Nigerian fintech company CashAfrica has partnered with Food Concepts, the operator of Chicken Republic, to introduce contactless mobile payments at the restaurant chain’s outlets. The initiative is aimed at making transactions faster and more convenient by allowing customers to pay with compatible smartphones, reducing reliance on physical payment cards and cash at participating locations.
The rollout begins in Lagos, with plans to extend the service to Abuja and other locations as implementation progresses. The development reflects growing efforts by Nigerian financial technology companies to integrate digital payment solutions into everyday consumer activities. By bringing contactless payments into a popular quick service restaurant chain, CashAfrica is seeking to make mobile transactions more accessible to customers and businesses.
The tap to pay service could also help streamline payment processes at busy restaurant outlets by reducing the time spent completing transactions at checkout. For businesses, wider adoption of contactless payments offers opportunities to improve customer experience and strengthen digital transaction management. However, the effectiveness of the service will depend on smartphone compatibility, the reliability of payment infrastructure and customers’ willingness to adopt the technology.
The partnership highlights the expanding role of fintech companies in transforming retail payments in Nigeria, where digital transactions are becoming increasingly important to commercial activities. Nevertheless, broader adoption will require sustained investment in secure payment systems, customer education and dependable network connectivity. As CashAfrica expands the service, its ability to deliver consistent performance and build consumer confidence will be central to determining whether mobile tap to pay gains wider acceptance across the country’s retail sector.