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Victor Oluwole

Africa, Kenya, Nigeria

Head and Editor at Business Insider Africa

Head & Editor at Business Insider Africa | I tell stories of successful African business leaders and entrepreneurs. Got a story? Send to [email protected]

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  • 1 week ago | africa.businessinsider.com | Victor Oluwole

    It started with a LinkedIn message. Nova Phoenix, founder of the U.S.-based LyfebloodDAO, had just returned from blockchain conferences in Dubai and Singapore when he reached out to Nigerian Web3 advocate Rume Ophi. What began as a simple check-in quickly evolved into a powerful idea: why wait for someone else to organize a meaningful African Web3 event when they could create one together?

  • 1 week ago | africa.businessinsider.com | Victor Oluwole

    The organization also faces growing security threats as jihadist groups capitalize on strained relations between member states and expand their influence in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions. Countries such as Benin and Nigeria have seen a surge in violence in recent months.

  • 1 week ago | africa.businessinsider.com | Victor Oluwole

    Brand competition intensifies While TRANSSION remained Africa’s dominant vendor with a 47% market share, its shipments declined 5% from the previous year. Competitors are gaining ground: Samsung held 21% share, driven by its A-series phones. Xiaomi grew 32%, led by success in Egypt and Nigeria. HONOR surged 283% year-on-year, thanks to new 5G bundles and stronger local partnerships.

  • 3 weeks ago | africa.businessinsider.com | Victor Oluwole

    She did not campaign. She didn’t even know the president. But now she’s in charge of solving some of Botswana’s biggest problems – from youth unemployment to gender-based violence – and she’s already making a splash. “I’ve never been more proud of being young,” Chombo said shortly after his appointment.

  • 3 weeks ago | africa.businessinsider.com | Victor Oluwole

    Rasool was declared persona non grata by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for criticising the Trump administration's policies. The removal marks a major setback in US-South African relations, which have been strained over issues including land reform and South Africa's lawsuits against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

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Victor Oluwole
Victor Oluwole @iamlazypoet
15 May 25

And in that same time, Modric won 5 Champions League titles, a Ballon d'Or, and stacked more trophies than most clubs 🏆 greatness!

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fan account @Asensii20

Crying, Xabi left Madrid as a PLAYER when Modric was 30, he left, played 3 years for Bayern, retired, got his coaching badges, managed RSO youth for 3 years, managed Leverkusen for 3 years, then came back to manage Madrid and Modric is still here 😭😭😭😭😭

Victor Oluwole
Victor Oluwole @iamlazypoet
15 May 25

RT @HumansNoContext: Man can do anything for a woman like this https://t.co/TDchmGIjtS

Victor Oluwole
Victor Oluwole @iamlazypoet
15 May 25

Many laughed at him; where? On which platform? Just wish him well and move on

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JOE 𝕏 @gani_jonathan

When this guy started, many laughed at him and called him names. But today, his hard work and dedication have paid off. He has been invited by an NBA star to the US. Congratulations, bro @nkwainkennedy 👏 https://t.co/MpX0frw5Vz