Nigeria’s e-payment company Paga has launched a new Android app that allows the platform’s customers to transact business directly using debit cards, they can also connect with the company. The app was developed by the company’s in-house developers.
Daniel Oparison, head of Consumer Business at Paga said: “At Paga our service offerings are carefully designed to respond to our customer’s pain points and this additional channel simply reinforces our commitment towards eliminating the stress of traffic, bank queues or carrying cash around. Paga for Android is designed to put the power back in the hands of the consumer; by giving them the freedom to pay their bills, buy airtime, and send money to bank accounts and much more, on the go. The ability to solve issues around payments unique to our region of the world, is one of the many reasons Paga continues to be the number one option for millions of Nigerians looking for simple solutions to pay and get paid.”
Users can also to send money or airtime directly to contacts on their phones list; or find their nearest Paga agent.
Tayo Oviosu, founder & CEO said: “Paga for Android brings a world of convenience to the fingertips of every Nigerian with an Android phone. I am very excited about that and about the various payment innovations we plan to bring to the market. In 2014 alone, these innovations saved over 2.3m Paga users approximately 691,266 hours – That’s enough time to build the pyramids of Egypt 4 times over. We look forward to bringing this same functionality and convenience to other devices in the near future.”
