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Moniepoint’s acquisition of Orda signals a deeper push into restaurant operations, embedding payments into daily workflows and setting up stronger competition w

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Ghana card now central to fighting MoMo fraud

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

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This Nigerian lady wants to be an Astronaut, but she’s starting with Nigeria’s space reality

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.

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Inside Daniel Anomfueme’s mission to build Africa’s first truly decentralised science tech ecosystem

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

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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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Nigeria Signs Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 Host Agreement; Gears Up for Africa’s Biggest Marketplace

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

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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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The Tecno Camon 50 Series Launches as The Pocket Imaging Master and Productivity Engine for a new Generation

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

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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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TECNO CAMON 50 Unites Technology, Fashion and Productivity in One Next-Generation Device

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

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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