Afolabi Ijaoba Ijaoba

Perennially curious and always searching for practical solutions around advancements in technology and economic growth. Also obsessed with growth and African startups
Opinion

A guide on the upcoming merge for Ethereum investors in Africa

The Ethereum Merge is a multi level upgrade of the Ethereum chain designed to increase the security and scalability of the network through critical infrastructure changes.

Opinion

How US ban on Tornado Cash will affect crypto regulations in Africa

African regulators are watching closely as the US and EU move to regulate the crypto industry, and with China and Russia already taking a hostile stance towards the industry, the road looks murky for African investors.

Entertainment

NFTs combined with IP rights can guarantee a new future for creators in Africa and globally

NFTs offer IP owners new possibilities to monetize their portfolios. We are still in the early days, and there is still a lot of building to be done. Yet, music NFTs provide some real value and disruption to a traditionally repressive and underserved industry.

Opinion

What you need to know about stock vesting in an African startup

Stock vesting is one of the ways a startup compensates its early employees. But, it may sometimes involve complex terms. which may not be understandable to a lot of employees. So, what are the key components of stock vesting in an African startup?

Spotlight

CBN’s new digital coin to run on closed blockchain

The CBN's new digital currency will run on Hyperledger Fabric Blockchain, a permissioned ledger that grants the apex regulator exclusivity and altering power.

News

In-app spending on the rise in the African gaming apps market

In-app purchases and gaming apps are gaining momentum in Africa, with Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya leading the way.

Opinion

How DeFi can facilitate better access to financial services in Africa

DeFi has huge potential to facilitate access and inclusion to financial services such as lending, investing, settlements, online transactions, payments and so much more, provided the infrastructure gap is closed. How can defis elevate financial services in Africa?

News

These 9 African startups made it into YC’s Summer 21 Batch

YC has announced its Summer 21 batch of startups, of which 9 are African startups.

Event

Versecom Limited and IHS Nigeria in conjunction with Lagos Government unveil Energy and Environmental Hub in Alimosho, Lagos

Versecom Limited, an enterprise technology company building sustainable IT and Power solutions for Africa opens its low-cost co-working space in partnership with IHS Nigeria and Lagos Governement.

Opinion

Do meme pages infringe on the copyright of content creators?

Meme pages are everywhere, and chances are you follow some of them. They mainly curate and repost content from other platforms. But is this copyright infringement, especially when consent is not gotten? What are the implications of watermarks?

Opinion

Apple vs. Facebook: What do African advertisers stand to lose?

Apple has introduced big changes to its Ads and privacy policy with the release of the IOS 14.5. This feature may stifle advertising and online marketing and Facebook, one of the world's largest advertisers is taking a stand. What is this new feature and what does it mean for advertising in Africa?

Opinion

How smart contracts can promote e-commerce in Nigeria

Nigeria is seeing unprecedented growth in online marketplace consumption. But settlement and disputes issues still remain the same, and can potentially hinder this growth. How can smart contracts make this easier for both parties?

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