Joseph James Udoh

At a Boston gathering, Macharia Waruingi unveiled a bold vision for a spiritual economy where money honors unseen care-work, especially by women. Using blockchain, his team blends tech with purpose, aiming to transform communities through gratitude, dignity, and belief in action.

In a noisy, fast-paced world, journaling is a powerful tool to declutter the mind, ease anxiety, and spark creativity. Far from just a writer’s hobby, it’s a therapeutic practice that brings clarity, self-awareness, and emotional healing through simple expression.

Solo entrepreneurs are leveraging AI as a strategic partner to scale smarter streamlining operations, boosting productivity, and personalizing customer experiences. Tools like ChatGPT and Shopify AI help solopreneurs do more with less, fueling agile growth.

AI is revolutionizing solo entrepreneurship by enabling individuals to scale operations, marketing, and creative tasks without large teams. With tools like ChatGPT, Zapier, and Canva, solopreneurs are competing at enterprise levels no team required.

Nigerian SMEs, contributing nearly 50% to the GDP, are rapidly adopting digital tools to enhance growth, efficiency, and market reach. Mobile tech, fintech, e-commerce, cloud solutions, and remote work tools are key drivers, though infrastructure and digital literacy challenges remain.

Across Nigeria, AI is transforming small businesses from fashion in Surulere to food vendors in Enugu through tools like chatbots, design software, and analytics. Despite challenges like internet access, local support is helping entrepreneurs boost efficiency, reach, and competitiveness.

Africa is embracing AI education to empower its youth and drive economic growth. Through national strategies, universities, and tech partnerships, the continent is building digital skills and innovation despite infrastructure challenges, aiming for a $1.2T GDP boost by 2030.

Many Nigerians are wary of AI's impact, citing fears of job loss, privacy breaches, and misinformation. Experts urge upskilling, transparency, and community involvement to build trust. Inclusive, ethical AI that respects local needs is key to ensuring it serves the public good.