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Uganda grants Flutterwave payment systems operator license
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Uganda grants Flutterwave payment systems operator license

Nigerian payments technology company, Flutterwave has been granted a Payment Systems Operator license by the Bank of Uganda. This milestone marks a significant step in Flutterwave’s ongoing expansion across Africa, adding Uganda to the list of countries where it operates. Uganda’s digital payment landscape is evolving rapidly, fueled by a youthful and dynamic population—over 78% […]

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Flutterwave, Dangote Group joins Africa Leaders Business Council  

Fintech powerhouse, Flutterwave and Dangote Group have been chosen as members of the Milken Institute’s Africa Leaders Business Council. The newly formed council includes renowned thought leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals from a variety of fields, including business, technology, finance, sustainability, and innovation, according to Nairametric. According to the institute release, the council’s goal is […]

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Flutterwave lays off workforce amid strategic shift

Alex omenye African payments giant Flutterwave has laid off about 30 employees, approximately 3% of its workforce, as part of a strategic realignment towards its core revenue drivers: remittance and enterprise services. This shift, which began three months ago, also led to the shutdown of Barter in March. Flutterwave confirmed the layoffs to TechCabal but […]

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Flutterwave secures payment aggregator license in Mozambique

Alex Omenye Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, announced today that it has received an approval-in-principle for its payment aggregator license from the Central Bank of Mozambique. This license will enable Flutterwave to offer its comprehensive payment services within Mozambique, thereby strengthening its operations in southern African markets. Mozambique’s e-payment ecosystem is rapidly growing, with […]

Uganda grants Flutterwave payment systems operator license
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Flutterwave loses N11bn to security breach

Financial technology company, Flutterwave, has reported a significant security breach resulting in the unauthorized transfer of ₦11 billion ($7 million) to multiple bank accounts. This incident follows closely on the heels of the company’s efforts to recover $24 million lost to unauthorized point-of-sale (POS) transactions, for which it secured a court order just a month […]

Flutterwave emerges CNBC’s 14th disruptor
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Flutterwave emerges CNBC’s 14th disruptor

Flutterwave has ranked the 14th in the CNBC’s Disruptor’s list, joining the ranks of OpenAI, Stripe, and Monzo. CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola established Flutterwave in 2016, with its headquarters situated in Lagos, Nigeria. The company has amassed $475 million in funding from notable entities like Tiger Global Management and Salesforce Ventures, boasting a current valuation […]

Bode Abifarin steps down as Flutterwave’s COO
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Bode Abifarin steps down as Flutterwave’s COO

Bode Abifarin has stepped down from her role as the chief operating officer at Flutterwave. Olugbenga Agboola, the founder and CEO of Flutterwave, expresses his appreciation, stating, “With a sense of joy, pride, and a touch of wistfulness—we say farewell to an incredible force.” Having served over 15 years at KPMG Nigeria, Abifarin joined the […]

Flutterwave appoints Olajumoke Adenowo as board member
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Flutterwave appoints Olajumoke Adenowo as board member

African payments technology company, Flutterwave has appointed Olajumoke Adenowo to its global Board of Directors. Recognized as a global transformational leader and business builder across Africa, Olajumoke will play a vital role in Flutterwave’s efforts to solidify its pan-African and global presence. Referred to as Africa’s Starchitect by CNN, Olajumoke Adenowo boasts over 35 years […]

Flutterwave’s non-code platform Disha temporarily shuts down
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Flutterwave’s non-code platform Disha temporarily shuts down

Alex Omenye No-code platform for creatives, acquired by Flutterwave in 2021, Disha is set to undergo a temporary shutdown effective March 31, 2024. The decision to pause operations stems from the company’s desire to “reassess its goals and realign its mission to better serve the creative community.” Despite underlining the temporary nature of the closure, […]

Ex-Flutterwave VP Ted Oladele launches fintech startup
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Ex-Flutterwave VP Ted Oladele launches fintech startup

Flutterwave’s former VP of design and innovation Ted Oladele has launched Mira which seeks to reduce the long wait faced by food buyers by utilizing scan codes for payment. Mira has introduced a QR code payment system designed to revolutionize the dining experience by allowing customers to instantly pay for their meals. This innovative solution […]

Uganda grants Flutterwave payment systems operator license
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Flutterwave to recover $24m lost to illegal POS transactions

Nigerian fintech, Flutterwave has moved to reach over 6,000 account holders across 35 banks and financial institutions in an attempt to retrieve ₦19 billion (*$24 million) that POS merchants fraudulently moved following a High Court decision on February 1. This is coming less than a year after reports suggested that the company was hacked through […]