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A brief note as @StearsInsights CEO on the overwhelming attention during the Presidential elections, how we collect election data and new fixes to make sure we can accommodate millions of new users this Saturday with no downtime. stears.co/article/a-note…

In Côte d’Ivoire, it’s no longer just cocoa. Cashew incubators & a growing Foodtech scene expand agro-processing. Add a 45% renewables target (COP26), and you have a bold growth story. Download the Africa Capital in 2025 Report to future-proof your investments. bit.ly/3Qs8q2V

“Who is eligible to apply for the grants? Any undergraduate computer science or engineering college student, including freshmen and students outside the US.” Students in African unis, Apply apply apply!

Few things are as funny to me as people posting obvious AI generated videos with the caption 'You wouldn't believe this video is not real' Bruh, we can tell. At least in Q1 2025 we can still tell 😭😭😭😭

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Commuting in Lagos can take hours but Lagosians always find a way to make the most of it. What do you do while sitting in traffic? Any recommendations for passing the time? Books? Podcasts? Quote this tweet with your tips! #ferryfebruary

Did you know that you could spend almost 3 hours going from Ikorodu to Lekki via a bus/ private car but only 25 mins if you take the ferry? This is why we are mapping all the ferry routes in Lagos to help commuters understand water transit in the city. #Ferryfebruary

Today, I am excited to see this project become a reality! We have a team out collecting data on all the informal/private ferries in #Lagos. The goal is to educate commuters about water transit, helping them have more enjoyable commutes and reducing road congestion #FerryFebruary

100% of technology-related private market deals in Q3 2024 were concentrated in Africa’s Big 5 economies. Explore the Stears Private Capital in Africa Report: Q3 2024 bit.ly/3CELI3V

African private capital surged to $10.1B in 2024, driven by equity financing and record exits. Explore the trends that shaped Africa’s investment landscape in 2024. Download the report: bit.ly/40SyLNK

Equity financing dominated African private capital markets in 2024, accounting for 81% of transactions. Explore this and more in the full report: bit.ly/40SyLNK

I'm struggling to readjust to Twitter. It's so different. But anything is better than the predictions and revelations going on in the world of Linkedin.

Thanks to everyone who made 2024 what it was - customers, employees and investors. For Year 5, put my annual reflections on the lessons we learned building in the African data space. Excited for 2025! linkedin.com/pulse/building…

Amazed by how poor the @MasterClass @MasterClassCare service is when it comes to erroneous payments. Been trying to reach the team since last week and no word. Annoying and disappointing for such a brand.

Excited to announce @MaCVentureCap Fund III today. Thanks to @agarfinks for writing about us. fortune.com/2024/10/29/exc…

Earlier today, together with the @googleafrica team led by @MattBrittin, President, EMEA Business & Operations, we announced a N2.8 billion commitment from Google to support our ministry’s efforts at accelerating growth in Nigeria’s digital economy. This significant commitment, which is in alignment with our Strategic Blueprint, will be directed towards the following initiatives: 1. DeepTech Ready Upskilling Programme: A training programme which will operate within the framework of our 3MTT Nigeria initiative to empower 20,000 Nigerians with advanced technical skills in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. 2. Experience AI Programme: Co-developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation and Google DeepMind to introduce young people aged 11-14 to the fundamentals of AI. Google will provide resources and training to 25,000 educators to reach and inspire 125,000 learners across Nigeria. 3. Apolitical Government AI Campus Programme: A virtual platform providing government officials and policymakers with access to resources and training on AI governance and application. Google will empower 100 leadership-level and 1,000 practitioner-level public servants to effectively utilise AI in their roles. 4. N100million AI Fund: A joint effort between @NCAIRNigeria and Google announced a few weeks back to award N10million each to promising Nigerian AI startups. The 10 beneficiaries, who have since been selected, will also gain access to Google's AI tools and resources, including up to $3.5million in Google Cloud Credits, mentorship from Google engineers, and technical support from NCAIR. I appreciate the entire Google team for betting big on our technology ecosystem and their continued support. I look forward to building on our partnership, as we continue on our path of Digital Transformation in Nigeria. #NigerianExcellence @olurocks_

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@Dum3bi @FadekemiAbiru 😂😂😂😂

Took a village to make this happen across Stears. Special thanks to: - Designers: Kachi and Ayotunde - Product Managers: Bo and Olumide - Project Manager: Tara - Engineers: Adeola, Micheal, Abeeb - Intelligence Team: Fadekemi, Pamela, Adewale, Adedayo, Onyinyechi, Eseoghene