The company trying to make northern Nigeria a tech hub Published by Justin Probyn on 14 November 2016 Changing the region’s work culture is half the battle.
Naira floats again, but not freely enough Published by Cavan Osborne on 12 November 2016 Fund manager writes about his recent trip to Nigeria.
Why MTN is venturing into livestock tracking in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 10 November 2016 The telco is set to launch its mobile app to help cattle owners and herdsmen monitor and track their livestock.
How former Jumia MD is selling groceries online in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 8 November 2016 Supermart is a Nigerian e-commerce website dedicated to grocery shopping.
The Indian entrepreneur who started a bottled water company in Niger Published by Justin Probyn on 7 November 2016 When he was 23, Rohan Garg moved from Delhi to the landlocked west African country.
Profile: ‘It pays to solve a really big problem,’ says Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Published by Justin Probyn on 3 November 2016 The Nigerian entrepreneur has three start-ups behind him. His fourth, Flutterwave, was launched this year.
Nigeria’s rapidly growing youth population: A blessing or curse? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 November 2016 Africa-focused professionals weigh in.
Meet the Boss: Sefik Bagdadioglu, managing director, Jumia Market Published by Justin Probyn on 1 November 2016 ‘There are a lot of people who are trying to solve problems that do not exist.’
Why does it still take so long to drive across Africa? Published by Tunde Kehinde on 1 November 2016 Google Maps very optimistically estimates that it would take 75 hours to drive non-stop from Lagos to Nairobi.
What it’s like to be a small business in Nigeria Published by Gbenga Onalaja on 31 October 2016 Kehinde Oyeleke, CEO of SME funding firm Seedvest, on operating in a recession and what small loans mean to a business.
From 3D printers to drones: Five technologies that could shape the continent’s future Published by Rafiq Raji on 26 October 2016 The technology being invented and adapted to solve problems unique to African countries.
Africa’s business leaders gather – to talk politics Published by Helen Sullivan on 24 October 2016 Trump, South Africa’s finance minister, and more at Thomson Reuters Africa Summit.
Cassava: Key to overcoming Nigeria’s reliance on food imports Published by Otavio Veras on 19 October 2016 The country is the world’s greatest producer of cassava, but productivity per hectare is low.
Meet the Boss: Bola Onadele, CEO, FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange Published by Helen Sullivan on 18 October 2016 ‘Be honest about business, be very transparent and take care of your employees.’
