GrowthX Conference Launches to Address Key Challenges in Nigeria’s Digital Economy

Techeconomy, a leading digital media platform, is launching the GrowthX by Techeconomy conference and Technology Innovation and Leadership Awards (TiLAwards) to bring together leaders from across Nigeria’s technology sector. The event will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at The Civic Centre in Lagos.

Themed “Driving Digital Growth Through Innovation and Collaboration,” GrowthX aims to address critical issues facing Nigeria’s digital economy and foster partnerships for practical growth. With the country undergoing significant changes in its financial infrastructure, regulators, businesses, and technology providers all face new demands.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Data Localization Requirements: The conference will examine the implications of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive requiring payment operators to store transaction data locally—a policy set to fully comply by January 1, 2027. Stakeholders will discuss concerns around data center capacity, cybersecurity, technical expertise, and operational transitions.
  • Infrastructure Gaps: With growing digital demand, discussions will focus on bridging infrastructure gaps through public-private partnerships and investment opportunities.
  • Policy Frameworks: Experts will analyze the evolving regulatory landscape and its impact on innovation, competition, and market access.

GrowthX will feature keynote speakers, panel sessions, a fireside chat, an exhibition showcasing technology solutions, and culminate in the TiLAwards gala recognizing industry leaders. The event is expected to draw policymakers, regulators, business executives, investors, and innovators from various sectors including fintech, telecom, payments, and digital infrastructure.

“We want GrowthX to be more than a one-day event—a platform that fosters meaningful conversations and collaborations across industries,” said Peter Oluka, publisher/editor-in-chief at Techeconomy. The conference offers direct engagement with industry leaders on policies, infrastructure, and technologies shaping Nigeria’s digital future.

The launch coincides with Techeconomy’s ninth anniversary of covering Nigeria’s technology landscape—a milestone that brings together many stakeholders while creating space for new dialogues about the country’s digital trajectory.