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Bitcoin Rocket Fuel? ETF Outflows Halt, $70,000 BTC Price Surge LoomsBitcoin ETF outflows are reportedly receding and turning positive, signaling potential stabilization in institutional demand. Bitcoin's price has recovered to $64,100, eyeing the $70,000 psychological level amidst mixed market signals and weakening put skews.
By David Isong•14 hours agoCrypto
Startup
Ecobank Transnational Inc. Shares Explode on BRVM with Staggering 36.17% Gain!
Four prominent BRVM stocks, including Ecobank Transnational Inc and Coris Bank International, have recorded notable upward price movements over the past 7 days. Ecobank led these gains with a remarkable +36.17% increase, signaling dynamic market activity and potential opportunities for investors in African markets.
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Andrea Aid Is Turning Personal Tragedy Into a Trusted Healthcare Crowdfunding Platform in Nigeria
Andrea Aid is building a verified medical crowdfunding platform that helps Nigerians raise money for healthcare through hospitals, tackling fraud, trust issues, and out-of-pocket medical costs.Precious O. Unusere
How A Nigerian Cloud Kitchen Startup Went From $4.3 Million in Revenue to Suspending Operations
FoodCourt raised money, expanded to two cities, and delivered a million meals. Then it quietly shut every branch down. Is FoodCourt's promise to "come back stronger" worth believing, or have we heard this before?Owobu Maureen
Six Legendary African Business Deals That Paid Off
A legendary deal is never just about the numbers. It’s about knowing what something is worth, before the world does.Ibukun Oluwa
Street Smarts to Startups: Africa’s Informal Hustlers Are Evolving Into Entrepreneurs
From street corners to thriving startups, Africa’s street-smart hustlers are transforming survival skills into structured businesses and economic impact.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Economy/Finance
PenCom Begins Review of Pension Law to Strengthen Retirement Benefits After 12 Years
PenCom is set to overhaul Nigeria's pension law, promising better retirement benefits and stronger protection for workers.Â
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OGOCHUKWU MAGDALENE OBIA
Who Is Emmanuel Nnorom, The Man Set To Chair UBA After Tony Elumelu?
UBA has named its next chairman, and he's not an outsider. Here's the career history behind the man set to take over one of Africa's biggest banks.Owobu Maureen
Tony Elumelu Is Walking Away From UBA To Chase A Bigger Empire What Is Next For Him?
After 12 years leading UBA's boardroom, Tony Elumelu is stepping down. What he's moving into next says a lot about where Africa's next big money is headed.Owobu Maureen
How Africa’s Tech-Savvy Youth Are Transforming the Job Market Through Remote Work
Africa’s youth are leading a remote work boom, reshaping job markets with tech skills and innovation. Here’s how they’re building a digital-first future.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
How Bokku Found a Billion-Naira Idea In A Grocery Chain That Understood Nigeria Before Nigerians Did
Bokku Mart built almost 200 stores in four years, not by competing with other Supermarkets or Malls but by undercutting the neighbourhood kiosk. An analysis of its pricing strategy, Nigeria's informal market, and what the 95% of Nigerians who never shop in supermarkets actually built without realising it.Precious O. Unusere
Crypto
Bitcoin Rocket Fuel? ETF Outflows Halt, $70,000 BTC Price Surge Looms
Bitcoin ETF outflows are reportedly receding and turning positive, signaling potential stabilization in institutional demand. Bitcoin's price has recovered to $64,100, eyeing the $70,000 psychological level amidst mixed market signals and weakening put skews.
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Vitalik's Bold Vision: Open-Source AI to Steer Ethereum Governance
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has shared insights on AI's future, advocating for open and decentralized governance to prevent control by a few entities. He noted divisions among AI advocates regarding development speed and the timeline for superintelligent AI, while emphasizing his preference for open-source approaches and concerns over centralized authority.David Isong
Urgent: US Lawmakers Pressure Senate for CLARITY Act Vote, Sparking Ethics Debate
Representative French Hill is intensifying his push for a Senate floor vote on the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act before the August recess, advocating for a crucial deadline to achieve consensus. Hill asserts that the Act will introduce much-needed transparency and resolve ethical concerns within the crypto market, particularly in light of President Trump's recent ventures. With bipartisan support and a planned field hearing, the CLARITY Act aims to establish a vital market framework alongside the existing GENIUS Act, despite fluctuating prediction market odds.David Isong
Beyond Bitcoin: A Beginner's Guide to the Coins You'll See on Every Crypto Trading App
New to crypto trading apps? Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to the major coins beyond Bitcoin—from Ethereum and Solana to XRP, BNB, and stablecoins—and what they actually do in the crypto ecosystem.Zainab Bakare
Circle's Green Light: OCC Approves National Trust Bank for Crypto Giant!
Circle Internet Group has secured final approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish Circle National Trust, a national trust bank. This landmark decision brings digital assets under federal oversight, enabling fiduciary custody services and potentially managing USDC reserves. The move strengthens Circle's position within the federal banking system and has been positively received by investors.David Isong
Career
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Skills African Youth Need to Succeed in Today’s Job Market
Discover the essential technical and soft skills African youth need to thrive in today’s evolving job market. Learn how education, mentorship, and entrepreneurship are shaping future-ready careers across the continent
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ADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
Career Moves to Make in Q3: Insights from African Recruiters To Boost Job Search
Unlock your career potential this Q3 with insider tips from top African recruiters; discover the skills, sectors, and strategies hiring now.Owobu Maureen
How to Network Without Feeling Fake
This piece redefines networking as a practice rooted in curiosity, generosity, and mutual respect, sharing stories from Lagos to GitHub of professionals who’ve turned connection-building into something authentic. From active listening to giving before you receive, it offers a blueprint for creating meaningful relationships that help you grow — without ever feeling like you’re “using” people.Eric Namso
The World's Unfinished Classroom: Confronting the Global Education Crisis
From widening achievement gaps to outdated curricula, the global educational system is struggling. This article exposes the systemic failures leaving generations unprepared and the urgent need for a learning revolution.Emmanuel Okoye
The Pace of Progress: Why Education Lags Behind the Tech Revolution
While other sectors sprint ahead with digital transformation, global education remains largely unchanged. This article explores the deep-seated reasons for its slow evolution, comparing its inertia to the dynamic shifts seen elsewhere.Emmanuel Okoye