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PayPal Returns to Nigeria Through Local Partnership

Last updated: February 6, 2026 6:44 pm
3 hours ago Lanre Babalola
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In a move that could reshape Nigeria’s digital payment landscape, global online payment company PayPal is returning to the Nigerian market after more than two decades of restrictions.

The development is raising fresh expectations among freelancers, remote employees, startups, and small businesses seeking easier access to international payments.

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PayPal’s re-entry comes at a time when Nigeria is pushing to expand its digital economy and attract foreign exchange inflows beyond oil. But the company’s return also reopens conversations around trust, regulation, and whether this new chapter truly addresses the challenges that forced its exit in the first place.

(Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie)

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