The fact is that the odds are stacked against new businesses. Half of them will shut down within five years because of challenges that they do not have control over. What about…
Month: March 2019
How MSMEs Are Driving Economic Growth in Nigeria
The Small and Medium Scale Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says that MSMEs currently represent 96% of the businesses in Nigeria and contributes 75% of the national employment. Of the 17.2…
Capitalising on Mobile and Internet Penetration to Create Jobs in Nigeria
Unemployment is by far one of the most pronounced hurdles Nigeria is currently facing. The situation is exacerbated by the fact that youths account for 36.50% of the unemployed population. The Trading…
Expanding the Threshold of eCommerce in Nigeria through Digital Equity
The Nigeria Population Commission estimates that Nigeria’s population is over 198 million as of 2018 with more than half under the age of 30. The youth and adult population are either digital…
Six Benefits of Shopping on the Jumia Mobile App
The increase in internet and mobile penetration, as well as affordability of smartphones in Nigeria, has prompted a lot of businesses and companies to invest in and launch mobile apps. The Jumia…
Jumia, Xiaomi partner to Drive Smartphone Penetration in Africa
Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, has signed an important partnership with technology leader Xiaomi at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, giving millions of users in Africa easy access to Xiaomi products….
Golden State Warriors’ Andre Iguodala joins Jumia Board of Directors
Andre Iguodala, a member of the three-time reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors, has joined the Board of Directors of Jumia, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa. As Jumia’s ambassador charged with…
12 Ideas for Your Next Budget-Friendly Home Makeover
Are you planning on moving from one apartment to another, or you just want to upgrade your apartment and you don’t know how to go about it? Are you worried that your…
