Formula 10 Strategy
17 Nov
In an ambitious move to tackle both personal and shared challenges across Africa, the BeepAgro Palliative Initiative (BPI) has unveiled its latest innovation, the “Formula 10 Strategy.” The initiative is designed to enable Nigerians and other Africans to reach their life goals by harnessing the power of community and technology. This was disclosed recently in…
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