The Eco Is Coming: In Cotonou, Fintechs and the NFF Prepare the Way for the Single Currency

Author: DJOMANDE AzizPublished on: October 24, 2026Country: Benin

Business & EconomyTechnology

The Eco Is Coming: In Cotonou, Fintechs and the NFF Prepare the Way for the Single Currency

The ECOWAS single currency, the Eco, will rely heavily on digital technology and require robust, interoperable payment infrastructure. The Next Fintech Forum (NFF) 2026, scheduled to take place in Cotonou in November, is intended to prepare fintech firms for the transition and stricter central-bank compliance requirements. Providers will need to cooperate to enable seamless, traceable cross-border transactions, such as between a merchant in Bamako and a supplier in Dakar. The article frames a common currency designed for the digital era as an opportunity to attract international investors.

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