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- 20 Dec 2021
Damola Giwa Heads JumiaPay Nigeria, to Drive Innovation
Jumia Nigeria, the leading pan-African e-commerce platform has announced the appointment of Damola Giwa as the head of JumiaPay Nigeria, the digital payment and fintech platform of the company.…
- 13 Nov 2015
Mia Launches Xiaomi Smartphones in Nigeria, Partners Jumia
MIA Group on Friday announced that it is launching two of Xiaomi’s iconic smartphones in Nigeria, which will be made available on e-commerce website Jumia, its exclusive online partner for the…
- 5 May 2020
Jumia Supports Nigeria’s Fight Against COVID-19 With Donation of 100,000 Facemasks
Jumia, leading eCommerce platform has donated 100,000 CE certified face masks to the Federal Ministry of Health to support the government in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. The donations were…
- 16 Jun 2021
More than 50% of Jumia Sellers in Nigeria, Kenya are Women Entrepreneurs
Jumia collaborated with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), alongside the European Commission and Kantar Public, on a report titled Women and e-commerce in Africa, the first research of its…
- 29 Dec 2015
Juliet Anammah Takes over CEO of Jumia
Jumia, e-commerce leader in Africa has formalized the appointment of Mrs Juliet Anammah as the head of Jumia Nigeria, Africa Internet Group’s (AIG) biggest company on the continent. Juliet is taking…
- 8 Apr 2021
Jumia, Others Inaugurate e-commerce Sectoral Group under LCCI to Grow Private Enterprises
Jumia and other e-commerce players within the Nigerian tech ecosystem have inaugurated an e-commerce sectoral group under the banners of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). Meanwhile,…
- 22 Jan 2021
Jumia Brings Fitbit Products to Nigeria
Fitbit, the global brand in wearable technology, is now available in Nigeria on Africa's leading eCommerce platform, Jumia, in partnership with Redington Gulf. Fitbit devices and services help people…
- 24 Dec 2020
Jumia Seeks Business Friendly Policies for a Digital Economy
Jumia Group has urged African governments to implement the right policies that will support the realization of a digital economy. At the Group’s 2020 closing remarks, Juliet Anammah, Chairwoman,…
- 14 Dec 2022
Jumia Food Partners with Domino’s Pizza to Bring Meals Closer to Nigerians
Jumia Food, the leading online food delivery platform in Nigeria, has today announced a partnership with Domino’s Pizza, a world-leading pizza brand, to offer consumers access to meals from the…
- 12 Mar 2021
International Women's Day: Celebrating Jumia 'Sheroes'
Observed every March 8th, International Women’s Day is a global celebration of social, cultural and political achievements of women while promoting gender equality. The day is set aside for a global…
- 10 May 2014
Jumia Bags Best e-Commerce Website of the Year @ BoICT Awards
Jumia, Nigeria’s largest online retailer, founded in Nigeria in early 2012, wins yet another big award as e-commerce website of the year. The ‘e-commerce website of the year’ award was awarded…
- 17 Mar 2026
Jumia Reaffirms Commitment to Consumer Trust on World Consumer Rights Day
As the global community commemorates World Consumer Rights Day, Jumia Nigeria joined industry leaders, regulators, and consumer advocates at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, for a high-level panel…
- 1 Apr 2020
NITDA Inaugurates Advisory Committee to Help Cushion Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Mallam KashifuInuwa Abdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has inaugurated a 10-Member Advisory Committee to advise Government on measures to be…
- 27 May 2021
Women Can Add $14.58Bn to E-Commerce in Africa - Report
A new report, published yesterday by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in partnership with Africa’s leading e-commerce firm Jumia, has said Africa’s e-commerce market could grow by more…
- 12 Jul 2015
Technology Giants Heading to Tech+ Conference & Exhibitions
Nigeria’s telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd and key industry players in the technology sector have given their backing to TECH+, Nigeria’s major Technology Conference and…
