FLUTTERWAVE: Revolutionizing online payment system in Africa

Flutterwave

Flutterwave though a new company has overtaken the conventional ways of making payment online, they have greatly improved on the existing system in such a way that is inspiring and revolutionizing. Founded in 2016, by a team of ex banking professionals, practicing engineers and entrepreneurs, with a mission to build global businesses that can make payments anywhere from across Africa and around the world, They aim to make things easier by being a gateway between business and customers. Flutterwave is also an employer of labor, they have several designers, developers, software engineers working seamlessly to deliver products that provide attainable solutions to the payment system.

As a payment gateway company, they are certified to have met the requirement of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance requirements, this means the company is secure to handle transactions for individuals and businesses without the fear of being hacked. Their secured libraries, plugins, SDKs has flexible infrastructures that make it easier for developers to easily incorporate in their websites. They have a range of product for people depending on your product objective

For Individuals, Flutterwave has a product called GetBarter, a mobile app that helps manage payments and subscriptions. You can think of it as an online wallet in your mobile be it Android or IOS, the app makes payment easier and in turn, make your life easier. Imagine a situation where you left the office around 4 pm and you want to buy airtime, send money to someone far away, renew your pay-TV subscription, it will be a bit overwhelming right? Well with Barter App by Flutterwave, you can do that in 2 minutes, Yes 2 minutes. It is that easy. With this app at your fingertips, you do not have to worry about sending or receiving money, buying airtime or data subscription with an app that does not consume much data. This will greatly improve one's well being and also give power over one's spendings. The biggest catch in all of these services provided with Barter app is the amazingly low or nothing service charges. You can get it here 

GetBarter by Flutterwave

Flutterwave also has a product called Rave, it is an app for the business owners, entrepreneurs and small-medium enterprises and startups that want to incorporate payment systems, gateways, solutions on their website. It is designed to make and accept payments from customers anywhere across the world. You might think that other apps can do that. Well yes, but other apps are not as flexible as the Flutterwave Rave App. The reliability and simplicity of this application make it stand out among the crowd. It is designed with adaptability in mind in such a way that it can be customized or tailored towards clients goals and preferences. It has served companies like Arik airways, Flywire, UBER, Jumia, marketHUB, booking.com as well as other companies and platforms. 

Rave by Flutterwave

With Rave in your arsenal, you do not have to worry about payment, it will take care of that, this can reduce the number of people that would have been employed to provide such solution, to begin with. This reduces the cost of production and increases the efficiency of productivity. Great right? That is not even the greatest thing about the app, Rave can accept all kinds of payment method from around the world, you can make payment with send or receive money through card payment using MasterCard, Visa, Verve, etc. Rave also supports payment through bank account where payments are made directly from the bank and mobile wallet.

Most importantly, the disparity in currency does not affect the functionality of the app because it supports over 150 currencies across the world, Now tell me what else is needed in payment gateway application.

Flutterwave Developers

Flutterwave also have a strong presence in the tech and developer ecosystem in Nigeria, they have helped in sponsoring a lot of seminars, webinars, and conferences around the world. They are a forerunner when it comes to helping developers find their feet in the ocean of obscurities in the tech world. They also have excellent customer service for all their products be it via phone calls, emails, and other social media outlets like Twitter, Facebook, and Whatsapp. For a company that serves that massive customer base, they respond in time to attend to queries and complaints. Want to try it out? Send a direct message on Twitter and see how fast they will reply to you in minutes.

Have you really been to Ibadan?

Ibadan as a city has suffered from a lot of misconceptions and fallacies, most people that pass through Ibadan on their way to Lagos always believe that they have been to Ibadan which is so wrong on all accounts. Those set of people are not to be blamed though as most people from this ancient city too have been to nooks and crannies so they do not have any idea how Ibadan can be a goldmine when it comes to tourism. This prompted me to write about the places you can visit in Ibadan whenever you are in town.




The place you can visit whenever you are in town are the following:




Amala Joints:

Amala is Ibadan number one export, infact, it has become a national discussion among the social media users. Recently an amala hangout was successfully organized in Ibadan, that is suffice to say eating amala is a major thing to do whenever you are in ibadan. Skye bank Amala joint is the number one most rated restaurant in Ibadan. Others like Iyadunni Restaurant, Ina-straight restaurant, Ile gate restaurant, Nta staff restaurant are notable mentions.

Trans Amusement Park:

If you are a family person, you have kindred spirits and looking for a cool place to relax, then, Trans Amusement Park is for you. It is situated around the same place as The University of Ibadan. It has green areas for aesthetics, bouncing castle, etc and other equipment you will normally find in a park.

