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Now in its 26th year · Africa's premier fintech event

DIGITAL PAYEXPO 2026

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Seamless Digital: Fostering Pan-African Market Expansion in the AI Era

  • Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
  • 17–18 June 2026
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THE FUTURE OF AFRICAN PAYMENTS BEGINS SOON

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2500+

Expected Delegates

100+

Exhibitors

30+

Years of Leadership

50+

African Countries

AFRICA'S DIGITAL PAYMENTS HUB

Africa is at a critical moment in its digital economic evolution. With over 1.4 billion people and one of the world’s youngest populations, the continent holds a powerful demographic advantage for digital innovation. Digital PayExpo has emerged as Africa’s leading platform for advancing digital payments and financial infrastructure convening policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, fintech innovators, investors, and technology providers.

The 2026 edition focuses on building a seamless, AI-enabled, pan-African digital payments ecosystem to support continental market expansion and unlock the full promise of AfCFTA.

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  • Policy Alignment & AI Governance
  • Pan-African Growth & AfCFTA
  • Capital & Collaboration
  • Trust, Security & Fraud Resilience
  • Cross-Border Interoperability
  • Financial Inclusion & Digital Identity

2026 Lineup

FEATURED SPEAKERS

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Dr. Adeyinka Adeyemi

Managing Director, Intermarc Consulting, Nigeria

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Dr. Rakıya Yusuf

Director, Payments System Supervision Department, CBN, Nigeria

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Dr. Folasade Femi-Lawal

Country Manager, Area Business Head, West Africa Mastercard, Nigeria

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Ngover Ihyembe-Nwankwo

Executive Director, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS)

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Conference programme

TWO DAYS. INFINITE INSIGHTS.

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How it's structured

6 INTEGRATED PILLARS

01

AI & PAYMENTS

Machine learning, predictive payments, fraud prevention, and AI-powered financial infrastructure across the continent.

02

CROSS-BORDER PAYMENTS

Remittances, corridor payments, stablecoins, and the evolution of Pan-African financial flows.

03

OPEN BANKING

APIs, data sharing frameworks, open finance regulation, and bank-fintech collaboration models.

04

FINANCIAL INCLUSION

Reaching the unbanked, mobile money growth, agent networks, and digital wallets at the base of the pyramid.

05

EMBEDDED FINANCE

Banking-as-a-Service, BNPL, embedded insurance, and finance woven into everyday digital experiences.

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DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Cloud, cybersecurity, real-time rails, interoperability, and the technical backbone of African fintech.

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Where it happens

LANDMARK CENTRE

The Landmark Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos is a premier beachfront venue overlooking the Atlantic Ocean spanning 9.4 acres, easily accessible from across the city. Over 4,200m² of fully configurable space for exhibitions, banquets, and conferences.

  • Main Hall
    Conference and meeting rooms
  • Location
    Plot 3 & 4 Water Corporation Road Victoria Island Annex, Lagos, Nigeria

Speaker Insights

VOICES FROM THE ECOSYSTEM

"Regulatory innovation must keep pace with technical innovation. By fostering cross-regulator collaboration, we can ensure that digital currencies and open banking frameworks are interoperable across all African borders."

Kwame Oppong

Head of FinTech & Innovation, Bank of Ghana

''The complexity of moving money across Africa is the single greatest hurdle to the AfCFTA. Our mission is to build the digital bridges that make a payment from Lagos to Nairobi feel as local as a transfer across the street.''

Olugbenga "GB" Agboola

Founder & CEO, Flutterwave

"Digital finance isn't just about the transaction; it's about the democratization of opportunity. When we build borderless systems, we aren't just moving currency—we are giving African youth and women a seat at the global economic table.."

Odunayo Eweniyi

Co-Founder & COO, PiggyVest

"Digital trade is the backbone of Africa's future economy. We are pioneering a clear framework to reduce friction for startups, ensuring Nigeria leads the continent’s digital policy revolution."

Hon. Minister Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, MFR

Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment

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Dr. Rakıya Yusuf

Director, Payments System Supervision Department, CBN, Nigeria

Dr. Rakiya Yusuf is the Director of Payment Systems Supervision at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), where she oversees regulatory frameworks and supervisory activities that ensure the safety, efficiency, and stability of Nigeria’s payment ecosystem.

With extensive experience in banking regulation and payment systems oversight, Dr. Yusuf has contributed significantly to the advancement of digital payments and financial sector stability in Nigeria. Her expertise continues to support policy development and innovation within the country’s evolving financial services landscape.

