Bitget innovation zone has pulled out a new token with several rewards for its holders

Bitget, the world's largest crypto copy trading exchange, is proud to announce the launch of Game for a Living (GFAL) token on the Innovation Zone. The gaming platform has recently launched its token on Bit2Me, Seedify and Enjinstarter selling in less than a minute on all those platforms. Bitget Innovation Zone is an innovative space where the most promising industry projects are launched for the first time.

GFAL is revolutionizing the gaming industry by driving mass adoption of blockchain gaming through both an infrastructure that developers can use at no added cost and through the creation of games that showcase the infrastructure, such as Elemental Raiders and Diamond Dreams, aiming to be the biggest revolution in gaming since the introduction of free-to-play models.

Led by Manel Sort (ex-King) and an experienced team (ex-Blizzard), GFAL will offer developers the GFAL Network, which includes: the GFAL Chain, Web3 Game Tools, and a marketplace. GFAL token will serve as a currency for games developed on the GFAL Network, for purchases and sales in the marketplace, and for developer access.

Bitget will list GFAL on the innovation zone and has launched a BGB airdrop, mark the following dates: Deposit time: 13th Mar, 4 PM(UTC), Trading time: 13th Mar, 5 PM (UTC), Withdrawal time: 14th Mar, 5 PM(UTC) and Campaign period: 13th Mar, 4 PM - 16th Mar, 4 PM (UTC).

Users who deposit GFAL no less than 5,000 GFAL net deposit volume can enjoy 10 - 100 BGB Airdrops. Only for 3,000 winners on a first come, first serve basis.

For details of the reward programme visit Bitget official announcement

Trading has many facets and one of them is taking advantage of the experience of leading traders through a strategy known as copy trading. Considering the growing interest towards risk-minimizing options for trading, similar instruments have been spotted on the market before. Leading cryptocurrency exchange Bitget managed to introduce copy trading in full and make it both accessible and comprehensive to users on a massive scale.

Enter Bitget
Bitget, established in 2018, is the world’s leading crypto derivatives exchange with a core focus on social trading. The exchange currently serves over 8 million users in more than 100 countries worldwide by providing them with one-stop trading solutions aimed at increasing crypto adoption, and has became the largest crypto copy trading platform.



In early 2023, Bitget took a bold step in opening up the cryptocurrency market to a broader audience of traders by becoming the first centralized exchange in the world to launch a copy trading service for the spot market. The new flagship product, dubbed One-Click Copy Trade, is meant to become an intuitive experience for spot traders and a go-to solution for newcomers into the cryptocurrency market.

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What Is Copy Trading?
If put in simple terms, copy trading is the process of literally copying an experienced trader’s strategies and trades. Users who either do not have the time or necessary experience to conduct an in-depth technical analysis to derive their strategies or trading algorithms can resort to the actions of other traders and shadow their trading portfolio to increase the possibility of making profitable trades. Given the fact that most professional traders conduct technical analysis on a routine basis, tapping into their experience is a surefire way of compiling a comprehensive overview of the market situation and potential forecasts on asset price movements.



The given approach not only provides a fast track into trading, but also gives all new players a readymade playbook to follow. The transparency that comes with copy trading also discloses the selected trader’s returns, trading history, applied methods and strategies, and portfolio makeup. Combined with a variety of trading tools like Maximum Investment, Stop Loss and Take Profit options, copy trading is ideal for both novice and experienced traders seeking ways of simplifying and enhancing their trading operations.

Advantages of Copy Trading
One of the biggest advantages of copy trading for beginners is that it provides them with an instant and digested overview of broader market dynamics based on the actions of experienced traders. The ability to track a real trader’s moves and trades illustrates the logic behind every operation. This creates a tentative connection between market movements and human reactions to them aimed at making a profit or safeguarding portfolio assets. The convenience of the approach is further bolstered by the availability of a wide variety of trader strategies on offer, each suited for individual preferences and risk appetites. Add to that the possibility of selecting traders based on individual preferences and filters, and copy trading becomes akin to shopping for expected yields.



The ability to find traders whose actions align with preferred strategies and limit orders saves an immense amount of time that would have otherwise been spent on keeping constant tabs on the market, order books, trading volumes and so on. Elite traders have perfected and nearly automated their strategies to take into account every possible scenario, making copy trading of their actions an ideal option for users willing to both learn from the best and enhance the yield-generating performance of their portfolios.

Key Features of Copy Trading with Bitget
Bitget developed its flagship product with users in mind, ensuring that the onboarding process is as seamless and convenient as possible. The application, both mobile and web-based, guides the user through a step-by-step guide displaying all the key functions and actions necessary to kickstart their trading careers using copy trading.



Among the key features that set Bitget’s copy trading solution apart from similar products are the following:



● Availability of thousands of verified traders, both experienced and elite with a successful track record, whose spot copy trading strategies are available for users to copy;



● Selection of filters and metrics allowing users to find elite traders with strategies and trades matching their personal requirements, including trading pairs, timeframes, risk levels, etc.;



● Broad range of available trading pairs and assets to choose from, including BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH and others;



● Trading turned into a social interaction process through the availability of trade insights, educational articles, elite trader profile details, and real-time market updates;



● Wide range of available tools for amplifying copy trading through multiplier mode and other instruments for maximizing profit-making opportunities.



● Customized risk control instruments for setting stop loss and taking profit orders based on individual risk appetite preferences.



● Direct access to trading knowledge resources via the Bitget Academy and Bitget Insights, giving unique and firsthand looks at the ways elite traders handle their trades.

Starting Up Bitget Spot Copy Trading
In order to start working with Bitget’s copy trading instrument, users first need to register on the exchange and pass all necessary Know Your Customer and verification procedures.



Once done, it’s required to access the ‘Copy Trading’ section and click on the ‘Spot Copy Trading’ button. The section opens with a selection of traders available for copying along with a filter setup based on total equity, transaction history, follower counts and other criteria. Once a trader has been selected based on individual preferences, the user is required to press the ‘Copy’ button next to the trader’s profile and start on their path to copy trading. After agreeing to Bitget’s Terms and Conditions the user is redirected to a settings page where they can tune the selected trading option and customise following of the selected trader’s strategies.



The application allows traders to invest a fixed amount of equity from $10 to $3,000 once the selected trader responds to the request. A multiplier from 0.1 to 20 can also be set to select a proportion of the trader’s order. The page also provides users with the ability to access the ‘Risk Management’ section and adjust take profit, maximum investment, stop loss and take profit limits. Experienced traders looking for fine-tuning individual trades and more customized options, can use the ‘Advanced Settings’ section.



Once all the adjustments have been made, users need to press the ‘Follow’ button to start following the selected trader. On the profile page, traders can also find the ‘My Copy Trades’ section that gives a detailed overview of their orders and the traders they are following. The section gives users the opportunity to adjust every open order and how they are followed.



That’s it, the copy trading option has been successfully launched and users can now watch their copy trading in action.

How to Find a Trader to Follow
Finding a trader to follow is not always an easy task for a number of reasons. First, there are hundreds of successful traders posting their trading strategies on the platform, each with their own advantages and shortcomings. As such, novice traders should pay special attention to a number of key criteria that can help them identify a trader whose strategies best suit their expectations for successful trading.



First and foremost, consistent gains over the long term are a surefire sign of a successful trader. Truly keen traders with a special connection to the market’s vibe retain high performance throughout bearish and bullish markets alike.



The second key factor is risk appetite. All traders apply risk management in one way or another, however, some have a higher risk tolerance threshold than others. The higher the risk – the higher the potential for profits, but so is the possibility of losses. Users should always take a pragmatic approach to risks based on their own preferences and never chase high-profit indicators at the expense of prudence.



The similarity of many traders’ strategies should come as no surprise, as the approaches to successful trading can align in many cases for many assets. As such, users should draw a clear distinction between the traders they are considering based on a combination of parameters, and not just one.



The follower count is an important indicator of a trader’s performance, as it showcases both high standards of professionalism in market operations and a conscientious approach towards the interests of their followers.



Novices to copy trading must always bear in mind the fact that even elite traders are humans and their fault tolerance is never zero. Any trading strategy is vulnerable to market changes and no single one should be considered perfect. The risk of losses remains even if the selected trader has been demonstrating consistent performance over a long period of time and users must be prepared to set limits accordingly to minimize potential losses.

Copy Trading – The Takeaways
Copy trading by Bitget is an excellent starting point for novice traders willing to generate yields and learn from elite traders with established trading histories. It is also an opportunity for experienced market players to showcase their performance and gain community recognition. The solution from Bitget provides a convenient and straightforward onboarding experience into the world of trading and provides all the necessary instruments to adjust trades and risks to suit individual requirements.

