Nigeria launches own card scheme, AfriGo to take on Mastercard, Visa and Verve

The Nigerian apex bank, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) have collaborated to introduce a national card scheme named AfriGo. The apex bank muted the idea of a national card scheme at a Bankers’ Committee press briefing in October 2022. At the launch yesterday, the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin … Continue reading Nigeria launches own card scheme, AfriGo to take on Mastercard, Visa and Verve