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Nigeria, Egypt Forge FinTech Collaboration to Streamline Cross-Border Payments

by Justice Godfrey Okamgba
July 18, 2023
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Nigeria, Egypt Forge FinTech Collaboration to Streamline Cross-Border Payments
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Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has taken a significant stride in addressing cross-border payment challenges by forging FinTech collaboration agreements with the Central Bank of Egypt.

Under the Nigeria-Egypt FinTech Bridge, these two central banks aim to enhance cross-border regulatory collaboration and information sharing, ultimately bolstering innovation in the financial technology sector and stimulating regional technology investments.

Mrs. Aishah Ahmad, Deputy Governor of the CBN, highlighted the Nigeria-Egypt FinTech Bridge’s potential to deepen cooperation and enhance efficiency in cross-border payments.

She emphasized the positive impact on investors engaged in business between Nigeria and Egypt, foreseeing a smoother and more cost-effective process.

For years, investors navigating African cross-border payments have grappled with a system characterized by multiple intermediary banks, leading to delays and exorbitant transaction costs.

Compounding the challenge, such payments are often conducted in foreign currencies like the US dollar or Euro, introducing additional complexity and expense.

By capitalizing on the Nigeria-Egypt FinTech Bridge, businesses and investors stand to benefit from heightened efficiency and reduced costs in cross-border payments.

The collaboration will facilitate direct transactions between Nigerian and Egyptian banks, eliminating the need for correspondent banks beyond the African continent.

This streamlined process will expedite payment settlements and enable transactions to be conducted in local currencies, mitigating foreign exchange risks.

The signing of these FinTech collaboration agreements between the CBN and Egypt’s Central Bank marks a significant milestone in propelling financial technology advancement across Africa.

It signifies a commitment to harnessing the potential of digital innovation to overcome long-standing challenges in the financial sector.

In an era of rapid technological progress and digital transformation across the continent, collaborations like the Nigeria-Egypt FinTech Bridge play a pivotal role in fostering regional economic integration and attracting investment.

Through leveraging innovative solutions and fortifying regulatory cooperation, African nations can unlock the full potential of their financial sectors, paving the way for sustainable growth and development.

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