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Daniel Adeyemi

Amenawon Esezobor’s remarkable journey to becoming a world-class software engineer

Amenawon Esezobor’s remarkable journey to becoming a world-class software engineer

Amenawon Esezobor has worked for some of Africa's most prestigious companies like Flutterwave, Stanbic IBTC, and Kobo360. Today, she’s a software engineer at Gallagher Re, one of the largest global reinsurance brokers.

Anchor, a Nigerian embedded finance platform, launches On Deck to educate Africans on fintech

Anchor, a Nigerian embedded finance platform, launches On Deck to educate Africans on fintech

Building on its outstanding performance in 2023 – processing over $450 million transaction volume – Anchor believes educating the public about financial literacy remains paramount to ensuring continued growth and financial inclusion.

ThriveAgric and Acorn Rabo Bank join forces to generate $56 million in carbon revenue for 30,000 Nigerian farmers

ThriveAgric and Acorn Rabo Bank join forces to generate $56 million in carbon revenue for 30,000 Nigerian farmers

Africa holds immense potential for carbon credits, yet it currently captures only 2% of its capacity.

Atinuke Idowu, Termii's Co-founder, on working behind the scenes and the rollercoaster ride of building a startup

Atinuke Idowu, Termii's Co-founder, on working behind the scenes and the rollercoaster ride of building a startup

"I've been entrusted with tasks that some might consider better suited for men, and I've consistently produced outstanding results."

Football has a big problem: passionate fans who are internet trolls

Football has a big problem: passionate fans who are internet trolls

Football is a beautiful game, but the beautiful game can turn ugly when fans take their frustration on players online.

Octamile introduces PayCover an AI-powered platform for insurance policy management

Octamile introduces PayCover an AI-powered platform for insurance policy management

PayCover offers four distinct features: a digital wallet, personalised insurance policies, automated reminders and flexible payment options.

Laju Iren wants to change the way you watch movies with virtual cinema premieres

Laju Iren wants to change the way you watch movies with virtual cinema premieres

Independent filmmaker and accomplished author, Laju Iren talks about pioneering a different approach to distributing movies