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Beyond the Lens: Inside Tolani Alli’s “The Hatricks” Storytelling Masterclass

Beyond the Lens: Inside Tolani Alli’s “The Hatricks” Storytelling Masterclass

For four days in Lagos, cameras were lowered, laptops closed, and assumptions dismantled.At The Hatricks, storytelling took precedence over tools—and survival replaced aesthetics as the central conversation. Led by acclaimed documentary photographer Tolani Alli, the masterclass convened photographers, content creators, communications professionals, public relations experts, and brand storytellers

From Offering Basket to QR Code: How Payaza Give Makes Every Tap Count

From Offering Basket to QR Code: How Payaza Give Makes Every Tap Count

For a long time, giving was limited by distance, cash, and timing. If you were not in the room, you often could not give. If you did not have cash, you had to “remember later” and hope you did not forget. Payaza Give was built to remove all of that

Payment Solutions That Keep Festive Shoppers Happy While Your Business Moves Forward

Payment Solutions That Keep Festive Shoppers Happy While Your Business Moves Forward

For many MSMEs in Africa, December is the busiest time of the year, but also the most stressful. Long queues, failed transfers, and “I’ll pay later” moments can turn a great sales day into a reconciliation nightmare. Payment Links and Branches are two practical tools that remove that friction.

Boosting Holiday Sales: Smart Use of APIs, SDKs, and Better Ways to Collect Payments

Boosting Holiday Sales: Smart Use of APIs, SDKs, and Better Ways to Collect Payments

For many MSMEs in Africa, the holiday season is a make-or-break window: the opportunities are bigger, but so are the demands and complexity. If your payment infrastructure isn’t built for scale, you may miss the moment. That’s where Payaza Africa’s collection-focused APIs and SDKs step in, helping

Transforming Commerce: Why a Modern Payment Gateway Matters for MSMEs

Transforming Commerce: Why a Modern Payment Gateway Matters for MSMEs

In today’s digital-first world, having a seamless payment infrastructure is no longer optional; it’s essential. For micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa, the right gateway can mean the difference between stalled growth and accelerated success. As Payaza Africa scales, securing major capital, expanding licences, and building

Empowering Africa’s MSMEs with Payment Links, Card Acquiring & QR Codes

Empowering Africa’s MSMEs with Payment Links, Card Acquiring & QR Codes

In Africa, many micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) fail to reach their full potential not because they lack ideas, energy, or ambition, but because payments often become a bottleneck. Customers who can’t pay easily, card systems that are too costly or complex, or QR adoption lagging behind expectations,

Future-Ready. Trusted. Unstoppable.

Future-Ready. Trusted. Unstoppable.

Progress is built when leadership, discipline, and focus come together. Over the past month, Payaza has demonstrated this across Africa’s digital-finance ecosystem. From national awards to global engagements, strengthened credit ratings, and strategic milestones, we continue to define what it means to be a trusted and future-ready payment infrastructure

Introducing Team Management on Payaza - Smart, Simple, and Built for Growth

Introducing Team Management on Payaza - Smart, Simple, and Built for Growth

Running a business is tough enough. Managing your team, assigning roles, and controlling access to financial operations shouldn’t make it harder. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Team Management — a brand-new Payaza feature designed to help you organize your business structure, collaborate better, and keep your operations

How To Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on Your Payaza Dashboard

How To Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on Your Payaza Dashboard

We have introduced Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), an extra layer of security for your Payaza account. With MFA enabled, even if someone else has your password, they won’t be able to access your Payaza dashboard without your verification code.

Payaza Africa Secures Finalist Spot for Financial Inclusion Innovation at The Money Awards 2025

Payaza Africa Secures Finalist Spot for Financial Inclusion Innovation at The Money Awards 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Payaza Africa Limited (“Payaza”) has been selected as a finalist in the Startup category (Financial Inclusion sub-category) of The Money Awards 2025, organized by Money20/20 USA. This recognition, under the entry titled “PAYAZA 2.0 – Powering Financial Inclusion Across Africa and Beyond”, underscores

Payaza Investor Briefing

Expansion, Engagement & the Enduring Vision

Expansion, Engagement & the Enduring Vision October has been a month of momentum, milestones, and meaningful engagement at Payaza. From expanding our presence in West Africa to joining high-level industry discussions shaping Africa’s digital finance future, our focus remains clear, to build a payment ecosystem that is inclusive, trusted,

Resilience, Recognition & the Road Ahead

Resilience, Recognition & the Road Ahead

(The Payaza Investor Briefing: Episode 2) This month has been defined by resilience, recognition, and forward momentum. From fully repaying key commercial paper issuances to earning global recognition, we continue to deliver on our commitments while positioning for future growth. Here’s a look at the milestones, market signals, and

Payaza Wins “Best Emerging Payment Provider 2025” at Global Elite Business Magazine Awards

Payaza Wins “Best Emerging Payment Provider 2025” at Global Elite Business Magazine Awards

Payaza, Africa’s bold challenger in digital payments, has been recognised as the “Best Emerging Payment Provider 2025” by Global Elite Business Magazine, a UK-based authority on global business innovation and excellence. This award underscores Payaza’s rapid growth and its mission to redefine how businesses and individuals across Africa

