We are deeply distraught by the events that took place at Lekki Toll Gate overnight and our thoughts and prayers are with all those who were killed, injured or traumatised as a result of the appalling events that have unfolded around Nigeria over the past few days.

Meet Mrs Bose Ajayi, a retired accountant that now runs her own retail store. She shares how our great prices on ShopTopUp by TradeDepot and Beta Levels makes being a shop owner more enjoyable and profitable. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/hHGTQV-1EPU

Joy embodies What We Stand For at TradeDepot. Her strong drive for excellence is infectious - customers and colleagues can attest to this. Watch more of her story here youtu.be/LoHZ7VU5F5E

Join IFC @CDCgroup ImpactAlpha & Collaborative for Frontier Finance on Nov 17 for the launch of a new fund manager’s guide to #gender-smart investing! wrld.bg/t4qh50CgEv0 #Equality4Equity @Svonfriedeburg Nick O'Donohoe Alitheia Capital Rabeel Warraich Sarmayacar Onyekachi Izukanne, TradeDepot

What do Sarmayacar, Alitheia Capital, TradeDepot & DPI have in common? They are reaping the benefits of gender-smart investing! Join them on Nov 17 alongside IFC, @CDCgroup, ImpactAlpha & Collaborative for Frontier Finance for a live discussion! RSVP: wrld.bg/TKyZ50Ckmwr #Equality4Equity

.TradeDepot started with 3 male cofounders. Today, our management team is comprised of 60% women. We are intentional about gender-smart #investing & what we initially designed for women is now an advantage for all customers, says Onyekachi Izukanne. #Equality4Equity

Our small retailers are the spine of Nigeria’s economy and we need to ensure we support them now more than ever. Our CEO, Onyekachi Izukanne, talks to CNBC’s Kenneth Igbomor about Nigeria’s rising inflation and his thoughts on the way forward. Watch here: cnbcafrica.com/media/62106080…

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Our CEO/Co-founder Onyekachi Izukanne , will be speaking alongside other experts @apixoxygen. Title: Embedded finance – (What) do we need from banks in the future

With one eye fixed on retirement, Mrs Precious Ngozi-Oteh decided to branch out into the retail space after several years of teaching. She shares the important role ShopTopUp by TradeDepot has played in her growth. Watch here: youtu.be/C1xxEcvSQ04 #EverydayBusinessHeroes #LifeAsSheSeesIt

Great article from The Africa Report on our plans for 2021 2020 was a great year for us but we’re not resting on our laurels. We have some big plans for 2021 theafricareport.com/57454/nigerias…

"As businesses that think about being in multiple markets from the onset, startups can help tackle some of the biggest goals of the agreement, such as common payment systems and common user experiences." - Onyekachi Izukanne, co-founder TradeDepot qz.com/africa/1979022…

When you hear ‘Na Woman, Na why’ it is meant as a derogatory term meant to imply that being a woman makes her incapable of doing things properly. As we celebrate #IWD2021 some of our retailers shared some of the challenges they face . Watch here: cutt.ly/izfZ3Oc

It's all about impact. Disruptive technologies are changing #Africa's retail landscape for the better, and young entrepreneurs are leading this effort. Watch @CikuM share IFC's important work with TradeDepot in Nigeria.

Small retailers are the backbone of #Africa’s economy, but they often struggle to access the financing needed to scale. IFC's work w/ TradeDepot aims to change the status quo & help small biz get access to more resources to grow. A step in the right direction.

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📢 OUT NOW: IFC's NEW Learning Brief #InclusiveDistribution: Advancing #GenderEquality in the Fast-moving Consumer Goods Sector. Features an emerging business case & companies &frnds Coca-Cola Growsari Mastercard MaxAB TradeDepot & Unilever wrld.bg/LBPQ50JyFTa

On enabling SMEs in emerging markets… “We look at informal markets as a feature, not a bug. It’s not about how to formalize and replace but rather, digitize and embrace.” - Onyekachi Izukanne CEO TradeDepot. British International Investment summit

Doubling Down on Africa a thread... We've raised our second Africa fund Partech putting another $270M at work to support African entrepreneurs challenging the status quo. Why are we bullish? (1/8)

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR LOVED ONE SUDDENLY SLUMPS Not sure who needs to read this but I think someone would likely be saved if you do. I recently saw a clip of a guy who slumped at his Birthday celebration and it reminded me of another episode involving a prominent politician