‎FICAN 2025 Conference gains major support from financial giants for digital economy focus

‎By Chioma Obinagwam
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‎The Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) has secured robust backing for its 2025 Annual Conference, spotlighting its role as a key platform for advancing Nigeria’s digital economy.
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‎Confiance News gathered from a statement issued by FICAN on Wednesday.
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‎ Major institutions, including the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Zenith Bank, First City Monument Bank, Unity Bank, and Stanbic IBTC Bank, are among the prominent supporters, reflecting the critical importance of digital transformation in taxation, banking, and finance.
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‎Set for September 20, 2025, at Orchid Hotels, Dreamworld Africana Way, Lekki, Lagos, the 35th edition of the conference will center on the theme: “Bracing for the Digital Economy in Nigeria: Taxation, Banking and Finance.” Organizers emphasize that the event will deliver fresh insights and actionable strategies, fostering collaboration between regulators and industry operators to navigate the evolving digital landscape.
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‎Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of FIRS, will serve as the Guest Speaker, offering expertise on leveraging technology to enhance tax administration and boost government revenue in the digital age. Keynote addresses will be delivered by Dr. Oliver Alawuba, Group Managing Director of UBA, and Mr. Babatunde Olofin, Managing Director of Moniepoint Microfinance Bank Limited, who will share strategies for adapting financial operations, products, and services to a digital-first economy while prioritizing inclusion and stability.
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‎A dynamic panel session will feature industry leaders from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS), NDIC, NAIA, AMC ON, Dangote Group, PalmPay, and the Nigeria Customs Service, alongside Dr. Yinka David-West from Lagos Business School, who will provide an academic perspective on the conference’s sub-themes.
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‎FICAN’s leadership, led by Mr. Chima Titus Nwokoji, highlights the conference’s dual mission: to empower financial journalists with in-depth knowledge of digital finance trends and to serve as a pivotal agenda-setting platform for economic stakeholders. With over 150 members from print, broadcast, and online media, FICAN’s annual event has become a cornerstone for fostering dialogue among policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, and the media.
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‎“This year’s edition is particularly significant because it coincides with our 35th anniversary,” the association noted in a statement. “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.”
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‎With participation from government bodies, regulators, bankers, fintech innovators, academics, and journalists, the 2025 FICAN Conference is poised to deliver impactful contributions to Nigeria’s digital economy roadmap.