Agodi Gardens and Park:

Agodi gardens is one of the most visited tourist attraction center in ibadan, it houses both zoological and botanical gardens. The species coupled with beautiful scenery gives an orgasmic experience that would make you want to visit again. Side attraction like football pitch, swimming pool and an in-house top class DJ will also give you a 10/10 experience.

Tip: Peruse the tour guides for maximum learning and enjoyment

UI Zoological Garden Ibadan:

Zoological Garden Ibadan is one of the most rated zoos in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. It does not need any sugar coating. It is situated inside the University of Ibadan. It houses a lot animals like Lion, Hyena, Gorilla, Birds, reptiles etc. It is definitely a place to be.

Palms Mall:

Your Ibadan experience is not complete without visiting the amazing Palms Mall at Ring road ibadan. Apart from the fact that the biggest shoprite is located there, it has a lot of shops where one can buy souvenirs, gifts etc. there are also bouncing castles, kids playing equipment etc.

Other notable mentions are


Bower Tower Ibadan


Ilaji Farms and Resort


National Museum Ibadan


University of Ibadan


Club houses and bar


Mapo hall


Olubadan Palace


Bodija International Market


Cocoa Mall

For more information about Ibadan, Visit timbu especially to get insights about hotels and relaxation centers in Ibadan

DOES NO REALLY MEANS NO?

DOES NO REALLY MEANS NO?

Social Media has been buzzing for a while over this particular topic. It has created some sort of dissonance among many school of thoughts. This idea of consent is so sensitive that if you tweet or post something on Fb and these armies come for your head, you’ll be forced to take it down. Before I proceed on the topic, let’s first try to consider these two illustration:
Ade and Funmi has been dating for a while, they have sextexed, teased, flirted with each other, they have had phone intimacy on many occasions but the only thing is that they haven’t yet met. So while chatting, Ade invited Funmi over and she agreed to come. On getting to Ade’s, after expected pleasantries and small talks, things got heated and they started kissing and smooching. But when it was time for action, Funmi shouted a very loud “NO” that she is not interested. Ade, even though pained, calmed down and didn’t pursue it further. Later, Funmi left for her house and she stopped picking Ade’s call. When Ade’s friend that hooked them together called Funmi, she said Ade wasn’t man enough, he should have pressed futher that she was just doing initial gra-gra bla bla bla. Bottom line, Ade moved on.
Few months later, Ade met Tope and things was normal between the two, they were teasing, flirting and even kissing after dates. So, Tope visited her boyfriend and while watching a film, things got intensed. The romance came and Ade proceeded to go down but Tope said NO, he shouldn’t but Ade not wanting to make the same mistake twice, thought it was just gimmicks. So, He tried to continue the pursuit and eventually forced his member into Tope’s abode while she shouted and resisted vehemently. Ade was eventually arrested and prosecuted.
The illustration above (though fictional) is what is happening in this society, many guys are like Ade who couldn’t discern the difference between NOs. This has become some sort of dilemma for most guys raising questions like how do you know the difference between Consent and no consent, how to know a Lady that just wants Romance etc. The answer to these questions though complex is quite simple. It just need a proper breakdown:
What is NO? No (in sex context) simply means not giving or expressing permission for the opposite sex to have forms with you. From my personal experience and finding, there are two types of NO and for the purpose of this discussion, I’ll call them “Normal No” and “Coded No”. “Normal No” involves not giving consent and insisting on maintaining that stance even after persuasion and seduction while the “coded No” also known as Initial gragra is when a lady says No initially because she doesn’t want to be seen as cheap or Lady of easy virtue. This type of NO is very difficult to understand.
To understand the difference between the normal no and coded No, we need to acknowledge that the fact that the term “No means No” in Nigeria is very relative and it’s meaning isn’t as literarily expressed, this is because due to our cultural and religious backgrounds, most girls will never say "Yes, let’s Bleep or let’s have sex same way they’ll never walk up to a guy to woo him (Even when they have strong feelings for the guy). So, guys have to understand Consent comes in all forms and manners, human can communicate via verbal and none verbal means, body language, posture, eye contact and proximity. This implies that guys have to learn to discern the differences by watching and listening to the body language of the opposite sex.
For example, in the Normal No, you’ll notice reluctancy, rigidity and hostility in the girl, you will this encounter this look that shows lack of passion, disgust hatred an. Her body language will say it all. If you encounter all these traits and characters, Please stop every approach and take your L in peace, don’t be like Ade, there is no joy in raping a lady that is not interested. But on the other hand, in the coded No, you’ll notice that signs of encouragement or no resistance, even while the girl is saying her No you’ll notice her responding to all your touches in a very good way, urging you to continue or not showing signs of wearing back the undies that had been initially removed. If you encounter a lady like this, cheers mate, enjoy yourselves.
In conclusion, in order to avoid getting yourself in an awkward situation where you might be accused of rape, the best thing is to remain celibate, no body will accuse you if you did not thread the path but If you can’t zip-up, make sure you print out enough copies of the consent forms making round on Social Media and make sure she fills it before you start any action or Make sure you get an affirmative answer before penatrating any lady (I’ll advise you ask three times) in order to avoid stories that touch. Above all, don’t force anybody, don’t let your dick think for you and make sure you always use protection. Aids is real. Stay woke, Stay blessed.
Kayode Abiodun writes from his village in Ibadan and can be reached @AbiodunSpeaks on Twitter and Abbeyunique on Facebook.

