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Tolu F., a fraud operations analyst based in the United Kingdom with over seven years of experience in fraud detection and strategy, shared his insights on how AI is reshaping the fight against money laundering in a recent conversation with our journalist. READ: https://lnkd.in/dbXRdbEv

Karl Toriola, the CEO of MTN Nigeria explains why Telcos Have Proposed 100% Tariff Increase, saying it is necessary for the sustainability of the industry, which has been facing significant financial pressures due to rising operational costs. READ: https://lnkd.in/dP5_9UGh

Opeyemi Nafisat Bakare, founder/executive director,  Webfala Digital Skills for all Initiative, looks at 'Addressing the Threat of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence [TFGBV] in Nigeria'... READ: https://lnkd.in/dGijTGVw

Techeconomy PropTech Startups Watchlist 2025 - The global proptech (property technology) market size reached $35.4 Billion in 2024, according to IMARC Group’s report. The market is experiencing rapid growth due to the increasing urbanization, shifting consumer preferences toward digital platforms, rising investment in property technology startups, rapid advancements in technology, and the growing focus on sustainability and smart building solutions. Major PropTech Market Drivers The report went ahead to mention that rapid technical breakthroughs in proptech, like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and big data analytics, are driving the industry growth. In Nigeria, a PWC publication estimates the value of dead capital in Nigeria’s real estate market at $900 billion. Techeconomy Unveils its PropTech Startups Watchlist 2025: 1. House Africa | Sytemap 2. BuyLetLive 3. Estate Intel 4. SmallSmall (Techstars ‘21) 5. Spleet 6. Venco 7. PropertyPro Africa 8. ??? 9. Keble (Techstars ‘22) 10. SEE FULL LIST HERE: https://lnkd.in/dzA6nFPd

In a world where attention spans are short and competition fierce, blending in is no longer an option. To truly stand out in 2025, personal brands and businesses alike must embrace contrarian branding—finding that fresh, disruptive angle that not only commands attention but also reshapes the narrative in their space. This approach requires boldness, creativity, and a willingness to defy norms. In this piece, Tofunmi Akinseye, explores why novelty is the game-changer in personal branding, using Funke Akindele and Rosalind Umar as inspiring case studies: https://lnkd.in/dUaCftSa

Techeconomy Unveils Top 15 Startups Watchlist 2025 In 2024 alone, African startups attracted over $2 billion in funding. Although this was lower than the previous year, the continent gained even more global competitiveness and recognition, revealing that Africa is no longer ‘just catching up’. Startups like Flutterwave, OPay, Moove and others have not stopped keeping us in awe, but there are even more startups emerging to disrupt the problem-solving determination and we must keep an eye on them in 2025... Here are the top 15 startups to watch in 2025: 1. Moniepoint Nigeria 2. Vesti 3. CDIAL.AI 4. JADA Squad 5. PaidHR (formerly Pade) 6. Juicyway 7. NeuRaL AI 8. Hermplify 9. Flowmono Inc. 10. Waste2light Ltd 11. Octavia Carbon 12. Aya Data 13. Appmint 14. PBR Life Sciences (Techstars '23) 15...MORE: https://lnkd.in/dp-sAzez

As we draw the curtain on 2024, here are highlights from Techeconomy Business Series 4 moderated by Chidera Amuta, marketing manager at Vendorcredit. Panelists: Otutu Chinedu, software engineer at Greenplaces; Adanne Anene, product lead at Branch International Financial Services; Temitope Orilua, founder of Digital Business Nigeria, and Gerald Konwea, founder of SpottR. These experts dissected the year’s major technological advancements while forecasting trends that will have huge impacts in 2025...READ: https://lnkd.in/dK9TH-Nf

The Influence of Compelling Individuals in a Globalized World In a world filled with complex challenges and global interconnectedness, the role of compelling individuals in driving positive change cannot be overstated. From Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed advocating for sustainable development to Germany’s Angela Merkel championing international cooperation, these individuals exemplify the transformative power of compelling leadership. Similarly, New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern showcases the significance of empathy and social justice in governance, while Elon Musk’s visionary ideas have revolutionised multiple industries. Their diverse backgrounds and contributions underscore the importance of compelling individuals in shaping a sustainable and inclusive future. What are the habits of effective people in the digital age, and how do they navigate and thrive in a world characterised by constant connectivity and technological advancements? - Pro. Emmanuel Ojo Ademola CONTINUE READING HERE: https://lnkd.in/dWv_TAwa

The Rise of Remote Work and the Gig Economy in the Digital Age | By; Prof. Emmanuel Ojo Ademola READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/dsuHGwdS Image: SeerBit | Techeconomy

Fastest-Growing Skills for 2025 Across Business, Data Science and Tech - according to Coursera are; 1. GenAI: Mastering AI tools to generate text, images, and more. 2. Artificial Neural Networks: Building AI systems modeled after the human brain. 3. Computer Vision: Teaching machines to process and interpret visual data. 4. PyTorch: Leveraging this machine learning library for advanced AI applications. 5. Machine Learning: Enabling systems to learn and improve from data. 6. Applied Machine Learning: Practical application of ML to solve real-world problems. 7. Deep Learning: Creating sophisticated AI for complex challenges. 8. Supervised Learning: Training AI using labelled datasets. 9. Reinforcement Learning: Teaching AI through rewards and penalties. 10. ? READ MORE:https://lnkd.in/dHdK9jPK Photo Credit: Google