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Google Launches First Developers Space in Lagos

By Musa Suleiman
. 01/28/2020

Google has launched its first Developers Space in Lagos, Nigeria. Previously referred to as the Google Launchpad Space, the Google

Acquisition Business Ecommerce

Nigeria’s Bolorims Partners Kenyan Ecommerce Startup AfricaSokoni to Launch Bolosokoni.com

By Musa Suleiman
. 01/28/2020

Bolorims, a Nigerian ecommerce startup has partnered with its Kenyan counterpart, AfricaSokoni to launch Bolosokoni.com in West Africa. As part

Accelerator Cryptocurrency Fintech

Nigeria’s Fliqpay Selected For Techstars Bangalore 2020 Class

By Oluwasegun
. 01/28/2020

Fliqpay has been selected among the startups for the second batch of Techstars Bangalore 2020 Class. Fliqpay is an online payments

Omolara Adagunodo

Appointment Business Ecommerce

Exclusive: Ex-Jumia Travel MD Omolara Adagunodo Appointed Interim MD, Jumia Food

By Musa Suleiman
. 01/28/2020

Omolara Adagunodo, the former Managing Director of Jumia Travel has been appointed the interim MD of Jumia Food Nigeria replacing

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