Fintech in US-Africa Trade: Fidelity Bank Hosts Panel in Atlanta
Fidelity Bank Plc is set to spotlight the transformative role of fintech in US-Africa trade at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, USA.
The bank announced it will host a high-level panel session titled “Digital Railroads: Powering U.S.–Africa Commerce Through Fintech.” The session aims to explore how financial technology is reshaping cross-border commerce by enabling seamless payments, improving access to trade finance, and deepening financial inclusion across Africa and its diaspora.
Prominent leaders in the fintech and finance ecosystem will feature on the panel, including:
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Aisha Ahmad, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria
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Seyi Ebenezer, Founder of Payaza Africa
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Charles Oligbo, Founder/CEO of Sawport
Speaking ahead of the event, Fidelity Bank’s Divisional Head of Agric and Exports, Isaiah Ndukwe, stressed fintech’s vital role in unlocking Africa’s trade opportunities. He noted that while the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could boost intra-African trade by over 50% by 2030, challenges like fragmented payment systems, currency conversions, and limited trade finance still hinder progress.
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Fintech solutions such as real-time low-cost cross-border payments, SME financing, digital identities for exporters, and diaspora remittance platforms are key to bridging these gaps.
Fidelity Bank says placing fintech at the center of discussions at FNITCC Atlanta is a strategic move to accelerate Africa’s trade growth and strengthen U.S.-Africa economic ties.
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