At the recently concluded 2025 NCMI Compliance Summit, "Innovation and Compliance: Balancing Risks and Opportunities" with Roqqu being the lead sponsor, who is one of SiBAN valued members. The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SIBAN) joined Roqqu and other regulators, experts in compliance, capital market operators to discuss Nigeria's changing regulatory system, the capital market and how the digital financial system can be improved for the next generation.
A highlight of the summit was the panel session titled “Breaking Barriers: Inspiring the Next Generation Through Innovation and Financial Inclusion,” where SiBAN took center stage in leading the conversation on regulations, innovations and Financial inclusion. The session was moderated by Samuel Biyi, Co-Founder and Director at Busha, and featured leading figures from the digital finance industry; Peter Akudike, Head of Compliance at Luno; Patrick Okechukwu, Founder/CEO of Cryptofy; and Janet Ekaette from SEC Fintech Supervision, all of whom added their individual brilliance to the discussion on fostering inclusive for the next generation .
President Obinna Iwuno of SiBAN led the panel, providing major solutions on the digital ecosystem and policy direction for the next generation, he also addressed the implications of fragmented regulation on operators and its impact on the capital market.
When new innovations emerge in fintech, it is expected that existing regulators evolve to understand and accommodate these developments, rather than creating entirely new regulatory bodies for each innovation. There is no need to continually establish new agencies; the more we fragment regulation, the more we disrupt the ecosystem and negatively impact capital markets. SiBAN President, Obinna Iwuno
Speaking also on the panel was Bukola Ajibola, Head of Legal at Roqqu, a member of SiBAN, who also answered some major questions and provided notable solutions on the future of digital finance.
Inspiring the Next Generation Through Innovation and Financial Inclusion
Throughout the session, the panel spoke on how digital finance, mobile platforms, and virtual asset services can reduce the socio-economic and geographic gaps for young people. Their conversation aligned with the summit’s broader regulatory direction; particularly the emphasis on responsible innovation, market integrity, and safer participation in digital ecosystems.
Moderator Samuel Biyi led the conversation with some questions like “How can virtual assets be introduced responsibly to young people without exposing them to undue risk?” and “What tools or platforms have you seen that are making a measurable impact on youth financial inclusion?” and many other strategic questions.
Collaboration, Compliance, and the Future of Youth Empowerment
The panel concluded that sustainable financial inclusion requires multi-sector action regulators, founders, compliance leaders, and educators working together to support the youth. Speakers emphasized the value of mentorship programs, sandbox environments, and digital literacy initiatives that help young entrepreneurs build solutions confidently within Nigeria’s compliance frameworks.
SiBAN President Obinna Iwuno reaffirmed the Association’s mission: to connect innovators and regulators, advocate for policies, support emerging technologies, and empower young builders entering the virtual assets space.
Digital tools should be designed with young people’s real needs in mind. To become part of the change that SiBAN is bringing and join the future of blockchain, kindly kindly reach out via email at [email protected] or connect with the SiBAN Telegram community!
