Lagos, Nigeria — FintechNGR, the Fintech Association of Nigeria, has been awarded Special Recognition for Industry Advocacy and Representation at the Nexus 2025 Awards, Qore’s flagship industry recognition platform celebrating excellence and impact across Africa’s financial services ecosystem.
The award recognises organisations that have consistently amplified the voice of financial innovators, driven impactful advocacy, and strengthened collaboration among key stakeholders. It celebrates FintechNGR’s pivotal role in shaping policy conversations, fostering industry alignment, and accelerating the growth and global relevance of Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem.
Over the years, FintechNGR has emerged as a unifying force within the industry, bridging the gap between fintech innovators, regulators, policymakers, and ecosystem partners. Through sustained engagement, strategic dialogue, and thought leadership, the association has helped create an enabling environment that supports innovation, promotes consumer protection, and advances financial inclusion.
Reacting to the recognition, Dr Stanley Jacob, President of the Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR), said:
“We are deeply honored to receive the 2025 Nexus Awards recognition for Industry Advocacy and Representation. This award belongs to every member of Nigeria’s fintech community whose innovation, resilience, and collaborative spirit we have the privilege to represent. At FintechNGR, advocacy is not just about speaking for the industry—it’s about building bridges between innovators, regulators, and policymakers to create an enabling environment where Nigerian fintech can thrive and lead globally. This recognition reinforces our commitment to championing policies that foster innovation while ensuring consumer protection and financial inclusion. We remain dedicated to ensuring that the voice of Nigerian fintech is heard, respected, and instrumental in shaping the future of our digital economy.”
The Nexus Awards, hosted as part of Nexus 2025, recognise institutions and organisations that are redefining excellence across banking, fintech, regulation, infrastructure, and ecosystem development. The Industry Advocacy and Representation category specifically honours bodies whose leadership and engagement have positioned the financial technology sector for sustainable, long-term success.
This recognition further underscores FintechNGR’s influence as the collective voice of Nigeria’s fintech industry and its continued commitment to building a resilient, globally competitive digital financial ecosystem.