Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), the country’s leading industry platform for digital finance stakeholders, has announced PalmPay and TeamApt as key sponsors of the third edition of its flagship event, PAFON 3.0.
Scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, the high-level gathering will convene over 600 industry professionals and more than 20 expert speakers from banking, fintech, telecommunications, and regulatory institutions.
With a central focus on emerging trends shaping digital finance, PAFON 3.0 will serve as a critical platform for collaboration on the future of digital payments, cybersecurity, and the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in financial services.
As Nigeria continues to lead Africa’s digital payments evolution, this year’s forum will emphasize building a sustainable and inclusive financial ecosystem.
A highlight of the event is the flagship session themed “Fair Digital Payments as a Catalyst for Deepening Financial Inclusion in Nigeria,” which will explore how technology can expand access to financial services for millions of underserved Nigerians.
Speaking on the significance of the sponsorships, Chike Onwuegbuchi, co-convener of PAFON and chairman of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association, said:
“The support from PalmPay and TeamApt underscores the growing importance of collaborative action in shaping Nigeria’s digital payments future. These are organisations at the forefront of innovation and inclusion, and their involvement reinforces PAFON’s mission to drive a fair, accessible, and technology-driven ecosystem.”
“PAFON 3.0 is designed as a policy-industry convergence point. Having leading players like PalmPay and TeamApt on board strengthens the quality of conversations and outcomes we expect from this year’s forum,” he added.
PalmPay is one of Africa’s leading mobile financial services platforms, providing millions of users with seamless access to payments, transfers, savings, and other digital financial solutions. With a strong footprint in Nigeria, PalmPay has played a key role in advancing financial inclusion through user-friendly and accessible mobile technology.
TeamApt, a prominent Nigerian fintech company, is widely recognized for building robust financial infrastructure that powers digital banking and payment services across the country. Through its innovative solutions for businesses, agents, and financial institutions, TeamApt continues to drive efficiency and scale within Nigeria’s payments ecosystem.
Key Highlights of PAFON 3.0 Include:
- Thought Leadership Panels: Discussions on AI, digital commerce, and regulatory evolution
- Regulator Engagement: Participation from agencies including the Central Bank of Nigeria and Nigerian Communications Commission
- Exhibition & Demos: Showcasing new fintech and banking innovations
- B2B Networking: Strategic partnership opportunities across the payments value chain
PAFON 3.0 will feature keynotes from Prof. Adewale Peter Obadare, founder/CVO of Digital Encode Limited, and Dr. Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, Vice President of the Governing Council of the Fintech Association of Nigeria, and CEO, CreditRegistry.
Other Confirmed Speakers include, Mr.Chika Nwosu, manaing director, PalmPay (Nigeria), Mr. Dennis Ajalie, Chief Executive Officer, TeamApt; and Uche Uzoebo, MD/CEO, Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities (SANEF Limited): Special Guest of Honour.
They also include Mojeed Abayomi Agboola, National President, Financial Inclusion Agents Multipurpose Cooperative Society (FIAMCS); Dr. Obioha Otti, National President, Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN); Ibirogba Oluwagunwa, Chairman Lagos Chapter of AMMBAN; Chukwuemeka Enoch, Founder, Lagos Blockchain Week, and Sarafadeen Fasasi, National President, Association of Financial Inclusion Agents of Nigeria (AFiAN), amongst others.
How to participate:
Participation at PAFON 3.0 is free; however, pre-registration is now open to industry stakeholders, tech enthusiasts, and media via: https://forms.gle/QnDUy9Wc3pC1FMpZ8
Payments Forum Nigeria is Nigeria’s premier industry platform convening banks, fintechs, regulators, telcos, and global partners to shape the future of digital payments. Through its annual forums, PAFON drives conversations on policy, innovation, and financial inclusion to strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global digital economy.
