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Day 1
May 20, 2026
7:00 am - 8:00 am

Registration & Networking

8:00 am - 8:15 am
Room 1

National Anthem

8:15 am - 8:30 am
Room 1
By Anthonia Ezenwa AnuforoStephen Ipalibo Lawson

Introduction / Welcome Remarks

Anthonia Ezenwa Anuforo
Anthonia Ezenwa Anuforo
Corporate Communications Specialist, CBN
Stephen Ipalibo Lawson
Stephen Ipalibo Lawson
Lead Host
8:30 am - 8:45 am
Room 1
By Cyril Okoroigwe CISA, CISM, CRISC, PMPDR. Nurudeen Abubakar Zuaro

Opening Address

Cyril Okoroigwe
Cyril Okoroigwe CISA, CISM, CRISC, PMP
Chief Executive Officer, Regtech Africa
DR. Nurudeen Abubakar Zuaro
DR. Nurudeen Abubakar Zuaro
Technical Adviser to the President on Economic and Financial inclusion
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Room 1
By Abdulsalam Sikiru Abidemi, PhD⁠⁠Thompson Oludare SundayDr. Kabir KatataYahaya Shehu ShantaliDR Vincent O. Olatunji

Goodwill Messages / Keynote Address(es):

Abdulsalam Sikiru Abidem
Abdulsalam Sikiru Abidemi, PhD
Director-General of the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI)
⁠⁠Thompson Oludare Sunday
⁠⁠Thompson Oludare Sunday
MD/CEO, NDIC
⁠⁠Dr. Kabir Katata
Dr. Kabir Katata
Executive Director (Operations), NDIC
Yahaya Shehu Shantali
Yahaya Shehu Shantali
MD/CEO, Central Securities Clearing System PLC (CSCS)
Vincent olatunji
DR Vincent O. Olatunji
National Commissioner/CEO, NDPC

INCLUSIVE TAX REFORMS: BALANCING TRUST, EFFICIENCY AND COMPLIANCE

10:00 am - 11:30 am
By Chukwudinma OkaforMr. Taiwo OyedeleRichy EmahEdwin Harris

Keynote Address

Chukwudinma Okafor
Chukwudinma Okafor
Chief Compliance Officer, OPay
Taiwo Oyedele
Mr. Taiwo Oyedele
Honourable Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy
Richy Emah
Richy Emah
Regional Director for North/West Africa at Sumsub
Edwin Hariss
Edwin Harris
Director General at GIABA, ECOWAS Commission

REFORMING NATIONAL AML/CFT FRAMEWORKS FOR EFFECTIVENESS - REGIONAL EXPERIENCE (15 mins)

Secure Payments System for a Borderless African Economy (10 mins).

Navigating Compliance at Scale: Technology’s New Role in Fraud Prevention”

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
By To Be Announced

GSMA workshop: Dedicated Invite-Only Session running in parallel on the sidelines of the conference.

To Be Announced

GSMA workshop on “Policy Priorities in Nigeria Mobile Money Ecosystem: Regulation, Interoperability and Trust”

11:30 am - 12:10 pm
By Sa’adatu SalleyIrfan AhmedNathanael OdofinRichy EmahJaphet GanaAndy Robertson

Multistakeholder Fireside Chat

Sa’adatu Salley
Sa’adatu Salley
Founding Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Internal Control at Nigeria’s National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC)
Irfan Ahmed
Global Head of Pre-Sales and Consulting at BPC
Nathanael Odofin
Nathanael Odofin
Head of Products at Youverify
Richy Emah
Richy Emah
Regional Director for North/West Africa at Sumsub
Japhet Gana
Japhet Gana
Group Head, Transaction Risk & Financial CrimeYellow Card
Andy Robertson image
Andy Robertson
Chief Revenue Officer, AML Analytics

FRAUD, FINTECH & TRUST: TACKLING RISING DIGITAL FINANCIAL CRIME IN THE INSTANT PAYMENT ERA.

