Author: Elan

Africa’s trade ambitions hinge on a simple truth often obscured by headlines about ports, power and tariffs. Trade expands rapidly when exporters, financiers and insurers have frameworks to identify, price and transfer the underlying risks. Specialty insurance – the bespoke, technically sophisticated cover that protects complex, high-value and high-frequency commercial activity – is not a nice-to-have. It is the plumbing of modern commerce. It prevents revenue leakage, underwrites bankable investments, and turns projects that would otherwise be “too risky” into creditworthy opportunities. As Africa expands its intra-regional value chains, scales energy projects, and expands logistics corridors, bespoke specialized insurance programs…

Storing digital assets (read: cryptocurrencies) demands the same level of security-consciousness as traditional finance. Yet crypto’s promise of “sovereignty” places the burden of protection squarely on users, turning them into sole guardians of their own purses.  The digital asset industry began with non-custodial wallets, which gave users total control over their holdings without third-party interference. They simply had to hold onto their “private keys,” a string of 12–24 random words that only the user is privy to. Once they lose access to, forget, or if those keys get into the wrong hands, their crypto assets could get lost forever or…

In Nigeria, students and budget users need durable, reliable laptops without breaking the bank or spending money they don’t have on high-end models. While flagship laptops get all the hype and attention, modern entry-level and mid-range budget-friendly laptops are now built to offer features such as SSD storage, efficient processors, and good battery life.   This guide will focus on the best laptops for students and budget users that deliver the highest value under ₦700,000.00 ($482.53). These utility laptops are suitable for entrepreneurs, remote workers, and students who need a budget-friendly device for everyday use.  The top 5 budget-friendly laptops for…

TL;DR Enabling App Continuity on the Galaxy Z TriFold causes the device to lower the resolution of screenshots taken on the cover screen. Samsung lowers the cover screen’s rendering resolution to match the inner screen’s pixel density so apps don’t restart when unfolding. A hardware upscaler keeps the display looking sharp, but screenshots capture the raw, lower-resolution image before it is processed. Like most foldable phones, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold sports two displays: an outer cover screen and an inner main screen. What makes the TriFold unique is that its inner screen folds twice, giving the device its signature…

Africa’s engagement with Artificial Intelligence (AI) should go beyond technological adoption to include reshaping global narratives around inclusion, innovation, and equity. The  continent must take the opportunities presented by AI to leapfrog its development challenges and reimagine key sectors such as education, healthcare, governance, industry, and food security. This was the  thrust of the presentation of Vice Chancellor University of Lagos(UNILAG) at the opening ceremony of the university’s fifth International Week, with the theme: “Equitable Partnerships and the Future of AI in Africa.” She said: “Artificial Intelligence is not the future; it is the present. For Africa, AI represents something…

Women-led startups are expected to gain more loans and investment as impact-driven investors are now infusing capital at a critical time for women entrepreneurs across the continent. The financing gap for women-led businesses has long been cited as a major barrier to economic inclusion, as the demand for capital among women-owned SMEs in Nigeria and beyond has often gone unmet. Nigeria’s female-led startups are gaining increased backing from impact-driven investors, with new data showing that gender-lens investing is becoming a stronger feature of the country’s private capital landscape. The Nigerian Impact Investment Landscape (2025) report has highlighted a growing pool…

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In brief Spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $177.6 million on Tuesday, their largest single-day inflow in six weeks. The divergence shows a structural rotation as institutions that entered via Bitcoin broaden their exposure, Decrypt was told. The recent opening of major U.S. wirehouses gives “trillions of dollars” new access to crypto ETFs, according to Bitwise CIO. U.S. spot exchange-traded funds are starting to note inflows as Bitcoin embarks on a choppy yet upsloping move, ending weeks of corrections.Spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $177.64 million on Tuesday, hitting a six-week high, according to SoSoValue data—more than the $151.74 million that flowed into spot…

The seventh edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos 7.0) brought together policymakers, founders, investors, researchers, government representatives, venture capitalists, startups and tech talent at the Landmark Event Centre for a day of strategic engagements on how emerging technologies can accelerate Lagos’ evolution as a leading technology hub in Africa. Held under the theme “Future Technologies & a Sustainable Lagos,” the conference reinforced AOT’s role as the city’s premier policy-innovation forum, spotlighting artificial intelligence, smart infrastructure, clean energy, digital governance and inclusive innovation. In his welcome address, Dr. Victor Gbenga Afolabi, Founder of Eko Innovation Centre and curator…

Google has announced an extended repair program for the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL. It is also extending the warranty for Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Google launched the Pixel 9 series in late August 2024. The Mountain View company says that a limited number of Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL devices may be affected by display problems. These include phones with a vertical line on the display, that runs from the bottom to the top, and devices that have a flickering display. The extended repair program provides coverage for 3 years after the original retail-purchase date. The repair…