Although the last year has undoubtedly been a bear market, some cryptocurrency trading platforms made a great job of proving that the success of exchange tokens is closely tied to the success of the platforms they represent. While the year was not entirely successful for the majority of them, Bitget still managed to successfully manoeuvre its way through the wreckage of both the Terra and FTX collapses. BGB token demonstrated positive yearly dynamics, raising the all-time high (ATH) price bar several times last year.

Bitget Token (BGB) — Biggest Winner From FTX Collapse


The BGB token turned out to be the only exchange token that stayed green all year round. The asset posted an unprecedented 136% year-over-year gain, with prices lifted in March and October and reaching its ATH of $0.4 on February 15, 2023.

Bitget massively benefited from the FTX collapse, increasing its share of the crypto derivatives trading market from 3% to 11%, according to the Token Insight report. A Boston Consulting Group report shows that in 2022, Bitget ranked among the top three crypto exchanges in terms of cryptocurrency derivatives trading volume, with a total trading volume growth of more than 300%. As the Bitcoin options market sees whales opting for bullish strategies and amidst the market volatility in general, the demand for crypto derivatives as an instrument for hedging risks and earning stable profits is higher than ever. Since the second half of 2022, crypto derivatives volume has been growing faster than the spot market. According to data from CryptoCompare, in January 2023, derivatives trading volume showed a monthly gain of 76% reaching $2.04 trillion, the largest percentage increase since 2021, and currently representing 70% of the entire crypto market.

The exchange's foray into the spot market has been another contributing factor to the growth in the price of BGB. Bitget added AI (Artificial Intelligence), Arbitrum, and NFT zone listings to its Innovation Zone for early-stage exposure to related tokens. Within a week, 21 assets were listed in the Innovation Zone, while Future (AI) witnessed the biggest gain of 1263%.

Not only that. BGB token has reached its ATH several times over the past year driven by major partnerships, market expansion and the launch of pioneering products such as copy trading. It is noteworthy that in 2022 the token never dipped below the price of 2021, unlike other cryptocurrency exchange coins. In addition, BGB rallied impressively in October, breaking its price record after Bitget announced its partnership with prominent football player Lionel Messi.

The financial and technical stability of the exchange also played a big role in maintaining a stable price of its token throughout the year. Bitget is the only exchange among today's top five that has never faced hacking attacks. The platform management did not reduce its staff, but indeed increased the number of employees by five times to 1,100 people in January 2023. This allowed the company to minimize the consequences of the market fall and show record financial and quantitative indicators in the new year.

Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, has announced the winners and conclusion of its Hero Trader Awards 2022 competition. The event was organized to select the best 15 copy traders with high moral standards and professional qualities through community voting.

The Hero Trader Awards 2022 commemorated the advancement of copy trading based on transaction data from Bitget’s One-Click Copy Trade in 2022, which was used to select 75 Star Traders who participated in the contest.

Bitget is a pioneer in crypto copy trading thanks to the way it works to improve products through innovation. One-Click Copy Trade, is Bitget’s flagship offering of crypto copy trade, and as of Jan 19th 2023, the product has amassed more than 80,000 traders and over 380,000 followers, along with 47,000,000 profitable copy trades since its launch. Recently, Bitget has become the first cryptocurrency exchange to launch copy trading in the spot market.

The event parsed winners into five categories – Grand Champion Award, Robin Hood Award, Mansa Award, Hermes Award, and Genghis Award, as users voted for their favorite candidates based on a range of trading variables, helping Bitget select the 15 finalists among the best copy traders. The prize pools range from 8,000 to 3,000 USDT. Other prizes include poker-themed NFTs, copy trading follower count increases, and various exclusives.

Bitget will also give additional benefits for Hero Trader Award candidates including invitations to a series of AMAs and seminars on Twitter, as well as eligibility to join the Bitget Hero Traders Foundation with the opportunity to participate in follow-up activities and training for the foundation.

Gracy Chen, Managing Director of Bitget, remarks “Bitget has always been investing in developing the best community with effective trading information for our users. Events like the Hero Trader Awards 2022 are important opportunities for community users to engage in rewarding activities and explore many new possibilities offered by the copy trading and derivatives trading market. Our team would like to thank all the participants of the Futures Hero Trading Award Event, for every participant is essential for the development of our trading ecosystem.”


https://techmoney.com.ng/index.php/2023/02/10/bitget-announces-winners-of-hero-trader-awards-2022/

All is set to commence the two-day maiden edition of the Nigeria Golf Federation South West Zonal Championship 2022, at the Ibadan Golf Club.

The tourney is scheduled to Tee-Off at the section of Ibadan Golf Club Court on Friday, November 4 to Saturday, 5 November 2022.

Speaking about the event at a press parley on Thursday in Ibadan, the initiator of the event who is also the South West zonal representative on the board of Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Mrs. Onwuegbu Bose Ngozi, attested to the rich golf tradition of Ibadan Golf Club (IGC), describing its Golf course and the welfare package as topnotch.

According to her the tournament is part of the legacy projects she intends to put in place with the good intention to revive the game of Golf and as well expand its participation and growth by organizing Championship across South West, adding that it will be on a yearly basis.

The sharp and smartly-looking Mrs. Onwuegbu is a sports enthusiast, a member of Ibadan Golf Club, a lady captain of Dulphin Golf Club in Lagos and as well belongs to other sports Federation in Nigeria with many indelible achievements.

She described golf as a great game where she derived much joy and gladness socializing with the elite; people of good culture and intellectuals, and playing walking around the big golf course, burning the calories are enough for her wellness. She also stated that Golf is a game of integrity, respect and discipline where quality networks could be achieved.

Also the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Idowu Salami, (past Captain, Ibadan Golf Club) added his voice to the laudable event and said, “Ibadan Golf Club is a home of Golf and tradition where one can comfortably wine, dine, play the golf and have remarkable experience. I urge the members of Ibadan Golf Club to support this 2-day event. We also use this opportunity to encourage golfers across Nigeria to come to Ibadan Golf Club Court, its one of the best around.

“We must also thank God for the president we have now in the NGF in the person of Olusegun Runsewe. We couldn’t have had it any better, seriously speaking, because it takes serious passion to execute what he is doing in the golf federation right now.

“Speaking as someone who also has a passion for golf, I strongly commend Mrs. Onwuegbu Bose Ngozi for all her laudable initiatives as a representative on the board of the NGF and the roles she's playing in South West Zone. I can tell you that she is doing a very good job. This alone is a big feat and I must commend her for putting this all-important tournament together,” he said.

On her part, Omolaraeni Olaosebikan, the Honourable Secretary, Ladies Section, Ibadan Golf Club and a member, Planning Committee also applauded the initiatives of Mrs. Onwuegbu Bose Ngozi calling her a trailblazer in every respect.

She added that one of the key highlights of the day one of the tournament which is Friday, would be practice round the Golf Court by all the golfers who are not limited to South West but from across Nigeria and countries like Uganda, Tanzania, Burkina Faso etc.

She further stressed that there would be a cocktail session which is said to be powered by Nigeria Golf Federation and Nigeria Breweries, adding that all their products would be made available alongside with ofada rice, available, other Ibadan local delicacies.

She continues,

“Day 2 on November 5 will start with guest players being invited to participate in the tournament followed by the final round of the Championship. The grand finale and awards dinner will take place in the evening, capping off the Championship. Winners are expected to receive trophies and electronics to appreciate them. The good news also is that the Golf Course is in perfect shape, the platforms for registration and recording of scores for golfers are equally of international standards and the Course itself is wearing a perfect ambience for the game of golf.

“It is indeed going to be a pleasant experience to all golfers whose numbers are between 180 to 200. It is also an opportunity for them to have tourism experience, they will have a feel and look of our way of life in Ibadan, our culture, tradition, the food we eat, our train and bus services and how hospitable we are as a people before they finally leave on Monday. Interestingly the state also has something to gain economically from this, many golfers will lodge in hotels, patronize malls, buys things and fraternize with the locals.” Olaosebikan stated.

Top eight teams to compete in physical hackathon taking place in the Mara, Kenya from 17th-26th of September 2022

As part of its commitment to inspire developers to “build the future of Africa on Web3”, Mara, the Pan-African blockchain platform, has announced the top eight finalist teams of the “Hack The Mara” competition. These finalists have been invited to a physical hackathon in the Maasai Mara, Kenya, taking place from 17th-26th of September 2022 to determine which teams will emerge the overall winners of the hackathon.

