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How Uche Ogboi rose to the position of CEO of Lori Systems and her billion-dollar mission to transform African logistics Uche Ogboi was nearing the end of an eventful eight-year career as an investment banker at Citi when Lori Systems began operations in Kenya in 2016. She was the head of the multinational bank's small business fund and was instrumental in the deployment of billions of dollars for projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. Lori would go on to win $25,000 at TechCrunch's inaug.

Nigeria reportedly meets with China to discuss regulating access to social media, VPNs, and other services Only two days after Twitter was banned, the Nigerian Federal Government is reportedly attempting to regain control over what Nigerians can access on the Internet. According to reports by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), the Nigerian Presidency has contacted China's Cyberspace Administration (CAC) to discuss plans to construct an internet firewall. In addition, Ibrahim G.

More African women should diversify their investment portfolios When Ivana Osagie began investing in startups, it was not solely to profit from them, but out of a shared passion for assisting small businesses in growing. This meant that her investment efforts were conducted in the absence of any understanding of how things should work. As a result, she made decisions without following a proper framework, such as weighing and diversifying her risks and evaluating her opportunities. Before she .

Twitter ban rewinds Nigeria to pre-internet darkness and reign of fear A Nigerian government that is responsible for the epicenter of global poverty, skyrocketing unemployment, rampant extrajudicial killings, and an unrelenting insurgency has determined that the country's greatest problem is its citizens' use of Twitter and other internet-enabled media. That government, led by a former military dictator, has reverted Nigeria to the dark days of press repression and a reign of terror, which the.

How to Set the Default Currency in Google Sheets Before you begin creating or editing a spreadsheet in Google Sheets, it's a good idea to verify that the document's default currency matches your expectations. This article will demonstrate how to change the default currency and how to verify the change in existing spreadsheets. If you need a visual demonstration, check out social media creators like James Connors or William Bornhoft on YouTube or Instagram.   How to Make All Sheets Use th.

Can TalentQL’s six-month program fill Africa’s need for senior developers? Last year, Adewale Yusuf, the founder and former publisher of Techpoint, made what many considered to be a bold move. Not only did he leave the uncertain world of technology journalism for the vulnerability of founding a tech startup, but he also chose Ile-Ife, a town 200 kilometers from Lagos's chaos, as the "quiet location" for his new adventure. Yusuf co-founded TalentQL with another Jobberman co-founder.

6 Nigerian-led startups get $100k from Google’s $2m Black Founders Fund Six Nigerian-led startups are among 30 with black founders that Google has selected to receive funding from its $2 million Black Founders Fund. These businesses will receive cash and advertising credits, as well as networking and mentoring opportunities with the Google team. Each of the companies is headquartered in Europe.    The 6 Startups MoveMeBank, Define, Circuit Mind Limited, Contingent, HomeHero, .

ASA chief says Russia leaving ISS could kick off a space race For decades, the United States has enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with Russia, which has frequently served as a powerful symbol of East-West cooperation in the post-Cold War era. However, that cooperation may soon come to an end, which concerns NASA's new administrator, Bill Nelson. Russian officials have threatened to abandon the International Space Station, the orbiting laboratory that the United States and Russia have.

According to Facebook, Trump has been suspended until at least January 2023 Facebook announced Friday that it would suspend former President Donald Trump from the platform until at least January 7, 2023 – two years after he was initially suspended. Facebook (FB) stated that it will then evaluate the circumstances to determine whether he should be permitted to rejoin. Trump will be unable to post from his tens of millions of followers Facebook account prior to the 2022 midterm elections..

Everything you need to know about Twitter Blue subscription package and how it works Twitter has finally confirmed months-old rumours of a new subscription service. The social media behemoth has announced the launch of Twitter Blue, a new subscription service. The company claims that the new service will give users more control over their Twitter experience and access to premium features. Among the new service's features and benefits are the long-awaited undo tweet, Bookmark Folders, and Read.