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54gene appoints new CEO, plans to raise additional funding

African genomics company, 54gene has appointed Ron Chiarello as its new CEO. Amidst a $100 million valuation slash and job cuts, the company wants to raise additional capital.

54gene CEO resigns, Teresia Bost to serve as interim CEO

Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong, 54gene's co-founder and CEO has resigned for undisclosed reasons. The company's General Counselor, Teresia Bost has been appointed as interim CEO.

54gene to advance genomics research in Africa, awards $64,000 scholarship to 4 Africans

54gene has awarded scholarships to four African PhD candidates to advance genomics research on the continent.

Kuda, 54Gene, Sokowatch, and others named among Technology Pioneers by WEF

The WEF's selection included 8 African companies: 54 Gene, Cambridge Industries, FlexFinTx, Kuda Bank, Moringa School, mPharma, Sokowatch and Gro Intelligence.

54gene unveils world-class scientific research laboratory in Lagos State, Nigeria

54gene has unveiled its new lab in Lagos State, Nigeria, capable of human whole-genome sequencing and a variety of other scientific investigations.

Highlight of fundraises by Nigerian tech startups in 2020

In this article, we will be taking a look at how much funding Nigerian startups have received in 2020 and where the money went.

Nigeria at 60: Top sixty tech entrepreneurs that deserve to be celebrated (Part 2)

The Benjamindada team is using this independence day to celebrate sixty entrepreneurs that we believe have done wonderfully.