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Will Facebook’s Libra Survive? Mastercard, Visa, eBay and Stripe Pull out of Partnership Citing Regulatory Uncertainties
Payment giants, Mastercard, Visa, Stripe and e-commerce company eBay have pulled out of the partnership with Facebook’s embattled…
Of Leaders, Tribesmen and Citizens By Austin Okere
The leadership challenge is clear. It will be impossible to achieve true social and economic development without effective…
Tech Events in Africa: Startup Port Harcourt Innovation Tour, AR/VR Rwanda Meetup, Concatenate Conference and Others
Hi everyone. It’s mid-month already but it’s not too late or early to get in touch with your…
How to Build a Profitable Small Business From Anywhere in the World
In the 21st century, a lot has changed. An average dude can start a profitable business just using…
12 Nigerian Startups Nominated for AppsAfrica Innovation Award 2019
AppsAfrica Innovation Awards has made a shortlist of 70 startups for its 2019 awards that will take place…
Jumia Plunges on the New York Stock Exchange as Post-IPO Restriction on Share Sales Ends
Africa’s e-Commerce giant, Jumia, just suffered its lowest plunge on the New York Stock Exchange. Early on Thursday,…
Once Again Police Cracks Down on Oride, Max.ng, Gokada Bikes in Lagos
The Nigerian Police Force confiscate bikes owned and operated by the various ride-hailing startups, Gokada, Opay and Max.ng.
Uber Officially Launches Water Transport Service ‘UberBOAT’ in Lagos
According to Uber, the boat service will work in partnership with Texas Connection Ferries, a local boat operator, and the Lagos State Waterways Authority.
From OBus to PlentyWaka: Bus-Hailing Services in Lagos are Struggling to Find Their Feet
Unlike bike-hailing and ride-hailing services, bus-hailing hasn’t quite caught up in Lagos yet. While some big players in…
Healthcare Start-up Doctoora Wins ₦5 Million as the Best Start-up Pitch at the 25th Nigerian Economic Summit
Pay-per-use healthcare start-up, Doctoora Health Services, has won the prize of best start-up pitch at the 25th Nigerian…
