Olusoga highlights transparency, structure as pillars of African Fintech success

Transparency, strong regulation and disciplined structure will determine which African fintechs earn global credibility, Tobi Olusoga, chief operating officer of i-invest, said at the 2026 Lagos TechFest, arguing that sustainable success begins with trust built at home.

Speaking during a panel session themed “Starting at Home: Making African Fintech Truly Global,” Olusoga joined industry leaders including Uzoma Dozie, of Sparkle, Tayo Oviosu, of Paga and of Wale Oyewo, TetradPay to examine what it takes for African financial platforms to scale sustainably beyond the continent.

Olusoga underscored that, for i-invest, trust remains non-negotiable regardless of geography. “Whether they’re in the diaspora or on the continent, the fundamentals are the same: trust is everything,” she said, noting that credibility is the currency that ultimately sustains fintech growth.