Xpress Payments marks 10 years of innovation with week-long anniversary celebration

Wale Olayisade Managing Director and Chief Executive officer, Xpress Payment Solutions Limited

Leading payment technology company, Xpress Payment Solutions Limited (Xpress Payments), has unveiled a series of activities to commemorate its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of innovation, growth and contributions to Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem.

The company, which commenced operations in 2016, has played a significant role in advancing digital financial services, simplifying payment processes for businesses and individuals, and supporting financial inclusion across Nigeria.

The week-long celebration, themed “Xpress @10: A Decade of Innovation, A Future of Possibilities,” will feature a mix of intellectual engagement, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, stakeholder interactions and a gala night, reflecting the company’s commitment to innovation, excellence and social impact.

Speaking ahead of the anniversary events, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Xpress Payment Solutions Limited, Wale Olayisade, described the milestone as a celebration of innovation, trust and partnerships built over the years.

“The milestone represents more than a corporate anniversary; it is a celebration of innovation, partnerships, trust and the transformative power of technology,” Olayisade said.

According to him, the activities have been carefully designed to inspire, connect and give back to society.

“Reaching this 10-year milestone is a testament to the resilience, innovation and dedication of our team, partners, and the trust placed in us by millions of Nigerians who rely on our platforms daily. At Xpress Payments, we have transformed challenges into opportunities, pioneering secure and seamless payment solutions that power businesses, support government collections and drive financial inclusion,” he said.

Reflecting on the company’s future direction, Olayisade noted that Xpress Payments remains committed to deepening digital payment adoption and supporting Nigeria’s growing digital economy.

“As we celebrate Xpress @10, we are not just looking back; we are doubling down on our mission to simplify and enable smarter payments. We seek a digitally empowered Nigeria where transactions are effortless and opportunities boundless,” he added.

The anniversary programme includes a CSR initiative aimed at strengthening the company’s contribution to sustainable development and community impact, as well as a public lecture designed to examine emerging trends, opportunities and challenges within Nigeria’s digital payments and financial inclusion landscape.

The celebration will culminate in the Xpress @10 Gala Night, where the company will recognise and honour customers, employees, partners and stakeholders whose support has contributed to its growth and success over the last decade.

Additional stakeholder engagement activities are also planned to strengthen relationships with customers, industry partners and other key participants within the financial technology ecosystem.

As Nigeria’s digital economy continues to expand, Xpress Payments says it remains focused on delivering innovative payment solutions that support businesses, government institutions and millions of Nigerians seeking secure, efficient and accessible financial services.

Founded in 2016, Xpress Payment Solutions Limited operates under the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Switching and Processing Licence category, providing services across transaction switching, payment solutions, terminal services, third-party processing and non-bank acquiring. The company continues to position itself as a key player in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital payments sector.

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