Why Smart Beneficiary Management Is the Backbone of Reliable Payouts for African MSMEs

Why Smart Beneficiary Management Is the Backbone of Reliable Payouts for African MSMEs

For most MSMEs in Africa, managing payouts is more than a back-office task; it’s an operational headache. Relying on spreadsheets or re-entering bank details manually leads to errors, delays, and even lost trust from staff and suppliers. According to a 2023 GSMA report, over 60% of MSMEs in Africa

Capital. Culture. Code. Payaza’s Triple Play

Capital. Culture. Code. Payaza’s Triple Play

Momentum is powerful. When discipline, culture, and innovation align, growth is no longer a possibility, it becomes inevitable. At Payaza, this past month has been proof of that truth. From the capital markets to workplace culture, from global conversations to industry-defining regulation, we’ve made strategic strides that set the

Payaza’s Triple Credit Rating: A Milestone for Nigerian Fintech Leadership

Payaza’s Triple Credit Rating: A Milestone for Nigerian Fintech Leadership

In a major boost for Nigeria’s rapidly expanding fintech sector, Payaza, the pan-African financial infrastructure company, has received an investment-grade credit rating of Bbb from Agusto & Co., one of the continent’s most respected credit rating agencies. This new rating marks the third independent endorsement of the company’

Payment Links and QR Codes: The Secret Sauce for MSME Growth in Africa

Payment Links and QR Codes: The Secret Sauce for MSME Growth in Africa

QR code payments are reshaping how African MSMEs transact: adoption has surged from 28 percent in 2022 to nearly 45 percent in 2024, driven by cost savings, simplicity, and contactless convenience. Merchants leveraging Payaza’s Payment Links and integrated QR-generation tool can create branded, secure codes in seconds, boosting completed

Revolutionize Your Payment Process: How Payaza Can Streamline Your Business and Boost Profits

Revolutionize Your Payment Process: How Payaza Can Streamline Your Business and Boost Profits

If you're running a business, then you know that managing your finances can be a headache. There are a lot of things to keep track of, and every little mistake can add up over time. But what if there was a way to make it all easier? What

Beyond Borders: How Payaza’s Multi-Currency Accounts Are Empowering African MSMEs

Beyond Borders: How Payaza’s Multi-Currency Accounts Are Empowering African MSMEs

By Payaza Content Studio For decades, cross-border commerce in Africa has largely been a privilege of large corporations. Limited access to foreign currencies, high transaction fees, and compliance red tape have created barriers that locked out many small and medium-sized businesses from the global economy. That tide is turning, and

Empower Your Business with Payaza's Revolutionary Payment Links: Redefining Seamless Transactions in the Digital Age

Empower Your Business with Payaza's Revolutionary Payment Links: Redefining Seamless Transactions in the Digital Age

With every swipe, click, or tap, customers expect transactions to be effortless and swift. Payaza, a leading fintech innovator, brings forth a transformative solution – Payment Links – poised to reshape the way businesses conduct transactions in the modern world. Picture this: You're a business owner with a vision to

Unveiling Payaza's Treasury Services: Navigating Global Financial Horizons with Confidence

Unveiling Payaza's Treasury Services: Navigating Global Financial Horizons with Confidence

Payaza is a trailblazing name in the fintech landscape, bringing forth an empowering solution – Treasury Services – that revolutionizes the way businesses conduct international transactions. Currency conversions, exchange rates, and cross-border transactions can often feel like uncharted territory and Payaza's Treasury Services is a beacon of clarity in the

Fortifying Trust: Payaza’s Licenses and Cutting-Edge Fraud Prevention Framework.

Fortifying Trust: Payaza’s Licenses and Cutting-Edge Fraud Prevention Framework.

In an era where digital transactions underpin economic activity, fintech platforms face evolving fraud risks that can compromise user trust and operational integrity. Payaza has proactively secured multiple regulatory licenses—most notably from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bank of Ghana—and holds an investment-grade rating from

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Product Updates Featured

Digital Payments in Africa: Payaza Sets the Pace

Africa is undergoing a digital finance revolution, and at the heart of it is Payaza, leading a new era of seamless, secure, and scalable digital payment solutions.

Empowering African SMEs: How Payaza's payment solutions drive business growth.

Empowering African SMEs: How Payaza's payment solutions drive business growth.

In Africa's dynamic economic landscape, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of innovation and employment. Yet, these businesses often grapple with challenges in managing payments and accessing financial services. Payaza, a leading fintech company, is addressing these issues by providing tailored payment solutions that empower SMEs

Payouts Just Got an Upgrade: Payaza Launches Mobile Money Transfers in Cameroon

Payouts Just Got an Upgrade: Payaza Launches Mobile Money Transfers in Cameroon

Great news for businesses in and beyond Cameroon! Payaza has officially launched mobile money support for payouts and collections in Central African Franc (XAF). This major step forward is powered by our strategic partnership with a leading fully licensed financial institution, enabling seamless and secure financial transactions through the region’