Ojukwu Emmanuel
AUTHOR: Ojukwu Emmanuel
Okra Shutdown: Fintech to Return Investors’ Funds And Prioritize Employees’ Severance Amid Strategic Pivot
In a rare move that underscores transparency and responsibility in Africa’s startup ecosystem, Nigerian fintech Okra has announced its decision to return unspent funds...
Flutterwave Launches Send App in 34 U.S. States, Enabling Seamless Money Transfers to Africa
Flutterwave has officially announced the launch of its Send App in the United States, unlocking faster, more secure, and user-friendly money transfers for individuals...
Moove Set to Raise $1.2 Billion Debt Round to Fund US Expansion
Moove, an African-born global mobility fintech, is poised to transform the transportation sector with a landmark $1.2 billion debt financing round.
The funds will...
African Startups Raise $1.4 Billion in H1 2025, Marking Strongest Performance in a Year
African startups recorded a remarkable resurgence in fundraising in the first half of 2025, with total funding reaching $1.35 billion a 78% increase compared...
Nigerian Fintech Okra Shut Down Operation After Raising $16M And Pioneering Open Banking in...
Nigerian fintech startup Okra, once hailed as a trailblazer in Africa’s open banking movement, has officially shut down operations after raising more than $16...