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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 […]

Flutterwave, has laid off half of its workforce in Kenya and South Africa as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy
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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 […]

Flutterwave hires six new execs from Cash App, Paypal, others
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Flutterwave hires six new execs from Cash App, Paypal, others

African payments unicorn, Flutterwave has hired six new executives from prestigious financial firms like Cash App, Paypal, and Western Union. The employment comes after the exit of three finance executives from the company in November. The CEO of the company, Gbenga Agboola, stated that the six executives’ vast expertise will support the company’s ability to […]

Flutterwave, has laid off half of its workforce in Kenya and South Africa as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy
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Flutterwave secures money transfer license in US

African payments company, Flutterwave, has announced that it has acquired money transfer licenses for 13 US states. This latest acquisition makes it possible for money to be transferred between the US and Africa more quickly, affordably, and securely. Arizona, Arkansas, Maryland, Michigan, Delaware, Georgia, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota […]

Flutterwave CFO Bhambani resigns after 18 months
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Flutterwave CFO Bhambani resigns after 18 months

The Chief Financial Officer of Flutterwave, Oneal Bhambani has resigned 18 months after joining the fintech startup. “Last week, I made the difficult decision to end my tenure at the company,” Oneal Bhambani shared in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday. “Thank you to Flutterwave for a seat on its journey to scale payments across Africa… […]

Flutterwave secures international transfers license in Malawi
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Wema Bank, Flutterwave introduce digital FX product

Flutterwave in partnership with Wema Bank and Kadavra, has introduced Swap, a product aimed at digitizing Nigerians’ access to foreign exchange. The Punch reported that corporations stated that this solution provided consumers with a cohesive digital platform while also streamlining and improving the FX experience. Flutterwave said in a statement that users of Swap would receive specialized cards, […]

Flutterwave, has laid off half of its workforce in Kenya and South Africa as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy
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Flutterwave launches digital platform to aid FX access

Flutterwave has launched Swap, a new product that would digitise the process of obtaining foreign currency for Nigerians with the support of the CBN. To offer liquidity and foreign exchange for the product, the fintech is making use of a collaboration with Wema Bank, a commercial bank, and Kadavra BDC, a bureau de change. “no […]

Flutterwave emerges CNBC’s 14th disruptor
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Flutterwave expands into India

Flutterwave, the most valuable startup in Africa, has partnered with IndusInd, India’s sixth-largest bank by assets, to offer its remittance product in India. The collaboration will enable the fifth-largest economy in the world to use Flutterwave’s remittance service, Send App, to send money to the continent of Africa. “The Indian expansion for Flutterwave will be […]

Flutterwave secures international transfers license in Malawi
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IPO: Flutterwave needs to go public, says CEO Gbenga Agboola

The co-founder and CEO of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, has stated that the company is pushing ahead with its intended Initial Public Offering despite all obstacles since it is extremely important to achieve its goals. According to Bloomberg, Agboola in an interview stated that going public is now required for the business to draw in significant international clientele. This, he […]