Nigeria's young tech workers under threat
Business tech leaders respond to what they claim growing number of incidents of intimidation by anti-robbery squad members.
Christopher Tredger
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Jumia raises US$196-million in landmark New York IPO
Mixed reaction from the continent's broader tech market.
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iROKO closes US$19m content, capital deals
Digital entertainment firm announces multiple deals to channel additional local content.
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Nigeria’s Hotels.ng secures $1.2 million
African hotel booking website secures international investment.
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IROKOtv joins forces with StarTimes
The Nollywood streaming service expands into Africa's pay-TV market.
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Cheaper internet crucial to African VoD growth - CEOs
Key ingredients missing to really help spur on this sector, say experts.
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iROKOtv launches $2.50 monthly subscription plan
Nigerian Nollywood streaming service to also include Hollywood, Bollywood content.
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Jason Njoku shuts down iROKO’s London office
Move comes as company re-positions itself to target more of an African market.
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iROKOtv “kills” its free viewing business model
Nollywood streaming site starts switching on to a predominantly subscription based approach.
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Nollywood’s inclusion in Nigeria’s GDP signals digital opportunities
Chief executive officer of iROKO Partners, Jason Njoku, points to video on-demand potential.
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Nollywood website iROKOtv wins $8mn funding round
Online service dubbed the ‘Netflix of Africa’ plans to target more Africans while growing its subscriber base.
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Jason Njoku names himself as iROKING CEO
Following Michael Ugwu’s dramatic exit, the founder of iROKO Partners is taking control of the music business.