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In a move that firmly places African fintech on the global map, the CEO of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, has been appointed to the jury of the inaugural Money20/20 Awards—an industry-first honour recognising transformative innovation in global finance. The jury comprises over 40 influential leaders across banking and finance, putting Nigeria in conversation with the world's most powerful tech voices.

This appointment signals a larger shift: African fintech is no longer playing catch-up - it's shaping the game's rules.

Key Takeaways
  • Flutterwave CEO selected as a juror for the first-ever Money20/20 Awards.
  • The jury includes leaders from Citi, Revolut, and other global financial institutions.
  • The Awards aim to set new global standards in fintech excellence.
  • Flutterwave’s inclusion highlights the growing impact of African innovation in financial tech.
  • The Awards will be presented in Amsterdam in June 2025.
Flutterwave’s growing global presence reminds us that innovation from the continent is not only valid but vital.

Similar stories appeared in TechCabal, Finextra, and Business Insider Africa.
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