis of the new tax legislation. Corporate tax restructuring, transfer pricing documentation requirements, and FIRS digital filing mandates.

Regulatory news

Latest updates from Nigerian regulators. Auto-refreshed from FIRS, SEC, CBN, and NDPC sources.

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Fetching latest news from Nigerian regulatory bodies.

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Compliance calendar

Key regulatory deadlines for Nigerian businesses. Never miss a filing date.

DeadlineObligationRegulatorApplies to
31 JanAnnual returns filingCACAll registered companies
31 MarCIT returns & audited accountsFIRSCompanies with Dec year-end
21st monthlyVAT returnsFIRSVAT-registered businesses
10th monthlyPAYE remittanceFIRS / State IRSAll employers
31 MarTransfer pricing returnsFIRSConnected party transactions
30 JunNDPA compliance auditNDPCData controllers & processors
QuarterlyCBN prudential returnsCBNLicensed financial institutions
AnnualSEC annual report filingSECPublic companies & capital market operators

Ask FCA

Compliance knowledge base powered by AI. Ask questions about Nigerian regulatory requirements.

Welcome to FCA Intelligence. Ask about NDPA, PIA, AML/CFT, tax compliance, or corporate governance.
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Energy & Extractives

Compliance architecture for upstream, midstream, and downstream operators. PIA 2021, environmental compliance, host community trust governance, and licensing support.

The Petroleum Industry Act 2021

The PIA fundamentally restructured Nigeria's petroleum sector governance. New licensing regimes, host community development trusts, fiscal frameworks, and environmental provisions create complex compliance obligations across the value chain.

FCA provides end-to-end PIA compliance architecture: from trust deed structuring and board governance frameworks to environmental compliance programmes and regulatory filing strategies. Our energy practice combines deep sector knowledge with the AuditCore NG and ContractMind NG platforms to deliver technology-enabled compliance at scale.

Clients include midstream operators, independent producers, service companies, and host community trusts navigating the new regulatory landscape.

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High-voltage transmission towers across Nigerian savanna at sunset

Energy practice areas

Upstream Compliance

Petroleum exploration and production licence obligations. NUPRC regulatory alignment, work programme compliance, and local content requirements.

Midstream & Gas

Gas processing, transportation, and distribution compliance. NMDPRA regulatory frameworks, domestic gas obligations, and pipeline safety standards.

Host Community Trusts

Trust deed architecture, governance framework design, board composition advisory, fund management protocols, and annual reporting under PIA Chapter 3.

Environmental Compliance

Environmental Impact Assessments, oil spill response frameworks, gas flare reduction compliance, and NESREA environmental management systems.

Downstream Operations

Refining and distribution regulatory compliance. Product standards, retail licensing, and downstream tariff framework alignment.

Energy Tax & Fiscal

Petroleum profits tax, hydrocarbon tax under PIA, ring-fencing provisions, and capital allowance optimisation for energy sector operators.

Navigate the energy regulatory landscape

From PIA compliance to host community trust governance, FCA builds the compliance architecture that energy operators need to operate confidently in Nigeria.

Architectural blueprint detail

Case Studies

Confidential case studies demonstrating FCA's impact across sectors. Client details anonymised to maintain professional confidentiality.

Energy / PIA 2021

Host Community Trust Structuring for Midstream Operator

Designed governance framework and trust deed architecture for a Niger Delta midstream company operating across three operational clusters. AuditCore identified compliance gaps in financial reporting, vendor procurement, and regulatory filing. KINETIC delivered the seven-phase remediation roadmap, achieving full PIA Chapter 3 compliance within eight months.

AuditCore NG KINETIC
Financial Services / AML

AML Programme Overhaul for Tier-2 Commercial Bank

Rebuilt the AML compliance stack for a commercial bank facing CBN remediation directives following an examination. ContractMind reviewed 47 vendor contracts identifying exposure in data processor agreements. AuditCore flagged 23 transaction anomalies in the first month. Programme cleared subsequent CBN examination with zero findings.

AuditCore NG ContractMind NG
Manufacturing / NDPA

NDPA Readiness Programme for FMCG Manufacturer

Data mapping across five states, consent management framework design, and comprehensive privacy impact assessments for consumer data processing operations. ContractMind analysed data processing agreements with 12 third-party vendors, flagging non-compliant clauses in 9 of 12 agreements. Full NDPC registration achieved.

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Telecoms / Corporate Governance

Board Governance Restructuring for Regional Telco

Complete governance architecture overhaul for a regional telecommunications operator preparing for Series B funding. Board charter development, committee structuring, risk management framework, and compliance function establishment. Investment readiness achieved within four months.

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Agriculture / Tax Compliance

Tax Compliance Architecture for Agribusiness Group

Multi-entity tax compliance structuring for an agribusiness group operating across three Nigerian states. Transfer pricing documentation, FIRS audit preparation, and VAT compliance optimisation. AuditCore deployed for continuous monitoring across all entities.

AuditCore NG
Real Estate / Regulatory

Regulatory Compliance Framework for Property Developer

End-to-end regulatory compliance architecture for a Lagos-based property developer. Planning permissions, environmental impact assessments, land use compliance, and construction safety standards. ContractMind managed 85+ contractor agreements.

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Compliance Glossary

AML/CFT
Anti-Money Laundering / Combating the Financing of Terrorism. Framework of laws, regulations, and procedures to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income.
BOFIA
Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act. Primary legislation governing banking and financial institutions in Nigeria, administered by the CBN.
CAC
Corporate Affairs Commission. Nigerian federal body responsible for the registration of companies, business names, and incorporated trustees.
CBN
Central Bank of Nigeria. Nigeria's central bank and primary regulator of financial institutions, monetary policy, and the banking system.
CDD
Customer Due Diligence. Process of verifying the identity of customers and assessing risk factors as part of AML compliance.
CIT
Companies Income Tax. Annual tax on the profits of incorporated companies in Nigeria, administered by FIRS.
DPIA
Data Protection Impact Assessment. Systematic assessment of data processing activities to identify and minimise privacy risks, required under NDPA 2023.
EIA
Environmental Impact Assessment. Mandatory assessment of the potential environmental effects of proposed projects before regulatory approval.
FCCPC
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Regulator responsible for consumer protection and competition law enforcement in Nigeria.
FIRS
Federal Inland Revenue Service. Nigerian federal tax authority responsible for assessing, collecting, and accounting for tax revenues.
KYC
Know Your Customer. Identity verification and due diligence procedures required for financial institutions under AML/CFT regulations.
NDPA
Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023. Primary data protection legislation in Nigeria, establishing rights for data subjects and obligations for data controllers and processors.
NDPC
Nigeria Data Protection Commission. Regulatory body established under NDPA 2023 to oversee data protection compliance in Nigeria.
NMDPRA
Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. Regulator for midstream and downstream petroleum operations established under PIA 2021.
NUPRC
Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. Regulator for upstream petroleum operations established under PIA 2021.
PAYE
Pay As You Earn. System of income tax collection where employers deduct tax from employees' salaries and remit to the relevant tax authority.
PIA
Petroleum Industry Act 2021. Comprehensive legislation restructuring Nigeria's petroleum sector governance, fiscal framework, and host community provisions.
SEC
Securities and Exchange Commission. Nigerian regulator overseeing the capital market, including registration and regulation of capital market operators.
STR
Suspicious Transaction Report. Mandatory report filed by financial institutions when transactions are suspected to involve proceeds of crime or terrorism financing.
VAT
Value Added Tax. Consumption tax levied on the supply of goods and services in Nigeria, currently at 7.5%, administered by FIRS.
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