Technology

Cellulant ex-employees mends its relationship co-founder, former employees speak out

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September 20, 2022
On Tuesday 6 September 2022, Cellulant in a statement signed by Sam Kiruthu, Chairman of the board, said it has absolved Bolaji Akinboro of any misconduct during his time as the company’s CEO following internal investigations. BusinessDay has spoken exclusively to some Cellulants ex-employees and they alleged that the company has commenced settlement discussions with them but unfortunately…
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Markets

Sunlight unveils New Packaging for Masterbrand | See Photos from the Launch

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September 12, 2022
Sunlight, a leading household brand from Unilever Nigeria, has unveiled a new, refreshed and exciting packaging for its range of products as a Masterbrand. The brand has also launched a new television commercial deeply rooted in its purpose – to support entrepreneurial Nigerian women in their desire to contribute more to their households and society. At the unveiling of the…
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StartupsTechnology

Jumia Brand Festival 2022: Here’s what to Expect

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September 12, 2022
If there is anything everyone loves, it’s hearing that one can get something for free or at great discounts! Luckily, One of Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platforms, Jumia, is bringing the 2022 edition of the Brand Festival from September 12th to October 2nd, where you…
StartupsTechnology

LifeBank, Bookings Africa & 21 Other Nigerian Startups Selected for the 2022 Google Black Founders Fund

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September 12, 2022
Google has selected 60 African startups for the second cohort of the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund (BFF). Nigerian startups dominated the list, comprising 23 of the 60 chosen from across Africa. Kenya comes in second with 12 startups, followed by Rwanda with six. Five of the selected startups are from South Africa, four from Uganda, and three from Ghana, and Cameroon. Ethiopia had two…
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EducationTechnology

Nexford raised $8 million in a Series A round

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September 12, 2022
Nexford University, an online university platform based in the United States, has raised $8 million in a Series A round. New Markets Venture Partners and Learn Capital co-led the round. Bisk Ventures, Global Ventures, Future Africa, AMK Investments, and the Future of Learning Fund participated. Also, Jason Palmer, General Partner at New Markets Venture Partners, and Greg Mauro, Managing Partner…
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