E-Commerce, despite its potential as a goldmine, remains one of the most challenging business sectors in Nigeria and indeed, the African continent. The obstacles that lie in the path of businesses intent on cracking e-commerce on the continent are well-documented,…
Is Jumia on the verge of a shock exit from Nigeria? – Kameni Doe
Recent developments indicate that all is not well at one of Africa’s biggest e-commerce outposts, even as facts on the ground suggest Jumia may be considering exiting its biggest market| Long touted as the Amazon of Africa after a much-publicised…
Techpreneurs must avoid Jumia, Konga strategies to survive – Prof. E. O. Stevenson
E-commerce in Nigeria has often been touted as a difficult terrain and not for the faint-hearted. This position is backed up by concrete facts and verifiable evidence, especially when one considers the well-documented struggles of several players in the sector.…
Zinox not ready for Jumia acquisition now
While there may been some substance to the rumoured acquisition of pan-African e-commerce brand, Jumia by Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading tech conglomerate, the Zinox Group and to possibly merge it with Konga, there is currently no concrete interest. This was revealed…
Zinox to acquire Jumia
It has emerged that Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, is ramping up shares in Jumia indirectly for a possible acquisition. According to confidential information from a few highly placed sources, the serial digital entrepreneur, who is credited with…
Konga, true business case for emerging African entrepreneurs -Lere Abinuwa
I have read and digested the very comprehensive independent submission made by e-Live consultant, Kelvin Mulungwe on the e-commerce race in Africa between Jumia and Konga. The submission is one I recommend for all young African entrepreneurs who want to…
*Kidnappers now wear school uniforms to abduct children in Ibadan –Oyo Govt (Sun)*Man arraigned for alleged production of substandard engine oil (Punch)
Kidnappers now wear school uniforms to abduct children in Ibadan –Oyo Govt (Sun) Kidnappers now wear school uniforms to abduct unsuspecting school children in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, through free rides. The state government said the warning became necessary…
e-Commerce in Nigeria and the battle against fake products – Bode Akinwale
To say e-commerce has become a part of our lives is to say the least. Many of us have had a reason to patronise the services of e-commerce platforms. The experience of many no doubt differs. Indeed, the advent of…
Black Friday: Why many Nigerians will shop on Konga this Friday
As the official celebration of the shopping season – Black Friday – looms on Friday, November 29th, shoppers in Nigeria have disclosed the major items they will be looking out for as well as their most preferred platforms for shopping…
*LASG presents cheques to over 2,000 beneficiaries of LSETF (Nation) *Jumia staff arraigned for stealing cell phones (Nation)
LASG presents cheques to over 2,000 beneficiaries of LSETF (Nation) Over 2,000 Lagosians on Monday benefited from the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), as they were presented with cheques ranging from N200,000 to over N500,000 by the State government…