By Daniel Obi
Copyright businessday
Unified Payment Services Limited, Nigeria’s fintech and payment technology, rolled out the drums for its 28th anniversary, commemorating nearly three decades of transforming the payments landscape and driving financial inclusion across Africa and beyond.
Founded in 1997 by a consortium of Nigerian banks, Unified Payments has been in business of e-payment services. “As the only non-bank entity in Nigeria licensed as a Principal Member or licensed Acquirer of all major payment schemes, including American Express, Mastercard, Visa, UnionPay and Payattitude, the company has delivered secure, scalable and innovative payment solutions that empower businesses and individuals following its transformation to a scheme-neutral and option-neutral service provider”, a statement said.
Speaking on the significant milestone, the Managing Director/CEO of UP group of companies, Agada Apochi in the statement expressed profound appreciation to the UP team, Shareholders and customers for their unwavering support and trust enabling the growth of the company over the years.
Apochi reaffirmed the company’s commitment to continually leverage shared technology infrastructure towards delivering seamless, adaptable, secure and intelligent payment solutions that fuel economic growth and inclusion.
