Key regulators and financial institutions including the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), and the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) will lead high-level discussions on the digital economy at the 2025 Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) Conference.
The annual conference, now in its 35th edition, will take place in Lagos on September 20, 2025, under the theme: “Bracing for the Digital Economy in Nigeria: Taxation, Banking and Finance.” Organizers say the event will serve as a platform for shaping policy discourse, enhancing industry capacity, and charting pathways for digital transformation in financial services.
The conference enjoys strong institutional backing, with support from Zenith Bank, First City Monument Bank, Unity Bank, and Stanbic IBTC, among others—underscoring the growing consensus on the central role of digitalization in taxation, banking, and finance.
FIRS Executive Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, will deliver the keynote address, focusing on how Nigeria can leverage technology to modernize tax administration and strengthen government revenue. UBA Group Managing Director, Oliver Alawuba, and Moniepoint Microfinance Bank CEO, Babatunde Olofin, will also present perspectives on how banks and fintechs can adapt to a digital-first economy while promoting inclusion and financial stability.
A panel session featuring representatives from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), NDIC, Dangote Group, PalmPay, the Nigeria Customs Service, and Lagos Business School will further explore opportunities and challenges in the sector.
According to FICAN President, Chima Titus Nwokoji, the conference is designed not only to build the capacity of financial journalists but also to provide an agenda-setting forum for stakeholders. “As Nigeria navigates the complexities of a digital economy, this platform will provide critical ideas and solutions that can guide stakeholders in taxation, banking, and finance,” the association said in a statement.
FICAN, which brings together over 150 journalists and editors covering the financial sector across print, broadcast, and digital platforms, has positioned its annual conference as a vital bridge between policymakers, regulators, financial operators, and the media.
This year’s edition carries additional weight as it marks the association’s 35th anniversary, with stakeholders expecting the deliberations to feed directly into Nigeria’s broader digital economy roadmap.
