This Nigeria-based tech start-up seeks to reduce barriers in cross-border investing
By CNBC
20 November 2019 |
3:57 pm
Nigeria-based tech start-up, Chaka is seeking to break down barriers to investing. CEO of the company, Tosin Osibodu joins CNBC Africa for more.
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