Lifestyle newspaper ThisDay has recently awarded Flutterwave’s CEO, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, as part of ThisDay’s 2024 Young Global Leaders of the Year.
The award globally celebrates young and exceptional Nigerian leaders/public figures in thriving sectors such as politics, technology, finance, fashion, entertainment, etc. An award that is given to those who have represented Nigeria in a positive light by making significant contributions in their respective fields on the global stage.
Agboola joins Grammy Award-winning artist Temilade Openiyi (Tems), chess champion Tunde Onakoya, and tech entrepreneur Shola Akinlade as part of ThisDay’s 2024 Young Global Leaders of the Year.
GB’s Flutterwave has reached a lot of milestones in 2024, some of which are:
Expanding Global Reach: Flutterwave extended its operations to over thirty (30) countries, acquiring new payment licenses in the United States, Ghana and Uganda, Zambia and Malawi.
Strengthening Payment Options: Partnered with global financial institutions such as American Express, enhancing payment options for businesses and individuals across African markets.
Fighting Cybercrime: Collaborated with the Nigerian government to launch the Cybercrime Research Center in partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), reinforcing our commitment to combating cybercrime in Africa.
Driving Global Conversations: Led discussions on the growth and future of payments in Africa at various global stages, including the 79th United Nations General Assembly.
The company was also a recipient of several awards in 2024 such as Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company for Europe, Middle East, and Africa; Fintech of the Year at the Africa Banker Awards; and The Financial Services Infrastructure Innovation Award at the International Financial Inclusion Conference (IFIC 24).
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