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Ngover Ihyembe-Nwankwo

Executive Director, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS)

Ngover Ihyembe-Nwankwo is a transformative financial services leader with over two decades of experience across banking, trade and payment systems.

She is the Executive Director of Business Development at the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS), where she leads strategy, innovation and partnerships to strengthen Nigeria’s digital financial infrastructure and expand financial inclusion.

Before joining NIBSS, Ngover held senior leadership roles at Rand Merchant Bank and Standard Chartered Bank, overseeing corporate and institutional client strategy, trade finance and structured solutions.

A Harvard Business School and Cambridge Judge Business School alumna, Ngover is also a Trustee of Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), where she advocates for inclusive growth and gender equity.

Known for her strategic insight and empathy, she is a sought-after speaker and moderator, passionate about innovation, ecosystem collaboration and the role of finance in advancing development.

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Chika Nwosu

Managing Director, PalmPay, Nigeria

Chika Nwosu is the Managing Director of PalmPay Nigeria, one of Africa’s leading fintech platforms driving financial inclusion through seamless digital payment solutions. Under his leadership, PalmPay has expanded its reach across Nigeria, providing millions of users with accessible, reliable, and secure financial services.

With extensive experience in financial technology, business growth, and digital payments, Chika has consistently championed innovation within the fintech ecosystem. His expertise in scaling consumer financial platforms and building strategic partnerships has positioned him as a leading voice in Africa’s rapidly evolving payments industry.

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Dr. Chinyere Tony-Eke

Group Head of Digital Banking Globus Bank Limited, Nigeria

Dr. Chinyere Tony-Eke is a senior fintech and digital finance executive with nearly two decades of leadership experience spanning revenue growth, enterprise partnerships, digital transformation, and corporate governance across Africa’s financial services sector.

She currently serves as Director, Partnerships & Business Development at Ercas Integrated Solutions Ltd, where she leads enterprise revenue strategy, multi-country expansion, and high-level strategic partnerships. She oversees complex commercial structuring, cross-border negotiations, and ecosystem collaborations across banks, fintechs, telcos, global merchants, FX/remittance operators, and multinational corporations, driving scalable growth and long-term enterprise value.

Prior to this role, she was Group Head, Digital Banking at Globus Bank Ltd. She also held senior leadership roles at Fidelity Bank Plc, FSDH Merchant Bank, Access

Bank Plc, and Diamond Bank Plc, consistently delivering strategic growth, product commercialization, and innovation-led transformation.

Dr. Chinyere is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), Fellow of the Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators (FIPMA), Certified Management Specialist (CMS), and and Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria (CIoD). She holds two Doctorates in Business Administration (DBA) and an MBA.

She brings to executive teams and boards a rare combination of commercial depth,

governance consciousness, strategic foresight, and transformational leadership. Beyond her corporate leadership, she is the Founder of The Intrapreneurs Trybe, a

professional development platform focused on cultivating ownership thinking, innovation, and executive readiness within organizations. Through this initiative, she champions workforce transformation and leadership capacity building across industries.

Known as “Dr. Chi – The Intrapreneurship Diva,” she champions a powerful message: organizations grow faster when employees think and act like business owners.

Her mission is simple: to spark intrapreneurial thinking across organizations so companies grow faster, teams stay engaged, and untapped potential turns into powerful results.

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Mayowa Olaniyan

Group Managing Director, Chams Holding Company, Nigeria

Mayowa Olaniyan is the Group Managing Director of Chams Holding Company, Nigeria, where he oversees the group’s strategic growth across technology, digital identity, and financial services businesses.

An experienced business executive with deep expertise in technology-driven transformation, Mayowa has led initiatives focused on innovation, operational excellence, and digital inclusion. His leadership continues to strengthen Chams’ role in Africa’s evolving digital economy.

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Lekan Latona

Managing Director, Cardcentre Nigeria Limited, Nigeria

Lekan Latona is the Managing Director of CardCentre Nigeria Limited, a leading provider of card technology and secure payment solutions in Nigeria. He has played a key role in driving innovation in payment card services, identity management, and transaction security.

With years of experience in financial technology and digital infrastructure, Lekan continues to contribute to the advancement of secure payment ecosystems and the adoption of modern transaction technologies across Africa.

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Foyinsolami Akinjaiyeju

Managing Director, EFINA, Nigeria

Foyinsolami Akinjaiyeju is the Managing Director of Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFINA), Nigeria, an organisation committed to promoting financial inclusion through data-driven research, policy advocacy, and ecosystem collaboration.

She has extensive experience in financial services, development finance, and inclusive growth initiatives. Through her leadership, EFINA continues to drive impactful programmes that improve access to financial services for underserved populations across Nigeria.