The 2025 Annual Convention of the Finance Correspondents Affiliation of Nigeria (FICAN) has secured robust institutional help from prime monetary regulators and key trade gamers, reinforcing its significance as a nationwide platform for shaping Nigeria’s digital economic system agenda.
Main the listing of supporters are the Federal Inland Income Service (FIRS), Central Financial institution of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria Export-Import Financial institution (NEXIM), United Financial institution for Africa (UBA), Nigeria Deposit Insurance coverage Company (NDIC), Zenith Financial institution, First Metropolis Monument Financial institution (FCMB), Unity Financial institution, and Stanbic IBTC Financial institution, amongst different distinguished monetary establishments. Their endorsement alerts a rising consensus on the crucial position of digital transformation in Nigeria’s monetary and taxation sectors.
Now in its thirty fifth version, the FICAN Convention will happen on September 20, 2025, at Orchid Accommodations, Dreamworld Africana Method, Lekki, Lagos.
This 12 months’s theme: ‘Bracing for the Digital Financial system in Nigeria: Taxation, Banking and Finance,’ goals to foster dialogue across the improvements and insurance policies reshaping the monetary panorama.
A spotlight of the occasion would be the keynote deal with by Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Government Chairman of FIRS, who will communicate on leveraging know-how to strengthen tax administration and improve authorities income within the digital age.
Additionally featured on the keynote roster are Dr. Oliver Alawuba, Group Managing Director of UBA, and Mr. Babatunde Olofin, Managing Director of Moniepoint Microfinance Financial institution Ltd. Each leaders will supply insights on how banks and fintechs can evolve their providers for a digital-first economic system whereas prioritizing inclusion, stability, and resilience.
The convention will embody a high-level panel session with trade leaders and teachers, who will increase on the keynote shows and discover key sub-themes. Panelists are anticipated from establishments such because the Nigeria Inter-Financial institution Settlement System (NIBSS), NDIC, NAIA, AMCON, Dangote Group, PalmPay, and the Nigeria Customs Service. Tutorial insights might be supplied by Dr. Yinka David-West of the Lagos Enterprise College.
Talking on the convention, FICAN Chairman Mr. Chima Titus Nwokoji famous that the occasion serves two key functions: to construct the capability of economic journalists and to supply a constructive discussion board for coverage and trade dialogue.
“With our thirty fifth anniversary coinciding with this 12 months’s version, we’re particularly centered on delivering worth to stakeholders,” he stated. “As Nigeria continues to adapt to the dynamics of a digital economic system, this convention will contribute significant concepts that may inform technique and decision-making in taxation, banking, and finance.”
FICAN, the umbrella physique for over 150 journalists protecting Nigeria’s monetary sector throughout print, broadcast, and on-line media, has grown right into a revered voice in monetary reporting. Its annual convention stays a significant hub for interplay between policymakers, regulators, non-public sector leaders, and the media.
With the lively participation of presidency businesses, monetary establishments, academia, and the press, the 2025 FICAN Convention is ready to make a major impression on Nigeria’s digital economic system roadmap.
