Preparations are in top gear for the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0) as leading players in Nigeria’s technology and digital economy; Digital Encode Limited, the platinum sponsor of this year’s Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0), will be joined by AfriGOpay Financial Services Ltd, ActivEdge Technologies, Tizel Cybersecurity, and Tecom Concepts Limited, as Gold sponsors of the event.
The four companies are accompanied by other gold sponsors, including itel, SKOT Communications, Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), and Digital Realty, with the Nigerian Communications Commission providing partner support. They will showcase cutting-edge solutions across cybersecurity, telecom infrastructure, and payment innovation, reflecting AfriTECH’s goal of promoting Africa’s digital independence and resilience.
Slated for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, the fifth edition of AfriTECH will hold under the theme: “AI & Sovereign Tech: Building Africa’s Digital Independence.”
AfriGOpay Financial Services Ltd (AFSL), operator of Nigeria’s domestic card scheme AfriGO, will feature prominently at AfriTECH 5.0.
Backed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), AfriGOpay is advancing financial inclusion, reducing transaction costs, and promoting local innovation in payments.
The firm will showcase its growing suite of debit, prepaid, credit, and virtual cards, alongside contactless “tap-to-pay” technology, designed to support Nigeria’s cashless policy and empower millions of consumers and businesses.
“AfriGOpay’s presence at AfriTECH 5.0 underscores our vision of building a secure, inclusive, and self-sustaining payments ecosystem,” said Dr. Ebehijie Momoh, MD/CEO of AfriGOpay Financial Services Ltd. “We look forward to engaging innovators and policymakers to advance financial access across Africa.”
According to Co-Convener of AfriTECH 5.0, Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi: “Whether it’s safeguarding data, building robust networks, or enabling inclusive payment systems, these companies are advancing the shared vision of a safer, smarter, and more independent digital Africa.”
AfriTECH is an annual technology leadership forum convening policymakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors to discuss strategies for sustainable digital transformation across Africa.
