Transfers now clear in seconds, not weeks.

Money launderers now have less time to be flagged before funds move.

Central Africa’s central bank joined the continental payment system in July, linking 30 countries and 200 banks instantly.

Cameroon remains under enhanced Financial Action Task Force monitoring as transaction volumes keep rising fast.

How each outlet framed it
Premium Times Nigeria
foregrounds financial-crime risks as instant cross-border payments outpace regulatory controls; PAPSS volumes up 1,000%

Sources: Premium Times Nigeria