13 years, $10bn processed. How has Paga evolved over the years?

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13 years, $10bn processed. How has Paga evolved over the years?

Founded 13 years ago to digitise payments for Nigerians, Paga has since grown into a fintech giant offering not only consumer-focused mobile payments but also a host of B2B payments and infrastructure services.

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