Flutterwave secures banking licence, hits $40bn payments

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: April 3, 2026Country: Nigeria

Business & Economy

Flutterwave secures banking licence, hits $40bn payments

Flutterwave has secured regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate banking services in Nigeria. This development marks a significant milestone for the company, which has reached a payment volume of $40 billion. Other news includes Terra Cube winning ADVAN's Brand of the Year award and Palmtrees announcing a partnership with NEON for a screenplay incubator.

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