Nigeria, Jan. 27 -- The collaboration, announced by Paga founder Tayo Oviosu, allows users to link their PayPal accounts to Paga wallets, enabling them to receive international payments, convert balances to naira, and withdraw funds locally.

The move marks a major shift in PayPal's engagement with Africa's largest economy after nearly two decades of limited access.



The News Chronicle understands that the partnership is the result of prolonged regulatory engagement and infrastructure alignment rather than a sudden policy change.

Industry sources say the integration fits into PayPal's broader strategy of working with trusted local platforms to expand safely in emerging markets.



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