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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with the leadership of Flutterwave to discuss strategies for supporting youth empowerment, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) growth, and the expansion of Nigeria’s digital economy. The meeting follows the Federal Ministry of Youth Development’s recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flutterwave, aimed at providing mentorship programs, access to start-up funding,…
18 Feb
The long-awaited naira to other currencies conversion may be over as Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, announced that its innovative foreign currency exchange solution, Swap, is now accessible through the Send App. The service offers Nigerians a secure, reliable, and instant way to access foreign currencies at competitive exchange rates. Send App users can…
12 Feb
At 83.2 per cent, Millennials and Gen Zs are increasingly dominating the number of Africans abroad remitting money to the continent.
11 Feb
Africa’s payments technology company, Flutterwave, has revealed that remittances from Africans abroad on the Send App have increased as Africans continue to support families at home. This is contained in its Send App 2024 Remittance Industry Report, which offers critical insights into how cross-border remittances support communities and strengthen global connections. The report underscores the…
4 Feb
Africa’s foremost fintech company, Flutterwave, has released its 2024 end-of-year report, showcasing remarkable achievements in global expansion, technological innovation, and customer success. The report solidifies Flutterwave’s position as a dominant force in the global payments technology sector, underscoring its growing influence and impact. The report shows that 48 per cent of businesses on Flutterwave received…
22 Jan
The Federal Government said it is working to ensure that yearly capital inflow into Nigerian startup space increases from $1 billion to $5 billion by 2027. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani
7 Jan
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…
13 Dec
Inflation and fundraising challenges have been listed as major challenges stressing startups in Nigeria and Egypt.
12 Dec
Africa’s leading payment technology company, Flutterwave, has been named in Fast Company’s annual Brands That Matter list.
10 Dec
The Nigeria police is set to arrest 601 individuals linked to a technical glitch that resulted in the loss of N21.2 billion ($21.2 million) by Flutterwave in October 2023. This development comes after a months-long investigation into a technical glitch that led to the fraudulent funds transfers. The incident, described as one of the largest…
28 Oct
Flutterwave CEO, Olugbenga Agboola has reiterated commitment to connect the African continent to the world. He outlined the company’s long-term ambition in a fireside chat at the JP Morgan Tech Stars Conference in London, United Kingdom. Agboola highlighted Flutterwave's commitment to providing seamless payment solutions to connect Africa to the world and the world to…
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