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TV series resumes after Winter Olympics

Hello series junkie, your favorite TV resumes after Winter Olympics. The schedule is as follows:

TUESDAY, FEB. 20 10 pm Kevin (Probably) Saves the World
(ABC)

MONDAY, FEB. 2 68 pm

The Voice Season 14 (NBC)8 pm Lucifer (Fox)8 pm

Kevin Can Wait (CBS)8:30 pm

Man With a Plan (CBS)9 pm

iZombie Season 4 (The CW)9 pm

The Resident (Fox)9 pm

Superior Donuts (CBS)9:30 pm

LIVING BIBLICALLY (new, CBS)10 pm

The Good Doctor (ABC)10 pm

GOOD GIRLS (new, NBC)10 pm

Scorpion (CBS)10 pm

UnREAL Season 3 (Lifetime)

TUESDAY, FEB. 27 8 pm
The Flash (The CW)8 pm

Lethal Weapon (Fox)8 pm

NCIS (CBS)8 pm

The Middle (ABC)8:30 pm

Fresh Off the Boat (ABC)9 pm

Bull (CBS)9 pm

This Is Us (NBC)9 pm

black-ish (ABC)9 pm

LA to Vegas (Fox)9:30 pm

The Mick (Fox)10 pm

Chicago Med (NBC)10 pm

NCIS: New Orleans (CBS)

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 8pm

The Blacklist (NBC)8 pm

Survivor Season 36 (CBS, 2 hours)8 pm

The X-Files (Fox)8 pm

The Goldbergs (ABC)8:30 pm

Speechless (ABC)9 pm 9-1-1 (Fox)9 pm

Law & Order: SVU (NBC)9 pm

Modern Family (ABC)9:30 pm

American Housewife (ABC)10 pm

Chicago P.D. (NBC)10 pm

Designated Survivor (ABC)10 pm

SEAL Team (CBS, special time)

THURSDAY, MARCH 18 pm

Gotham (Fox)8 pm

Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)8 pm

Supernatural (The CW)8 pm

The Big Bang Theory (CBS)8 pm

Superstore (NBC)8:30 pm

AP Bio (special, NBC)8:30

Young Sheldon (CBS)9 pm

Arrow (The CW)9 pm

Scandal (ABC)9 pm Mom (CBS)9 pm

Will & Grace (NBC)9:30 pm

AP Bio (NBC)9:30 pm

Life in Pieces (CBS)10 pm

Atlanta Season 2 (FX)10 pm

Chicago Fire (NBC)10 pm

How to Get Away With Murder (ABC)10 pm

S.W.A.T. (CBS)FRIDAY, MARCH 28 pm

Blindspot (NBC)8 pm

MacGyver (CBS)8 pm

Once Upon a Time (ABC)9 pm

Hawaii Five-0 (CBS)9 pm

Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD (ABC)9 pm

Taken (NBC)10 pm

Blue Bloods (CBS)

SATURDAY, MARCH 31 1:30 pm Saturday Night Live (NBC)

SUNDAY, MARCH 4

The Good Fight Season 2 (CBS All Access)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 8 pm

Riverdale (The CW)9 pm

LIFE SENTENCE (new, The CW)10 pm

Criminal Minds (CBS)
THURSDAY, MARCH 8

Marvel’s Jessica Jones Season 2 (Netflix)8:30 pm
CHAMPIONS (new, NBC)
FRIDAY, MARCH 9 8 pm

Dynasty (The CW, new time slot)

SUNDAY, MARCH 117:30 pm
Bob’s Burgers (Fox)8 pm

American Idol Season 16 (now on ABC)8 pm

The Simpsons (Fox)8:30 pm

Ghosted (Fox)9 pm

NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS)9 pm

Family Guy (Fox)9:30 pm

Last Man on Earth (Fox)10 pm

Madam Secretary (CBS)10 pm

Timeless Season 2 (NBC)

Does NO really means NO?

