Emmanuel Ukudolo I Thursday, August 13, 2026
LAGOS, NIGERIA — As economic realignments, currency volatility, and technological innovations continue to reshape corporate finance, the Association of Corporate Treasurers of Nigeria (ACTN) has announced FirstBank of Nigeria Limited as the headline sponsor for the Treasury360 2026 Conference, Exhibition, and Corporate Treasury Awards.
The high-profile two-day financial summit is set to hold on November 26 and 27, 2026, at the prestigious MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
Under the overarching narrative that treasury management is undergoing a fundamental structural shift, Treasury360 2026 serves as the definitive ecosystem gathering for those driving the next era of financial strategy.
The conference will unite top corporate treasurers, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), deposit money banks, fintech innovators, capital market operators, and regulatory authorities to deliberate on critical issues impacting balance sheet management, payments, capital preservation, and liquidity.
Strategic Collaboration for Financial Resilience
FirstBank’s sponsorship underscores the imperative for deeper convergence between established tier-one banking institutions and corporate financial officers.
In recent years, corporate treasurers across West Africa have confronted unprecedented macroeconomic pressures—ranging from foreign exchange fluctuations and interest rate adjustments to evolving tax compliance mandates and complex supply chain mechanics.
Speaking on the institution’s commitment to the conference, leadership at FirstBank highlighted that supporting Treasury360 aligns directly with the bank’s historic mission to empower businesses, deepen institutional capacity, and promote robust treasury governance.
By collaborating with ACTN, FirstBank aims to facilitate high-level dialogues that transition treasury operations from reactive risk absorption to proactive, data-driven value generation.
The conference will feature structured panel discussions, keynotes from central bankers and financial market regulators, product showcases, and masterclasses.
Key technical sessions will explore predictive cash flow modeling, foreign exchange risk mitigation, open banking integration, cybersecurity in treasury operations, and the integration of artificial intelligence into liquidity management systems.
1. From Cash Management to Strategic Leadership
Historically, corporate treasury functions in Nigeria were primarily operational—focused on cash handling, basic bank reconciliation, and localized payments.
However, the economic turbulence of the past decade has elevated the corporate treasurer to a key executive strategist alongside the CFO. Modern treasurers are now responsible for liquidity optimization, capital allocation, yield strategy, macroeconomic forecasting, and corporate risk hedging.
2. The Rise of Fintech Integration
The bridge between traditional commercial banks and fintech companies has become central to contemporary corporate finance. Treasury360 2026 highlights how legacy banking infrastructure and modern financial technology (Fintech) platforms coexist to solve real-world corporate challenges.
Features like instant multi-currency settlements, real-time virtual account reconciliations, automated ERP connectivity, and algorithmic FX management are rapidly becoming standard tools for top-tier corporate teams.
3. The Intelligent Treasury: AI and Automation
A central theme for Treasury360 2026 is “The Intelligent Treasury,” examining how predictive analytics and automation empower treasury teams to make faster, data-informed decisions. Rather than responding to market shocks after they occur, intelligent treasury infrastructure enables real-time liquidity visibility across multiple subsidiaries, automated stress-testing, and dynamic working capital management.
4. Celebrating Excellence: Corporate Treasury Awards
In addition to technical discussions and exhibitions, Treasury360 2026 will host the Corporate Treasury Awards. The awards recognize corporate finance teams, banking institutions, and fintech platforms that demonstrate outstanding achievement in digital treasury transformation, foreign exchange risk strategy, liquidity management, and governance standards.
Registration for Treasury360 2026 is currently open to finance directors, corporate treasurers, fintech founders, financial analysts, and corporate leaders seeking to participate in the future of treasury management.
