Nigeria to Host 2026 Conference on Africa’s Digital Economy Innovation

Nigeria will host the 2026 Conference on Africa’s Borderless Digital Economy, aimed at addressing regulatory infrastructure gaps hindering cross-border trade and digital innovation in Africa. The conference, scheduled for May 20-22, will be held in Abuja and organized in partnership with the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion.

The event will focus on promoting regulatory innovation and policies aligned with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to create a more inclusive and borderless digital economy. Key speakers like Mr. Cyril Okoroigw and Ms. Gina Wood emphasized the need for trust-building infrastructure and regulatory compliance frameworks to unlock Africa's digital potential.

The conference aims to strengthen collaboration among regulators, governments, financial institutions, and technology innovators to showcase investment opportunities and advance digital services in Africa.