The reveal of the finalists places a spotlight on the teams that submitted the most innovative and promising proposals to advance long term beneficial, social and environmental change in Africa and beyond. With each team’s proposal explaining the innovative solutions they would be building prototypes for during the physical hack, the finalists reflect Mara’s commitment to serve as the port of entry for blockchain capacity building in Africa.

The Mara Hackathon celebrates African Web3 developers and innovators who are working to solve last mile payment tracking challenges and strengthen the financial sustainability of ongoing conservation projects in the Mara for better livelihoods. Working in partnership with Circle (the issuer of USD Coin (USDC) and Euro Coin), United Nations Foundations, Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, Ishara Mara and Antler; Mara will award the top solutions with up to $100,000 in funding, entry into startup accelerator programmes, mentorship and other resources to build out their solutions.

Meet the Finalist teams

The finalists teams from Nigeria and Kenya that will be participating in the physical hackathon include:

https://techmoney.com.ng/index.php/2022/08/30/meet-the-top-eight-web3-developers-and-innovators-from-the-hack-the-mara-hackathon/









Team AfroLabs (Nigeria)

Meta hosted creators in Lagos at an exclusive dinner aimed at celebrating their impact and creativity, as well as introducing them to the various technologies that are paving the road to the metaverse. Held at GAIA Africa club, this included a mix of content creators and technical creators who represent a variety of interests from Music, Comedy and Augmented Reality Specialists.

This followed a day where Meta showcased some of its tech, Avatars, Spark AR and digital collectables (NFTs), features that will be a big part of the metaverse experience. These creators spent the day co-creating and building ideas that would bring them closer to their diverse communities.

“We recognise Nigerian creators as trailblazers that express themselves, inspire others, and build communities and livelihoods, while connecting with their audiences. We are excited to bring these talented creators together to celebrate their achievements and work with them to build inclusive products for connected metaverse experiences,” said Kojo Boakye, Meta’s Director of Public Policy, Africa, Middle East and Turkey. “At Meta, we are committed to providing a new and immersive way for people to connect and we are excited about building inclusive products that achieve this in the metaverse.”

Creators that attended the exclusive dinner were:

● Mark Angel comedy, a scriptwriter and comic skit maker who produces the ‘Mark Angel’ Comedy.

● Josh2funny, a comedian and content creator, famous for making covers of popular songs.

● Ayomidate an actor, content creator and comedian, who is known well-known for his Instagram skits.

● Miss Techy, a female digital creator popularly known for her captivating VFX videos on Instagram.

● Frank Itom, a storyteller and creator, popular for his video editing illusions infused into lifestyle and entertaining content.

● Tolu Bally, an award winning fashion entrepreneur and celebrity stylist.

● Santi, a musician and visual artist.


Also in attendance at Meta’s showcase of its tech were Tenientertainer, an award-winning singer and songwriter, Ayrastarr, one of the leading female singers signed to Mavin Records and Nissi, a popular afrobeat singer and animator.

Other creators who attended the dinner are Anthony Azekwoh, Somi Nwandu, Shutabug, Miracle Otugo, Judith Okonkwo (Imisi3D), Tobi Odion and Hadeeart.

Many years ago, juju maestro, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade thrilled Nigerians with a particular track that is more relevant today than it was when aired - Bibiire Kose Fowora. The song was to honour Erelu Abiola Dosunmu, the Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos. The track, "Biibire Kose Fowora" loosely translates as "A noble birth is not something to be bought".

There is no doubt that Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos, Her Royal Highness, Dr Abiola Dosunmu, a highly distinguished woman, has used the privilege of her birth to impact her community, the yoruba race and the world at large.

It is thus not surprising that the revered monarch, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II recently crowned her Yeye Oodua of the source; Queen Mother of the House of Oduduwa. This is a testament to her contributions promoting commerce, art, science, sport, culture, education, research, charity, poverty alleviation and other societal causes too numerous to mention.

In an elaborate ceremony that took place on Friday, July 22, 2022, at the palace of the Ooni in Ile Ife, Osun State in the presence of dignitaries from all walks of life, Erelu Dosunmu was formally decorated with her new title. This was followed by traditional prayers and a cultural festival at the Erelu Abiola Foundation on Lagos Island. Subsequently a thanksgiving mass was held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Victoria Island, Lagos followed by the grand reception at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The events were attended by top figures in Yorubaland including Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Otunba Gbenga Daniel former governor of Ogun State, HRM Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Ademola Elegushi amongst others.

In his remarks, Ooni noted that Erelu is a woman who has done a lot to propagate the Yoruba culture and unify the tribe. It should be noted that by her title, Erelu Dosunmu, is the mother of kings (Oba of Lagos), both past and present. Born a princess, she went on to become the queen mother and queen regent of Lagos. Beyond being a mere title, her position is recognised by the government in the same first-class category of monarchs according to the laws of Lagos State.

According to the history books, the first Erelu Kuti started the dynasty the men are currently enjoying. She was a queen but gave her crown to her son, and the direct descendants have been reigning for 400 years. A goal-getter from an early age, Erelu Dosunmu is also an advocate for gender parity, women's development, women empowerment, and leadership.

Considering her endowments, many would have expected her to be involved in partisan politics, but she stated that her title bars her from doing that. She said, “I am the Erelu Kuti of Lagos and the title is recognised by the chieftaincy laws of Lagos State. It bars me from active politics. At the time I took up the title, there weren’t many Nigerians, outside the traditional rulers, who were involved in traditional institutions.

“I saw it as an important platform to make a difference, especially because I had lived a greater part of my life abroad and I had come to appreciate my identity, in terms of my culture and tradition.

When I became the Erelu, I worked hand-in-hand with the king and we were visible, making interventions in government affairs. If the king could not be somewhere, I would represent him. It was a beautiful collaboration between the government and traditional institutions.”

Speaking on the significance of the Erelu title, she said, “Being Erelu is not just about being beautiful, for the last 20 years of the late King of Lagos, Oba Adeyinka Oyekan II, I was one of his closest confidantes. It is a three-in-one title― Erelu Kuti, Erelu of Lagos, and Erelu Oba. The Erelu’s duties include advising the king on social matters, advising him on people deserving of titles, making sure things run well at the palace, and all those are in the gazette of the chieftaincy laws of the state.”

It should be recalled that Erelu Kuti was a member of the first Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from June 3 to 14, 1992. She was also a part of the negotiations for foreign debt cancellation for Nigeria during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration and Chairman of the Lagos State Tree Planting and Beautification Committee. Other worthy of note affiliations include the Institute of International affairs as well as representing Nigeria at environmental summits.

It is also to her credit that she revolutionised the traditional Aso Oke sector to become the multi-million dollar industry it is today. Many years ago, she established a shop on Bond Street, London, United Kingdom to promote aso oke. The renowned fashion designer, Adebayo Jones, worked with her as an intern then. So good was she in showcasing aso oke that even people from the Middle East were excited about the traditional fabrics.

A woman of many parts, she also has a title from the Royal Kingdom of Belgium. Speaking on how the title came about, she once said, “When Lagos State was the capital of the country, the diplomatic community was usually welcomed by the palace of the Oba of Lagos. It was my portfolio to receive ambassadors, entertain them, show them around, and provide whatever they needed in terms of enlightenment. Those activities got me involved with the diplomatic community.”

Over the years, Erelu Dosunmu has interacted with presidents and high-ranking officials from different countries. For those who haven't followed her life religiously, little is said about her humanitarian strides. One of the many high points of ERAF was the rehabilitation of street children and school dropouts. An avowed philanthropist, she has often spoken about her passion for helping the underprivileged. It was to further this objective that she established the Erelu Abiola Foundation, which has contributed positively to the lives of many members of society.

When Erelu Dosunmu smiles, the world smiles along with her, not because everything is perfect but because in her, they see a woman who has over the years rebirthed herself into what she is today.



Oluwatosin Ojebisi, contributed this piece from Lagos

In line with its commitment to inspire developers to “build the future of Africa on Web3”, Mara, the Pan-African blockchain platform, is announcing the launch of the “Hack The Mara” competition which will take place from 17th-26th of September 2022.

The aim of the Mara Hackathon is to engage participants to create decentralised applications that provide sustainable solutions for last mile payment tracking. The solutions prototyped during the hackathon are expected to strengthen the financial sustainability of ongoing conservation projects in the Mara for better livelihoods.

