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Why Nollycoin Stands out as A Winning ICO Project That Will Provide Long Term Value by Ope Banwo

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This article discusses how to cut through the ICO Crowdsale hype and how to purchase real ICOs of value in the fledgling crypto revolution.

In a world driven by hype and FOMO [Fear Of Missing Out], it is becoming clearer every day that a diligent crypto enthusiast needs to have a litmus test for picking a token to support in a world where genuine viable projects are hard to find and good projects with long term prospects are even harder to distinguish from money grabbing ‘shitcoins’.

With the recent developments where most new cryptos are hitting record lows, and new ICO Projects not living up to their hypes after the Crowdsale , it is now common for disappointed ‘investors’ to go around blaming the ICO promoters on Social Media, rather than blame themselves for not doing the proper due diligence to pick a most probable post-crowdsale winner before purchasing a token during its ICO.

From my extensive observation, it appeared that most crypto buyers simply bought coins during an ICO based on the FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) created by the masters of the hype behind those coins. Many simply bought without understanding the post-ICO purpose of the coin, or what the token was supposed to do after the Crowdsale. When nothing happened after the ICO, as is often the case now for many ICOs, they would then jump on social media to scream bloody murder.

Recently, myself and my team just finished a tour of Africa and some parts of Usa to promote the Nollycoin ICO. We organized and sponsored different conferences, did live AMA (Ask Me Anything) press meetings, and held lots one-on-one meetings with Crypto whales, little investors, and crypto millionaire wannabes of every color.

Through it all, one thing that amazed me beyond all else was that MOST token holders had NO CLUE about the underlying business or project behind the token sales they participated in.

Even stranger in my observation, was the Amazing fact that many could not tell you the value proposition of the project, its objectives or the plan of the company to disrupt the marketplace and grab a chunk of the buyers in their industry. They simply bought the ICO because several telegram or Facebook Pages they visited kept telling them to ‘Buy. Hodl and buy more’. Most simply acted on herd instinct rather than objective deliberation.

Now, if most of the people I met were just teenagers or people without education, I would not have been so surprised at the level of ignorance of many of the crypto ‘investors’ I met. On the contrary, many of those I met were college graduates and people of some means. Yet less than 10% of them could readily articulate why they bought a coin in expectation that it would increase in value over time. Everywhere I went, very few in the crowd could tell me the name, experience and capability of the corporate managers of the company selling the coins.

The only thing most of them could point out was that the coins were recommended by ‘respected’ influencers when facts have proved that most of them were paid chills to create FOMO and respectability for otherwise useless shitcoins.

Beyond the so-called bogus influencers, all many crypto buyers knew was that the names of the team leaders were Russian, Chinese or Korean though they knew absolutely nothing about them. It was as if all you needed to have a successful ICO was to list names of people from Korea or China or Russia that no one could even verify with a simple google search.

While I agree there are certainly many things to consider deciding whether the tokens of a project would increase in value over time, I think the acid test, and the most immediate evaluation criteria, should be the utility of the coin itself outside of what would happen in the crypto exchanges.

Though most crypto token owners I met didn’t even know it, the reality is that if you bought a token from most ICOs, you were not really ‘investing’ in that company. You would not be buying shares of the company and you were not buying any security from the company.

And at best, what you were doing when you bought tokens during most ICOs was ‘donating’ to a project in exchange to being given a utility token or coin that legally had no real value beyond the business ecosystem controlled by the issuing company.

In order words, apart from your hope that the price of the tokens would ‘moon’ or rise to make you a millionaire, there is not much else you could do with the token other than enjoying the utility attached to it by the ICO company, if any.

Since no one could really predict for sure how a Crypto would perform on a crypto exchange when it finally got there, and most recent experience have shown that the prices of most tokens would most likely nose dive in the first few weeks of hitting an exchange (due to large sell offs by speculators ), it would make some sense for you to look at what other value or utility you could derive from your token, beyond the expected ‘mooning’ on the exchange.

As the crypto revolution continued to rev, morph and adapt to different developments in the market place, the only way to ensure your money is not being thrown into the gutter is to be sure that you could still use those tokens to get excellent value and benefits even if you could sell it for profits immediately on an exchange.

