Nigerian fintech startup PalmPay has clinched the title of Digital Payments Platform of the Year at the 2026 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards. The recognition, according to Premium Times Nigeria, highlights the company’s significant contribution to the expansion of digital payments and financial inclusion in Nigeria. The BAFI Awards, an annual event organized by BusinessDay and held on October 9, 2026, took place at the Civic Center, Lagos. Daily Post Nigeria also reported on the event, confirming that PalmPay won the top prize. The victory underscores the growing importance of digital payments in Nigeria and the strides being made by innovative fintech companies like PalmPay.