The competition will take place in five stages, starting online with the final stage completed in person in Kenya. In a world first, the top 8 teams will be invited for a physical hack in the Mara where they will be hosted at Ishara. Located in the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, Ishara is an immersive experience dedicated to preserving the wildlife, the communities and the land of this globally significant conservation area.

While explaining the importance of the competition, Kate Kallot, Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer at Mara said “Blockchain for social impact is at the heart of everything we do at Mara. Through our non-profit foundation, our aim is to empower problem-solvers to build blockchain solutions which promote long term beneficial, social and environmental change in Africa”.

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https://techmoney.com.ng/index.php/2022/07/18/hack-the-mara-competition-now-open-to-african-creators-and-developers-to-tackle-last-mile-payment-challenges/

72% of consumers buy products this Ramadan that they first discovered on Facebook and/or Instagram.

Ramadan is unlike any other time of year. It is a season of transformation that changes the behaviours and attitudes of many people around the world and provides them with a renewed sense of purpose. This global season of reflection and introspection is observed by almost two billion people around the world, fasting daily and connecting with friends and family. Gifting and shopping are also a big part of the Ramadan season and as a result, many discoveries are taking place across borders because of the shifts in people’s openness to explore new things during Ramadan.

Elizma Nolte, Head of Marketing, Africa at Meta said: “Ramadan is a time of transformation and celebration for people around the world. By enabling easier discovery, reducing friction and delivering messaging that feels inclusive and representative, brands can meaningfully connect with this diverse community of observers and shoppers.”

https://techmoney.com.ng/index.php/2022/04/20/meta-research-reveals-trends-and-behaviours-of-consumers-during-ramadan/

Africa No Filter and Meta are excited to announce today the six finalists of the ‘Future Africa: Telling Stories, Building Worlds’ programme - focused on harnessing and investing in the next generation of Extended Reality (XR) creators in Africa. The winners, selected from Mozambique, South Africa, Nigeria, Mauritius, Cameroon, and Kenya, will incorporate the creative uses of music, multimedia installations, films and sculpture to explore projects around spirituality, heritage, the cosmos, imagination and memory and masculinity into their extended realities projects - all with a focus on telling compelling African stories that are contemporary, narrative-shifting, and immersive.

The six participating storytellers are:
• Pierre-Christophe Gam, Cameroon: A multimedia artist who is working on a hybrid art installation that fuses VR, film, photography, and mixed-media sculpture to imagine the future of Africa from the perspective of an African family living in 2070.
• Xabiso Vili, South Africa: A writer, performer and new media artist, Vili’s visual album is a speculative fiction piece that explores reconciliation and healing. Vili hopes to turn toxic masculinity into compassionate masculinity.
• Nirma Madhoo, Mauritius: A fashion filmmaker, XR creator and Ph.D. candidate, her work explores African cultures as technologies, which she illustrates through ancient practices like cultural astronomy.
• Michelle Angawa, Kenya: A film editor XR creator, this creation centres around a short tragicomedy that depicts a day-in-the-life of a Nairobian boda boda rider, exploring desire and the complexities of Nairobian life.
• Malik Afegbua, Nigeria: A multimedia artist who is focused on curating a virtual heritage experience of the Kofar-Mata dye pit, a cultural and historical site in Kano, Nigeria.
• Lara Sousa, Mozambique: A director and producer, this creation uses the journey of Lemanjá, the Afro-Brazilian goddess of wisdom, to explore the ocean as a sacred site of spirituality.
https://techmoney.com.ng/index.php/2022/03/15/africa-no-filter-and-meta-announce-the-winners-of-the-future-africa-grant-for-extended-reality-creators/

Spurred by the success of the #FTXAfricaCrypt0Tour in several African cities, crypt0currency exchange giant FTX.com has also been investing heavily in a similar initiative, this time in University campuses around the continent.
The #FTXAfricaCampusTour promises to be bigger, better, and packed with interesting details, need-to-knows as well as best practices in the digital currency ecosystem. The event will leverage its adept in-house team made up of campus ambassadors, as well as industry experts to educate young African students about the diverse opportunities in the blockchain and Crypt0 industry.
https://techmoney.com.ng/index.php/2022/03/12/ftx-africa-to-continue-driving-crypto-adoption-through-education/

Account safety and helping our community keep their accounts secure is extremely important to us at Instagram. We have a number of tools in place to help people keep their Instagram accounts safe against phishing attacks and suspicious activity - and we’re always working to improve and update these security features to ensure that we remain a safe and welcoming community.

From Security Checkup to reporting tools, we’ve rounded up five key steps for everyone to help keep their account secure:


o Security Checkup: a new feature to help people keep their Instagram accounts secure. Security Checkup will guide people, whose accounts may have been hacked, through the steps needed to secure them. This includes checking login activity, reviewing profile information, confirming the accounts that share login information and updating account recovery contact information such as phone number or email.


o Enable two-factor authentication: We strongly recommend setting up two-factor authentication, which is a security feature that helps protect your Instagram account and your password. Having two-factor authentication means you’ll receive a notification or be asked to enter a special login code when someone tries logging into your account from a device we don't recognize. Head to Security in your Settings and set this up in just a few taps, either using your phone number, or an authenticator app like Duo Mobile or Google Authentication.



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o Enable Login Request: When you set up two-factor authentication on Instagram, you’ll receive an alert whenever someone tries to log in to your account from a device or web browser we don't recognize. These alerts will tell you which device tried logging in and where it's located. You can approve or deny the request immediately from your already logged in devices. You can also view the list of devices that have recently logged into your Instagram account at any time under “Settings,” “Security,” “Login Activity.” If you don’t recognize a recent login, you can log out of that location or device and let us know that the login wasn’t you.


o Update your phone number and email: Make sure that the email and phone numbers associated with your device are up to date. That way if something happens to your account, we can reach you. These steps let you recover your account even if your info has been changed by a hacker.


o Instagram will never send you a DM: Over the past few months, we’ve seen a rise in malicious accounts DMing people to try and access sensitive information like account passwords. They may tell you that your account is at risk of being banned, that you are violating our policies around intellectual property, or that your photos are being shared elsewhere. These messages are often scams and violate our policies. When we discover these kinds of scams, we take action against them, but we also encourage you to report the content and block the account. Remember: Instagram will never send you a DM. If Instagram ever wants to reach you about your account, we will do so via the ‘Emails from Instagram’ tab in your settings, which is the only place you will find direct and authentic communication from us on the app.



https://techmoney.com.ng/index.php/2022/02/23/how-to-protect-your-instagram-account-from-phishing-and-scams/

Innovative LG InstaView Door-in-Door® refrigerator with water dispenser and ice to add-on to your convenience

Refrigerator is one of the most important appliances in every household. These large appliances have undergone a lot of improvements and upgradations over the years. And a good side-by-side refrigerator is definitely the in thing right now that you should get your hands on.

The line of LG InstaView refrigerators was replenished with a dispenser for water and ice in black color. The novelty has preserved such a distinctive feature of the Door-in-Door series for consumers who like it - the front panel of the mirror glass, which becomes transparent in the event of a double knock. Thanks to this, you can see the contents of the cold chamber, not opening the door and not releasing it from the cold air. As it is known, it is the maintenance of regular temperature that is the key to preserving the freshness of products. Besides, the additional Door-in-Door allows you to easily place and deliver products and drinks, which are mostly used.

More than anything else, a refrigerator is the most opened to get water. And if yours is a large family, then the number of times this activity gets repeated is countless. Perhaps this is what makes the side-by-side refrigerator popular because it has the ability to get water and ice on demand without opening the doors. Most consumers feel this added convenience makes the side by side the model of choice, especially when factoring in the cost savings from being able to leave the doors closed while dispensing.

Now more than ever the refrigerator has a very important task, to keep our food fresh from the ingredients to the moment of reheating, with the best technology the LG InstaView from LG Electronics will enchant you.

The InstaView Refrigerator ™ Door-in-Door® with the dispenser is fully compatible with the application SmartThinQ ™ from LG, which allows you to manage it remotely or perform diagnostics with the help of a smartphone via Wi-Fi.

“Our InstaView lineup meets the growing demand for refrigerators that offer good

design, better convenience, and hygiene and health features that help protect consumers and their loved ones,” said Mr. Brian Kang, General Manager Home Appliances Division, LG Electronics West Africa Operations. “Energy efficient and effective at extending food freshness, LG’s InstaView fridges are ready to take life in the kitchen to a whole new level.”

