Frank Eleanya, technology enthusiast and innovation journalist
Frank Eleanya is a technology and innovation journalist covering the entire ecosystem in Nigeria and West Africa. He is the Technology and Entertainment News desk editor of BusinessDay Media Limited, West Africa’s leading source of business intelligence & market-moving news.
An active enthusiast and expert in new technologies, Eleanya uses his platform to provide information and intelligence to the public in areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, fintech, and startup funding. He has also done several writings on Afrobeats and Nollywood which seek to shed light on the intricacies of the industry.
Eleanya’s contribution in highlighting innovations in payment services like cryptocurrencies and mobile money have seen traditional media platforms like BusinessDay embrace technology education as a critical aspect of their reporting.
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Eleanya completed a bachelor’s degree in History and Strategic Studies from the University of Lagos, he is a Fellow of the MTN Innovation Programme, and a certified 5G expert analyst.
In December, 2018, Eleanya was invited by UNESCO to moderate a high-level Forum on Artificial Intelligence in Marakech, Morocco. He has since become a sought-after host and moderator of tech events including the annual BusinessDay Digital Payment Summit.
Eleanya has so far covered technology events across 9 countries, including AIM in Dubai, and two editions of the LEAP conference in Saudi Arabia, telecom conference in South Africa, and Visa Innovation summit in Nairobi, and others.
Eleanya volunteers to share his wealth of knowledge with young entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals at Andela, Co-Creation Hub, SeedSpace, and Luno Lagos Meetup. He is also a regular guest on the radio Business Show at Lagos Talks 91.3FM.