Nigerian fintech company, Paystack, has announced free digital payment solutions for forty (40) businesses that provide essential services in Nigeria.

The firm disclosed that it has partnered with leading digital agencies in both Nigeria and Ghana, that include CKDigital, Pulse Africa, Cregital, Jrango Technologies, WopeDigital, Crowncity Technologies and Touchcore.

In a statement on Tuesday, April 21st, 2020, it said the opportunity is only available for businesses in the two West African countries.

It noted that its preference are businesses that deal on essential goods or provide essential services like grocery stores, restaurants, education, delivery companies, pharmacies, amongst others.

The company said it welcomes interested businesses to visit its website and apply.

As a result of coronavirus pandemic, majority of businesses now rely on digital payment gateways, since lockdown affected most parts of the countries, including commercial cities like Lagos, Abuja, Accra, and others.

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