Tosin Eniolorunda, Co-founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Inc, has been named to the 2026 TIME100 Next list. This annual list, published by TIME, recognizes 100 of the world's most influential rising stars shaping the next generation of leadership across industries. Eniolorunda is the only African among the business, technology, and AI leaders on this year's list.
Eniolorunda's inclusion in the list acknowledges his role in building financial infrastructure that has expanded access to financial services across Nigeria. Moniepoint, founded in 2015, has grown to serve over 20 million businesses and individuals. The company powers about eight in every ten in-person digital payment transactions in Nigeria with an agency banking network spanning all 774 local government areas.
Moniepoint's growth and impact have been significant, earning it unicorn status in 2024. Its blue POS terminal has become a familiar fixture of everyday commerce across the country. According to TIME Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley, this year's listmakers are pushing boundaries, creating new possibilities, and advancing their fields and communities around the world.
The selection process for the TIME100 Next list is a long and deliberate editorial process. The global platform's team spent months working with teams around the world to seek out individuals who best represent the stories shaping the world. Themes that guided the selection included access to education, the artificial intelligence revolution, immigration, and new models of political leadership.
This year's class of 100 individuals includes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricketer, as the youngest. TIME launched the list in 2019 on the premise that influence now arrives early and from outside the traditional establishment. To honour each new class, it invites members of its TIME100 community to write their tributes.
Eniolorunda's citation was written by Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, and a 2020 TIME100 honouree. This recognition highlights Eniolorunda's achievements and contributions to the financial sector in Nigeria. Moniepoint's success is a testament to the company's innovative approach to financial services.
The TIME100 Next list celebrates emerging leaders who are shaping the future. Eniolorunda's inclusion in the list is a notable achievement, not only for him but also for Moniepoint and the Nigerian financial sector. As a rising star in the industry, Eniolorunda's influence and contributions will likely continue to grow and shape the future of financial services in Nigeria.
Key points
- Tosin Eniolorunda, Moniepoint's CEO, is the only African among the business, technology, and AI leaders on the 2026 TIME100 Next list.
- Moniepoint has grown to serve over 20 million businesses and individuals, powering about eight in every ten in-person digital payment transactions in Nigeria.
- The TIME100 Next list recognizes 100 influential rising stars shaping the next generation of leadership across industries.