Does No really means NO?
Social Media has been buzzing for a while over this particular topic. It has created some sort of dissonance among many school of thoughts. This idea of consent is so sensitive that if you tweet or post something on Fb and these armies come for your head, you’ll be forced to take it down. Before I proceed on the topic, let’s first try to consider these two illustration:
Ade and Funmi has been dating for a while, they have sextexed, teased, flirted with each other, they have had phone sex on many occasions but the only thing is that they haven’t yet met. So while chatting, Ade invited Funmi over and she agreed to come. On getting to Ade’s, after expected pleasantries and small talks, things got heated and they started kissing and smooching. But when it was time for action, Funmi shouted a very loud “NO” that she is not interested. Ade, even though pained calmed down and didn’t pursue it further. Later, Funmi left for her house and she stopped picking Ade’s call. When Ade’s friend that hooked them together called Funmi, she said Ade wasn’t man enough, he should have pressed futher that she was just doing initial gra-gra bla bla bla. botom line, Ade moved on.
Few months later, Ade met Tope and things was normal between the two, they were teasing, flirting and even kissing after dates. So, Tope visited her boyfriend and while watching a film, things got intensed. The romance came and Ade proceeded to go down but Tope said NO, he shouldn’t but Ade not wanting to make the same mistake twice thought it was just gimmicks so he tried to continue the pursuit and eventually forced his member into Tope’s abode while she shouted and resisted vehemently. Ade was eventually arrested and prosecuted.
The illustration above (though fictional) is what is happening in this society, many guys are like Ade who couldn’t discern the difference between NOs. This has become some sort of dilemma for most guys raising questions like how do you know the difference between Consent and no consent, how to know a Lady that just wants Romance etc. The answer to these questions though complex is quite simple. It just need a proper breakdown:
What is NO? No (in sex context) simply means not giving or expressing permission for the opposite sex to have forms with you. From my personal experience and finding, there are two types of NO and for the purpose of this discussion, I’ll call them “Normal No” and “Coded No”. “Normal No” involves not giving consent and insisting on maintaining that stance even after persuasion and seduction while the “coded No” also known as Initial gragra is when a lady says No initially because she doesn’t want to be seen as cheap or Lady of easy virtue. This type of NO is very difficult to understand.
To understand the difference between the normal no and coded No, we need to acknowledge that the fact that the term “No means No” in Nigeria is very relative and it’s meaning isn’t as literarily expressed, this is because due to our cultural and religious backgrounds, most girls will never say "Yes, let’s Fuck or let’s have sex same way they’ll never walk up to a guy to woo him (Even when they have strong feelings for the guy). So, guys have to understand Consent comes in all forms and manners, human can communicate via verbal and none verbal means, body language, posture, eye contact and proximity. This implies that guys have to learn to discern the differences by watching and listening to the body language of the opposite sex.
For example, in the Normal No, you’ll notice reluctancy, rigidity and hostility in the girl, you will this encounter this look that shows lack of passion, disgust hatred an. Her body language will say it all. If you encounter all these traits and characters, Please stop every approach and take your L in peace, don’t be like Ade, there is no joy in raping a lady that is not interested. But on the other hand, in the coded No, you’ll notice that signs of encouragement or no resistance, even while the girl is saying her No you’ll notice her responding to all your touches in a very good way, urging you to continue or not showing signs of wearing back the undies that had been initially removed. If you encounter a lady like this, cheers mate, enjoy yourselves.
In conclusion, in order to avoid getting yourself in an awkward situation where you might be accused of rape, the best thing is to remain celibate, no body will accuse you if you did not thread the path but If you can’t zip-up, make sure you print out enough copies of the consent forms making round on Social Media and make sure she fills it before you start any action or Make sure you get an affirmative answer before penatrating any lady (I’ll advise you ask three times) in order to avoid stories that touch. Above all, don’t force anybody, don’t let your dick think for you and make sure you always use protection. Aids is real. Stay woke, Stay blessed.
Kayode Abiodun writes from his village in Ibadan and can be reached @AbiodunSpeaks on Twitter and Abbeyunique on Facebook.