Emmanuel Paul

Google's VP of Engineering, Yossi Matias, discusses AI and climate crisis in Africa

The climate crisis is not a distant menace for Africans; it's a turbulent reality. In this exclusive interview with Yossi Matias, VP Engineering and Research at Google, we uncover how Google's centres in Accra and Nairobi are harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to f...

Emmanuel Paul

2 months ago

Fintech

Inside Moniepoint's gamified, offline strategy for retail banking and financial inclusion in Nigeria

From gamifying transactions to leveraging an expansive offline network, Moniepoint plans to redefine financial inclusion in Nigeria. We delve into the company's multi-faceted retail banking approach aimed at serving everyone—smartphone owners and beyond

Emmanuel Paul

3 months ago

Governance & Policy

Daunting tasks ahead as Bosun Tijani is confirmed minister of communications, innovation, and the digital economy

Bosun Tijani steps into a landmark role as Nigeria's Minister of Communications. From managing expectations from different parts of the tech industry to navigating bureaucratic red tape, his challenges are multifaceted.

Emmanuel Paul

4 months ago

Governance & Policy

CcHUB's Bosun Tijani gets ministerial nomination for President Tinubu's cabinet

CcHUB's Bosun Tijani gets nominated as minister for President Tinubu's cabinet.

Emmanuel Paul

4 months ago

Fintech

Our grand plan to unlock riches from Nigeria's hidden wealth - MoMo PSB CEO, Eli Hini

MTN's mobile money subsidiary, MoMo PSB, made a landmark launch in 2022. Now, we sit down with CEO Eli Hini, the business whiz behind MoMo's explosive success in Ghana, to talk goals, overcoming a ₦‎10 billion hack and more. Dive into the journey of #MoMoNigeria

Emmanuel Paul

5 months ago

Fintech

Payday suspends virtual card partnership with Mastercard provider, directs users to Visa

Nigerian startup Payday has announced a temporary suspension of its partnership with its Mastercard provider. In a statement released, the company claimed its partnership with the provider was not meeting the standards required to serve its customers

Emmanuel Paul

5 months ago

Governance & Policy

Naira float 2023: An economic leap or will Nigerians pay the price again?

We've seen explainers on the CBN's naira float, so it's time to start asking questions. The apex bank floated the naira in 2016, and it failed woefully. What happened then, and how's the 2023 iteration going to be different?

Emmanuel Paul

6 months ago

Governance & Policy

Nigeria's President signs Data Protection Bill 2023 into law. What it means for you

Every day, companies around the Internet collect data on Nigerians with little to no safety precautions. That is about to change as Nigeria's President signs a data protection bill into law. Here are some key highlights companies and individuals will find interesting.

Emmanuel Paul

6 months ago

Governance & Policy

Nigeria floats the naira as official exchange rate falls to ₦‎664/$1. Here's what you should know

Nigeria has floated the naira, so banks and other forex players can now trade freely. Official exchange rates have fallen to a historic ₦‎664/$1. Here's what the naira float means for you, your bank, and your fintechs

Emmanuel Paul

6 months ago

Governance & Policy

12 burning questions about Nigeria's student loan bill, answered

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has signed the student loan bill into law, to provide interest-free loans for Nigerian students. We answer 12 burning questions about how the loan works and how you could help.

Emmanuel Paul

6 months ago

Startups

This startup is saving African companies millions in legal disputes, fusing ancient wisdom with modern innovation

If you ever have to deal with people for your business or job, E-Arbitrator's melding of time honoured arbitration and AI technologies, might save you time and millions.

Emmanuel Paul

6 months ago

Startups

This Nigerian startup wants to boost your bottom line with top-notch revenue talent

In the era of high interest rates and tight fisted venture capital, the business of startups is all about the bottom line and unit economics. Revwit, a Nigerian startup, captures this shift by training and matching talent that help startups make money.

Emmanuel Paul

7 months ago

Startups

Young African Catalysts is building the next generation of African VC and startup talent

Future Africa's Luke Mostert and Goodwell Investments' Karl Nchite are building Young African Catalysts (YAC, a community-led infrastructure to build the future of investment and startup talent in Africa

Emmanuel Paul

8 months ago

Telecoms

Forget Starlink, Nigeria has its own satellite Internet providers that could really move the needle

Discover how global satellite provider, Eutelsat, is partnering with local startups like Tizeti to offer affordable satellite internet, in areas that actually need it. The best thing? It's not alone.

Emmanuel Paul

8 months ago

Education

AltSchool Africa partners OpenLabs Ghana in daring play to democratise access to globally relevant learning in Africa

AltSchool Africa has inked a partnership with OpenLabs Ghana (formerly NIIT). The first piece of an audacious play to provide a globally relevant curriculum and infrastructure to thousands of learning institutions in Africa.

Emmanuel Paul

9 months ago

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