Anambra State, Flutterwave Digital Economy Partnership

Nigeria — Anambra State has partnered with payments technology company Flutterwave to expand its digital economy framework. Announced by Governor Charles Soludo on April 22, 2026, this collaboration aims to scale e-commerce activities, strengthen digital payments, and broaden market access for businesses across the state. The initiative is designed to formalize Anambra's emerging e-commerce ecosystem, connecting local enterprises in commercial hubs like Onitsha, Nnewi, and Awka to wider national and global markets. Flutterwave, led by Olugbenga Agboola, will provide its payment infrastructure to facilitate seamless transactions and improve digital participation for micro, small, and medium enterprises. The partnership will focus on digitizing payment systems for small businesses, integrating logistics with payment platforms, and onboarding more traders onto online marketplaces. Nigeria — Anambra State is positioning itself as a key digital commerce hub in Nigeria, leveraging innovation to connect local businesses to international markets.