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Airport, drivers, watch & read, services, long-stay. — in Nigeria.

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Jumia

Jumia is a leading e-commerce platform in Africa, offering a wide range of products from electronics to fashion.

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What to install before you land — one tap to get each one.

Local services

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Jumia

Jumia is a leading e-commerce platform in Africa, offering a wide range of products from electronics to fashion.

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Opay

Financial services app for payments, transfers, and other transactions.

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Bolt

Primarily known for ride-hailing and food delivery, Bolt also offers a range of local services in some cities, including scooter/car sharing, and sometimes professional services.

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Gokada

Gokada started as a motorcycle ride-hailing service in Lagos, Nigeria, and has since pivoted to logistics and delivery services.

Translation

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Microsoft Translator

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SayHi Translate

A voice translation app that is useful for spoken conversations with locals.

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Reverso Context

A translation and dictionary tool focusing on providing translations in context, useful for understanding phrases and idioms.

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Yandex Translate

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