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 as stablecoins, are helping make cross-border transactions faster, more affordable, and more efficient.
“We’re closer than many people think. The technology already exists, and the momentum is here. If we continue to see stronger regulatory coordination alongside sustained private sector innovation, Africa is well within reach of delivering a truly real-time, low-cost cross-border payments network over the next few years,” Gabriel
