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Flutterwave reviews: everything you should know

Flutterwave reviews

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How does pre-series a funding work? 

How does pre-Series A funding work? 

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Equity roll forward 101: A complete guide for startups 

Equity roll forward 101: A complete guide for startups 

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Incentive units vs stock options: key differences and benefits

Incentive units vs stock options

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7 top fintech companies in nigeria

7 Top fintech companies in Nigeria

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Egyptian fintech Valu plans IPO as African startups eye public markets

Valu Egypt

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The one-second transaction that could change everything about how Nigerians pay

Tap to Pay contactless

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Cost of issuing cards could crash from ₦1,800 to ₦400 with contactless payment boom

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 Flutterwave expands Ghana operations with key remittance service approval 

Flutterwave

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Revolut eyes South African market

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Access Bank launches contactless payment method to rival PoS terminals

Visa - Access Bank Tap to Phone

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Brass plans Q1 2025 relaunch as co-founders receive no compensation after Paystack-led acquisition 

Brass

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Nigeria abandons treasury single account gateway Remita after 13 years

Remita

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Flutterwave secures payment licence in Zambia

Flutterwave

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A Flutterwave IPO could be the boost Nigeria’s stock exchange needs to attract younger investors

Flutterwave team members

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The problem with instant cross-border payments in Africa is deeper than technology — central bank executives

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All bank accounts and mobile wallets within Africa should be interoperable — Experts

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Merchants of record emerge as solution to Africa’s cross-border payment woes

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POS fees in Nigeria could increase amidst new ATM withdrawal charges

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GTBank waives processing fees on POS terminals to boost merchant adoption  

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The IPO is expected to increase transparency and corporate governance.
















Flutterwave reviews: everything you should know

Flutterwave powers African payments. Offers diverse tools, but watch for delays & security issues. Compare with Paystack, Monnify, etc. Assess fees, features, & security to pick the best fit.

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How does pre-series a funding work? 

Pre-Series A funding bridges seed & Series A, fueling growth. Investors back potential, product traction. Challenges: valuation, market, fit. Secure funding with clear pitches & strong metrics.

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Equity roll forward 101: A complete guide for startups 

Track equity changes with roll forward. Crucial for startup transparency & investor confidence. Manage dilution, funding rounds, & compliance. Use tools for accuracy. Vital for growth.

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Incentive units vs stock options: key differences and benefits

Incentive units (LLCs) vs. stock options (corps): Units grant ownership, options offer purchase rights. Units: flexible, taxed at vesting. Options: ISOs (capital gains), NSOs (income). Choose based on company type & goals.

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7 top fintech companies in nigeria

Nigeria’s fintech sector is revolutionizing financial inclusion with mobile banking, digital payments, and more, enhancing accessibility, job creation, and economic growth across the country.

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Egyptian fintech Valu plans IPO as African startups eye public markets

Egyptian fintech Valu is set to list up to 25% of its shares on the Egyptian Exchange, marking a major step in its evolution. Its IPO reflects a growing trend of African fintechs going public.

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The one-second transaction that could change everything about how Nigerians pay

As Nigerian financial institutions advocate for contactless payments, consumer habits and security concerns present challenges. However, experts believe widespread adoption hinges on securing merchant participation.

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Cost of issuing cards could crash from ₦1,800 to ₦400 with contactless payment boom

Due to chip shortage and naira devaluation, the cost of issuing cards has gone from ₦600 to ₦1,800. But contactless payment could crash the price to ₦400.

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 Flutterwave expands Ghana operations with key remittance service approval 

Flutterwave has received approval from the Bank of Ghana to offer inward remittance services, marking a significant enhancement of its operations within the country.

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Revolut eyes South African market

Revolut, a London-based digital banking giant, is reportedly setting up operations in South Africa and has applied for a full banking license, according to sources familiar with the matter. This move positions Revolut to compete with local digital banks such as TymeBank, Discovery Bank, and Bank Zero.​ In a statement to Techpoint Africa, Revolut confirmed…

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Access Bank launches contactless payment method to rival PoS terminals

Access Bank has partnered with Visa to launch ‘Tap to Phone’ which will allow merchants receive card payments with their phones instead of a PoS system. It said customers will simply tap their cards against a merchant’s phone to pay.

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Brass plans Q1 2025 relaunch as co-founders receive no compensation after Paystack-led acquisition 

Brass is preparing for a public relaunch months after its acquisition. In recent months, the company has undergone restructuring, layoffs, and a rebranding to Copper Brass.

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Nigeria abandons treasury single account gateway Remita after 13 years

For 13 years, Remita has facilitated payment collection for Nigeria’s federal government through the treasury single account, but a new payment system is ending this partnership.

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Flutterwave secures payment licence in Zambia

Flutterwave has secured a Payment System licence from the Bank of Zambia, officially launching its operations in the country.

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A Flutterwave IPO could be the boost Nigeria’s stock exchange needs to attract younger investors

As speculation grows around Flutterwave’s IPO plans, a listing on the Nigerian Exchange Limited could pave the way for more local tech companies to follow suit.

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The problem with instant cross-border payments in Africa is deeper than technology — central bank executives

The problem with cross-border payments within Africa is bigger than finetchs. In this article, central bank executives share the real reason why technology is not key to instant cross-border transaction in Africa.

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All bank accounts and mobile wallets within Africa should be interoperable — Experts

Why is it easier to pay across Africa with a Visa or MasterCard but not with mobile money? Experts say lack of interoperability is making cross-border transactions expensive. Could the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol be the solution?

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Merchants of record emerge as solution to Africa’s cross-border payment woes

A growing emphasis on intra-African trade highlights the need for more effective cross-border payment options. Merchants of record providers hope to fill this gap while aiding business expansion.

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POS fees in Nigeria could increase amidst new ATM withdrawal charges

POS operators say that the new ATM withdrawal fees announced by Nigeria’s central bank could affect the cost of POS transactions.

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GTBank waives processing fees on POS terminals to boost merchant adoption  

Merchants using GTBank’s POS terminals no longer have to pay processing fees as the bank attempts to boost adoption of its POS terminals.

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The IPO is expected to increase transparency and corporate governance.