Verto, has unveiled a new strategic office in Lagos, Nigeria in a move to deepen its West African operations.
The Lagos office, located at 21 Ahmed Onibudo Street, Victoria Island, will serve as a central base for enhancing local customer support, driving tailored product development, and strengthening real-time Naira liquidity access, the firm announced.
It will also enable closer engagement with Nigerian regulators and strategic financial partners, supporting the rollout of innovative solutions such as Verto Atlas.
According to Austin Okpagu, Country Director for Verto Nigeria, said: “This hub allows us to respond faster to client needs, craft solutions tailored to local markets, and work even more closely with regulators and financial partners across the region.”
Verto, which provides forex and cross-border payment solutions, has served over 5,000 Nigerian and African businesses. The company processes more than $25 billion USD in annual global transactions today across 200+ countries and 49 currencies.
Recently, Verto was recognised in Deloitte’s UK Technology Fast 50 ranking, reflecting its rapid growth and rising influence in global fintech.
“This office opening marks an exciting milestone for Verto and for the businesses we serve across West Africa. It reflects our commitment to fostering innovation, creating new opportunities for growth, and providing the financial infrastructure companies need to thrive in an increasingly connected regional economy,” says Ola Oyetayo, Co-founder and CEO of Verto.
The Lagos hub will enable the firm to deepen West African financial integration and interoperability, enhance cross-border connectivity, and support businesses in expanding beyond their local markets more seamlessly.