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On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Ghana's decision to block IDs linked to MoMo fraud, from missed aerospace dreams to space leadership, and Kenya's tightening of

In this edition of After Hours, we follow Eunice Olubayo as she shares the challenges of pursuing a space career in a landscape where opportunities were scarce.

Daniel Anomfueme began as the neighborhood’s unofficial IT support, learning tech via Wikipedia and a Galaxy Star Samsung. Now a Technical Project Manager, he's

The joint initiative aims to equip 1,000 Nigerians with structured...

Nigeria to Host Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 Nigeria signed the...

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.

Africa already shapes global social media through participation, content, and creativity. The next step is structural: building platforms that capture value, am

Utiva joins Techstars to build AI-powered global hiring infrastructure, connecting...

TECNO has officially unveiled the TECNO CAMON 50 Series, introducing...

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

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

As Nigeria drafts its AI strategy, Ghana and South Africa offer critical lessons on what works and what doesn’t.

Nomba's Global Payout API lets fintechs collect naira or stablecoins...

Akọ AI Ltd, an artificial intelligence company incorporated in the...

TECNO used MWC 2026 to showcase its AI-powered ecosystem, with...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Tanzania leading Africa’s contactless payment shift, why fintechs are expanding beyond one product, and lawmakers probing Showma

Nigerian fintechs built their edge by specialising. Now, competition, customer demand, and revenue pressure are pushing them to expand into full-service financi

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

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

Demonstrating its long-term commitment to Nigeria’s digital economy and regulatory...

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

Workcentral Nigeria, a provider of flexible workspace services, has received...

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

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