Nigeria’s domestic card scheme, AfriGO, is ramping up efforts to broaden financial inclusion by introducing new digital payment products and strengthening partnerships aimed at bringing more Nigerians into the formal financial system.
The company reaffirmed its ambitions during the recently concluded Digital Pay Expo 2026, held at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, where key players across Nigeria’s financial technology ecosystem gathered to discuss the future of digital payments.
The event attracted stakeholders from across the industry, including the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), commercial banks, fintech firms, payment processors, card manufacturers and digital infrastructure providers.
AfriGO emerged as one of the major contributors to discussions around the future of Nigeria’s payment infrastructure, using the platform to showcase its growing ecosystem of locally developed payment solutions.
Speaking during a keynote session themed “The AfriGO Journey: Driving Financial Inclusion Through Innovative Payment Solutions,” AfriGO’s Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer, Ugo Obasi, highlighted the company’s evolution from an idea into a national payment platform designed to reduce barriers to financial access.
He said the organisation is building technology products specifically tailored to address the needs of Nigerians across different demographics and regions.
Among the new solutions unveiled are Cowry Terminal Payment Cards, a loyalty platform, the AfriGO-BOA Card Initiative, virtual cards and a tokenisation engine, all designed to expand payment accessibility and improve digital transaction experiences.
According to Obasi, the broader goal is to build a payment ecosystem that is locally driven while supporting the country’s long-term financial inclusion agenda.
“AfriGO’s story is one of conviction, resilience, and a deep belief in Nigeria’s capacity to own and drive its payment future. Every product we are unveiling here is a direct response to the needs of Nigerians, from the farmer in Benue to the student in Kano to the entrepreneur in Lagos.
“We are building infrastructure that works for everyone, powered by technology that is ours. The partnerships, the innovations, the platform we are building, this is what it means to put Nigeria first in payments,” he said.
Beyond the conference sessions, AfriGO also used the event to deepen engagement with industry players through an exhibition booth that drew attention from financial institutions, merchants, technology providers and potential partners.
The company said the interactions created opportunities to explore collaborations that could further strengthen the country’s domestic payments ecosystem.
Its participation at Digital Pay Expo 2026 also signals a broader expansion strategy as AfriGO continues to position itself as a key player in Nigeria’s evolving digital economy.
With increasing competition in the digital payments space, the company said it remains focused on building homegrown financial infrastructure capable of improving access to financial services while supporting the country’s transition towards a more inclusive and technology driven economy.
