Regulators, banks to debate fee techniques at summit

Regulators, banks, and fintech operators are set to convene on the third version of the Funds Discussion board Nigeria to debate rising tendencies in digital commerce, together with the position of synthetic intelligence and monetary inclusion in shaping the nation’s funds ecosystem.

Scheduled for Friday, 24 April 2026, on the Oriental Lodge, Lagos, PAFON 3.0 will carry collectively over 600 {industry} professionals and greater than 20 knowledgeable audio system for high-level panels, coverage discussions, and networking classes.

The Co-Convener of PAFON and Chairman of the Nigeria Info Know-how Reporters’ Affiliation, Chike Onwuegbuchi, mentioned the discussion board is designed to foster collaboration between regulators and {industry} gamers.

“PAFON 3.0 is greater than only a convention; it’s a policy-industry dialogue designed to form the way forward for our digital economic system,” Onwuegbuchi mentioned on Tuesday. “We’re bringing collectively regulators just like the CBN, NITDA, and the NCC alongside infrastructure suppliers to make sure that Nigeria’s fee ecosystem stays honest, accessible, and technology-driven. Our objective is to champion a consumer-first strategy that empowers each MSMEs and on a regular basis customers.”

The discussion board will embody thought management panels on digital commerce innovation, AI adoption, and cybersecurity, alongside a flagship session on ‘Truthful Digital Funds as a Catalyst for Deepening Monetary Inclusion in Nigeria’.

Attendees will even have entry to exhibitions and product demonstrations from banks, fintechs, and infrastructure suppliers showcasing the newest options in digital wallets, point-of-sale (POS) techniques, and fee platforms.

PAFON 3.0 is powered by the TechCastle Foundation and supported by Techeconomy, Nigeria’s main digital platform for expertise and enterprise evaluation. Registration for the occasion is open to {industry} stakeholders, media representatives, and expertise lovers.

The Funds Discussion board Nigeria serves because the nation’s premier platform for shaping digital fee coverage and innovation, bringing collectively banks, fintechs, telecommunications corporations, and regulators to advance inclusive progress and strengthen Nigeria’s place within the international digital economic system.