This InstaView Refrigerator from LG Electronics has an innovative Door-in-Door system that consists of one door on top of another that aims to allow you to check the interior of the refrigerator without having to open it, since it has tinted glass that, with the ease of two touches, it becomes transparent to be able to see the content. In addition to being able to more easily access the items you use the most.’’

The modish design features a water dispenser display that adds to the convenience and elegance of the refrigerator. Additionally, LG InstaView Door-in-Door features the Hygiene Fresh+ system, which helps autonomously reduce bacteria and odors by up to 99.999% for maximized freshness. This LG Refrigerator with Inverter Linear Compressor saves energy and produces minimal sound. Visit https://www.lg.com/africa/instaview-door-in-door-refrigerators to discover everything that LG InstaView Door-in-Door has for you.

These qualities, along with many others, allow LG InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerators to keep all your food and drinks fresh for much longer, as it also features precision temperature cooling technology. Starting with the Door Cooling system, which provides uniform and rapid freshness throughout the refrigerator.

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Since the time when LG launched its first residential air conditioner in 1968, the company has worked to continuously enhance its technological innovation and reliability. As a result of sustained improvement, LG VRF launched the first generation of MULTI V in 2006 and achieved significant development. With the best-in-class compressor technology and innovation applied to every part and control solution, MULTI V has evolved to be one of the world’s most efficient and reliable VRF solutions.

The first and second generations of MULTI V boasted inverter technology and non-ozone depleting technology, while MULTI V III was produced with cutting edge tech like oil return with HiPORTM and double compression features with mid-pressure refrigerant allowed by Vapor Injection. The innovative technologies of MULTI V’s fourth generation brought about product leadership in efficiency. Its smart load control adjusts with the outdoor temperature, while optimizing refrigeration management and heat exchange for both cooling and heating.

MULTI V’s wide range of VRF solutions satisfies various building types and sizes. MULTI V S’s size discharge was designed for small to mid-sized buildings while MULTI V Water is a water-cooled VRF solution with variable water flow control technology.

In 2017, the ultimate VRF solution was introduced with MULTI V 5. This generation has fully improved its technological potential with the powerful and reliable yet economical Ultimate Inverter Compressor, effective corrosion resistance with the Black Fin coating and enlarged fans. Dual Sensing Control offers the most pleasant indoor environment while minimizing unnecessary energy loss by sensing both temperature and humidity to efficiently manage cooling, heating and part load.

According to the General Manager, Air Solution Division, LG Electronics West Africa Operations, said, MULTI V 5 has been designed for the ultimate efficiency, performance, flexibility, comfort and control, ensuring the most pleasant indoor experience.



The Multi V5 represents the next generation in the popular LG Multi V family and is available from 6- to 42-tons, with a choice of three-phase 208/230V, 460V or 575V electrical power as heat recovery/heat pump outdoor units. Its operation's impressive heat operating range reaches -30°C to withstand Canadian seasonality. New to the Multi V line-up are the single frame 16-, 18-, and 20-ton units; the 20-ton unit representing the largest tonnage in the smallest, single frame footprint on the market today. As a smaller and lighter solution, the Multi V 5 20-ton not only reduces footprint requirements, but also helps to reduce installation costs.

While the footprint of the Multi V 5 is reduced, its performance has increased. The Multi V 5 features Advanced Smart Load Control that proactively addresses the impact of pending weather changes by recognizing sensible and latent heat to ensure optimal comfort for all building occupants. The Multi V 5 also features LG Intelligent Heating technology that defrosts as needed rather than responding once frost has reached a preset point. On top of active response capabilities, the Multi V 5 also features a new biomimetic fan design that draws from nature's design and enables the unit to operate more efficiently and increase airflow while reducing the perceived noise level by approximately 20 percent.

Additional features of the LG Multi V 5 include:

Dual Sensing Control

Dual Sensing Control helps the air conditioning unit evaluate climate conditions down to the smallest detail. Unlike conventional VRF air conditioners which only track temperature, the Multi V 5 measures both temperature and humidity levels for outdoor and indoor environments. This comprehensive understanding of multiple climate conditions helps the solution determine its parameters to achieve optimal energy efficiency and maximum indoor comfort levels.

Ultimate Inverter Compressor

The Ultimate Inverter Compressor offers unrivalled efficiency, reliability and durability. Improving on the 15 to 150 Hz operational range of its predecessor, it operates from 10 Hz to 165 Hz. This widened range increases part load efficiency and enhances the Multi V 5's ability to maintain the desired temperature. The Multi V 5 features an enhanced bearing system layered with PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) – an advanced material normally used in airplane engines – this efficient infrastructure allows the Multi V 5 to operate for sustained periods in low oil conditions. In addition, the Multi V 5's Smart Oil Management uses sensors to check the compressor's oil balance in real time, minimizing unnecessary oil recovery operation.

Large Capacity ODU

With an innovative biomimetic fan, 4-sided heat exchanger, and improved compressor performance, the Multi V 5's efficiency and capacity have each been enhanced, making it possible for a single ODU to reach 20 TON. Utilizing research from the Seoul National University's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, the engineers behind the Multi V 5 drew on inspiration from humpback whale flippers when designing the fan. Moreover, the solution's advanced biomimetic fan significantly increases wind capacity.

Additional information on the complete portfolio of LG's VRF air conditioning systems can be found at https://www.lg.com/africa/business/air-solution

MULTI V M - modular VRF from LG

The MULTI V M model is a modular type VRF (variable refrigerant flow system), in which the outdoor unit is divided into a compressor module and a module with a heat exchanger, which allows installation in indoor areas. It is suitable for projects where outdoor units have to be installed inside buildings or in buildings with roofs where it is difficult to provide outdoor space.

Installation of an additional frame or ceiling structure is not necessary due to the reduced weights of the individual modules. Thus, the heat exchange module can be installed in a suspended ceiling, and the compressor - on the floor in the room. This makes compressor replacement easier and the service and maintenance of the product more convenient.

The low noise level of both the compressor module and the heat exchange allows them to be installed in work rooms without creating discomfort in them.

For comparison - the noise from human conversation is equal to 50 dB, and Multi V M generates about 46 dB of noise.

Multi V M allows the connection of up to 10 indoor units that can operate independently of each other. The maximum distance between the compressor module and the heat exchange module is 30 m, and the maximum distance between the indoor units and the compressor module reaches 70 m. The device is very convenient to control, as it can connect to a Wi-Fi controller and control via phone from anywhere in the world with the LG Smart ThinQ platform.

Each modular VRF of LG is compatible with the company's central controllers, and can also be connected to building BMS systems through third-party controllers.

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LG Models Deliver Superb Picture Quality, More Screen Sizes, Smart Lifestyle Services

After a long wait, the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finally kicked off with a glittering opening ceremony on Sunday, January 9, in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The 33rd edition of the tournament brought together 24 countries from around Africa to compete for the gold medal and grand prize.

As the host country, Cameroon, and the rest of the world recover from COVID-19, many football fans in Africa and beyond have resorted to watching the games from the comfort of their own homes. Thanks to LG Electronics, many of them can now enjoy a stadium experience on their OLED TVs.

LG's multi-award-winning OLED TVs, including the C1, G1, CX, and the recently announced LG Rollable OLED TV, have heightened fans interest in the matches.

"With 4K quality and the darkest depths of black, OLED TVs make sports viewing incredible. It brings breath-taking clarity and detail to every living room.

As a pioneer and global leader in OLED technology, it comes as no surprise that LG’s newest range of OLED TVs continued their CES dominance as one of, if not the most-awarded TVs at CES again this year. LG OLED TVs took home top-tier awards and honors for picture quality, performance and new screen sizes. LG’s new 42-inch OLED evo C2 Series and 97-inch OLED evo Gallery Edition G2 Series, both featuring LG’s OLED evo technology, were among the highly recognized TV models that collected honors from industry-leading publications such as Business Insider, Mashable and Gear Patrol. The Verge additionally showcased LG’s 42-inch OLED evo C2 Series in its Best of CES Awards 2022 noting it to be one of the staff’s favorite announcements.

https://techmoney.com.ng/index.php/2022/01/27/lg-brings-afcon-2021-stadium-experience-to-homes-with-oled-tvs-wins-ces-2022-award/

LG OLED Continues Long-Standing History of Honors at World’s Preeminent Consumer Technology Show

LG Electronics USA swept up a grand collection of CES® awards at the 2022 event across its home appliance, home entertainment and business solution categories. In all, LG tallied approximately 150 awards and accolades from various publications covering the first-ever physical/virtual hybrid CES event.

