
The 2025 Conference of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) has received strong institutional backing from key financial players and regulators, signaling its growing influence in shaping Nigeria’s digital economy discourse.
Now in its 35th edition, the annual FICAN Conference will be held on September 20, 2025, at Orchid Hotels, Lekki, Lagos, under the theme:
“Bracing for the Digital Economy in Nigeria: Taxation, Banking and Finance.”
Major stakeholders supporting this year’s event include the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), NEXIM Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), NDIC, Zenith Bank, FCMB, Unity Bank, Stanbic IBTC, among others. Their involvement underscores the critical role digital transformation now plays in policy, regulation, and service delivery across Nigeria’s financial system.
High-Profile Speakers and Agenda
- Dr Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of FIRS, will serve as Guest Speaker, addressing how Nigeria can leverage digital tools to modernize tax administration and boost government revenues.
- Dr Oliver Alawuba, GMD of UBA, and Mr Babatunde Olofin, MD of Moniepoint MFB, will deliver keynote addresses, focusing on financial inclusion and adapting to a digital-first banking environment.
A panel session will follow, featuring voices from:
- NIBSS
- NDIC
- PalmPay
- Dangote Group
- Nigeria Customs Service
- Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Association (NAIA)
- Dr Yinka David-West of Lagos Business School
These stakeholders will dissect the intersection of innovation, regulation, and inclusivity in Nigeria’s evolving digital economy.
Led by its executive, Chima Titus Nwokoji, FICAN says the conference will not only shape policy dialogue but also build the capacity of over 150 financial journalists covering print, broadcast, and digital platforms.
“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,” FICAN said in a statement.
This year’s edition is especially symbolic, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of FICAN’s founding. Over the years, the conference has grown into a key convening point for regulators, banks, fintechs, academics, and the media to address timely issues affecting the financial ecosystem.
With the digital economy expanding rapidly, the FICAN Conference is poised to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s digital transformation roadmap, especially in light of recent reforms in taxation, financial regulation, and payment systems.