Nigeria's #1 Fintech Show

The only fintech event you need - Be part of what's next.

30 July 2026 | Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos

Nigeria Fintech Forum audience

Unrivalled seniority.
Unmatched impact.

Nigeria Fintech Forum sets the agenda for the future of fintech, payments and banking.

Hosted in the FinTech capital of Africa, this is the leading fintech, payments and banking event uniting industry leaders at the top of their game.

Drive your business growth at the leading gathering of Nigeria's fintech players

Nigeria Fintech Forum has become the gathering point for over 1,700 professionals and 450 companies, blending diverse expertise from payments, fintech, banking, e-commerce and retail industries.

As a hub of innovation, we harness the power of diverse ideas and solutions, creating a melting pot where the latest trends and forward-thinking strategies take shape.

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Exhibitors

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C-level, Director, VP or Head-of-level

ENGAGE NIGERIA's FINTECH BANKING & PAYMENTS LEADERS

The organisations and teams shaping the future of fintech, banking and payments meet in Lagos this July.

Where Nigeria's fintech, banking and payments partnerships begin.

- Insights

2026 Key Content Tracks

Payments & Remittances

This track will explore the evolving landscape of domestic and cross-border payments in Nigeria, highlighting innovations in real-time transfers, mobile money, diaspora remittances, and the role of fintechs in driving financial inclusion.

Regulation

This track will examine the regulatory ecosystem shaping Nigeria’s fintech sector, focusing on policy reforms, sandbox frameworks, oversight by the CBN and SEC, and the balance between innovation and consumer protection.

Crypto & DeFi

This track will unpack the state of cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi) in Nigeria, covering peer-to-peer trading, blockchain adoption, regulatory responses, and the opportunities and risks within the DeFi ecosystem.

Lending & Credit

This track will analyze the digital lending space in Nigeria, including credit scoring innovations, BNPL models, micro-lending, regulatory compliance, and the challenges of responsible lending and recovery.

AI, Fraud & Security

This track will investigate the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing fraud detection, cybersecurity, and risk mitigation in Nigeria’s fintech sector, while addressing the ethical and regulatory dimensions of AI use.

Embedded Finance

This track will explore how embedded finance is transforming user experiences by integrating financial services within non-financial platforms, including trends in APIs, partnerships, and financial product distribution.

Wealth, Investment & Asset Management

This track will highlight digital solutions for savings, wealth management, and investing in Nigeria, including robo-advisors, crypto investments, and strategies for democratizing access to financial markets.

Agent Banking

This track will delve into the critical role of agent networks in expanding financial services to underserved populations in Nigeria, examining operational models, technology enablement, and regulatory support.

Customer Experience

This track will focus on how fintechs in Nigeria are leveraging UX/UI design, data personalization, and omnichannel strategies to enhance customer engagement, retention, and satisfaction across financial products.

- Why attend

No better place to be

1,700+ fintech, payments, banks, merchants, e-commerce and retail players get together for a day of jam-packed conversations, exchanges and networking about what's now & next across our industry.

Explore New Frontiers

Gain insights from leading FinTech pioneers who are pushing industry boundaries. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, exchange diverse perspectives, and collaborate toward groundbreaking innovations.

Forge New Ventures

Network with industry leaders from 450 companies and connect with forward-thinking individuals and brands. Build lasting relationships that will advance your FinTech mission.

Fast-track Deals

Leverage the vibrant atmosphere to present your products and services to over 1,700 key professionals, accelerating your path to impactful deals and collaborations.

- Who attends

Whatever your portfolio is, there is something for everyone at Nigeria Fintech Forum

The industry leader

  • Drive strong partnership to thrive in an era of market consolidation
  • Explore emerging business models to exploit new opportunities
  • Future gaze to remain one step ahead
Industry Leader

The product director

  • Understand consumer trends to scale product lines
  • Remain compliant whilst balancing the need to innovate
  • Integrate emerging technologies
Product Director

The compliance director

  • Stay abreast of regulatory changes to inform future strategies
  • Identify future threats to safeguard your customers
  • Understand how policy will shape the fintech ecosystem and your business
Compliance Director

The marketing and sales director

  • Build your marketing and sales pipeline
  • Enhance your company's brand by positioning amongst the best
  • Deliver your brand announcements and launch new solutions
Marketing Director
What you can Expect in 2026

Get ready for a bigger, bolder NFF experience! Here’s what’s in store:

Insights

Insights that cut through the noise

Explore multiple expertly curated sessions on the latest fintech, payments and banking trends, with dedicated sessions on fintech infrastructure, stablecoins & payments, open banking, digital identity & fraud and much more.

