Mobisola Atolagbe

Ingressive and Starta Are Hosting The High Growth Africa Summit In Lagos This November

Events, News

Mobisola Atolagbe

13th October 2016

This Summit is the finale of the 2016 Tech Week

The 2016 West African Power Industry Convention Is Holding In Lagos This November

Events, News

Mobisola Atolagbe

13th October 2016

Startups are invited to apply

Kenyan Solar Company, d.light, Has Raised $22.5million In Funding

News

Mobisola Atolagbe

22nd September 2016

Millions of households will be powered with the new funding secured.

The #WomenInTechWeek Is Happening In 9 African Countries This September

Events

Mobisola Atolagbe

22nd September 2016

The events will take place from September 26 to 30, 2016.

Google’s Smart Messaging App, Allo, Is Available In South Africa

Apps, Mobile, News

Mobisola Atolagbe

21st September 2016

Other parts of Africa should expect it soon.

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