{
  "id": 11001155,
  "title": "Stanel Group’s Uzochukwu congratulates Flutterwave founder Agboola on recognition among world’s top 100 fintech leaders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/stanel-groups-uzochukwu-congratulates-flutterwave-founder-agboola-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T17:44:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/30/stanel-groups-uzochukwu-congratulates-flutterwave-founder-agboola-on-recognition-among-worlds-top-100-fintech-leaders/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lagos-based Stanel Group founder, Dr Stanley Uzochukwu, has praised Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga \"GB\" Agboola for being named among the world's top 100 Fintech Leaders. In the 2026 edition of FinTech Magazine's list, Agboola joins other industry leaders such as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, Block CEO Jack Dorsey, and Stripe co-founder and CEO Patrick Collison. Uzochukwu praised the recognition as a major accomplishment for Agboola and a demonstration of the growing impact of Nigerian entrepreneurs on the global business landscape. He commended Agboola's leadership of Flutterwave and his contributions to Africa's digital financial ecosystem, noting that the accomplishment showcases the potential of Nigerian-founded businesses to succeed in the international market. The recognition comes as Flutterwave continues to expand its operations, venturing beyond traditional payments to include open banking and other financial services, and securing a Nigerian Microfinance Bank license in 2026. The congratulatory message from Stanel Group's founder comes amid a growing relationship between two prominent Nigerian business leaders, whose work spans technology, enterprise, and investment.",
  "summary": "Stanel Group / The Delborough Lagos founder, Dr Stanley Uzochukwu, has congratulated Flutterwave CEO, Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, following his recent recognition among the world’s Top 100 Fintech Leaders. Agboola was listed in the 2026 edition of FinTech Magazine’s Top 100 Fintech Leaders, joining prominent figures in the global financial technology industry, including Coinbase CEO Brian […] Stanel…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola, only Nigerian on FinTech Magazine’s 2026 Top 100 Fintech Leaders List",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/flutterwave-ceo-olugbenga-agboola-only-nigerian-on-fintech-magazines",
        "published": "2026-09-30T12:24:12.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}