US-based fintech company, Flutterwave Inc, has announced its International Women’s Day Grant, which would be awarded to women-led businesses in five African countries.

The payments solutions company said the grant is open to small to medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, and South Africa.

“The grant is open to businesses with the above-named countries founded by individuals aged 21 years or over. We will select one business from each of these countries to receive a grant of $1000. Applications end on 23rd March 2020 and winners will be announced two weeks after.

“Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges appointed by Flutterwave and verified by the company. The winner will be notified by email within two weeks of the closing date for entries,” the company stated.