Africa Urged to Prioritize Data Sovereignty for Seamless Digital Payments at Lagos Conference
The FITC Fintech Nigeria Technov conference in Lagos focused on the importance of data sovereignty for Africa's digital payment ecosystem. Key figures like Mujib Ishola from Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL) stressed the urgency of shifting to data sovereignty to safeguard the continent's digital economy.
Adeyinka Adekoya of Interswitch Group, Tomi Badejo of Flutterwave, and Dr. Yele Okeremi emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to reclaim Africa's data ownership and foster homegrown fintech innovations. The event aimed to reshape cross-sector collaboration and accelerate inclusive digital futures in Africa.
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