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Netpreneur Prize: Lagos Set to Host Launch on March 27th

Lagos is set to host the launch of Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative, a prize competition for African entrepreneurs, founded by the

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OneFi Expands Its Footprint With the Aquisition of Payment Startup Amplify

Online lending startup OneFi has expanded its fintech footprint in Nigeria with the Amplify for an undisclosed amount.  OneFi will take over

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Twelve African Startups Selected For Google Launchpad Accelerator

Google has announced the next cohort of startups into its Launchpad accelerator in Africa, Brazil, and India. According to the

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Nigerian Grocery Startup, Gloo.ng Finally Pivots to Gloopro; an e-procurement Platform

In January, Olumide Olusanya announced that he is shutting down his online grocery startup Gloo.ng to start a new venture.

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Jumia files for IPO on the New York Stock Exchange

Pan-African e-commerce company Jumia has filed for an Initial Public Offering on the New York Stock Exchange according to SEC

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Nigeria’s NINE, Two Others Unveiled As Partners For Jack Ma’s Africa Netpreneur Prize

NINE from Nigeria, Egypt’s RiseUp and 22 On Sloane in South Africa have been selected to help mobilize contestants in

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Jumia, Xiaomi Partner to Drive Smartphone Penetration in Africa

Through the partnership, Jumia will open the Mi official store on its platform and give Xiaomi access to millions of online

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Nigeria Travel Awards: Jumia Announces Nominees, Commences Public Online Voting

The online travel agency also disclosed that online voting for the awards has opened and will close on Wednesday, March

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Nigeria Received The Most Startup Funding in Africa in 2018-Disrupt Africa

African tech startups smashed funding records in 2018 as 210 startups secured US$334.5 million worth of investment, with Nigeria emerging

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Nigerian Startups Missing as Shortlist of Startups to Pitch at African Startup Summit is Released

Ten companies from across the continent have been selected to pitch on stage to investors, corporates, media and other stakeholders