Under this new agreement, Google will handle Verve transactions within Nigeria, and these transactions will be conducted in Naira, recognized as local transactions by the country's banking institutions.
Anthea Crawford, Head of Retail and Payment Partnerships at Google Play, expressed her satisfaction with the collaboration, stating, "We are happy to be collaborating with Verve, expanding Google Play access for more Nigerians.
A significant achievement has been reached with the introduction of local payments via Verve cards, permitting more Nigerians to get involved in the app economy along with access to the apps they require."
This development marks a significant step towards Verve's vision of promoting financial inclusion.
Vincent Ogbunude, Managing Director of Verve International, expressed his excitement, stating, "We are thrilled to close the digital divide by bringing digital goods and services to Verve cardholders."
With this partnership, more Nigerians will have access to a wide range of digital goods and services through Google Play Store, further enhancing financial inclusion in the country.