By Ayomide Otitoju
Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, will spotlight fintech’s growing role in cross-border trade at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, USA.
The high-profile panel session, themed “Digital Railroads: Powering U.S.–Africa Commerce Through Fintech”, is scheduled for Friday, 19 September 2025, and will examine how digital finance is transforming trade by enabling seamless payments, expanding access to finance, and driving financial inclusion across Africa and the diaspora.
Panelists include Aisha N. Ahmad, CFA, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria; Seyi Ebenezer, Founder of Payaza Africa; and Charles Oligbo, Founder & CEO of Sawport, an AI-powered engagement platform.
Speaking ahead of the session, Isaiah Ndukwe, Divisional Head, Agric. and Exports at Fidelity Bank, said fintech is uniquely positioned to unlock Africa’s trade potential by addressing challenges such as fragmented payment systems, currency conversion, and limited trade finance.
Hosted in partnership with AFRICON, FNITCC Atlanta will run from 18–20 September 2025 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel, Georgia, and is expected to attract over 3,000 participants, with projected trade and investment deals exceeding US$400 million.
The Atlanta event builds on earlier editions in London (2022) and Houston (2023), reinforcing Fidelity Bank’s commitment to leveraging digital finance to boost U.S.–Africa commerce.
