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These founders are building a digital solution for Nigeria’s informal retail economy   

Chigozie Njoku and George Ebisike, co-founders of Afiari | techpoint.africa

EXCLUSIVE

These founders are building a digital solution for Nigeria’s informal retail economy   

Chigozie Njoku and George Ebisike, co-founders of Afiari | techpoint.africa
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