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Digital Payments in Nigeria to Reach $1.5tr By Decade’s End

Akinola Ajibola by Akinola Ajibola
March 28, 2025
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The digital payments sector in Nigeria and other African nations is anticipated to surpass $1.5tn by the end of this decade, driven by higher internet penetration and financial inclusion rate, according to a Genesis Analytics analysis commissioned by Mastercard.

This estimate was mentioned in the Mastercard-commissioned analysis by Genesis Analytics, which was made accessible to The PUNCH on Tuesday.

The future of trade, inclusiveness, and economic growth is being shaped by financial innovation, public-private partnerships, and strategic investments as the continent’s digital revolution picks up speed.

The paper claims that two of the fastest-growing facilitators of digital payments on the continent, financial inclusion and internet penetration, are the foundations of Africa’s digital revolution. Financial inclusion is expected to increase at a pace of 6% annually, while internet penetration in Africa is expected to increase at a compound annual rate of 20%.

As companies and consumers progressively use contactless solutions, the survey also showed that the trends point to a significant shift towards digital transactions, which will further accelerate financial accessibility and economic involvement throughout the area.

Mastercard stated that it will keep bolstering its dedication to the digital development of the continent by means of strategic investments, public-private partnerships, and innovative projects that promote economic growth and financial stability in order to support this forecast. Mastercard also aims to provide economic prospects, and help millions of individuals and companies prosper in the digital economy by promoting cooperation with important stakeholders.

Mastercard stated that in order to further drive digital adoption and financial inclusion, its investments would be concentrated on three main areas: growing remittances and cross-border payments; empowering Africa’s fintech industry; and enabling micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.

“Africa has a wealth of opportunities, and its people have the power to influence the world economy in the decades to come. Working collaboratively with entrepreneurs, merchants, banks, start-ups, telecoms, and governments, Mastercard is still steadfastly dedicated to advancing digital transformation throughout the continent. We are contributing to the creation of a more connected and accessible digital future by boosting our investments, advancing innovation, and encouraging inclusivity,” said Dimitrios Dosis, head of Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Mastercard, in a statement.

“Mastercard has collaborated with African governments, companies, and communities to promote financial inclusion and economic growth for more than 50 years. Given that nine of the 20 fastest-growing economies in the world are expected to be found in Africa, we are committed to using our knowledge and technological capabilities to help the continent’s ongoing digital transformation. “Our investments today will contribute to the development of a more robust economy in the future,” stated Mark Elliot, division president for Africa at Mastercard.

In order to assist fintech flourish and expand in new countries, Mastercard also stated that it is collaborating with banks, telecoms, and other service providers both in Africa and outside.

Accelerating the digital expansion of Africa

In order to further promote financial inclusion and digital adoption, Mastercard will concentrate its efforts in three main areas:

  • Expanding cross-border payments and remittances
  • Empowering Africa’s fintech industry
  • Assisting the continent’s MSMEs

“Africa has a wealth of opportunities, and its people have the power to influence the world economy in the decades to come. Working collaboratively with entrepreneurs, merchants, banks, start-ups, telecoms, and governments, Mastercard is still steadfastly dedicated to advancing digital transformation throughout the continent. We are contributing to the creation of a more connected and accessible digital future by boosting our investments, advancing innovation, and encouraging inclusivity,” stated Dimitrios Dosis, head of Mastercard’s Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa division.

Rapid improvements in financial inclusion and internet penetration, two of the fastest-growing facilitators of digital payments on the continent, serve as the foundation for Africa’s digital revolution. The analysis projects that financial inclusion will increase at a pace of 6% annually, while internet penetration in Africa is expected to increase at a compound annual rate of 20%.

With more companies and consumers adopting contactless solutions, these trends point to a significant shift towards digital transactions, which will speed up financial accessibility and economic engagement throughout the area.

“Mastercard has collaborated with African governments, companies, and communities to promote financial inclusion and economic growth for more than 50 years. Given that nine of the 20 fastest-growing economies in the world are expected to be found in Africa, we are committed to using our knowledge and technological capabilities to help the continent’s ongoing digital transformation. “Our investments today will contribute to the development of a more robust economy in the future,” stated Mark Elliott, Mastercard’s division president for Africa.

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