Interswitch TechConnect 5.0 Concludes in Lagos, Driving Innovation, Compliance, and Scalable Growth in Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Lagos, Nigeria — November 14, 2025 — The 2025 edition of Interswitch TechConnect 5.0, one of Nigeria’s leading digital innovation and industry collaboration platforms, has successfully concluded in Lagos, reaffirming Interswitch’s role as a key driver of growth across the country’s fintech and payments ecosystem.
Held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, the Lagos grand finale brought together regulators, banks, fintech operators, technology leaders, and financial institutions to strengthen conversations around innovation, collaboration, compliance, and scalable growth in Nigeria’s expanding digital economy.
The Lagos event, themed “United Frontiers: Growth Powered by Innovation, Collaboration and Compliance,” wrapped up a multi-city series that previously toured Enugu and Abuja, underscoring Interswitch’s commitment to building a trusted, inclusive digital payments landscape.
Interswitch Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Transformation
In his keynote address, Akeem Lawal, Managing Director, Payment Processing & Switching (Interswitch Purepay), highlighted the evolution of TechConnect as a catalyst for collaboration in Nigeria’s fintech sector.
According to him, Interswitch’s strategy is anchored on trust, partnerships, compliance, and purpose-driven innovation, which together form the foundation for Africa’s digital future.
“When we talk about powering Africa’s digital economy, it’s not just about technology — it’s about people, partnerships, and purpose,” Lawal said.
TechConnect: A Growing Hub for Digital Ecosystem Stakeholders
Welcoming participants, Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President, Group Marketing and Corporate Communications at Interswitch, said TechConnect has evolved into one of Africa’s most dynamic platforms for policy dialogue, innovation exchange, and ecosystem alignment.
She noted that the journey through Enugu, Abuja, and Lagos strengthened relationships and inspired fresh thinking across the digital finance landscape.
CBN Highlights Forward-Looking Regulatory Approach
A major highlight was a fireside chat featuring Ajakaiye Itanola, Deputy Director, Payments System Policy, who represented the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
He emphasized that the apex bank is prioritizing clearer, more inclusive regulatory frameworks that support innovation, strengthen payment systems, and help Nigeria achieve its digital transformation agenda.
High-Impact Panel Sessions
TechConnect 5.0 featured two strategic panel sessions that explored:
- De-risking innovation through compliance and partnerships
- How regulatory foresight can unlock scalable innovation and responsible growth
Industry leaders shared actionable insights on cybersecurity, open banking, artificial intelligence, digital payments infrastructure, and ecosystem collaboration.
Product Showcases and Awards
Interswitch also showcased its latest digital payment solutions, designed to improve efficiency, customer experience, and business scalability across sectors.
The event concluded with awards recognizing partners, innovators, and institutions advancing Nigeria’s fintech innovation and financial inclusion agenda.
Strengthening Nigeria’s Digital Future
With the Lagos finale, Interswitch TechConnect 5.0 has reinforced its position as a premier platform for innovation, compliance, collaboration, and digital transformation across Africa.
The series continues to unite the continent’s technology and financial leaders in building a secure, future-ready digital economy.
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