Fidelity Bank to Highlight Fintech’s Impact on U.S.-Africa Trade at FNITCC Atlanta
Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading Nigerian financial institution, will host a prominent panel discussion titled “Digital Railroads: Empowering U.S.–Africa Commerce Through Fintech” at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The event is scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025.
This session aims to examine how financial technology is transforming cross-border trade, facilitating seamless payments, expanding access to finance, and promoting financial inclusion across Africa and its diaspora communities. The panel will feature influential voices in digital finance, including Aisha N. Ahmad, CFA, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria; Seyi Ebenezer, founder of Payaza Africa, with over 15 years of experience scaling payment solutions across 20 African nations, Canada, the U.S., and UAE; and Charles Oligbo, CEO of Sawport, an AI-driven platform specializing in real-time customer engagement for diaspora and African markets.
Isaiah Ndukwe, Divisional Head of Agriculture and Exports at Fidelity Bank, emphasized the vital role fintech can play in unlocking Africa’s trade potential. He stated, “The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is expected to increase intra-African trade by over 50% by 2030. However, challenges such as fragmented payment systems, currency exchange issues, and limited trade finance hinder growth. Fintech solutions—enabling real-time, affordable cross-border payments, alternative SME financing, digital identities for exporters, and diaspora remittances—are critical to overcoming these barriers. That’s why fintech is central to our discussions at FNITCC Atlanta.”
In partnership with AFRICON, a global hub for African innovation and entrepreneurship, FNITCC Atlanta will be held from September 18 to 20 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park. The event is expected to draw over 3,000 attendees—including investors, trade agencies, exporters, and diaspora professionals—with anticipated trade and investment deals exceeding US$400 million.
Building on the success of previous editions in London (2022) and Houston (2023), this year’s conference underscores Fidelity Bank’s dedication to leveraging fintech as a catalyst for enhancing U.S.–Africa commerce and unlocking opportunities in commodities, technology, and creative industries.
According to the African Development Bank, Africa’s fintech sector is projected to generate revenues of US$30 billion by 2025, highlighting digital finance’s pivotal role in shaping the future of trade across the continent.
Participants and interested businesses can register at www.fidelitybank.ng/fnitcc](http://www.fidelitybank.ng/fnitcc.
Fidelity Bank Plc serves over 9.1 million customers through 251 branches and digital channels across Nigeria and the UK. The bank has received numerous awards, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application by Global Business Outlook, and the 2024 Best Bank for SMEs by Euromoney. It also earned recognition as Nigeria’s Export Financing Bank of the Year and the Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider by Global Brands Magazine.