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 stage for our next phase of growth.
In August, we successfully closed ₦20 billion under our ₦50 billion Commercial Paper Programme (Series 3 & 4) just weeks after the early repayment of our Series 1 & 2 in June 2025. With arranging support from AVA Capital Group and legal advisory from TNP, this milestone underscores investor confidence in our vision and our reputation for transparency and financial maturity.
The funds are being deployed where they matter most:
1. Expanding our geographic reach and merchant network
2. Strengthening infrastructure and compliance for greater reliability
3. Driving innovation across checkout, payouts, and risk
For us, this isn’t just capital raised, it’s discipline at scale, reinforcing our ability to grow while staying financially prudent.
Numbers tell one story, culture tells another. We are proud to have been recognized among Nigeria’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services and officially certified as a Great Place To Work® (October 2024 – October 2025).
This recognition matters because culture isn’t an accessory, it’s our engine. By creating an environment where people thrive, we fuel faster execution, improve retention in critical operations, and strengthen compliance mindsets. For investors, that translates directly into velocity, quality, and trust.
As we strengthen internally, we are also shaping conversations externally.
Our CTO, Mr Philips Akinyele was a guest speaker at the Canada Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS) 2025 at Toronto themed 'Fintech Innovation: Canada-Africa Strategy, Economic growth, Partnerships' this August, where he led a thought leadership session on the topic 'From Local Transactions to Global Impact: Building Africa's Payment Highway'
Also, our CEO, Mr Seyi Ebenezer recently shared at KICC’s annual Reboot event, this August on the theme “Winning Conversations: Building Wealth and Creating Impact,” alongside Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo and Caroline Popoola. Reflecting on the experience, he emphasized the power of showing up in the marketplace with faith, skill, integrity, and audacity values that shape true leadership and lasting impact.
These platforms amplify our role as a voice for Africa’s fintech future, local expertise with global ambition.
In August 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria launched open banking, making Nigeria the first African nation to adopt this regulatory innovation. With consent-driven APIs, customers can now securely share financial data and enable regulated firms to initiate payments on their behalf.
This leap will accelerate inclusion, foster fintech growth, and align Africa with global financial trends. For Payaza, it opens new opportunities to deliver customer-centered innovation at scale.
With our Bulk Payouts, you can pay salaries, vendors, and partners in just one click. Whether it’s 5 or 500 transfers, it’s fast, secure, and reliable. Go smart. Go seamless. Go Payaza.
Looking Ahead
These milestones capital raised, culture recognized, innovation embraced—are not isolated wins. They are chapters of one story: Payaza’s evolution into a financial infrastructure leader that blends trust, scalability, and global ambition.
Thank you for your continued trust and support as we build Africa’s future in payments.
