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Rogan's Next Crypto Star? Cardano Founder Teases Blockbuster AppearanceCardano founder Charles Hoskinson has confirmed plans for a future appearance on the "Joe Rogan Experience," conditional on further ecosystem progress, aiming to significantly boost ADA's mainstream exposure. This media strategy is part of a broader vision that includes an ambitious SpaceX marketing initiative and new commercial deals like Pogun, as Hoskinson expresses unwavering confidence in Cardano's regulatory resilience.
By David Isong•5 days agoCrypto
Startup
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.
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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
Nigerian Tech Founders Who Redefined Innovation in Africa
Meet ten Nigerian tech founders redefining innovation in 2025, from fintech, to edtech and ease of access to the internet. These leaders have built and are still building for local realities, scaling cross-border, and turning Africa into a powerhouse of homegrown tech.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
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
Economy/Finance
The IMF Wants VAT on Fuel in Nigeria. What Would It Mean for Citizens and the Economy?
The IMF wants Nigeria to add VAT on fuel products. Here's what it actually means for petrol prices, food costs, and millions of Nigerians already stretched thin.
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ZAINAB BAKARE
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
Bitter Harvest: Why West Africa’s Cocoa Output Is Falling
West Africa, led by Ivory Coast and Ghana, is facing a cocoa production crisis. These nations, once producing over 2 million tonnes of cocoa each season, are now seeing a sharp decline. A 10% decline in the 2025/26 harvest is forecasted, signaling a crisis in cultures, climates, and economies. Factors like rising temperatures, aging trees, diseases, illegal gold mining, and youth leaving farms for cities are contributing to this decline.Olajide Ayodokun Felix
Morocco’s Green Data Vision: Powering Sovereignty Through Wind, Sun, and Strategy
Morocco plans to build a 500-megawatt data center in Dakhla powered entirely by green energy (wind and solar). This project aligns with Morocco's Digital Morocco 2030 roadmap, emphasizing digital sovereignty, using local renewable resources, and reducing reliance on imported energy. The initiative positions Morocco as a regional hub for digital infrastructure in West Africa, prioritizing local control over data.Olajide Ayodokun Felix
How Fintech is Redefining Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth
From mobile money to innovative lending, Africa's booming fintech sector is leapfrogging traditional banking, empowering millions, and driving unprecedented financial inclusion and economic transformation.Emmanuel Okoye
Crypto
Rogan's Next Crypto Star? Cardano Founder Teases Blockbuster Appearance
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has confirmed plans for a future appearance on the "Joe Rogan Experience," conditional on further ecosystem progress, aiming to significantly boost ADA's mainstream exposure. This media strategy is part of a broader vision that includes an ambitious SpaceX marketing initiative and new commercial deals like Pogun, as Hoskinson expresses unwavering confidence in Cardano's regulatory resilience.
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Bitcoin's Founder Claims Under Fire: Satoshi Case Faces Fiery Counterargument
A legal battle in New York aims to claim ownership of millions of Bitcoin, including Satoshi Nakamoto's holdings, under lost-and-found property statutes. However, a recent amicus brief successfully secured a court-ordered stay, challenging the core premise of theDavid Isong
Kalshi Soars: Prediction Market Hits $2 Billion Revenue, Eyes Blockbuster IPO
Kalshi, the dominant U.S. prediction markets platform, is reportedly in early talks for an IPO following explosive revenue and trading volume growth. The company, recently valued at $22 billion after a $1 billion Series F round, commands over 90% of the market and plans significant institutional expansion. A 2027 or 2028 IPO could position it among the largest fintech listings.David Isong
JPMorgan Sounds Alarm: Bitcoin Mining Costs Surge, BTC Dips Below Production Price
Bitcoin miners are facing severe financial strain as the cryptocurrency trades below its estimated production cost for five months, leading to record coin sales by public operators in Q1 2026. JPMorgan analysts highlight worsening economics and structural changes in mining difficulty, yet offer a contrarian view, suggesting current weak sentiment could signal future price appreciation.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
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