On the 11th of July 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a Regulatory Framework on Mobile Money Services in Nigeria. Mobile Money Services (MMS) involve the use of mobile phones for the initiation, authorization, and confirmation of …
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Explaining SEC’s Proposed Regulatory Incubation Program
On the 16th of June 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the initiation of its Regulatory Incubation Program (“the RI Program”) which started operations in Q3 of 2021.
The aim of the RI Program is to enable …
Scan To Pay Was Then, Scan To Earn Is Now
In recent times we have seen major innovation in the payment industry across all markets with the aim of simplifying payments. In March 2021, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS) launched the NQR payment solution which enables Nigerian customers to …
Inspiring Young Africans Through Technology
At Flutterwave, we are always looking for ways to take part in innovative initiatives that improve lives and communities. We have recently joined Loyola Jesuit College’s (LJC) STEAM Project, as a way to support the growth of young people in …
All you Need to Know as the EU Approves the Flow of Data to the UK
Starting 28th June 2021, data can now freely flow between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK). This is thanks to the adoption of two “adequacy decisions” which facilitate the seamless transmission of data between countries in the …
Peering up Businesses for more Seamless Transfers; Introducing Thepeer
The pun was too good, we couldn’t ignore it. Afterall, ‘peering’ means the exchange of data directly between internet service providers without using the internet. We can domesticate this telecom term to mean the exchange of value (and data, if …
Jimmy Ku; Flutterwave’s New Head of US Growth and his Drive to Create Value Everywhere
Ever met one of those kids that could source the scarcest collectibles in high school? They’d sell baseball cards, comic books and cards— whatever people were looking for. That was Jimmy! He was everyone’s ‘guy’ for rare merchandise while growing …
We’re Joining the Rebuilding Effort
The events of the last few weeks in our country— South Africa have taught us that there is strength in unity. We have seen the biggest show of strength as South Africa passed through a difficult period. We’ve seen strangers …
Flutterwave Weekly Market Roundup: CBN Reassures Nigerians On Regular Currency Supply
You know you love some quick roundup on the economy! Here on Flutterwave weekly roundup, we give you the important news of the past week as they concern the economy. We believe this will better help you make your business …
On Flutterwave’s New CRO; Bankole Falade and the Many Fruits of a Win-Win Approach to Life
He loves Bob Marley. I do too. He loves Fela. Everyone does. He loves Ladipoe. Interesting! Music stirs up feelings. Music brings redemption. Music connects. Music influences. Over time, Bankole has lived his life emulating some of the world …