In making this determination you must ask yourself this primary question: What is value, product or service that the company selling the token with generate that will give me enough value for my cash to make this purchase worth my while?

In a world of crashing prices of tokens at different exchanges, the more opportunities you have to derive real life utilization with a token outside of the expected listing on the crypto exchange, the better the chances that you would not end up being frustrated or stranded with tokens that are useless to you.

So, you must ask over and over: IF this coin never traded on an exchange, would I still be happy that I supported the vision? If this token lost 70% of its value on an exchange, can I still use it and get value for my money elsewhere with it?

If you could not answer these questions positively after reviewing the WHITEPAPER and investing the claims of the company, then you should think twice before buying that coin.

Take a current ICO like Nollycoin which is the token powering a Blockchain enabled movie distribution ecosystem. The promoters of the coin have created different utility scenarios for buyers of the coin to ensure that no matter what happens to Nollycoin on the crypto exchange, their backers and token hodlers will keep smiling.

Some of the great utility attached to the Nollycoin token in the Nollytainment ecosystem include
• Ability to use Nollycoin tokens to watch exclusive movies at the cinemas and movie houses
• Ability to use the Nollycoin tokens to access 1,000s of movies on their Netflix-on-steroids blockchain Movie distribution.
• Ability to use Nollycoin tokens to purchase products and services at the NollyMall which is like an Amazon platform for entertainment-based products.
• Ability to use the Nollycoin tokens to pay for school fees at the NOLLY Academy platform and partner companies

As you can see, beyond the normal expectation that the tokens may be listed on a crypto exchange platform, you can use the Nollycoins right now to get tremendous value for ‘investing’ in the vision of Nollytainment by supporting their project. For more on information on Nollycoins and its amazing utility for purchases go to ico.Nollycoin.com.

Dr Ope Banwo is the Founder/Ceo of Nollytainment Inc, promoters of the Nollycoin ICO, he is a crypto enthusiast, author and trainer

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ZENITH BANK REWARDS HACKATHON WINNERS WITH N77.5M CASH PRIZE AT ZENITH TECH FAIR 4.0

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ZENITH BANK REWARDS HACKATHON WINNERS WITH N77.5M CASH PRIZE AT ZENITH TECH FAIR 4.0

 

A total sum of N77.5 million in prize money was won at the end of a keenly contested hackathon session at the Fourth Edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, themed “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI “, which held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The prize money was shared among ten finalists who emerged from the over 1,700 contestants that took part in the hackathon, with JumpnPass, a self-checkout technology solution reshaping the retail landscape in Africa emerging as the overall winner and taking home the grand prize of N25 million. This is in addition to a six-week mentorship and incubation program designed to help them grow and scale effectively, which will run from December 2024 to February 2025.

The first runner-up, CreditChek, a credit and verification service provider which leverages AI and open banking to streamline income and credit history verification for financial institutions, won N20 million and a mentorship programme, while the second runner-up, Salad Africa, a start-up which offers seamless integration of credit products for digital platforms and software companies won N15 million as well as a mentorship programme. Other finalists who took home N2.5million each include Regxta, CashAfrica, Middleman, Messenger, Pocketfood, Famasi Africa, Kitovu.

Earlier during the programme, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, in her welcome address expressed her appreciation to the Founder & Chairman, Dr Jim Ovia, CFR, for birthing the idea that led to the establishment of the Tech Fair initiative 5 years ago, she thanked him for his vision and foresight in utilizing technology to revolutionize the world of business and banking.

Commenting on the Hackathon, she said, “This prestigious annual event was created to empower and nurture young fertile minds. We hope to produce the likes of Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs and Elon Musk from the Zenith Bank Hackathons in the nearest future. According to the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics, 70% of Nigeria’s population are youths which is an economic asset when properly harnessed. This is part of the reason why Zenith Bank is hosting this event to support the development of technology startups. Their success not only fosters innovation and growth in Nigeria, but it also plays a vital role in creating employment opportunities for our youth.” She also stressed on the importance of innovation and embedded finance in ensuring strong and enduring institutions. According to her, “it is paramount that we adapt and adopt technology to stay ahead of the curve. We have seen various cases of companies that failed because of their lack of innovation. It is quite obvious that when companies fail to innovate; they can easily be displaced, so this is not the time to be orthodox, innovation should be a top priority for us.”

