Olugbenga GB Agboola
23 Apr 2024
Flutterwave is ready for an initial public offering (IPO), says CEO, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola (Right)[/caption] Nigeria’s top company in the financial technology sector, Flutterwave, has rolled out plans for an initial public offering (IPO). This was disclosed by the chief executive of Flutterwave, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, at Semafor’s World Economy Summit in Washington D.C. on…
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CEO and Founder of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, has been announced as one of ThisDay’s 2024 Young Global Leaders of the Year. The award celebrates young, exceptional Nigerian leaders across different sectors such as politics, technology, finance, fashion, entertainment, etc., who have represented Nigeria positively by making significant contributions in their respective fields on the global…