PinnedDrum Rolls! Registration for Code Cash Crop 3.0 Ag-Hackathon, Now Open!Applications are now open for the hackathon component of Code Cash Crop 3.0 and here is everything you need to know about it. — We are excited to kick off the third edition of our Code Cash Crop industry event with a hackathon (or ag-hackathon as our dear Xperts refer to it) focused on creating innovative solutions for “Disrupting Agriculture Trade Infrastructure in Africa.” Over the years, the African agritech industry has grown in…3 min read3 min read
PinnedAFEX Impact Report: Human Stories Behind the Numbers and Hard FactsDownload the AFEX Impact Report Here — The lingering question of how to lift over 30 million rural households out of poverty and food insufficiency has driven the evolution of our company over the last five years. With a North Star of inclusive markets, we have, over the last 5 years, reached 160,000 smallholder farmers with a…Farming2 min readFarming2 min read
PinnedJournal of a Commodity Trader: The Building AFEX Seriesby Ayodeji Balogun, CEO AFEX — If you follow me on LinkedIn, these stories have really become your stories. Over the break, and after the crazy year that was 2020, I began penning down some of the history of AFEX and the lessons I have learnt from building the Exchange over the last six years. The…Commodities2 min readCommodities2 min read
Published in ComX Stories·Feb 16What’s your favorite money love language?Love is in the air; can you feel it? — This is the time of the year we publicly or privately wear love like an amour; it could be for self-love, self-care, fostering relationships with family/friends, and loving others. A solid fact we’ve established these past years is that everyone loves to be loved. We often get confused or lost…3 min read3 min read
Published in ComX Stories·Oct 20, 2022What your favorite celebrity says about your investment gameAlmost every day there’s a battle on Twitter between Celebrity FCs, especially those in the music industry. If you’ve found yourself defending one, then you’ve become a member of their FC, remember, solidarity forever! Meanwhile, ever wondered what your favorite celebrity says about your investment game? …Commodity Trading3 min readCommodity Trading3 min read
Published in ComX Stories·Aug 22, 2022Introducing AFEX Trade Finance Note: Middleman in TradeWhen you think of commodities that you use in your day-to-day lifestyle, such as corn, wheat, cocoa, etc, they involve a lot of local and international trade. …3 min read3 min read
Published in ComX Stories·Apr 11, 20224 Investment Mistakes You Should Be AvoidingLet’s face it. Certain words will send shivers down any investor’s spine. Words like market crash, dipping, etc. Making any kind of investment mistake that will result in losing everything is the kind of nightmare no one wishes to wake up to. To avoid anything that will cost you greatly…2 min read2 min read
Published in ComX Stories·Apr 11, 20224 Financial lessons from HIT TV show BillionsOne thing about CBS Showtime hit series, Billions is its intriguing and intoxicating storyline and characters that takes viewers deep into the world of hedge funds and financial markets. — The series starts with an introduction of ruthless US attorney, Chuck Rhoades vying for justice through a relentless pursuit of billionaire hedge fund lord, Bobby Axelrod, the founder of a hedge fund firm named Axe capital. …3 min read3 min read
Published in ComX Stories·Apr 11, 20225 things to do immediately you receive your salaryPayday is finally here. We have all dreamed about this day. In fact, some of us have allocated a certain amount to cover certain bills like family runs, NEPA bills, decoder bills, school fees, etc. …3 min read3 min read
Published in ComX Stories·Apr 11, 20225 investors share the best investment advice they’ve receivedPerhaps you’ve heard it before “buy low and sell high” “save for the rainy days” and “apply the 50–30–20 rule”, everyone at some point has received a slice of wisdom that helped them make better financial decisions. When it comes to accumulating wealth, it’s important you stay in a constant…2 min read2 min read
