CreditRegistry, in partnership with its esteemed Founding Sponsor, Afreximbank, proudly presents the Africa Credit Expo (ACE) 2025, themed “Unlocking Africa’s Finance Story.”
The event will take place on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, bringing together financial leaders, innovators, regulators, and entrepreneurs from across the continent for the ultimate financial experience.
Building on the success of previous editions, ACE 2025 stands as a bold declaration that Africa’s financial future will be written by its people, its innovations, and its courage.
The Expo aims to empower individuals and businesses through data-driven credit access, financial literacy, and collaboration that bridge the gap between dreams and opportunity. This movement is rooted in the five pillars of the ACE Mission: Connect. Trust. Empower. Educate. Include.
Pioneering the Infrastructure of Trust: The CreditRegistry Story
Founded in 2003, predating the CBN regulatory licensing of credit bureaus, CreditRegistry did more than pioneer credit reporting in Nigeria; it catalyzed it and achieved a global first by integrating biometric technology into its credit system, a foundational step that later informed the development of the nation’s Bank Verification Number (BVN).
For more than two decades, this legacy of innovation, advancing transparency, trust, and financial inclusion has defined CreditRegistry’s mission.
ACE 2025 continues this legacy by spotlighting new initiatives designed to make credit relatable, responsible, and rewarding.
Key innovative programs over the years at ACE include:
- Black Friday on Credit: ACE 2025’s groundbreaking initiative and Africa’s first credit-powered shopping experience, showcasing how responsible credit use can power consumer spending and stimulate economic growth. This concept directly rewards financially disciplined consumers with access to premium products at the best discounted prices – on credit!
- #PowerfulByNature Movement: Highlight of ACE 2024, which convened female financial leaders to spotlight the powerful role of women in Africa’s economic
- Africa Consumer Credit Academy (ACCA): Born from ACE 2023, this strategic platform continues to shape a new era of financially literate African citizens. The Academy is a critical enabler of Nigeria’s national goal to achieve 50% consumer credit access by 2030. ACCA continues its mission to reach 3 million families and businesses by 2030, equipping Africans with the knowledge to manage finances, build credit, and advance pan-African Through youth-centered programs like Project Launchpad and the engaging street interviews of ‘Naija Talks Credit’, ACCA is nurturing a new generation of financially aware entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
Strategic Collaborations and Industry Masterclasses
ACE 2025 will also mark the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CreditRegistry and MANSA (Afreximbank’s digital identity platform) for the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG), and CreditRegistry and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to embed financial literacy in the curriculum to improve entrepreneurship.
These collaborations will enhance data sharing, research, and human capital development, further solidifying the academic and institutional foundations needed to advance Africa’s credit and trade ecosystem.
The Expo features dynamic Masterclasses and Panel discussions tailored to the diverse needs of Africa’s financial ecosystem:
- Masterclass for SMEs: Highlighting the MANSA Digital Initiative platform, led by Afreximbank, to promote trust and transparency in trade finance through the Africa Trade Gateway, thereby helping SMEs position themselves for cross-border growth under the AfCFTA
- Masterclass for Lenders: Chaired by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), to help participants create a blueprint for designing and deploying affordable, inclusive financial products to effectively capture the massive retail and underserved MSME
- Masterclass for Consumers: Facilitated by leading financial experts to help individuals unlock their credit power, master their profiles, boost their SMARTScores, and seize better financial opportunities.
- SMARTScore – Smart Life Panel: A discussion focused on how analytical data can improve transparency, reduce lending risks, and build confidence in the future of Africa’s digital credit and large-scale retail lending.
The Vision of Generational Wealth
In her address, Dr. Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, managing director/CEO of CreditRegistry, emphasized the importance of partnership and shared vision:
“We are building bridges between dreams and opportunity, between data and dignity, and between ambition and access. There is a well-known proverb: ‘Give a person a fish, and they eat for a day; teach them to fish, and they eat for a lifetime.’ At CreditRegistry, we believe we must go further: “Empower them to own the pond, and they will feed their future generations.”
She added that ACE is about creating pathways for real financial empowerment, that builds generational wealth.
Africa Credit Expo extends deep appreciation to its Founding Sponsor, Afreximbank, for its commitment to Africa’s credit and trade transformation.
Also recognized are strategic partners, whose collective support continues to drive ACE’s mission of financial education and inclusion.
More than an event, ACE is a movement, one that places people at the heart of Africa’s financial story.
With over 5000+ attendees over the years across sectors including banking, fintech, insurance, MSMEs, and government, the Expo serves as a dynamic platform for creating the credit culture we want to see on the continent.
As Dr. Jameelah concluded:
“The true measure of ACE 2025 lies in the actions that follow, the ideas implemented, the partnerships formed, and the lives transformed. Together, we are writing a new chapter for Africa’s financial story, one defined by empowerment, education and inclusion.”
Event Details: Date: Friday, November 14, 2025 Time: 8:00 AM Prompt Venue: Landmark Event Centre, Lagos
Register: africacreditexpo.creditregistry.ng | Registration for masterclass: here.
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