Behind the scenes: Alabraba and Oviosu from friendship to PAGA cover shoot for GuardianLife
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In this edition of Guardian Life, we meet the brains behind Paga, Tayo Oviosu and Jay Alabraba. Paga is one of the leading financial services in Nigeria. These two, through the services rendered, have been able to capture both the hearts and pockets of over 12 million Nigerians.
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