Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON) 2.0 is set to gather top industry figures, policymakers, and fintech innovators to explore the future of digital payments. Taking place on April 10, 2025, at Function Room 1, Oriental Hotel, Lagos, this year’s forum will highlight key issues such as cybersecurity, trust, and regulatory compliance in the era of artificial intelligence.
Following the success of its first edition, PAFON has become Nigeria’s foremost platform for dialogue and innovation in the payments sector. Themed “Bridging the Customer Experience Gap for Financial Inclusion Using AI,” the 2025 edition will focus on securing digital transactions while enhancing accessibility and innovation in financial services.
Ebehijie J. Momoh, CEO of AfriGOPay Financial Services Limited, will deliver the keynote address, providing insights into the evolving landscape of digital finance.
Attendees will include representatives from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), banking compliance and audit executives, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Office of the National Security Adviser, switching companies, mobile payment operators, electronic payments providers, blockchain security experts, consumer protection agencies, and other stakeholders in the financial ecosystem.
PAFON 2.0 will feature expert panel discussions on AI-driven fraud prevention, authentication security, and regulatory advancements, fireside chats with executives from banking, fintech, and regulatory sectors, a showcase of innovative payment security technologies including AI-driven fraud detection, blockchain security, and biometric authentication, and networking opportunities with leaders shaping the future of Nigeria’s digital payment landscape.
According to PAFON Co-convener, Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi:
“As Nigeria moves rapidly towards a digital-first economy, ensuring trust and security in financial transactions is more critical than ever. PAFON 2.0 provides a key platform to address challenges and unlock new opportunities for a more resilient and inclusive financial system.”
This event is ideal for payment service providers, fintech companies, banks, regulatory agencies, cybersecurity specialists, and all stakeholders invested in Nigeria’s digital payments sector.
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Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON) is an annual initiative dedicated to driving progress in the nation’s payments industry. By facilitating collaboration among key players, PAFON supports advancements in security, financial inclusion, and technology adoption.
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