In his goodwill message, The Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu called for a global approach to doing business in the country. According to him, “What we need to do is to be able to enhance our product and services in order to compete in the world. We can’t continue to act local, we need to think global. Anything that we’re doing now, we need to be able to know that we are not just serving a local market, we actually want to serve the global market, and that’s why I’m glad that consistently, for the past four years, I have kept up with the Zenith Tech Fair. I am sure 5.0 should be bigger and better than what we have today, but for us as a government, what we need to do is to continue to use platforms like this to reassure you of our readiness to provide an enabling environment for your ideas and innovative solutions.”

Described as a huge success by participants, the Fair featured the launch of the bank’s digital wallet, EazyByZenith, which will help to support the bank’s retail and financial inclusion strategy. The fair also included presentations on the leading technological innovations that cut across different aspects of life, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Compliance, Financial Intelligence, Cloud Computing and Communication Technologies, with the keynote address, “Banking Transformation in a Digital World”, delivered by Robin Speculand, a renowned Strategy & Digital Implementation Specialist.

The event also featured goodwill messages by Jim Ovia, CFR, Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank; His Excellency, Hon. Kashim Shettima, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (represented by Dr. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to the Presidency on Economic Matters). Other eminent IT practitioners from top global brands who also made presentations include; Robin Speculand, renowned Strategy & Digital Implementation Specialist; Danilo McGarry, Global Expert on Digital Transformation and AI; Jania Okwechime, Partner, Africa, AI & Data Leader, Deloitte; Rupert Nicolay, Director, Microsoft Worldwide Financial Services.

The panel session had Wole Odeyele, Client Technology Lead for Microsoft Inc. as its host, and featured six discussants including Ada Jabaru, Founder & Director, Nistad Limited; Funke Opeke, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, MainOne; Guy Futi, Chief Executive Officer, Orda; Dr Auwal Adam Sa’ad, Founder, ZamzamPay; Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote, Director General/Chief Executive Officer, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

The Zenith Bank startup pitch competition and incubation program seeks to identify and fast-track the growth of high-potential Nigerian startups innovating in key sectors, including Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity, Fintech, HealthTech, Agritech, E-commerce, and more. The program provides an ideal platform for startups to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and gain access to invaluable resources to scale their businesses.

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NEW BPP DG COMMITS TO EFFICIENCY AND STAFF WELFARE FOR IMPACTFUL SERVICE DELIVERY

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NEW BPP DG COMMITS TO EFFICIENCY AND STAFF WELFARE FOR IMPACTFUL SERVICE DELIVERY*

*_…begins review of bureau processes to enhance government procurement systems_*

The Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, has outlined his vision to drive efficiency, enhance staff welfare, and reinforce the Bureau’s regulatory mandate in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed hope mandate and his commitment to improving Nigeria’s economy. This was made known during an interactive session with staff of the Bureau at the State House Banquet Hall on November 20, 2024. Dr Adedokun emphasised the urgency of delivering results as well as improving trust in the government procurement system to support President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, declaring, “Let us work together to get value for money for Nigeria’s developmental processes and achieve President Tinubu’s mandate of making Nigeria’s economy better.”

Furthermore, in a bid to strengthen operational efficiency, the DG also announced key reforms, including introducing Service Level Agreements for the bureau’s processes ensuring that letters are treated within 3 (three) days, and ensuring reports are completed within 14 (fourteen) days. He also highlighted plans to secure a sustainable budget that would improve the working environment and provide better welfare for staff.

Dr Adedokun firmly stated the Bureau’s resolve to uphold its regulatory integrity under his watch. He warned that officers are prohibited from visiting Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) unless on official assignments stressing the need for officers of the Bureau to stay above board. He further declared that contractors are no longer allowed within the Bureau’s premises to ensure that officers can perform their duties without undue interference and influence.