12:10 pm - 12:20 am

Product Showcase

12:20 pm - 1:00 pm
By Abdul IsiaqMonsurat Vincent. MBA, FCA, FCIBMaxim PavlovGbenga OdegbamiNafisa UsmanTim Holder

High-Level Roundtable Dialogue - Track 1

Abdul Isiaq
Abdul Isiaq
Co-founder & CEO of iPurvey and Pynara
Monsurat Vincent
Monsurat Vincent. MBA, FCA, FCIB
Director, Strategy and Innovation Management Department, Central Bank of Nigeria
Maxim Pavlov
Maxim Pavlov
CTO, BPC
Gbenga Odegbami
Gbenga Odegbami
Cofounder/CEO Youverify
Nafisa Usman
Nafisa Usman
Financial Technology and Digital Intelligence specialist
Tim Holder
Tim Holder
Managing Director @ AML Analytics

SMART REGULATIONS: THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FINANCE

Perspective:
Technology is redefining regulatory frameworks, from AI-driven compliance to blockchain innovations. This session examines how digital transformation is influencing policy, oversight, and the future of financial regulation.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Exhibition Tour/Booth Engagement/ Networking Lunch

2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
By Hussaini HarunaOlumide DurotoluwaTemitope Akin-FadeyiDr. Obioha OtiDr. Stephen Ambore

High-Level Roundtable Dialogue - Track 2

Hussaini Haruna
Hussaini Haruna
State Coordinator for Moniepoint and National Media and Publicity Secretary for the Association of Mobile Money Operators of Nigeria (AMMON)
Olumide Durotoluwa
Olumide Durotoluwa
Lead Product strategist at M-KOPA
Temitope Akin-Fadeyi
Temitope Akin-Fadeyi
Assistant Director, Consumer Protection & Financial Inclusion Department at Central Bank of Nigeria
Obioha Oti
Dr. Obioha Oti
National President of the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria AMMBAN
Stephen Ambore
Dr. Stephen Ambore
Policy Director, (Africa) Women’s World Banking

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: Inclusive Finance for Undeserved communities in a Digital and Borderless Economy

Perspective:
Highlights strategies to extend financial services to women, youth, MSMEs, rural populations, and displaced communities.

Key Focus Areas:
- Gender-responsive and youth-focused finance
- Digital channels for last-mile inclusion
- Affordable credit, savings, and insurance

2:50 pm - 3:00 pm

Innovation / Product Demo

3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
By Chinwe UzohoLasbery Chioma OludimuGeoffrey NwokoloAkshat Pathak

High-Level Roundtable Dialogue - Track 3

Chinwe Uzoho
Chinwe Uzoho
Regional Managing Director, West & Central Africa Network International
Lasbery Chioma Oludimu
Lasbery Chioma Oludimu
Vice President, Global Operations and Managing Director of Yellow Card Financial Nigeria Limited
Geoffrey Nwokolo
Geoffrey Nwokolo
Legal Counsel for Yellow Card in Nigeria
Akshat Pathak
Akshat Pathak
Associate Partner and Global Lead – Inclusive Financial Ecosystems, MicroSave Consulting (MSC)

MAKING A CASE FOR CROSS-BORDER PAYMENTS, REMITTANCES, AND REGIONAL MARKET INTEGRATION AT REDUCED COST

Perspectives:
- Regional payment integration and interoperability
- Opportunities for cross-border payment providers, settlement systems, and treasury solutions
- Digitizing trade finance, customs, logistics, and compliance
- Investment opportunities in regional payment infrastructure
- Reducing Remittance Costs Through Technology"
- Diaspora Financial Services Innovation" – Serving 400+ million Africans abroad
- Correspondent Banking Alternatives" – Blockchain-based settlement systems

3:50 pm - 4:05 pm
By Adewale Azeez

Research Presentation

Azeez Adewale
Adewale Azeez
PhD researcher at the University of Salford, Manchester

"Crowdfunding Platform Dynamics and Stakeholder Engagement in Biodiversity
Conservation Finance - Lessons for Nigeria."

