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Paga

Leading application to send and receive payments in Nigeria, with more than 8.4 million users.

Daniel Oparison

Head of Growth and Consumer Business at Paga

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Tayo Oviosu

Founder & CEO at Paga

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Employees 201–500

Headquarters Nigeria

Paga is a UK-headquartered company that aims to deliver financial freedom to a billion people. Paga is a payments and commerce company similar to PayPal, Block, or Tencent. Paga's first market is Nigeria, where it now serves over 23 million users directly. Additionally, Paga's open infrastructure (a platform-as-a-service) powers over 150 technology companies that build on its technology.

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Notable Achievements

Paga has processed over $35 billion in transaction value since inception, with nearly half of that in the past two and half years.
Paga achieved EBITDA profitability at a group level in 2023
The Financial Times selected Paga as one of the top 50 fastest-growing companies in Africa in 2023

Currently Operating in One Region

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Press Mentions

February 4, 2026

PayPal's return tests CBN's regulatory integrity amid controversies | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

Paga has emerged as a crucial partner in facilitating PayPal's return to Nigeria, enhancing digital payment accessibility. Despite some public resistance, this collaboration signals optimism for...

Read on The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19 »

January 30, 2026

PayPal Is Back Through Paga — So Why Are Nigerians Saying “No”? | 36NG

Paga has played a pivotal role in reinstating PayPal's services in Nigeria after a long absence. This collaboration enables Nigerians to facilitate global payments and local transactions...

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January 30, 2026

Fintech Unwrapped: Standard Chartered lands F1 sponsorship - PaymentExpert.com

Paga has played a pivotal role in facilitating PayPal's re-entry into Nigeria after a 13-year absence, enhancing global payment accessibility for Nigerians. This positive development underscores...

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January 29, 2026

Why Nigerians are Saying ‘No Thanks’ to PayPal’s Return via Paga

Paga has successfully facilitated a historic partnership with PayPal, enabling Nigerians to access PayPal services after a 13-year hiatus. This collaboration allows for seamless global payments and...

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January 27, 2026

PayPal Goes Live for Incoming Payments in Nigeria Through Paga Partnership

Paga has successfully partnered with PayPal, enabling direct access for Nigerians to global payments after a 13-year gap. This collaboration showcases Paga's capability in enhancing digital...

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January 15, 2026

Africa is unified in its data centre ambition – but transmission and fragmentation could derail its US$1.5 trillion digital economy potential - Tech In Africa

Paga, a leading Nigerian fintech company, exemplifies resilience in Africa's evolving digital landscape. Overcoming initial challenges, it has successfully pivoted to enhance its payment solutions,...

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