African tech: startups, talents and investors

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Afolabi Ijaoba

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

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

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?

CBN's new digital coin to run on closed blockchain

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.

9 Nigerian entrepreneurs leading the way for immigrants in the US

9 Nigerian entrepreneurs leading the way for immigrants in the US

Nigerians are at the forefront of tech and industry all over the continent, and even abroad. Here's a list of Nigerian entrepreneurs who have founded and led startups and companies in the US.

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

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.

How DeFi can facilitate better access to financial services in Africa

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?

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

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.