Among the top honors earned were 24 CES Innovation Awards and the 2022 CES Editor’s Choice awards from USA TODAY’s consumer product reviews division, Reviewed. LG was recognized as the most-awarded brand by USA TODAY/Reviewed with LG’s C2 series OLED TV, PuriCare™ AeroTower, DualUp Monitor, S95QR Soundbar and FX Washer and Dryer earning recognition based on four key criteria: innovation, technology, design and value.

As a pioneer and global leader in OLED technology, it comes as no surprise that LG’s newest range of OLED TVs continued their CES dominance as one of, if not the most-awarded TVs at CES again this year. LG OLED TVs took home top-tier awards and honors for picture quality, performance and new screen sizes. LG’s new 42-inch C2 OLED TV and 97-inch G2 OLED TV, both of which feature LG’s OLED evo technology, were among the highly recognized TV models that collected honors from industry-leading publications such as Business Insider, Mashable and Gear Patrol. The Verge additionally showcased LG’s 42-inch C2 OLED TV in its Best of CES Awards 2022 noting it to be one of the staff’s favorite announcements.

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Garnering accolades from top publications such as Best Products, Tom’s Guide and Business Insider, LG’s PuriCare AeroTower was widely recognized for being one of the most exciting products of CES 2022 on behalf of its home appliance offerings. LG’s Washer and Dryer Pair – its newest laundry solution that features LG’s enhanced Artificial Intelligence Direct Drive (AI DD™) – was also recognized by leading lifestyle publications such as Good Housekeeping and Veranda.

Top awards and recognitions earned by LG at CES 2022 include:

LG C2 4K OLED TVs

Ÿ Popular Science: The Best TVs of CES 2022

Ÿ CNET: Best TVs of CES 2022 Get Bigger, Crazier & More Expensive

Ÿ The Verge: The Verge Awards at CES 2022

Ÿ Business Insider: The 7 Coolest TVs Unveiled at CES

Ÿ USA Today/Reviewed.com: CES Editors’ Choice Award

https://techmoney.com.ng/index.php/2022/01/18/lgs-newest-innovations-earn-wide-range-of-honors-at-ces-2022/

LG OLED Continues Long-Standing History of Honors at World’s Preeminent Consumer Technology Show

LG Electronics USA swept up a grand collection of CES® awards at the 2022 event across its home appliance, home entertainment and business solution categories. In all, LG tallied approximately 150 awards and accolades from various publications covering the first-ever physical/virtual hybrid CES event.

Among the top honors earned were 24 CES Innovation Awards and the 2022 CES Editor’s Choice awards from USA TODAY’s consumer product reviews division, Reviewed. LG was recognized as the most-awarded brand by USA TODAY/Reviewed with LG’s C2 series OLED TV, PuriCare™ AeroTower, DualUp Monitor, S95QR Soundbar and FX Washer and Dryer earning recognition based on four key criteria: innovation, technology, design and value.

As a pioneer and global leader in OLED technology, it comes as no surprise that LG’s newest range of OLED TVs continued their CES dominance as one of, if not the most-awarded TVs at CES again this year. LG OLED TVs took home top-tier awards and honors for picture quality, performance and new screen sizes. LG’s new 42-inch C2 OLED TV and 97-inch G2 OLED TV, both of which feature LG’s OLED evo technology, were among the highly recognized TV models that collected honors from industry-leading publications such as Business Insider, Mashable and Gear Patrol. The Verge additionally showcased LG’s 42-inch C2 OLED TV in its Best of CES Awards 2022 noting it to be one of the staff’s favorite announcements.

See also Why the Huawei P50 Series is limited to 4G LTE and does not support 5G.
Garnering accolades from top publications such as Best Products, Tom’s Guide and Business Insider, LG’s PuriCare AeroTower was widely recognized for being one of the most exciting products of CES 2022 on behalf of its home appliance offerings. LG’s Washer and Dryer Pair – its newest laundry solution that features LG’s enhanced Artificial Intelligence Direct Drive (AI DD™) – was also recognized by leading lifestyle publications such as Good Housekeeping and Veranda.

Top awards and recognitions earned by LG at CES 2022 include:

LG C2 4K OLED TVs

Ÿ Popular Science: The Best TVs of CES 2022

Ÿ CNET: Best TVs of CES 2022 Get Bigger, Crazier & More Expensive

Ÿ The Verge: The Verge Awards at CES 2022

Ÿ Business Insider: The 7 Coolest TVs Unveiled at CES

Ÿ USA Today/Reviewed.com: CES Editors’ Choice Award

LG G2 Gallery Series evo 4K OLED TVs

Ÿ CNET: Best TVs of CES 2022 Get Bigger, Crazier & More Expensive

Ÿ Tom’s Guide: The Best TVs of CES 2022

Ÿ Gizmodo: The Best TVs at CES 2022

Ÿ BGR: Best of CES 2022

LG S95QR Soundbar

Ÿ Techlicious: Top Pick Awards 2022

Ÿ Gear Patrol: The Best Things We’ve Seen from CES 2022

Ÿ Popular Science: The Best Audio Gear of CES 2022

Ÿ USA Today/Reviewed.com: CES Editors’ Choice Award

LG PuriCare AeroTower

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Ÿ BestProducts: Best of CES 2022

Ÿ Veranda: 10 Best Home Appliances – CES 2022

Ÿ Tom’s Guide: The Best Air Purifiers Announced at CES 2022

Ÿ USA Today/Reviewed.com: CES Editors’ Choice Award

LG Washer & Dryer Pair

Ÿ Good Housekeeping: The Good Housekeeping Institute’s CES 2022 Editor’s Choice Picks

Ÿ Veranda: 10 Best Home Appliances – CES 2022

Ÿ USA Today/Reviewed.com: CES Editors’ Choice Award

Ÿ PCMag: CES 2022 Envisions Your High-Tech House: The 10 Best Smart Home Devices of the Show

LG InstaView Slide-in Double Range with Air Fry & Air Sous Vide

Ÿ Newsweek: Best of CES 2022: The 25 Coolest New Products, Gear and Tech

Ÿ BestProducts: Best of CES 2022

Ÿ CTA: CES Innovation Awards 2022

LG DualUp Monitor

Ÿ Ars Technica: The 7 Most Exciting PC Monitors From CES 2022

Ÿ Rolling Stone: Best of CES 2022: Hybrid Tech for a Hybrid World

Ÿ Reviewed.com: The Best Computer Monitors at CES 2022

Ÿ Digital Trends: The Best Monitors of CES 2022

LG UltraGear Gaming Laptop

Ÿ Popular Science: The Best Gaming Gadgets of CES 2022

Ÿ Gear Patrol: The Best Things We’ve Seen from CES 2022 So Far

Ÿ TWICE: Picks Awards Winners For CES 2022

Ÿ Input Mag: The Must-See Monitors From CES 2022

For more information on LG’s CES 2022 awards and honors and additional information about LG’s products announced at CES, please visit www.LGnewsroom.com.

Presenting Solutions for a More Inclusive, Sustainable, Connected Future

At CES 2022, LG Electronics (LG) is presenting its vision for an enhanced lifestyle and a better future for all. Hosted by LG CEO William Cho, LG World Premiere will introduce the company’s diverse innovations for the new year and detailed its continuing efforts to create a more inclusive user experience and sustainable tomorrow. LG’s theme for CES 2022, The Better Life You Deserve, emphasizes LG’s ultimate goal to elevate all aspects of daily life through technological and design innovation. This vision is brought to life through three short films: A Better Life for You, A Better Life for All and A Better Life Tomorrow.


A Better Life for You: Creating Value for Every Lifestyle

LG’s concept of the upgradable appliance is the focus of the first short film, A Better Life for You. With enhanced abilities to learn and evolve to better meet the needs of users’ individual lifestyles, LG’s upgraded ThinQ platform empowers compatible products with even more features to deliver additional conveniences in 2022. A Better Life for You shows how advancements in LG’s entertainment solutions are delivering a more personalized, interactive experience to viewers enjoying the content on larger screens at home.

Audiences will be introduced to LG StanbyME, a wireless private mobile wireless display that goes anywhere in the house to deliver the ultimate viewing experience of a traditional TV. Also making their worldwide debut, LG PuriCare™ AeroTower is an all-in-one home air care solution designed to deliver the benefits of an air purifier, fan and heater while the LG tiiun indoor gardening appliance offers a simple, clean and reliable way to grow healthy greens all year round.

