2026 CIBN Annual Banking and Finance Conference

Building a Resilient Economy in an Era of Disruptions: Imperatives for the Banking and Financial Services Industry.

Three days of insight, policy direction, and high-impact networking with the leaders shaping Africa's financial future.

September 8–9, 2026
Transcorp Hilton, Abuja
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Conference Days
30+
World-Class Speakers
5+
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10K+
Expected Attendees

The Conference is an annual event and the largest gathering of banking and finance professionals in Africa, with an estimated audience of 10,000 comprising professionals, policymakers, regulators, members of the academia, operators, and other stakeholders in the financial services industry. The objective of the Conference is to, among others, provide a veritable platform for subject experts and industry stakeholders to drive conversations and unanimously design a clear road map towards repositioning the Financial Services Industry for economic growth and stability.

This Year's Theme

"BUILDING A RESILIENT ECONOMY IN AN ERA OF DISRUPTIONS: IMPERATIVES FOR THE BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY"

The choice of the theme is occasioned by the need to articulate an actionable blueprint for repositioning the Financial Service Industry as a major catalyst for economic advancement in this fast-paced technology driven era.


Why Attend

Where the future of African finance converges

Three days of policy, innovation, and people — built for executives, regulators, fintech founders, and institutional investors shaping the next decade of banking.

World-Class Speakers

World-Class Speakers

20+ leaders from banking, policy, fintech, and capital markets — on one stage.

High-Impact Networking

High-Impact Networking

Curated deal rooms, executive roundtables, and the legendary Conference Gala.

Industry Insights & Trends

Industry Insights & Trends

Hard data, real case studies, and forward-looking frameworks you can take home.

Conference Leadership

Meet the Conference Leadership

The distinguished leaders hosting and chairing the 2026 Annual Banking & Finance Conference.

Dele Alabi, Ph.D., FCIB
Chief Host
Dele Alabi, Ph.D., FCIB
President / Chairman of Council
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria
Mr. Moruf Oseni, FCIB
Chairman, Conference Organising Committee
Mr. Moruf Oseni, FCIB
Managing Director/CEO
Wema Bank Plc
Haruna Musa, Ph.D, FCIB
Vice Chairman, Organising Committee
Haruna Musa, Ph.D, FCIB
Managing Director/CEO
Jaiz Bank Plc
Dr. Mojisola Asieru-Sweet, FCIB
Chairman, Logistics Sub-Committee
Dr. Mojisola Asieru-Sweet, FCIB
1st Vice President
The Chartered Institute of Bankers Nigeria
Mr. Akeem Oyewale, FCIB
Chairman, Programme and Content Sub-Committee
Mr. Akeem Oyewale, FCIB
Chief Executive Officer
Marble Capital Limited
Mrs. Hawwua Gambo
Chairman, Media, Publicity and Stakeholders' Mobilization Sub-Committee
Mrs. Hawwua Gambo
Director, Communications & Public Affairs
Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation
Akin Morakinyo, ACIB
Secretary, Conference Organising Committee
Akin Morakinyo, ACIB
Registrar/Chief Executive Officer
The Chartered Institute of Bankers Nigeria
Featured Speakers

Voices shaping the industry

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Dr. Rakiya Opemi Yusuf, HCIB
Dr. Rakiya Opemi Yusuf, HCIB
Director, Payments System Supervision
Central Bank of Nigeria
Lady ‘Debola Osibogun, FCIB
Lady ‘Debola Osibogun, FCIB
Past President
The Chartered Institute of Bankers Nigeria
Mr. Bolaji Lawal, FCIB
Mr. Bolaji Lawal, FCIB
Managing Director/CEO and Regional Executive
Ecobank Nigeria Limited
Mr. Kashifu Inwa Abdullahi
Mr. Kashifu Inwa Abdullahi
Director General
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Early Bird · Closes 30 June

Be in the room where it happens.

Corporate and individual passes include full access, lunch, refreshments, conference materials, the Gala Night, and the exhibition floor.

Supported By

Proudly backed by Nigeria's financial institutions

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation
Access Bank
Alpha Morgan Bank Limited
Citibank Nigeria
Ecobank Nigeria Plc
Fidelity Bank
First Bank of Nigeria
First City Monument Bank
Globus Bank
Guaranty Trust Bank
Jaiz Bank
Keystone Bank
LOTUS BANK
Nova Commercial Bank Limited
Optimus Bank
Parallex Bank
Polaris Bank
Premium Trust Bank
ProvidusUnity Bank
Signature Bank
Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
Sterling Bank
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Ltd.
SunTrust Bank
TAJ BANK
Tatum Bank Limited
UBA
Union Bank of Nigeria
Wema Bank
Zenith Bank
CORONATION
FSDH MERCHANT BANK
GREENWICH MERCHANT BANK
QUEST MERCHANT BANK
RAND MERCHANT BANK
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation
Access Bank
Alpha Morgan Bank Limited
Citibank Nigeria
Ecobank Nigeria Plc
Fidelity Bank
First Bank of Nigeria
First City Monument Bank
Globus Bank
Guaranty Trust Bank
Jaiz Bank
Keystone Bank
LOTUS BANK
Nova Commercial Bank Limited
Optimus Bank
Parallex Bank
Polaris Bank
Premium Trust Bank
ProvidusUnity Bank
Signature Bank
Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
Sterling Bank
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Ltd.
SunTrust Bank
TAJ BANK
Tatum Bank Limited
UBA
Union Bank of Nigeria
Wema Bank
Zenith Bank
CORONATION
FSDH MERCHANT BANK
GREENWICH MERCHANT BANK
QUEST MERCHANT BANK
RAND MERCHANT BANK