Why pull payments could power Nigerias next payments revolution

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This article examines how Nigeria’s payments market has moved from cash to instant digital transfers and where the next growth phase may come from. It highlights pull payments as a major untapped opportunity for recurring collections in lending, subscriptions, insurance, and utilities. It also stresses that adoption will depend on consent, fraud protection, education, and stronger payment infrastructure. The piece argues that future payment systems should create more value through richer transaction data, easier reconciliation, and tighter interoperability across banks and fintechs.

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