A Better Life for All: More Sustainable, More Inclusive

LG’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact and making its business more sustainable is the focus of A Better Life for All. Energy saving innovations built into InstaView® refrigerator and its “knock twice to see inside” transparent door, the increased use of recycled materials in packaging materials of LG Soundbar and the reduction of plastic components in LG OLED TVs all point to LG’s commitment to finding solutions that are better for people and the planet. Beyond 2022, LG expects to introduce more than 600,000 tons of recycled plastic into its manufacturing processes and increase the recovery of electronic waste to eight million tons by 2030.

https://techmoney.com.ng/index.php/2022/01/18/lg-world-premiere-at-ces-showcases-todays-innovations-for-a-better-tomorrow/

LG Electronics Nigeria, today announced the winners of its maiden Fortnite Gaming Challenge, ‘’Spot of Triumph’’. LG Electronics (LG) teamed up with Fortnite to offer gaming enthusiasts of all abilities the chance to participate in a series of 4 challenges under #SpotOfTriumph theme for top prizes. Hundreds of gamers have signed up and participated both virtually and in-person since the launch earlier this month.

Aimed at creating new immersive experiences for the Generation Z, LG organized this challenge because Fortnite has taken the world by storm. With over 200 million registered users, it has become the world’s most popular game. Yong people ranging from age 10 to 23, otherwise known as Generation Z, have claimed the phenomenon as their own.

”Fortnite is a social environment with its own slang and behavioural norms’’ says Mr. Hari Elluru, Head, Corporate Marketing LG Electronics West African Operations. Not only does this community exist online, but also in the living rooms of Gen Z’ers who get together to play with their friends. Whether physically or virtually, it is the after school gathering place for many of today’s youth. “Fortnite is a growing esports game in Nigeria, so it provided a great way for us to reach new audiences.”

To give a unique user experience, LG OLED TV was used for the Fortnite Gaming event to give Gamers who visited the LG Brandshop an opportunity to enjoy an immersive gaming experience. Recognized as the best TVs for gaming by trusted publications and avid gamers world over, LG OLED TVs boast features that make games of any genre look incredibly smooth and play fast. With minimal lag, LG TVs deliver amazing gameplay with a level of responsiveness that can help users climb to the top of the leaderboards in their favorite next-gen console and PC challenges.

Get the best from your console with an LG gaming TV. This combination allow both casual and serious gamers alike to enjoy next-generation gaming today. With features such as an ultra-fast 1ms response time with low input lag and support for the latest HDMI specifications including Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and enhanced return audio channel (eARC), games not only look and sound better, they’re more responsive. With four ports ready to support these features, LG’s OLED TVs offer all the advantages of simultaneous connections for multiple gear set-up from consoles to PCs. The advanced combined processing power of the duo enables players to enjoy 4K gaming at up to 120 frames per second to take advantage of the latest advancement in real-time ray tracing graphics technology. LG’s OLED TVs are the first to support the new HGiG profile and as founding members of the HDR Gaming Interest Group, LG and Microsoft are confident that the latest HDR titles will look exactly as their developers intended.



With its self-lit pixel technology, LG OLED TV boasts superior picture quality with vibrant, natural colors and infinite contrast.

LG Spot of Triumph Fortnite Gaming winners were selected based on the following criteria: Most Top 10 Placement in Game, The Most Eliminations, The Most Wins and The Creator Mode.

As a part of the rewards, the winner of the Challenge Mr. Precious won for himself a 55’’ LG OLED TV and a SN4 Sound Bar for the Creator and Most Wins Challenge while Adeola and James were presented with a SN4 Sound Bar each for The Most Eliminations and Most Top 10 Placement in the Game respectively.

Speaking on the occasion, LG Influencer Sidney Esiri popularly known as Dr. Sid said with the just concluded LG OLED TV Gaming Grand Finale, LG has taken Esport in Nigeria to a whole new level and now with the Fortnite Gaming Challenge, it has given opportunity to talented young people to express themselves and get rewarded.



He further added; “This platform provides opportunity to Gen Z to showcase their skills and always follow a brand like LG who is ready to support the people with enormous talent.’’
https://techmoney.com.ng/index.php/2021/12/01/lg-electronics-gives-oled-tv-as-grand-prize-of-spot-of-triumph-fortnite-gaming-competition-in-nigeria/

Since the NQR payment solution was introduced to the Nigerian market in March of this year, it has reached millions of Nigerians across major markets in different states. Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja, Kano, Uyo, and Portharcourt are just a few of the states that have witnessed the fast seamless, and reliable NQR payment solution.

Business owners and customers across Nigeria have embraced NQR en masse as a result of the market penetration drive, citing the convenience, speed, and reliability of the payment option.

The NQR Payment Solution is a secure QR-code-based payments and collections platform that allows customers and business owners to accept and make payments for goods and services. The payment system will bring together all of the country’s closed QR code schemes for a more consistent user experience and faster digital adoption.

https://techmoney.com.ng/index.php/2021/11/26/payment-solution-excites-nigerians-everyone-can-now-pay-sharp-sharp/

…Offers Punters Single and Multiple Match Accumulator, Partial Cashout and More



New-age bookmaker, Hi-5 Gaming Solutions Limited has officially launched its online sports betting brand, JaraBet in Nigeria (www.jarabet.ng). The company formally made the announcement after due licensing and regulation of the Lagos State Lotteries Board to commence full operations.

According to the General Manager, Oyindamola Michaels, JaraBet is bringing a gaming experience never seen before in the country, with unique offerings like Single & Multiple Match Accumulator, Partial Cashout, Gift bet and Fastest event settlement.

Speaking with the media during the official launch, Oyindamola Michaels stated that JaraBet is starting its operations as an online platform for now, which means it is accessible from anywhere in the country while its office is in Lagos.

"Our mission is to provide youthful, exciting, and entertaining online sports betting with cutting edge technologies. We want to be highly trusted by customers and rank amongst the top 3 online gaming companies in Nigeria.

"We offer up to 380% Accumulator Bonus amongst different bonus schemes like our loyalty bonus, 225% deposit bonus spread around your first three deposits. First-time customers on JaraBet would get 100% first deposit welcome bonus, 75% second deposit bonus and 50% third deposit bonus", he said.

"We don’t work based on commissions for now as we are yet to commence the rollout of our retail shops. However, I can tell you that it will be highly competitive when we kick off the retail arm of the business by the end of the year. For now, we have our affiliate system ready for online partners that will love to be on a revenue share model. We offer up to 40% ROI.

“Jarabet platform has a product for everyone. From great odds to instant settlement and 5 seconds payout. Our customers will experience the fastest bet-slip settlement that is not known to any sports betting platform in the country. Our Bet slip settlement is aided by real algorithms that settles events on your bet slips real-time; so, you are left with no complaints. Jarabet customers will enjoy games for all seasons which includes Live Sports, Virtual Games, Esports, Live Casino, and Virtual Casino, all with an impressive Accumulator Bonus”.

“At JaraBet, we guarantee that the experience will be different for good for our customers. We have installed a state-of-the-art customer relationship management (CRM) software and a Chatbot (Sonia) that would ensure that customers’ queries are addressed instantly or within limited timelines. In addition, our dedicated customer service team is available 24-7 to ensure a cordial engagement with our customers. This is in addition to the customer engagement blog (Jara Blog) which serves our customers with the hottest news from the sporting world thereby creating a unique, well-informed community of bettors”.

Commenting on safe user experience, Michaels noted that "a lot of security checks are available on JaraBet platform that protects users from accounts being hijacked as withdrawals can only be made to the account that bears the registrant’s name, we have also deployed artificially intelligent solutions capable of detecting addictive gambling in other to guide our customers. So, we are gamble aware and recognize the need for us to protect our users at all times".
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Crypto enthusiasts from in and around Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers state in Nigeria, gathered at Casoni Hotels to participate in the FTX Africa Crypto Tour tagged #FTXPortHarcourt. The seminar is the third instalment powered by the cryptocurrency exchange giant aimed at educating entrepreneurs, students, and traders on the possibilities available in the crypto world.

Guests and attendees arrived early and in no time the 500 seater hall was filled. As with previous editions, the event exceeded the expectations of participants as they were lectured on several aspects of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and navigating FTX.com. Industry experts Israel Clement, Obinna Iwuno, Trader Kessy, and Emediong Nkanta, popularly known as “Investor Nnkay”, took turns to speak on various aspects of decentralised finance and blockchain technology, and broke down trading terms like options, derivatives, futures, as well as leveraged tokens.
Participants including first-time traders and professionals were regaled with best industry practice tips to help them get more value from crypto trading as well as how best to harness the FTX platform. In return, participants also showered encomium on the organizers for such a remarkable and enlightening session. Ngozi Aduba, a final year student of Uniport and a crypto enthusiast said “FTX is one of the most popular crypto platforms in the world. Knowing that they recognise Port Harcourt city enough to hold such a top-class event here means a lot to us residents. They should keep up the good work.”
https://techmoney.com.ng/index.php/2021/10/25/ftx-africa-continues-its-crypto-education-mission-in-port-harcourt/

The new Swirge social media platform promises to be a one-stop shop for all social and financial activities.

