Africa Tech Radio

TTS - Why Africa’s Largest Crypto P2P Market Still Suffers

Blockchain solutions & Consulting firm, Convexity, released a report that gives a fresh insight into the complexities of the day-to-day crypto peer-to-peer market in Africa’s largest crypto market, Nigeria.

 

A highlight of the Convexity report is the demonstrated shift in trade volume and adoption in recent years. From occupying the third position globally in 2020 to sliding to 18th in 2021 and finally, 17th in 2022, there has been a palpable decline.

 

Data and Research Analyst, Sandy Om'Iniabohs and Research team at Convexity Technologies Limited, Abel Goji Data, share insights into the Nigerian Crypto P2P Market.

TTS - Can African Logistics Startups Benefit from the AFCTA?

The global logistics market size was $7.98 trillion in 2022 while the total logistics cost in Africa stood at $344.2 billion.

 

If intra Africa trade stands low at just 14.4% of total African exports and UNCTAD forecasts that the AfCFTA could boost intra Africa trade by about 33% and cut the continent's trade deficit by 51%, how can logistics startups benefit?

 

Director of Sales, Stephen Elisha and Chief Operations Officer, Taiwo Fapju, both at ShipAfrica.io, share their expert thoughts on this conversation.

CC - Have Blue Checkmarks Lost Their Value Due to Paid Verification?

Tech Gist:

- Facebook goes through look rebrand

- Meta Expands Its Paid Verification Program to Business Accounts

- YouTube Announces New Creator Tools, Including Generative AI Options.

Catchup on the latest tech news on #CruiseCtrl with @Mide.

CC - Are Pigs Hearts Replacing Human Hearts?

Tech Gist:

-Did you know that a few minutes of physical exercise can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke? Even for something as minute as entering public transport or climbing the stairs, as well as other things.

- France is said to vaccinate millions of ducks against bird flu.

- Non communicable diseases said to be getting more prevalent in Nigeria as a result of aging and changes in lifestyle of people.

- Pig's hearts are now being used instead of the human hearts during transplant.

 

Catchup on more of the latest tech news with @Mide on #CruiseCtrl.

B2B - Leadership and Entrepreneurship: Insights from Kayode Adebayo’s Journey

Ready for a cup of inspiration? Join us as we chat with the founder of Ckrowd, Kayode Adebayo, in the latest episode of Back to Base. Kayode's journey is a must-listen.

TTS: Renewed Hope for Nigeria at 63

As Nigeria celebrates 63rd Independence anniversary, a Nigerian Sexagenarian, Journalist and former Director at Nigeria’s Ministry of Information, Charles Adeyemi S. shares nuggets of advice to the country he loves dearly.

Tech Untapped: The Real Reason Behind Apple’s Switch to USB-C

With Apple's latest addition to their gadgets, IPhone 15, the swap of the lightning port with USB-C was received with mixed feelings. Here is THE REAL REASON BEHIND APPLE'S SWITCH TO USB-C.

The 3 Ts: 63 Interesting Facts About Nigeria Pt 2

As Nigeria Celebrates her 63rd year of independence, here are 63 Interesting Facts About Nigeria (Part 2). Happy Independence Day Nigeria

The 3 Ts: 63 Interesting Facts About Nigeria Pt 1

As Nigeria Celebrates her 63rd year of independence, here are 63 Interesting Facts About Nigeria (Part 1). Happy Independence Day Nigeria

TTS - 63 Wishes for Nigeria

To mark Nigeria’s 63rd Independence celebration, I went out with the intention of getting 63 Nigerians to make a wish for Nigeria. I reached out to the Tech Bros and Sis on my contact list.

 

Only 6 faithful Nigerians answered the call to wishes and though I may not have gotten 63 to represent each year of independence, 6 represents each decade.