4:05 pm - 5:00 pm
By Olushola AmurawaiyeCyril Okoroigwe CISA, CISM, CRISC, PMPIlyas BerrajaaRichy EmahAjibade Laolu-Adewale

High-Level Roundtable Dialogue - Track 4

Olushola Amurawaiye
Olushola Amurawaiye
Deputy Director in the IT/IDD department of the National Identity Management Commission
Cyril Okoroigwe
Cyril Okoroigwe CISA, CISM, CRISC, PMP
Chief Executive Officer, Regtech Africa
Ilyas Berrajaa
Ilyas Berrajaa
Managing Director BPC Africa
Richy Emah
Richy Emah
Regional Director for North/West Africa at Sumsub
Ajibade Laolu-Adewlae
Ajibade Laolu-Adewale
Chief Partnership & Ecosystems Officer, Wema Bank andChairman, Committee of e-Business Industry Heads (CeBIH)

Making a Case for ISO 20022 & Payment Modernization for Digital Identity, eKYC, and the National Financial Inclusion Drive

ISO20022 & PAYMENT MODERNIZATION: DIGITAL IDENTITY,
eKYC, AND THE NATIONAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION DRIVE

Perspectives:
- Transition from legacy payment messaging systems to ISO 20022
- National digital ID systems as enablers of financial access
- Risk-based and tiered KYC approaches for inclusion
- Mobile and agent banking integration
- Interoperable payment channels supporting MSMEs and informal sectors
Lowering transaction costs for cross-border remittances and trade

5:00 pm - 12:00 am

Closing Remarks

Day 2
May 21, 2026
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Main Hall

Registration | Booth Engagement | Networking

8:00 am - 8:10 am
Main Hall

National Anthem

8:10 am - 8:30 am
Main Hall
By Cyril Okoroigwe CISA, CISM, CRISC, PMP

Welcome Remarks

Cyril Okoroigwe
Cyril Okoroigwe CISA, CISM, CRISC, PMP
Chief Executive Officer, Regtech Africa
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Main Hall
By Ibukun Humphrey OluwagbengaKehinde OgundareNzau MuindeAbdulfattah AdesanyaKamal Kuku

Multistakeholder Fireside Chat

Ibukun Humphrey Oluwagbenga
Ibukun Humphrey Oluwagbenga
Head of IT Business Support and Operations at OPay
Kehinde Ogundare
Kehinde Ogundare
Country Manager, Zoho Corporation in Nigeria
Nzau Muinde
Nzau Muinde
Public Policy Manager for Mobile Money at GSMA
Abdulfattah Adesanya
Abdulfattah Adesanya
Solutions Architect Manager at Equinix West Africa
Kamal Kuku
Kamal Kuku
Founder, Redkam technologies Limited.

DIGITAL PROSPERITY: BUILDING THE RAILS FOR AFRICA’S NEXT $1 TRILLION DIGITAL ECONOMY
…Data, Cloud, Connectivity & Payments Rails

9:00 am - 9:30 am
Main Hall
By Dr Obaro M. OSAHDR Vincent O. Olatunji

Goodwill Messages / Keynote Address(es):

Dr Obaro
Dr Obaro M. OSAH
GM, Divisional Head, Business development, Bank of Industry
Vincent olatunji
DR Vincent O. Olatunji
National Commissioner/CEO, NDPC
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Main Hall
By Amb Lavina RamkissoonMrs. Uche ChigboProf Obadare Peter Adewale

Private Sector perspectives:

Amb Lavina Ramkissoon
Amb Lavina Ramkissoon
Technology Diplomat (Advisory), African Union
Uche Chigbo
Mrs. Uche Chigbo
Deputy General Manager, National Identity Mangement Commission (NIMC)
Obadare Peter Adewale
Prof Obadare Peter Adewale
Founder and the Chief Visionary officer (CVO) of Digital Encode Limited.

Building Digital Trust in Nigeria Critical National Infrastructures

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Main Hall
By Antonio Giuseppe Di PietroChinwendu ChukwukereDr. Kabir KatataProf Obadare Peter AdewaleDR Vincent O. Olatunji

High-Level Roundtable Dialogue - Track 5

Antonio Giuseppe Di Pietro
Antonio Giuseppe Di Pietro
founder of Lequent
Chinwendu Chukwukere
Chinwendu Chukwukere
Chief Information Security Officer, OPay
⁠⁠Dr. Kabir Katata
Dr. Kabir Katata
Executive Director (Operations), NDIC
Obadare Peter Adewale
Prof Obadare Peter Adewale
Founder and the Chief Visionary officer (CVO) of Digital Encode Limited.
Vincent olatunji
DR Vincent O. Olatunji
National Commissioner/CEO, NDPC

CYBERSECURITY & DATA PROTECTION:
“DATA PROTECTION VS. FINANCIAL INCLUSION: FINDING THE RIGHT
REGULATORY BALANCE”

