Flutterwave hosts exclusive UNGA forum on Africa’s financial future today
Sponsored content: Flutterwave is hosting an invitation-only executive forum titled "Africa Forward: Investing in the Next Decade of Growth" on September 23, 2026, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The event brings together state governors, ministers, and senior executives from JPMorgan, Citi, Visa, Google, Microsoft, Chevron, Standard Bank Group, Africa Finance Corporation, the International Finance Corporation and the International Development Finance Corporation to discuss the financial infrastructure needed to boost cross-border trade and unlock institutional capital for Africa.
Flutterwave's founder and CEO, Olugbenga "GB" Agboola, will lead the delegation, joined by Chief Legal Officer Oluwabankole Falade, Managing Director Risikatu Ahmed, Strategy Head Bridgit Antwi, Public Sector SVP Olufunmilayo Olaniyi, and other team leads. The forum coincides with Flutterwave's tenth anniversary and its push to become a continent-wide financial operating system that integrates fiat, bank transfers, cards, mobile money, stablecoins and blockchain into one platform.
Why does this matter? The discussions aim to shape the payment and banking rails that African businesses, governments and global enterprises rely on to move money across borders. Outcomes could influence how easily Nigerian firms can receive international payments, access stablecoin services or partner with global tech firms for trade finance.
What should you know or do? If you are involved in export, import, fintech or corporate treasury, monitor announcements from the forum for potential new partnerships, regulatory shifts or product launches that could lower transaction costs or speed up settlement for your operations.