Fidelity Bank Plc is set to host a high-profile panel session titled “Digital Railroads: Powering U.S.–Africa Commerce Through Fintech” at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, USA.
The session, scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025, will explore the transformative power of fintech in reshaping cross-border trade between the U.S. and Africa.
The panel will bring together industry experts, including Aisha N. Ahmad, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria; Seyi Ebenezer, Founder of Payaza Africa; and Charles Oligbo, Founder & CEO of Sawport.
According to Isaiah Ndukwe, Divisional Head of Agric. and Exports at Fidelity Bank Plc, fintech can unlock Africa’s trade potential by enabling real-time, low-cost cross-border payments, offering alternative financing for SMEs, and facilitating diaspora remittances and investments.
The FNITCC Atlanta conference, hosted in partnership with AFRICON, will run from September 18 to 20, 2025, at the Omni Atlanta Hotel.
The event is expected to attract over 3,000 participants, including investors, trade agencies, exporters, and diaspora professionals, with projected trade and investment deals worth over $400 million.
Africa’s fintech revenues are projected to reach $30 billion by 2025, according to the African Development Bank.
This growth underscores the critical role fintech plays in powering transactions and reshaping the future of trade.
Fidelity Bank’s commitment to leveraging fintech as a catalyst for U.S.-Africa commerce is evident in its organization of the FNITCC Atlanta conference.
Interested businesses and participants can register for the conference at (www.fidelitybank.ng/fnitcc).
With its rich lineup of speakers and focus on fintech, the FNITCC Atlanta conference promises to be a pivotal event for anyone interested in U.S.-Africa trade and commerce.
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