The 2025 Annual Conference of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) has secured strong institutional support from top financial regulators and key industry players, reinforcing its importance as a national platform for shaping Nigeria’s digital economy agenda.
Leading the list of supporters are the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), United Bank for Africa (UBA), Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Zenith Bank, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Unity Bank, and Stanbic IBTC Bank, among other prominent financial institutions. Their endorsement signals a growing consensus on the critical role of digital transformation in Nigeria’s financial and taxation sectors.
Now in its 35th edition, the FICAN Conference will take place on September 20, 2025, at Orchid Hotels, Dreamworld Africana Way, Lekki, Lagos.
This year’s theme: ‘Bracing for the Digital Economy in Nigeria: Taxation, Banking and Finance,’ aims to foster dialogue around the innovations and policies reshaping the financial landscape.
A highlight of the event will be the keynote address by Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of FIRS, who will speak on leveraging technology to strengthen tax administration and enhance government revenue in the digital age.
Also featured on the keynote roster are Dr. Oliver Alawuba, Group Managing Director of UBA, and Mr. Babatunde Olofin, Managing Director of Moniepoint Microfinance Bank Ltd. Both leaders will offer insights on how banks and fintechs can evolve their services for a digital-first economy while prioritizing inclusion, stability, and resilience.
The conference will include a high-level panel session with industry leaders and academics, who will expand on the keynote presentations and explore key sub-themes. Panelists are expected from institutions such as the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), NDIC, NAIA, AMCON, Dangote Group, PalmPay, and the Nigeria Customs Service. Academic insights will be provided by Dr. Yinka David-West of the Lagos Business School.
Speaking on the conference, FICAN Chairman Mr. Chima Titus Nwokoji noted that the event serves two key purposes: to build the capacity of financial journalists and to offer a constructive forum for policy and industry dialogue.
“With our 35th anniversary coinciding with this year’s edition, we’re especially focused on delivering value to stakeholders,” he said. “As Nigeria continues to adapt to the dynamics of a digital economy, this conference will contribute meaningful ideas that can inform strategy and decision-making in taxation, banking, and finance.”
FICAN, the umbrella body for over 150 journalists covering Nigeria’s financial sector across print, broadcast, and online media, has grown into a respected voice in financial reporting. Its annual conference remains a vital hub for interaction between policymakers, regulators, private sector leaders, and the media.
With the active participation of government agencies, financial institutions, academia, and the press, the 2025 FICAN Conference is set to make a significant impact on Nigeria’s digital economy roadmap.