Swirge social media is a decentralised social media, marketplace and payment platform. The platform asides from its decentralized social media feature, boasts of a comprehensive marketplace as well as a robust financial system all built on blockchain technology. The platform aims at putting more power and control into the hands of its users when it comes to networking as well as cryptocurrency-related decisions.

No doubt, if you are a fan of making money while socializing and maintaining complete privacy in the process, then the Swirge platform is meant for you. Here are a few updates on the swirge platform that’s making the rave presently:

High-level Security

First up on the list of features on the Swirge platform is its top-notch security measures. In a world where online platforms are constantly under the threat of cyber-attacks, it’s heartwarming to note that the Swirge platform boasts of a resolute security measure. Users need not worry about the potential loss of funds. The platform also allows for a reset of password in instances where a user can’t remember the associated account. The provision of a randomly generated private key further protects your assets from unauthorized persons.

User-Friendly Newsfeed

The social media feature of the platform is not left out; after all, nothing beats socializing and getting paid for doing it. Swirge has included the receipt of push updates on the user home page. This means users get notified of new Swerves (posts) from friends and their friends. With this, users remain updated about events around them and maintain connections with friends without losing any moment. Swirge social media provides users with a proprietary news feed of abridged posts with headlines linking to the full post. This serves as a preview to the content of the post giving users control over what they choose to see. The Swirge platform also allows its users to pin select swerves of their choice to the top of the comment section. This becomes handy if you are replying to a popular opinion or question. This feature is similar to the pin feature on Twitter or YouTube.

Users can choose to receive updates on trends on the basis of preset location or simply switch to the Swirge social to monitor trends in other locations. Also, the platform’s tagmojis helps users create trends and generate buzz, awareness and increase engagement for topical issues, products or services you wish to make viral.

Easy To Use Navigation

The Swirge platform is built on a super friendly easy to use interface. New users need little or no learning curve time to fully utilize the potential of the platform. For easy interaction, it provides users with the Explore feature. This feature which operates at the Swirge Social network uses embedded algorithms to rank, sort and display trending hashtags and events that are personalized to suit individual users. The Explore page talks about topical discussions and trends on the app. Another feature worth taking note of is the poll/drag feature. This feature allows users to create and operate an e-voting process on the Swirge platform. The feature comes with a fully functioning countdown option as well as a time limit. All you have to do is set a duration you wish for the voting exercise to run and the feature takes care of the rest. To further sweeten the deal, Swirge incentivized the use of its platform. So essentially when a user creates swerves, or interact with other people’s swerves, you get rewarded with tokens.

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Token price live update

Talk about socializing and keeping tabs on your favourite token prices at the same time, the Swirge platform has got it all. Users are regaled with live price updates from the comfort of their Swirge account. Swirge runs integration within its algorithm to serve up market exchange prices and rates for the top tokens available in the crypto market. This helps users in making real-time decisions when it comes to making crypto purchases or sales. To keep this feature simple, Swirge allows its users to toggle between “on/off” the displayed live crypto carousel from the settings section.

Cryptocurrency Wallet

Swirge social also provides a virtual wallet that enables its users to store and manage their crypto tokens. Users get a personalized wallet address and ID upon signing up on the platform. To maintain security, users are required to verify their wallets also by providing and linking a functional email address. Swirge utilizes blockchain technology and allows its users to perform crypto-related transactions with ease. For price updates, the platform provides live updates on market prices. Users also get the value of the entire token held by them in the wallet stated in U.S. dollars. Simply swing over to the wallet dashboard to view all previous transactions as well as details relating to your crypto portfolio. An extra security measure provided by Swirge finance is its ‘Quick Response code’, also known as a QR code for every wallet on the platform. This is solely a machine-readable code that helps track every crypto-related transaction on the blockchain. The Swirge cryptocurrency wallet is one of the safest and secure digital wallets protected on the blockchain.

Swirge Stories

Swirge stories is similar to Facebook and Instagram stories where users upload short, temporary, and automatic sequences of images or videos that are presented as slides. This is one feature that users can use to connect and create engagement with friends and the audience. Swirge stories are displayed at the top left corner of the screen with images in a coloured circle. The Swirge stories are not editable once you share them except if you chose to delete them. Users can modify the settings of their stories from their dashboard.

Dark mode feature

Swirge takes into consideration your health as you use its platform. It does this by offering a night mode feature that can protect your vision from overexposure to blue light. This reduces the possibility of eye strain due to prolonged screen time. The dark mode feature on a device with OLED (organic light-emitting diode) screens also helps to preserve the device’s battery life, allowing you to perform activities you enjoy most for a longer period.

https://techmoney.com.ng/index.php/2021/09/25/swirge-social-the-new-cool-thing-on-social-media/

If you want to learn how to increase your reach and engagement with your Instagram content, this article will show you why and how you can use Reels to do just that.

Reels are perfect for sharing fun, interactive, and engaging short-form videos that allow you to reach greater audiences. Using our sophisticated editing and video processing tools for AR-filters and effects like green screen opens up an unlimited limitless number of possibilities. Brands and content creators can now leverage the power of Reels through the use of Reels Ads.

With the introduction of the Reels Ads, you can showcase what makes your business different by producing Reels for the products or services your business offers. To get you started, here are five reasons why you should use Instagram Reels Ads to grow your reach and reel in your engagement.

Promote your products & services
Odds are, there are a ton of brands out there doing what you do. Using Instagram Reels Ads, SMBs and content creators can promote product videos, highlight services and amplify special offers in engaging ways. Whether your product is complicated and needs a thorough explanation, or you want to show off cool features, Reels Ads are a fun way to show off what makes your product great. This also allows customers to be more inclined to purchase from you instead of your competitors. You can offer a fresh perspective here and position yourself to be in front of a much wider (and new) audience, generating tons of additional exposure with every Reels ads you promote.

Share your content with a new and diverse audience
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With the wide adoption of Instagram Reels, users can now reach a wider and more diverse audience. The Reels ads algorithm is intuitive and powerful, ensuring businesses and creatives can benefit by leveraging the new ads feature on Reels to reach more people. This means that whether you have a large-sized audience or not, your Reels can be discovered by the wider community – purely based on engagement. It is a golden opportunity for brands and content creators to grow their audience and get more followers. Instagram Reels is a huge opportunity for brands and businesses looking to drive awareness and sales from the platform.

Create unique content using interesting features
With Reels, you can boost your engagement rates to an all-time high by experimenting with cool video features and editing tools like sound effects augmented reality, timer and alignment to create seamless clips. You can also overlay music, speed things up or slow them down, add special effects, and more. Users who like your ads will be able to engage with the ads through likes, comments, and shares.

Showcase your brand’s personality
People want to get to know the person (or the people) behind the business. Instagram Reels Ads provides a simple and effective way to humanize brands and express brand personality in a fun way. By using Instagram Reels ads, SMBs and content creators can successfully craft an authentic tone of voice that resonates with their target audience. Some effective ways to showcase brand personality to Reels watchers are by latching onto trends and “rewarding” viewers with discounts and exclusive opportunities. In addition, Reels ads are perfect for sharing corporate videos and/or “behind the scenes” content, whilst taking the time to introduce work environment and business collaborators.

Access Reels through multiple points.
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The visibility on the Reels for the Instagram audience is highly beneficial for brands, businesses and creatives alike. The potential to get discovered on Reels ads is high, as Instagram users can assess reels from four different entry points:

a) Reels in Stories

b) A dedicated Reels Explore Tab

c) Reels in Explore

d) Reels In-Feed Unit.

Reels Ads can be used by big brands, small brands and content creators who are interested in growing reach and reeling in engagement. They offer fresh perspectives and breathe new life into your Instagram account to help you build your following. However, make sure you aim to use reels ads strategically and with purpose before you get started.
Get started with creating Reels Ads on Instagram and have fun creating Reels Ads that incorporate catchy tunes, while sharing your brand story.
https://techmoney.com.ng/index.php/2021/07/30/five-reasons-to-use-instagram-reels-ads-to-grow-reach-and-reel-in-engagement/