Africa within reach of real-time cross-border payments – Flutterwave’s Gabriel Ologunwa

Gabriel Ologunwa, Global Expansions and Payment Partnerships Lead for Anglophone West Africa at Flutterwave, joined policymakers, financial institutions, fintech leaders, and industry stakeholders at the Nigeria Fintech Forum to discuss the future of cross-border payments and regional financial integration across Africa.
Speaking during a panel on unlocking seamless cross-border payments, Gabriel said Africa is closer than many realise to solving longstanding barriers to regional commerce.
He noted that while fragmented payment systems, foreign exchange constraints, and regulatory differences have historically slowed trade, advances in payments technology, alongside innovations such a...