Global ecosystem

The global ecosystem under one roof

We bring the entire fintech, banking and payments ecosystem together under one roof. From traditional banking giants to digital challengers, key regulators and policymakers, to BigTech disruptors, this is your chance to connect directly with the industry's most influential players.

Speakers

Superstar speakers

Hear from C-suite and Director level leaders from Mastercard, Access Bank, Wema Bank, Sterling Bank, Flutterwave, Paga, Kora, Moniepoint, Unified Payments, Interswitch and more. Access insider perspectives on the strategies driving success in today's market.

Networking

Networking redefined, influence amplified

At the Nigeria Fintech Forum, we fuel the conversations that keep the industry moving. Dive into 1-2-1 connect meetings, collaborative sessions, thematic roundtables and electrifying sunset hours where meaningful connections are forged.

- Who attends

Who participates at our events?

- Speakers

Who speaks at Nigeria Fintech Forum?

Oladipo Alabede

Divisional Head of Payments,

FCMB

Dr Ayotunde Coker

CEO,

Open Access Data Centres

Wole Ayodele

CEO,

Fincra

Patrick Irebo

Vice President, Core Banking, Self Service Channels & Merchants Services,

Qore

Aisha Abdulaziz ABDULAZIZ

CEO,

Legend

Yvonne Ige

Head of Partnerships,

Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc

Ayotunde Alabi

Country Manager,

Luno Nigeria

Adesuwa Omoruyi

Co-Founder,

Accrue

Omoruyi Edoigiawerie

Lead Partner,

Edoigiawerie and Company LP

Dr. Muhammad Jiya

Chief Operating Officer,

Emerging Technologies and Innovations, Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit.

Olutoyosi Egunjobi

Global Head of Compliance,

Encryptus

Akpor Ikogho

Head, Fintech Practice,

Mark Renee Legal Practitioners

Obum Ekeke, OBE

CEO,

MasteryHive AI

Dr Austin Okpagu

Country Manager Nigeria,

Verto

Akinlabi G. Adegoke

Chief Digital Officer,

Lotus Bank

Michael Adesola

COO,

Belema Fintech

Dr Jameelah Sharrief - Ayedun

CEO,

CreditCorp Registry

Sydney Okparaeke

Compliance Manager,

Kora

Tunde Mabawonku

Executive Director, Retail and Digital,

Wema Bank Plc

Dr Harrison Nnaji

Chief Information & Security Officer,

First Bank

Charles Ademola

Head of Operations,

eBanqo

Lara Randle

Director, Technology Account Management,

Mastercard

Adanne Anene

Product Lead, Africa,

Branch International

Mayowa Ali

Head of Fintech Division,

Omnibiz

Vachan Lohia

Business Head,

OmniPay

Kennedy Osigwe

Business Analyst,

VigiPay

Onyinye Nwokolo

Partner,

Tech Hive Advisory

Muktar Oladunmade

Reporter,

TechCabal

Gbenga Oshinubi

Head, Managed Services,

MainOne

Foyinsola Akinjayeju

CEO,

EFInA

AbdulJabbar Momoh

VP of Commercials,

Curacel

Felix Owora

Head of Marketing,

Clooper

Emmanuel Babalola

Chief Commercial Officer,

Fincra

- Testimonial

What they had to say

"We are always excited to be parts of events like this as it provides us with an opportunity to promote partnership amongst stakeholders and equally showcase our solutions."

Akeem Lawal

MD,

Interswitch Purepay

2025 Sponsors and Partners

Gold Sponsor
Media Partners
Exhibitors
- Highlights

Highlights from previous editions of NFF

NFF 2024 Recap

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Partner with us to make your mark across Nigeria's Fintech Ecosystem

Amplify.

Your brand awareness across multiple touchpoints

Engage.

Your prospects with unrivaled thought leadership

Connect.

Generate relevant and qualified leads

Exhibit.

Your innovative solutions/services to thousands of attendees

Speak to our team

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