From Concept to Prototype, Interswitch Product Demo Days Accelerate Africa’s Fintech Innovation

Lagos, Nigeria – February 3, 2026 – Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has successfully concluded its inaugural Innovation Product Demo Day, a three-day innovation showcase, which took place from Wednesday, 28 to Friday, 30, January, 2026, at the Interswitch Innovation Lab Co-Working Space in Lagos. The landmark event brought together product managers, software engineers, and developers from across the Interswitch ecosystem, alongside student innovators from select tertiary institutions, to spotlight ideas, experiments, and early-stage solutions shaping the company’s next frontier of growth. Designed as both a celebration of ingenuity and a catalyst for collaboration, the Product Demo Day reinforced Interswitch’s commitment to building scalable digital solutions and infrastructure that power Africa’s evolving digital economy. More than an exhibition, the Interswitch Product Demo Day served as a live demonstration of how innovation is built at Interswitch, through structured experimentation, rapid iteration, and cross-functional collaboration. Over the course of three days, teams unveiled a wide range of working prototypes, new product features, and emerging concepts, engaging in open dialogue that encouraged idea exchange, integration opportunities, and customer-centric problem solving. Speaking on the significance of the initiative, Adaobi Igwe-Okerekeocha, Chief Innovation Officer, Interswitch, said:“The Interswitch Product Demo Day is more than a showcase. It’s a space where our teams can test ideas, learn from one another, and see the real-world impact of their work. It strengthens collaboration, builds technical capability, and inspires both our people and the wider tech community to keep shaping the future of technology.” The event also featured student innovators from Landmark University and Redeemer’s University, who presented solutions developed through the Interswitch Discovery Series, an initiative designed to nurture future-ready technical talent and strengthen Africa’s innovation pipeline. The students showcased products built from the skills and insights gained through the programme, underscoring Interswitch’s long-term investment in talent development and ecosystem sustainability. Each presentation opened the floor for robust discussion, with participants offering feedback, asking critical questions, and sharing perspectives on how solutions could be refined, strengthened, and scaled. This collaborative environment reinforced Interswitch’s approach to innovation as a continuous learning process, grounded in execution, accountability, and real-world impact. The successful execution of the Interswitch Product Demo Day 2026 further underscores the company’s focus on innovation as a strategic driver of growth and industry leadership. By encouraging collaboration across teams and adjacent product areas, the company continues to break down silos and unlock greater value from its collective talent and expertise. Interswitch is also poised to take to market a robust portfolio of exciting new products that will redefine the digital experience, elevate standards across the industry, and demonstrate its commitment to shaping the future of technology at scale. As digital payments and infrastructure continue to advance across Africa, Interswitch remains committed to empowering its teams to explore boldly, build responsibly, and deliver resilient solutions that redefine how businesses, communities, and consumers interact with technology at scale. .

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L-R: Tomi Ogunlesi, Divisional Head, Brands, Communications, Content and CSR, Interswitch; David Solomonezemma, Second Runner-up; Saint Riman, Winner; Dr. Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President, Group Marketing and Communications, Interswitch Group; Oladapo Ojo, Founder/GMD, DM Holdings Ltd; David Okorie, First Runner-up; and Yemisi Owonubi, Head, Masterbrand, Communications and CSR, Interswitch, during the grand finale of the 7th edition of the InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition held in Lagos recently.

Lagos, Nigeria — 21 January 2026 — Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has announced the winners of the seventh edition of its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition. Lauded as Nigeria’s largest STEM competition for senior secondary school students, it concluded on a high note after months of nationwide assessments, problem-solving challenges, and competitive stages involving over 18,000 registered participants.16-year-old Saint Riman of Adedokun International Schools, Ota, Ogun State, emerged as the overall winner and was crowned Nigeria’s Best STEM Student, receiving a ₦15 million scholarship. David Okorie of Caleb International College, Magodo, Lagos State, secured the First Runner-Up position with a ₦10 million scholarship, while David Solomonezemma of Deeper Life High School, Enugu State, emerged as the Second Runner-Up, bagging a ₦5 million scholarship. All winners also received brand-new laptops in addition to other exciting prizes.While presenting the awards, Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President, Group Marketing and Communications, Interswitch, commended the students for their discipline, resilience, and exceptional intellectual performance. She said:“InterswitchSPAK was created to inspire and reward excellence in STEM education while equipping young Africans with the skills to tackle real-world challenges. These winners have demonstrated remarkable promise, and by supporting their education, we are reaffirming our belief in the power of young people to shape Africa’s future through innovation and science,” Eromosele said.Beyond the top three winners, other finalists received brand new laptops and exciting cash rewards for outstanding performance, alongside their teachers who were also celebrated and rewarded for their critical role in nurturing talent. This holistic approach reinforces Interswitch’s commitment to sustainable educational development through collaboration between students, educators, and institutions.Now in its seventh year, InterswitchSPAK has become a highly respected platform, serving as a pipeline for discovering, developing, and empowering the next generation of scientists, engineers, technologists, and innovators. Through this initiative, Interswitch continues to highlight how strategic private sector investment in education can drive innovation, reward merit, and contribute meaningfully to national development.The successful conclusion of InterswitchSPAK 7.0 underscores Interswitch’s leadership in advancing STEM education as a catalyst for socio-economic growth, preparing Nigerian students to compete confidently on the global stage while shaping Africa’s innovation-driven future.