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The Nigerian Fintech Festival 2024, the largest fintech event in the country, is set to take place in Lagos on September 26, 2024. Event is sponsored by FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution. The festival is expected to bring together over 1,000 industry stakeholders from the fintech and financial services sectors. The event is focusing on fostering collaboration to deepen digital payments and unlock sustainable growth in Nigeria’s business ecosystem.
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The main theme is “Convergence to Co-Create & Celebrate Nigeria’s Truly Digital Economy.” The gathering will highlight innovation and cooperation in Nigeria’s evolving digital landscape. Esteemed speakers include Damilare Odueso, Co-Founder of Crendly; Mayowa Owolabi, and Co-Founder of PaddyCover. Others are Lanre Adelanwa, CEO of Optimus AI Labs; and Adaobi Igwe-Okerekeocha, Chief Innovations Officer at Interswitch Limited, among others.
Skills and insights needed to accelerate Nigeria’s digital economy
In addition, event will offer thought-provoking panel discussions, keynote speeches, and fireside chats. The festival aims to equip participants with the skills and insights needed to accelerate Nigeria’s digital economy. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with key fintech leaders and stakeholders. This should enhance collaboration within the financial services ecosystem.
Callistus Obetta, Group Executive, Technology, Digital Innovation & Services at FirstBank, emphasized the bank’s commitment to innovation and fintech collaboration. “FirstBank’s partnership with the Nigerian Fintech Festival aligns with our mission to drive innovation and collaboration within the financial services sector,” Obetta said.
As a leader in the banking space, we are dedicated to promoting initiatives that foster knowledge-sharing and thought leadership to shape the future of finance and digital transformation in Nigeria.”
The festival brings together thought leaders
Ikechukwu Ugwu, Founder/MD of Total Scope Marketing Solutions and convener of the Nigerian Fintech Festival, expressed his excitement about the event’s role in driving innovation and fostering collaboration in the African fintech landscape. “The festival is a platform that brings together thought leaders and innovators,” Ugwu noted.
The event will also feature an exciting afterparty with live performances by The Octaves Band, Mario Sings, and DJ Sammie. The Nigerian Fintech Festival 2024 is free to attend.
For more details and to register, visit Nigerian Fintech Festival 2024.
