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Tradefada, an advanced and easy-to-use Nigerian cryptocurrency mobile application for buying, selling and exchanging Bitcoin has released some predictions for the African Fintech space.  Tagged ‘2022 predictions for fintech in Africa’, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Seun Dania noted that the fintech ecosystem will get more Foreign Direct Investments in 2022 with more unicorns arising from within Africa, which will aid in the building of projects that will solve the insistent challenges face in Africa and across the world. Here are the six predictions Africa is the present and future and as such, I see…

Device manufacturer, ASUS yesterday at this year’s  CES announced the latest lineup of foldable design of Zenbook 17 Fold OLED and the commemorative Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition, in a move industry watchers and analysts see as pushing the PC industry into new territory. The announcemenet saw the unveiling of the Zenbook 14 OLED, ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 and ExpertBook B5 series laptops for empowering consumers and enterprises alike; ProArt Display PA169CDV with Wacom EMR technology for giving interactive experiences to professional creators via ASUS ProArt Pen; and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and TUF Dash F15 gaming laptops for bringing…

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced four cutting-edge gaming laptops at this year’s CES, organized by the Consumer Technology Association and holding in Las Vegas from today January 5, 2021. The four laptops announced by the ASUS sub-brand dedicated to creating the world’s best gaming hardware and software are the overhauled Zephyrus Duo 16, remodeled Zephyrus G14, Strix series and brand-new Flow Z13 gaming tablet. Announcing the four products, ASUS said ROG is proud to be at the forefront of technology and to once again introduce exciting new products for an age where gaming is no longer a fringe…

Armed with the fact that the 21st century is a knowledge economy, which demands a new attitude and mindset, serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh has decided to strengthen the knowledge economy of ImoState by committing the sum of over N500 million towards a novel initiative to create jobs and promote peace in the State. Announcing the donation yesterday during a quarterly Stakeholders Meeting/Luncheon hosted by the Imo State government, Ekeh explained that the N500m fund would be utilized in establishing a finishing school which would polish fresh graduates as well as the unemployed, equipping these…

In this Insider Intelligence’s Fintech Trends to Watch in 2022, five trends have been identified to impact and shape the Fintech ecosystem in 2022. This is coming as Fintech startups attracted a record number of users and funds in 2021, marking a turning point for fintech. Also, in response, incumbent financial institutions (FIs) accelerated their digital transformation initiatives, and Big Tech companies threw their hats into the finserv ring. Meanwhile, use of fintech tools became widespread among consumers, fueling a retail trading frenzy and a boom in the adoption of more cutting-edge products like crypto. Here’s a look at the…

A new study by Juniper Research has found that smart hospitals will deploy 7.4 million connected Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices globally by 2026, with over 3,850 devices per smart hospital. This global figure, according to Juniper Research represents total growth of 231% over 2021, when 3.2 million devices were deployed. The concept of the IoMT involves healthcare providers leveraging connected devices such as remote monitoring sensors and surgical robotics to improve patient care, staff productivity, and operational efficiency. The research identified smart hospitals in the US and China as leading the global adoption of IoMT devices; accounting for…

By Ugwu Somto  Somto Ugwu is a blockchain engineer and educator dedicated to leveraging technology for growth and innovation. He develops blockchain solutions tailored to practical needs, emphasizing innovation and efficiency in the technology space.  Making the leap from web development to blockchain engineering is an exciting, yet challenging, transition. If you’ve been working as a web developer for some time, you already have a solid foundation in programming and software development. Blockchain technology, however, introduces a whole new set of concepts and challenges that you’ll need to master. But don’t worry, this guide will walk you through the steps…

By Oladimeji Olutimehin I have been following the Tony Elumelu Foundation right from its inception and have been excited about the impact its grants is doing in Africa. For those who may not know, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) runs one of the most prestigious entrepreneurship grant program in Africa. Every year, the foundation gives grants of between $5000 to $10,000 to young entrepreneurs across the continent. It was launched in 2015 and so far has funded over 9,000 Africa entrepreneurs across 54 countries. This is amazing and mind blowing. I started searching to know the state of those entrepreneurs…

Each year is peculiar. The start, the end and everything in between are unique for each year. So, we can almost confidently say, 2022 will be a different year. But as humans, we naturally like to have a sense of what the year will look like. It is supposed to help planning, enable anticipation and strengthen hope. Here are my thoughts on the five big things that will impact the Nigerian economy in 2022. Do feel free to debate the points and if possible do add yours. COVID-19 Pandemic The coronavirus will remain a menace. The world cannot wish the…

The Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), a leading technology-focused private university at its 17th Graduation Ceremony, which was held two weeks ago  graduated 5 PhDs, 17 PhD Candidates, 13 Masters, and 116 Bachelor’s. The graduation ceremony, which took place at the Knowledge City Campus (KCC), Kokomlemle, Accra, witnessed the deployment of current technology in facilitating a blended graduation experience wherein a majority of the undergraduate students joined in virtually via the Google Meet platform. The total number of PhDs graduated at AIT continues to grow exponentially. To date, AIT has graduated nine batches of PhDs since 2016 bringing the total…