The Managing Director of Jumia Food, Guy Futi has said that agriculture is the ultimate solution to youth unemployment in Nigeria. Futi stated this at a recent food and agriculture roundtable held recently in Lagos. The one-day event which had the theme “Agriculture: the solution to youth unemployment in Nigeria and boosting Nigeria’s food security” was…
Launching a startup is one thing; accelerating growth and expanding it is an entirely different challenge. While patience is certainly a virtue, it’s not necessarily the best skill for entrepreneurs to adopt. Instead, the focus should be on rapid growth, return on investment and long-term success. How do you accelerate or boost the growth of…
Making it as easy as possible for your customers to pay is essential for increasing conversions and sales. This is why your checkout page is critical. It’s the final stop for people shopping on an eCommerce website. It’s the place where they hand over their card information and finally part with their hard-earned cash. Here…
Accessories For New Smartphone Smartphones were once considered a luxury. However, today, almost everyone owns a smartphone. In fact, it has become a necessity as they do not only help people keep in touch but can also allow them to get whatever they need. Nonetheless, when you buy a phone, all that you get is…
e Finding the right business idea is the single most important thing in building a successful business; raising capital is the second most important if you must nurture the idea of growth. While the sources of capital still remain largely the same – as they were in the last 2 decades, certain factors must be…
To some people, you need a huge budget to travel or explore your favourite destinations. This is not necessarily the case as you can still travel without emptying your account or incurring debt. These suggestions as shared by Jumia, Nigeria’s leading online travel agency will help you travel the world without breaking the bank. Book…
The Nigerian economy is growing and eCommerce is playing a key role in this growth. Nigeria’s e-commerce sector is worth more than $13 billion and that market value could rise to $50billion over the next decade. An important player in the eCommerce sector is Jumia which recently listed its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. The…
This year’s Jumia Mobile Week promises to be bigger with lots of amazing deals! Kicking off 6th of May (today) and ending on the 12th, the Jumia Mobile Week is going to be a bang as there’s a phone for everyone, for every budget, for every style, and for YOU. It is a Game of Phones and…
There was a time, not so very long ago for most of us, when job hunting involved scanning newspaper advertisements or actually knocking on the door of a desired employer. This is no longer the case as the digital age has changed the way people seek employment with the help of technology. So, whether you…
You might have a brilliant idea for a new business that you think a lot of people would be willing to buy. But without a credible plan to turn your ideas into marketable products, you will never make money off them. It will just remain in the idea cooler forever. The idea of shopping online…