Technology entrepreneur and co-founder of Flutterwave and Andela, Iyin Aboyeji, has been nominated as a recipient of the DTN@100 Change Maker Award. This award is part of the centenary celebration of the Daily Times of Nigeria, a landmark event in Nigerian journalism and national history. Aboyeji, who is also the CEO of Future Africa, expressed his gratitude to the Board and Management of Daily Times for considering him worthy of this recognition.
Aboyeji's acceptance of the award was confirmed in a message to the Chairman, Folio Media Group and Group Publisher, Daily Times of Nigeria, Mr Fidelis Anosike, and the Chairman, Times Heroes Award Council, Mr Bolaji Okusaga. He described the Daily Times centenary as a remarkable feat worth celebrating, noting that 100 years of chronicling the nation’s story is a significant milestone. The tech founder also aligned with the centenary theme, “Honouring the Past. Shaping the Future,” which resonates with his work in building Africa’s technology ecosystem.
Iyin Aboyeji is widely regarded as one of Africa’s leading tech ecosystem builders, having co-founded two of the continent’s most valued technology companies, Andela and Flutterwave. He is now leading Future Africa, a platform investing in innovators across the continent. Aboyeji's work has been recognized as a trailblazing effort in building the future of Africa. He will be listed among the change makers whose work is being documented in the Nigerian Grand Book, a 15-year archival project with a foreword by the President.
The Daily Times @100 Celebration and Times Heroes Awards will honour 100 distinguished Nigerians who have shaped Nigeria’s development journey in the last century. The celebration will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos. Aboyeji confirmed his attendance at the event, which promises to be a grand affair. The award ceremony will recognize individuals who have made significant contributions across business, technology, governance, and enterprise.
The centenary celebration of the Daily Times of Nigeria is a significant event that highlights the newspaper's contributions to Nigerian journalism. The DTN@100 Change Maker Award is a testament to the newspaper's commitment to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of outstanding individuals. Aboyeji's award is a recognition of his efforts in building Africa's technology ecosystem and his contributions to the continent's development.
Iyin Aboyeji's work has had a significant impact on Africa's technology ecosystem. His co-founding of Andela and Flutterwave has created a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs on the continent. His leadership of Future Africa has also provided a platform for mission-driven founders to build the future of Africa. Aboyeji's recognition as a change maker is a testament to his dedication to building a better future for Africa.
The DTN@100 Celebration and Times Heroes Awards will be a fitting tribute to the Daily Times of Nigeria's 100-year history. The event will not only honour outstanding individuals like Iyin Aboyeji but also provide a platform for Nigerians to reflect on the country's development journey. The celebration will be a landmark event in Nigerian journalism and national history, and Aboyeji's attendance is a testament to the significance of the event.
Key points
- Iyin Aboyeji, co-founder of Flutterwave and Andela, accepts the DTN@100 Change Maker Award.
- The award ceremony will take place on November 3, 2026, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.
- Aboyeji's work has had a significant impact on Africa's technology ecosystem, and his recognition as a change maker is a testament to his dedication to building a better future for Africa.
