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Digital Payments
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Payaza and Lebara Nigeria Form Strategic Alliance to Improve Digital Payments and Telecom Access
Payaza Africa Limited and Lebara Nigeria are partnering to streamline digital payments and telecommunications access for Nigerians at home and in the diaspora.
ATM Transaction Values Surge by 208% to Reach N89 Trillion
Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria shows that ATM transaction values reached N89.12 trillion in 2025, a 208 percent increase driven by infrastructure growth and changing consumer preferences.
Bitget Wallet hits 100 million users as everyday payments overtake trading
Bitget Wallet has surpassed 100 million users, with daily payments now outstripping trading volume as the platform becomes a primary financial tool in emerging markets.
CBN Governor Links Low Circulation of N100 and N200 Notes to Digital Shift
Governor Olayemi Cardoso asserts that N100 and N200 notes are still legal tender, attributing their reduced visibility to the expansion of digital payments and the effects of inflation on purchasing power.
The Invisible Engine: How OPay Supports Daily Financial Transactions in Nigeria
At a recent media event, OPay executives detailed the robust, invisible technology infrastructure that facilitates millions of secure, rapid financial transactions for Nigerian users every day.
Nosh Consolidates Fintech Services for Users in Nigeria and Ghana
Nosh offers a centralized financial platform for users in Nigeria and Ghana, combining gift card trading, cryptocurrency conversion, bill payments, and travel booking services into a single app.
Digital Payments Fuel Growth in Nigeria’s $11 Billion Food Service Market
New research from Moniepoint shows that digital payment integration is modernizing Nigeria's food service industry, with the market expected to reach $11.09 billion by 2025 through improved efficiency and credit access.
Empowering Nigerian SMEs: The Shift Toward Digital Growth
Dr. Folasade Femi-Lawal explores how Mastercard is supporting Nigerian SMEs through digital payment integration, financial literacy initiatives, and infrastructure improvements to fuel economic growth.
Mastercard Report Finds 81% of Nigerian Small Businesses Optimistic About Future Growth
A new report from Mastercard indicates that 81% of Nigerian small business owners are optimistic about the upcoming year, fueled by a strong emphasis on digital payment adoption and strategic growth planning.
OPay Enhances User Security with New Emergency Lock and Safety PIN Features
OPay has introduced Emergency Lock and Safety PIN features to help Nigerian users protect their funds from theft, coercion, and unauthorized access through proactive account freezing.