The 2025 Conference of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) has received strong backing from key financial institutions and regulators, underscoring its significance as a platform for shaping discourse on Nigeria’s digital economy.
Among the supporters of the annual event are the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Zenith Bank, First City Monument Bank, Unity Bank, Stanbic IBTC Bank among other key financial institutions.
Their involvement highlights the growing recognition of digital transformation as a driving force in taxation, banking, and finance.
Now in its 35th edition, the FICAN Annual Conference is scheduled to take place on September 20, 2025 at Orchid Hotels, Lekki, Lagos. The theme for this year is: “Bracing for the Digital Economy in Nigeria: Taxation, Banking and Finance.”
Organizers say that apart from the convergence of ideas from regulatory and operations perspectives, the event will provide fresh insights and practical strategies for navigating the fast-changing digital landscape.
The conference will feature Dr Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of FIRS, as Guest Speaker. Dr Adedeji is expected to shed light on how Nigeria can harness technology to strengthen tax administration and improve government revenues in the digital era.
Also billed to speak are Dr Oliver Alawuba, Group Managing Director of UBA, and Mr Babatunde Olofin, Managing Director of Moniepoint Microfinance Bank Limited, who will deliver keynote addresses. Both executives are anticipated to share perspectives on how financial institutions can adapt their operations, products, and services to a digital-first economy while ensuring inclusion and stability.
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