EXCLUSIVE: How Fintechs Engineered Nigeria’s ₦1 Quadrillion Payment Revolution, Says LCCI Boss, Dr. Almona - ITREALMS

Nigeria’s digital financial landscape is undergoing a structural transformation, propelled by home-grown financial technology (Fintech) innovators rather than traditional banking models or public sector initiatives, reports ITREALMS.

​Delivering her keynote address on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the 3rd Business Journal FinTech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, the Director-General and CEO of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr. Chinyere Almona, emphasized that local Fintech unicorns are enhancing Nigeria’s global footprint through rapid infrastructure development and financial integration.