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APEX Network and AltSchool Africa Launch One of Nigeria’s Largest Crypto Literacy Scholarship —1,000 Fully Funded Spots Available
The joint initiative aims to equip 1,000 Nigerians with structured...
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Safaricom tackles fraud risks with M-Pesa update
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Safaricom's M-Pesa update, Showmax's shutdown in April 2026, and the launch of Starlink in the Central African Republic.
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Can Africa build its own global social media platform?
Africa already shapes global social media through participation, content, and creativity. The next step is structural: building platforms that capture value, am
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Utiva Selected into Techstars as It Expands from Talent Training to AI-Powered Global Workforce Infrastructure
Utiva joins Techstars to build AI-powered global hiring infrastructure, connecting...
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POS agents made cash accessible. Now it’s time to rethink them
As criticism of POS agents grows, Nigeria risks overlooking their deeper value. Built for an informal economy, these networks could power access to finance, com
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South Africa’s Competition Commission to probe Showmax shutdown
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss South Africa’s Competition Commission's investigation into Showmax's shutdown, Africa’s AI push moves from plans to action, and
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What Nigeria can learn from Ghana and South Africa as it drafts its AI strategy
As Nigeria drafts its AI strategy, Ghana and South Africa offer critical lessons on what works and what doesn’t.
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Nomba launches Global Payout API, to help Nigerian operators cut FX sourcing and capital lockups in cross-border payments
Nomba's Global Payout API lets fintechs collect naira or stablecoins...
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Akọ AI Ltd Launches in the United Kingdom to Bring AI-Powered Decision Intelligence to Manufacturing SMEs
Akọ AI Ltd, an artificial intelligence company incorporated in the...
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Tanzania leads Africa’s contactless payment shift
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Tanzania leading Africa’s contactless payment shift, why fintechs are expanding beyond one product, and lawmakers probing Showma
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After unbundling, Nigerian fintechs are building full-stack financial services
Nigerian fintechs built their edge by specialising. Now, competition, customer demand, and revenue pressure are pushing them to expand into full-service financi
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African agtech funding drops to $170M in 2025 as debt overtakes equity for first time
African agtech is moving beyond VC. Equity now makes up less than half of funding, dropping from $328M in 2022 to ~$80M in 2025, as startups turn to debt, grant
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Canal+ moves to cut jobs at MultiChoice amid $115 million overhaul
Canal+ is planning job cuts at MultiChoice as part of a turnaround strategy, signalling a shift towards cost efficiency as the pay-TV giant battles subscriber l
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OPay Introduces XtraCova, a New Security Protection Layer for Digital Payments
Demonstrating its long-term commitment to Nigeria’s digital economy and regulatory...
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MTN Group revenue jumps 23% as West Africa leads growth
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MTN revenue increasing by 23% as West Africa leads growth, Aboyeji believes startup failure is normal, and Lagos and Ogun driver
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“Failure is the default outcome for a startup” – Iyin Aboyeji
From Okra to Edukoya and Lydia, news of startup shutdowns often sparks intense scrutiny and speculation, but according to Iyin Aboyeji, "failure is the default
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Terra’s unmanned ground vehicle will now come with weapons as it begins building combat ready systems
Terra Industries’ ground vehicles will soon carry machine guns. The move is part of a classified project with the Nigerian military as the startup pushes deeper
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Africa’s Blockchain Leaders Convene in Lagos for ABDS 2026
The Africa Blockchain, DeFi & Web3 Summit (ABDS 2026) will...
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