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    Nigerian Top FinTech Startups are Recruiting Former Top Bank Chiefs. But, to What Effect?

    The first hint that the Nigerian fintech ecosystem was headed for a head-on confrontation...

    Why Are More North African Startups Emigrating to France?

    In recent times, an increasing number of startups from North Africa, particularly the Maghreb...

    How Jumia Uses Rigid Share Ownership Rules to Demand Loyalty and Performance from Its Managers

    Jumia, a Pan-African ecommerce company founded by Jeremy Hodara and Sacha Poignonnec, has implemented...

    Finally Leaving Your Startup? Here Are the Ways Other African Founders Have Done It

    In 2016, Mahmoud Nouh abandoned his ship building venture barely a year into it,...
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    The move comes as Nigeria grapples with a deepening economic crisis, prompting businesses to adapt to the challenging environment.

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    This latest commitment from BII follows the fund’s initial close last year, which saw it raise $140 million from a diverse range of international and African investors.

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