5 Influential African Leaders of the 20th Century
-Greg Beyer In a hotbed of ideologies and post-colonial struggles, Africa has produced figures who have shaped their continent. Here are five of the most prominent African leaders. Often overlooked in the realms of geopolitics, the African continent has, nevertheless, played an important part of…
South African Payment App, Ukheshe Embraces Crypto for Seamless Transactions
–Grace Ashiru South African financial technology innovator Ukheshe has announced a notable update within its Scan to Pay application. This advance stirs the financial world by incorporating cryptocurrency payments into its offerings. Previously known as Masterpass, the Scan to Pay app by Ukheshe holds a vast network, including over…
Self-Esteem: Social Media and Mental Health Connection
–Sherri Gordon Low self-esteem refers to a person having an overall poor sense of self-value. It essentially means having a poor opinion of yourself. Low self-esteem can encompass a range of factors, such as your sense of identity, self-confidence, feelings of competence, and feelings of belonging. Self-esteem…
Skin Bleaching: Negative Side Effects On The Physical Appearance
–Amanda Caldwell Skin bleaching is a cosmetic practice that aims to lighten someone’s skin. Some individuals may use it to try lightening specific areas or dark spots, while others may want to lighten their overall skin tone. Skin bleaching is the practice of trying to…
Poverty In a Wealthy Economy: Nigeria
-Raheem S Ayeni Nigeria is a rich country with a booming population of over 200 million people. While this richness is an advantage, the country’s human development has, however, been severely impacted by multidimensional poverty. In 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari inherited an economy that was…
Education and Learning a Skill: Why Skill is Taking Over Education
-TEACHER’S PORTAL In today’s economy, education is more important than ever. With the job market changing rapidly, employers are looking for candidates with the specific skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their industry. This means that students need to be equipped with the right…
Education: Education Statistics in Nigeria
-Zoe Talents Nigeria is a country in West Africa with English as its official language. It has 36 states and a total population of around 220 million people by November 2022. As a country, it has the most number of people living under the poverty line in Africa. Over…
Top 9 Solar Energy Inventions In Africa
-Solynta Energy Africa is intensifying its solar quest to close its massive energy gap, paving the way for one after the other utility-scale solar-energy plant. In the meantime, innovators and startups across the continent are exploring the power of the African sun to improve people’s…
Fruit Juice over Soda: Is Fruit Juice as Unhealthy as Sugary Soda?
-Alina Petre Fruit juice is generally perceived as healthy and far superior to sugary soda. Many health organizations have issued official statements encouraging people to reduce their intake of sugary drinks, and several countries have gone as far as implementing a tax on sugary soda….
Why Plant-based Foods is Better and Healthier
–Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta Prehistoric vs. modern diet A paleolithic diet is a modernized form of prehistoric diet that humans used to eat in the Paleolithic or “Old Stone Age” era. Heavy meat consumption in this diet is often justified with the premise that Paleolithic…
Global | Didi Angaye Earns A Distinction Award, Another Feather To The Cap
On a bright sunny day, in the month of July, 2024, the prestigious Staffordshire University located in the West Midlands of England organised its Award giving and Graduation ceremony to honour graduates of various educational programmes and courses which it offers. Didi Timipah Angaye,…
Olu Of Warri Bags Award In UK, Wife Advocates Return To Cultural Values
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has received the Leadership and Community Development award at the 14th African Achievers Awards (AAA), which took place at the Parliament House, United Kingdom. The award was presented by a member of the House of Lords, London, Rt…
Brit Awards | Asake, Burna Boy And Other ‘New Cats’ Get Nominations
Nigerian singers Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema have been nominated for the 2024 Brit Awards. The nomination list for the annual music awards show was released on Wednesday 25, January 2024. Burna Boy and Asake made the ‘Best International Artiste’ category, while ‘Calm…
Brit Awards 2024 | The Full List Of Artist(e)s
This year’s Brits nominees have been revealed ahead of the ceremony in London in March. Dua Lipa is the first star confirmed to perform at the event – but how many awards is she up for? Musicians including Raye, Central Cee, J Hus and Blur are also…
Despite Increased Transfer Volume And Institutional Adoption, Bitcoin Stays Below $60K
Bitcoin’s price hovers around $59K as increased transfer volume indicates a stable demand among investors. CryptoQuant data indicates buyers are absorbing the panic selling pressure around the $57K price level. Bitwise’s latest report suggests that institutional investors are still buying Bitcoin despite the recent price…
Traders Focus On Meme Coins As Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Erase Recent Gains
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP dip under key support levels at $60,000, $2,600 and $0.60 respectively. Tron ecosystem’s meme launchpad SunPump generates over $1.1 million in revenue within twelve days of its launch. Tron network daily revenue reached a record high of $26.83 million on Tuesday,…
Top 10 Cryptocurrencies To Invest in January 2024
-Michael Adams From Bitcoin and Ethereum to Dogecoin and Tether, there are thousands of different cryptocurrencies, making it overwhelming when you’re first getting started in the world of crypto. To help you get your bearings, these are the top 10 cryptocurrencies based on their market…
The Risk And Reward Of ChatGPT In Cybersecurity
Juan is an experienced CTO with a demonstrated history of working in the computer and network security industry. He is an information technology professional skilled in SAP and Oracle applications, computer forensics, vulnerabilities research, IPS/IDS and information security. Unless you’ve been on a retreat in…