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 partner.
Here’s a look at the milestones shaping our journey and the opportunities ahead:
NTCA 2025: A Triple Win That Reflects Who We Are
At the NTCA 2025 Awards, Payaza was recognised in three major categories:
- Innovative Fintech Brand of the Year
- CSR / Community Impact of the Year
- Fintech Leadership Excellence – Payaza Country Manager, Ghana
These awards reflect our people, culture, and the consistent excellence that drives everything we build. They highlight our commitment to meaningful innovation, community empowerment, and leadership that inspires beyond the fintech ecosystem.
Future Forward 5.0: Shaping Africa’s Growth Conversation
At Zenith Bank’s Future Forward 5.0, Africa’s top technology and innovation leaders gathered to shape the continent’s economic future.Our CEO, Seyi Ebenezer, represented Payaza, sharing insights on infrastructure gaps, innovation pathways, and talent development. His contribution reinforced Payaza’s role as a thought leader, powering resilient financial infrastructure and shaping Africa’s next phase of digital transformation.
CrossTech World 2025: Payaza on the Global Stage
At CrossTech World 2025 in Miami, our CTO, Philips Akinyele, joined a global community of fintech innovators driving cross-border payments.As Africa-Middle East flows accelerate, powered by SMEs, migrant communities, and digital trade, the demand for secure, fast, and interconnected financial infrastructure grows. Payaza is answering that call, building the rails that enable seamless, confident, and compliant money movement across borders.
Upgraded GCR Credit Rating: From BBB- to BBB
A key milestone for Payaza is the upgrade of our GCR credit rating from BBB- to BBB, complemented by strong ratings from A1 (DataPro) and BBB (Agusto & Co).
This reflects:
- Financial strength and operational discipline
- Strong governance and long-term viability
- Enhanced trust from institutional partners
- Recognition of our ability to maintain a secure and resilient financial foundation
Payaza is not just growing; we are growing responsibly, sustainably, and strategically.
Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders: Graduate Trainee Programme
Our Graduate Trainee Programme continues to:
- Discover young African talent
- Train them in fintech operations across engineering, product, compliance, operations, and strategy
- Build leaders who will shape the future of digital payments
Many team members contributing to product rollouts, event delegations, and ecosystem conversations began as trainees, a testament to Payaza’s commitment to mentorship and growth.
Industry Insight: Naira Strengthens as FATF Delisting Boosts Market Confidence
The Naira continued to stabilise through November following Nigeria’s removal from the FATF Grey List in late October, a milestone that has restored global confidence in the country’s financial system.
Trading at around N1,441/$ on the official market and N1,435–N1,450/$ on the parallel market, the currency has recorded consistent gains—appreciating 13.5% year-on-year and achieving its strongest level in 10 months as dollar supply improves.
This progress is supported by rising foreign reserves, now at $46.7bn, the highest level since 2018. Stronger oil receipts, renewed portfolio flows, and improved balance-of-payments inflows continue to strengthen FX stability and reduce market volatility.
For Payaza, this signals a more predictable macro environment, deepening investor trust and unlocking new opportunities to scale secure, efficient, and customer-centric payment solutions across Africa. For you, this strengthens the operating environment for our business and enhances confidence in the stability of returns tied to your investment with us.
No More Delays. No More Limits. Meet the Smarter Way to Pay.
Meet Payouts by Payaza, the smarter way to send money to teams, vendors, and partners across currencies, countries, and accounts.
Bulk payments? Handled. Multi-currency? Secured. Real-time tracking? You bet.
Modern businesses move money fast, frictionless, and with full control from one dashboard. Join thousands of African businesses already powering seamless payouts with Payaza.
#Payaza #SmartPayouts #BorderlessBusiness #PaymentsMadeSimple #SeamlessTransactions
Looking Ahead
These milestones; awards won, leadership recognised, credit ratings strengthened, and our team’s talent nurtured all reflect Payaza’s commitment to excellence, growth, and operational strength.
As we continue to expand our reach, enhance our services, and empower businesses across Africa, your trust and partnership remain central to our journey. Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient, and globally respected payments infrastructure.
Thank you for your continued trust and support.