Jesutofunmi Adedoyin Adedoyin

BD Insider: Nigerian cab drivers get their own POS

In this letter, we explore; Nigerian ride-hailing drivers offered more control over payments, Starlink’s counter-response to Safaricom, OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit corporation.

Level Up: How a DM got this product manager a role at Future Africa

In today’s spotlight, we’re chatting with Tosin Oladokun, who shares his journey from coding to becoming a product manager. Plus, he tells us about the unexpected moment when a simple DM on X led to him landing a product manager role at Future Africa.

BD Insider: Safaricom’s response to Starlink

In today’s midweek update, we look at; Safaricom’s response to Starlink, OpenAI’s CEO joins forces with former Apple executives for new AI device company, Meta faces legal challenges in Kenya over content moderator layoffs.

BD Insider: Why African startups struggle to raise Series A funding

A struggle driven by the demands of investors

Level Up: Should you submit videos during job applications?

We spoke with an HR manager to understand why companies require applicants to submit videos during the job application process.

BD Insider: CBN’s bold push for eNaira

In today’s midweek update, we look at; Central Bank of Nigeria to expand eNaira adoption, CFO of Africa’s largest smartphone maker detained amidst financial challenges, M-KOPA ordered to pay taxes in Kenya.

BD Insider: Why Stripe and Wise are betting on Nigeria

These fintech giants are making new moves into Nigeria

BD Insider: Nigeria’s crypto controversy continue

In this letter, we explore; EFCC freezes crypto funds on Bybit and KuCoin, CBN issues 30-day deadline on PoS transaction tracking, Kenya’s satellite internet dispute heads to court.

BD Insider: A big win for crypto in Nigeria

In this letter, we explore; Nigeria’s SEC grants crypto licence to Quidax and Busha, Nvidia is struggling to impress its investors, Starlink records another win in Africa despite controversy in Kenya.

Level Up: How this product manager deals with imposter syndrome

In today’s episode, we have Ijeoma Okoh, product manager at Heroshe. She talks about how she went from being a digital marketing intern to being a product manager. 

BD Insider: Africa’s e-commerce avengers

In today’s midweek update, we look at; Wasoko and MaxAB complete Africa’s largest tech merger, Bolt responds to growing pressure in Kenya, Starlink’s struggles in Africa continue.

BD Insider: The solution to a cashless Africa?

How Africa is serving its unbanked and underbanked communities