Stablecoin is said to be the most effective utility of cryptocurrency. According to the recently released 2025 Report on the State of Digital Assets Regulation in Africa by Yellow Card, Nigeria is recorded as the top African country in stablecoin adoption and ranks second globally in overall digital asset usage.
The report reinforces Nigeria’s position as a key player in the evolution of digital finance on the continent, with stablecoins playing a growing role in remittance flows, business payments, and currency hedging.
In line with this momentum, Nigeria will be hosting Africa’s first stablecoin conference at Lagos Oriental Hotel VI. The Nigeria Stablecoin Summit 2025, aimed at driving the adoption of a borderless digital economy, is set to convene stakeholders across Africa’s digital finance ecosystem on the 24th of July, 2025.
Key Features of the Summit
In this anticipated edition, the Summit will bring together leaders in payments, fintech, blockchain, banking, compliance, and public policy to discuss how stablecoins are shaping finance in Africa.
The event with over 1,000+ attendees, 100+ companies, 30+ speakers will offer a mix of live demos, in-depth content tracks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities aimed at driving useful conversations and showcasing emerging solutions in Africa, like;
- Stablecoin Expo: Showcases products and infrastructure powering stablecoin adoption across the continent.
- New Content Tracks: Topics include CBDCs, interoperability, privacy, and real-world stablecoin use cases.
- Pitch Live: A platform for early-stage startups to present solutions to investors and ecosystem leaders.
- Essay Contest: Open to Nigerian undergraduates, the contest explores stablecoins’ potential to support digital workforce growth.
- Exhibition Floor: Featuring ecosystem demos, product showcases, and B2B engagement opportunities.
Notable Speakers Include:
- Nathaniel Luz, President, Africa Stablecoin Network
- Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Founding Partner, Future Africa
- Chidubem Emelumadu, Ecosystem Lead (Africa), Lisk
- Obinna Iwuno, President, SiBAN
- Tosin N. Luz, CEO, Nexply Compliance
- Eseognene Onomor, CEO, Roqqu
- Sarah Idahosa, Founder, Women in DeFi,
- Samuel Xeus, Founder, Nirvana Academy
- Cynthia Chisom, Principal Partner, SDC Startup School
- Ayodeji Awosika, Founder, Web3Bridge
- Monalisa Agbata, CEO and Co-Founder, OneDev
- Franklin Peters,CEO, BoundlessPay
- Edidiong Sebastian, Founder, Techminded Lawyers
- Tony Obiajuru, Event Host
- Joseph Olaoluwa, Managing Editor, Condia
- Zebulun Ajayi, Web3 Creative Director
- Nicolas Akpas, CEO, Chainconsults
- Damilare Aregbesola, West-Africa Lead, Base
and other founders, ecosystem leaders, and media contributors.
Opportunities for Startups, Students, and Partners
The event also features a $10,000+ innovation pitch competition for Web3 and fintech startups, offering access to funding, media coverage, and early partnerships. Students can participate in the Undergraduate Essay Contest, while ecosystem projects and companies can join as exhibitors or partners.
Though independently organized, the Summit is backed by several industry players including Flincap, Solana, Roqqu, Flitaa, Lisk, and supported by ecosystem organizations like Web3Bridge, Women in DeFi, Nirvana Academy, and Base Network.
Registration is currently open for attendees, exhibitors, and partners. For more details on the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit 2025, including speaker lineup, agenda, and participation opportunities, visit the event page here.