Calling for a collaborative approach, the DG urged staff to embody the Bureau’s regulatory values by adhering to procurement guidelines, avoiding delays, and striving for excellence. “As a regulator, you must be seen to be guided by the procurement process,” he stated. He assured the team of an open-door policy, encouraging innovative ideas that could propel the Bureau to greater heights.

The session also featured a visit from former DG, Engr. Emeka Ezeh, OFR, FNSE, who led the Bureau from 2009 to 2016. Engr. Ezeh commended President Tinubu for appointing Dr Adedokun and urged staff to provide their full support to the new leadership. He encouraged staff to focus on leaving a legacy of excellence, saying, “Work in a way that you will be celebrated wherever you go in life.”

Senior Directors, including Engr. Nasir Bello and Engr. Isaiah Yesufu reiterated the importance of supporting the DG’s vision while emphasizing adherence to the Bureau’s operational guidelines. Staff also welcomed the session, sharing their perspectives on improving the Bureau’s operations and pledging their support for the new leadership.

In a related development, Dr Adedokun sought collaboration with the Presidential Office of Digital Engagement and Strategy (PODES) led by its Head, Mr O’tega Ogra, who is also the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital/New Media, during a courtesy visit to his office on November 21, 2024. The DG emphasized the need to enhance the Bureau’s public engagement and visibility in line with the all-of-government communications approach being espoused by the PODES.

Mr Ogra congratulated Dr Adedokun on his appointment and highlighted the key role BPP plays in advancing Nigeria’s development agenda. O’tega further expressed his commitment to collaborating with the Bureau in amplifying its communication efforts and ensuring Nigerians understand and appreciate its critical role in national governance.

Dr Adedokun’s leadership marks a new chapter for the Bureau of Public Procurement, focused on accountability, efficiency, and impactful service delivery. His vision aligns seamlessly with the Federal Government’s goals of economic transformation and sustainable development as well as President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.

Janet McDickson
Director, Information & Public Relations/Head, Media-BPP

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Abducted Rivers bizman rescued, suspected robber arrested

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Abducted Rivers bizman rescued, suspected robber arrested

 

The Rivers State Police Command said its men rescued a businessman identified as Julius Madabuchi, who was kidnapped by a four-man gang at a filling station in the Oyigbo Local Government Area of the state.

The police said the man was abducted when the miscreants who were driving in a Black Toyota car stormed the area and started shooting discriminately before executing their plan.

The rescue of the man, the police said, followed a distress call sent to the command control room about the activities of the hoodlums on November 17 and immediately mobilised operatives to the scene, saying the abductors engaged the police in a shootout.

The spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, on Wednesday.

 

The statement reads, “On the 17th of November, 2014, at about 2023hrs, operatives of the command received a distress call from the Room indicating that a gang of armed men numbering about four operating in a Black colour Toyota Corolla car shot sporadically and kidnapped one Madabuchi Julius at Sabbath Filling Station, Oyigbo.

“Operatives were swiftly mobilised to the scene and the hoodlums on sighting the police operatives drove off, but they were given a hot chase by the operatives and subsequently intercepted along Egbu Street, Oyigbo and a gun duel ensued between the operatives and the hoodlums.

“The hoodlums could not withstand the police’s superior firepower and eventually abandoned the victim and their operational vehicle with registration number RIVERS PHC 938 AH and escaped. The victim was rescued unhurt and the vehicle recovered. He has since reunited with his family.”

 

The state police image maker however said an investigation is ongoing while concerted efforts are being intensified to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang and recover their operational weapons.

In a related development, Iringe-Koko said the following day, precisely on Monday, operatives of the command acted on credible information, coordinated a covert operation at the St Lorinta Street, Oyigbo and arrested one Gabriel Morris, aged 25, at Mercy Ground in Kom-Kom, Oyigbo LGA of the State.

The state police spokesperson stated, “During interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of a syndicate that had been terrorising Oyigbo and its environs in recent times.

 

Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, listed items recovered from the suspect including one locally made pistol and a quantity of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp.

She added, “Investigation is ongoing, while concerted efforts are intensified to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate.

“This successful operation further demonstrates the effectiveness of the Rivers State Police Command in combating kidnapping and all other forms of crime in the state.”

 

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