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XRP's Price Plunge: Sub-$1 Looms as Clarity Act Crumbles in August!The XRP market is experiencing a significant downturn following the postponement of the U.S. Crypto CLARITY Act until September 2026, causing its price to settle around $1.02. Technical analysis highlights key support levels and potential for a short rebound, while investors weigh the risks of further decline against rare long-term buying opportunities.
By David Isong•14 hours agoCrypto
Startup
Can Africa Really Build Its Own Freelance Economy, Or Are We Underestimating the Challenge?
Can Africa build its own freelance economy? WorkKE's ambition raises bigger questions about trust, infrastructure, digital payments, and whether Africa can create a marketplace that rivals global platforms.
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PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
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
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
Vitel Wireless & the Future of Telecom in Nigeria: Revolution or Hype?
Nigeria’s telecom landscape stands at a potential turning point with the arrival of Vitel Wireless, the first commercial MVNO (0712) in the country. Unveil the promises, the context, the risks, and why this matters for everyday Nigerians who’ve grown weary of “better network soon.”PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
Why Tech Talents Who Know Their Worth Don’t Build Startups
Tech geniuses who really know their worth end up building nothing. Why is that? Are Africa’s brightest tech minds letting their environment dictate for them? A witty, reflective look at worth, ego, hustle culture, and the myth of the African CEO dream.PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
Economy/Finance
The Strategy That Made MTN Africa's Biggest Telecom Success Story
How did MTN become Africa's biggest telecom company? A closer look at the business strategy, timing, expansion, and fintech playbook behind its dominance
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ZAINAB BAKARE
Elohor Aiboni Becomes First Nigerian and First Woman to Lead Shell’s Operations in Nigeria
After 24 years at Shell, Elohor Aiboni has shattered a 60-year barrier to become the first Nigerian and first woman to lead the company’s operations in Nigeria.Owobu Maureen
Oil Billionaire Muhammadu Indimi Seeks to Join Appeal in $43.5 Million Shareholder Dispute
A $43.5 million court battle between Nigerian oil billionaire Muhammadu Indimi and his twin daughters is becoming more than a family dispute. The outcome could reshape shareholder rights and corporate governance for privately owned businesses across Africa.Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
Zamfara Governor Pledges Thousands of Jobs Through Revival of Textile Industry
Could Zamfara's once-booming textile industry make a comeback? Governor Dauda Lawal believes reviving cotton processing and manufacturing could create thousands of jobs and transform the state's economy. Here's how he plans to make it happen.Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
MTN Made ₦3 Trillion in Six Months and Plans to Pay ₦26 Per Share. Why Is Your Network Still Buffering?
MTN Nigeria made over ₦3 trillion in six months and declared a ₦26 dividend, but why are customers still battling slow data and frozen video calls?Owobu Maureen
Crypto
XRP's Price Plunge: Sub-$1 Looms as Clarity Act Crumbles in August!
The XRP market is experiencing a significant downturn following the postponement of the U.S. Crypto CLARITY Act until September 2026, causing its price to settle around $1.02. Technical analysis highlights key support levels and potential for a short rebound, while investors weigh the risks of further decline against rare long-term buying opportunities.
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Coinbase's Bold Move: Five Crypto Tokens Face Delisting After Major Shakeup!
Coinbase has announced significant updates to its platform, including the disabling of trading support for five crypto tokens and several non-USD trading pairs to enhance market health. Simultaneously, the exchange is expanding its offerings with new BRENT and WTI oil perpetual futures, along with upcoming US500 Equity Index futures and expanded perpetual futures for Australian wholesale customers.David Isong
Nigeria Is Finally Taxing The Crypto Economy. But At What Cost?
Nigeria's new crypto tax rules mark a major shift from restriction to regulation. But will taxing digital assets strengthen the industry or push innovation and crypto activity into less visible channels?Precious O. Unusere
New Nigeria Crypto Tax Rules: 7 Things Every Crypto User Must Know Right Now
Nigeria has released its most detailed crypto tax rules yet. Read and get to know who pays, which transactions are taxable, what's exempt, the penalties for non-compliance, and what every crypto user should know.Precious O. Unusere
Crypto Clarity Act Endures Delays as Bipartisan Senators Pledge Continued Push
The Senate has postponed a crucial vote on the Clarity Act, a bipartisan crypto market structure bill, until September, amid ongoing debates over banking concerns and ethical provisions. Despite the delay, Senators Cynthia Lummis and Angela Alsobrooks have reiterated their unwavering commitment to advancing the legislation. This setback highlights the complex negotiations required to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets.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
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
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
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