- 12 Jul 2015
Technology Giants Heading to Tech+ Conference & Exhibitions
Nigeria’s telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd and key industry players in the technology sector have given their backing to TECH+, Nigeria’s major Technology Conference and…
- 19 May 2022
LCCI DG says New e-commerce Group will Ensure Conducive Policy, Regulatory Environment
By Adedoyin Giwa From improving sales volume, to facilitating automated processes in business transactions and the application of new technology, there's no disputing the fact that ecommerce is…
- 14 Nov 2024
UBA, Mastercard Launch Special Debit Card for 75th Anniversary
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, has collaborated with Mastercard to launch a commemorative debit card in celebration of UBA’s 75th anniversary. L-R: Olusola Olakanmi , Vice…
- 24 May 2022
A call for Better Compliance to News Media Ethics: The Case of the Rumoured Acquisition of Jumia by Zinox
By Adeola Olanloko Last week, Nigeria’s business media was awash with the speculation that Leo-Stan Ekeh, the chairman of Zinox Technologies and owner of the Konga e-commerce platform is on his way…
- 15 Oct 2014
Gowon, UBA GMD, Akinwunmi, Others Receive Leadership Awards
General Yakubu Gowon, former military head of state; Phillips Oduoza, group managing director and CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc; Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina; minister of Agriculture, were among…
- 23 Mar 2020
Jumia Pledges to Support Governments’ Fight Against COVID-19 in Africa
Jumia, Africa’s leading e-Commerce platform has offered the support of its integrated ecosystem which include a marketplace, logistics and online payments to governments in Africa, as part of the…
- 11 Jul 2015
MTN, Tech Giants Back Tech+ Conference & Exhibitions
Nigeria’s telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd and key industry players in the technology sector have given their backing to TECH+, Nigeria’s major Technology Conference and…
- 19 Nov 2015
Travelbeta.com Raises $2m Seed Fund 6 Weeks after Launch
Travelbeta.com, Nigeria’s newest online travel agency has raised a $2 million seed fund barely six weeks after its website went live on October 1. Travelbeta & Tours Limited, the controlling…
- 24 Jul 2015
World Technology Leaders in Lagos for Tech+ 2015
Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos, will this weekend play host to renowned names and brands in the Technology ecosystem when the pioneering edition of TECH+ Conference and Exhibitions gets underway…
- 23 Jul 2017
ICTEL Expo ‘17: Aladekomo, Chams Founder to Deliver Keynote
Demola Aladekomo, founder, Chams Group Plc and Chairman, SmartCity Resorts Plc, will lead an array of panellists as the keynote speaker at the Information Communication, Technology and…
- 10 Jul 2016
U.S. CIO Joins Speaker Lineup at #TechPlus2016 in Lagos
Tony Scott, United States Chief Information Officer (CIO) will join leaders in industry and government and other technology thought leaders as a keynote speaker at Nigeria’s largest tech event,…
- 20 Jun 2016
Government, Business Leaders Swell Speakers Lineup at TechPlus 2016
Leaders in industry, government and other technology thought leaders have been announced as speakers at Nigeria’s largest tech event, TechPlus2016, holding July 21-23, 2016 at the Eko Hotels…
- 1 Aug 2016
Jumia or Yudala Acquire Konga
Reports from ecommerce space are that Jumia and Yudala are locked in a battle to acquire Konga Nigeria, a leading online mall. Konga is valued at about $34 million by Kinnevik, a Swedish…
- 22 Jan 2019
Building Confidence in Nigeria’s Tough E-Commerce Market
By Sammy Lee Despite the positive projections and huge potential locked in Nigeria’s emerging e-commerce landscape, the sector is proving more than a tough nut to crack for the majority of players in…
- 30 Oct 2015
Kushal Dutta is New MD Jovago Nigeria
Jovago, Africa’s largest hotel booking portal has announced Kushal Dutta as the new managing director for the company. ‎ Kushal who served as Head of Revenue Management before his appointment…