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Top Story: How Nigerian-American Physician Dr Stephen Odaibo is Using AI to Transform Disease Detection and Drug Discovery
When it comes to artificial intelligence in health technology, few Nigerians have made the mark like Dr Stephen Odaibo.
Born and raised in Ilorin, southwest Nigeria, Odaibo moved to the United States to further his education, a journey that laid the foundation for his groundbreaking work in AI and medicine.
Odaibo’s academic journey is remarkable. He earned both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Mathematics through a fast-track programme at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, while simultaneously completing pre-med requirements.
He went on to earn a Master’s in Computer Science at Duke University in 2009, followed by an MD in Neurology and Neurochemistry from Duke University School of Medicine in 2010.
This combination of mathematics, computer science, and medicine equips him with a rare perspective, one he has leveraged in founding Retina-AI Health.
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On Startup Spotlight:
Blockchain Launches Tokenised US Stocks for Nigerians to Invest – What This Means
Blockchain.com, a leading global crypto firm operating across more than 100 countries, has launched a new tokenisation product in Nigeria that allows users to buy and trade digital assets linked to over 100 publicly-listed US companies.
Developed in collaboration with Ondo Finance, a US-based digital asset tokenisation company, the product lets Nigerian users seamlessly access and trade tokenised US stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through their Blockchain.com wallets.
The company says this innovation will offer local investors a new channel to diversify their portfolios with exposure to global assets, traditionally restricted by location, cost, or regulation.
“Our mission has always been to expand access to the global financial system,” Blockchain.com said in a statement. “This launch opens up new opportunities for Nigerian users to diversify their portfolios, with exposure to some of the world’s most in-demand assets, and to celebrate we’re kicking things off with an exclusive bonus rewards promotion.”
Quadri Adejumo brings you all the details. Read here.
Also Read:
How South Africa’s Locstat Plans Expansion to UK, Europe with Newly Secured €2.5 Million Fund. Yakub Abdulrasheed brings us the details, here.
Quote of the Day:
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke.
Thank you for joining me yet again this evening. Stay safe, and see you tomorrow for the next tech newsletter.
Best, Quadri
