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Beyond “Mature”: Nigeria's Bold Leap into the Future of Instant Payments

02 April 2026
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Jude Fuhnwi, Media Lead, AfricaNenda

When Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System received recognition from AfricaNenda Foundation for its NIBSS Instant Payment (NIP) platform as Africa's first “mature” inclusive instant payment system, it wasn't just another industry award, it was a signal of what's next.

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