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The Weekly Nugget – The Weekly Nugget The Growing Ecosystem with Ibifuro Apiafi #TechMonth

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January 11, 2022

In this episode, we focused on the Nigerian tech ecosystem, its features, upsides and downsides, and the general outlook for future growth. We were joined by Ibifuro Apiafi, a Manager for Entrepreneur Selection and Growth at Endeavour Nigeria who was happy to discuss the Nigerian tech industry from her perspective working for an organisation dedicated to supporting Nigerian entrepreneurs.

You can learn more about Ibifuro join the larger discussion about technology, start ups, and issues across the African technology ecosystem by listening to the Open Africa Podcast on Apple podcasts and other available streaming platforms.

Follow the link to listen and share: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-open-africa-podcast/id1482229184

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Victor is a goal-driven lawyer who possesses an analytical mind, great legal research skills, and a keen eye for detail.  He enjoys providing simple solutions to complex legal problems. He is highly dedicated to providing the most optimal solution to any client challenge. Victor volunteers with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group working with the sub-group on Tourism, Hospitality, Entertainment, Creative Arts, and Sports Industries Commission tasked with creating policies for the aforementioned sectors to drive economic growth. His practice focuses on immigration, corporate, and commercial law.
Education
  • University of Sunderland (MBA)
  • De Montfort University (LLB)
  • The Nigerian Law School (BL)
Practice Areas
  • Immigration
  • Corporate and Commercial
Professional Associations and Memberships
  • Nigeria Bar Association
Contact Info
v.lawson@eversagelegal.com