Canva Africa, the regional arm of the visual communications platform, and Paystack, a financial technology provider serving more than 200,000 active merchants in Nigeria, have launched a joint software initiative. The agreement provides Nigerian small and medium-sized businesses with access to artificial intelligence design tools to support their commercial operations.
Through the Paystack Small Business Bundle, eligible merchants receive six months of Canva Business at no cost. This software tier includes Canva Pro access, brand management features and professional content creation resources. The deployment allows business owners to generate marketing materials and social media posts, along with business proposals and advertising assets, without requiring specialized graphic design skills or high marketing budgets.
Jumoke Gbeleyi, Paystack SMB programme lead, stated that merchants need operational infrastructure beyond payment processing to scale their organizations.
"Working with thousands of businesses across different industries has shown us that accepting payments is only one part of growing a successful business. Small businesses also need access to the right tools and resources to manage their operations, reach customers, and build sustainable businesses," Gbeleyi said. “Through the Paystack Small Business Bundle, we're bringing together trusted partners like Canva Africa to make those tools more accessible for eligible merchants, helping them invest more in growing their businesses.”
“Small businesses are the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, and every entrepreneur deserves access to the creative tools to compete in today's digital marketplace,” said Bianca Sibiya, Canva Africa lead.
The software integration targets Nigerian entrepreneurs operating in retail, hospitality and professional services, alongside e-commerce and the creator economy.