12:00 am - 12:00 am
Main Hall

Innovation / Product Showcase/ Media Launch

11:30 am - 12:10 pm
Main Hall
By Carmelle CardetMusa Jimoh

Multistakeholder Roundtable:

Carmelle Cardet
Carmelle Cardet
Founder & CEO of EMTECH.
Musa Jimoh
Musa Jimoh
Director Payment Systems Policy, CBN

Regulating Fintech and Virtual Asset Providers in Nigeria: The Role of Collaboration, Policy, Innovation and Infrastructure

12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
By Ms. Shola PhillipsCarmelle CardetProgress Nicole EgboguRichy EmahEdwin Harris

Multistakeholder Roundtable Dialogue - Track 6

Ms. Shola Phillips
Ms. Shola Phillips
Special Adviser to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria
Carmelle Cardet
Carmelle Cardet
Founder & CEO of EMTECH.
Progress Nicole Egbodu
Progress Nicole Egbogu
Independent Consultant - Governance & AML /CFT
Richy Emah
Richy Emah
Regional Director for North/West Africa at Sumsub
Edwin Hariss
Edwin Harris
Director General at GIABA, ECOWAS Commission

Impact of Virtual Assets on AML Compliance and Financial Inclusion

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Main Hall

Exhibition Tour/Booth Engagement/ Networking Lunch

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Main Hall
By Prof. Fisher David AdeyinkaRyan Kamalu UcheBelinda Nkechi IdinmachiDr Obaro M. OSAHNafisa Usman

Multistakeholder Dialogue

Prof. Fisher David Adeyinka
Prof. Fisher David Adeyinka
Deputy Director at SMEDAN
Ryan Kamalu Uche
Ryan Kamalu Uche
Tasie Intelligence & Operations Analyst, LAVA | Included VC Fellow
Belinda Nkechi Idinmachi
Belinda Nkechi Idinmachi
Startup World Cup (SWC) Ambassador
Dr Obaro
Dr Obaro M. OSAH
GM, Divisional Head, Business development, Bank of Industry
Nafisa Usman
Nafisa Usman
Financial Technology and Digital Intelligence specialist

ENABLING STARTUPS & MSMEs THROUGH POLICY &
CAPITAL

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Main Hall

Product Showcase / Demo

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Main Hall
By Belinda Nkechi Idinmachi

INVESTOR PITCH SHOWCASE – STARTUP WORLD CUP REGIONAL CHALLENGE

Belinda Nkechi Idinmachi
Belinda Nkechi Idinmachi
Startup World Cup (SWC) Ambassador
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Main Hall
By Faith OkaforMbahMaureen AchonuEMMANUEL EZEHIWELEIsa AliyushataBukonla AdebakinKamal Kuku

STARTUP WORLD CUP REGIONAL FINALS — 15 shortlisted startups pitch to global investors

Faith OkaforMbah
Faith OkaforMbah
Government Affairs Lead at Ubuntu Tribe
Maureen Achonu
Maureen Achonu
Partnership and Coordination Department, SMEDAN
EMMANUEL EZEHIWELE
EMMANUEL EZEHIWELE
Co-Founder & CEO of APISentry
Isa Aliyushata
Isa Aliyushata
Regional Advisor Africa for Corum Group US
Bukonla Adebakin
Bukonla Adebakin
Chief Operating Officer Intense Group UK
Kamal Kuku
Kamal Kuku
Founder, Redkam technologies Limited.
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Main Hall
By To Be Announced

RACE Awards Presentation

To Be Announced

Celebrating excellence in:

- Regulatory Innovation
- Financial Inclusion Leadership
- Economic Empowerement
- Cybersecurity & Trust
- Fintech & RegTech Innovation

6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Main Hall

Vote of Thanks / Conference & Expo closure

Day 3
May 22, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Virtual Hall

Virtual Engagements / Private Meetings

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A secure API that acts as a centralized credit data layer for Nigeria’s public sector, integrating with government payroll systems (IPPIS) to enable real-time employment verification and aggregate loan exposure detection for lenders.

An AI-powered tax compliance platform that automates CIT, VAT, PAYE, and WHT calculations and files directly via live API to FIRS and Lagos State Revenue Service. Reduces filing time from 4 hours to under 30 minutes for Nigerian MSMEs.

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