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10h ago
The quiet shift: Why Northern Nigeria’s developer communities could reshape Africa’s AI talent map
Across Northern Nigeria, a different kind of ecosystem is taking shape, without the headlines, without the high-profile accelerators, and largely without outsid
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1d ago
Play Network Partners MediaKing to Deploy Free Smart Wi-Fi Network Across Nigerian Cities
European smart technology company MediaKing has entered the Nigerian market...
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1d ago
Nigerian telcos lost ₦2.3 billion worth of generators to theft in 2025
Today on Techpoint Digest we discuss, generator theft at telco towers, moving abroad, and why Kenya has a problem with Meta's glasses.
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1d ago
I had 15 years of experience, but I still had to start over – Nigerian lady building marketplace and magazine in Canada
In this edition of Techpoint Diaspora, Abiodun Adetu shares how relocating to Canada forced her to confront the realities of starting over, despite years of exp
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2d ago
Lending to Nigeria’s SMEs is hard. Nomba thinks there’s a better way
Nomba wants to fix SME lending in Nigeria using payment data to underwrite loans and keep defaults low. But as it scales, the real challenge will be maintaining
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2d ago
Meet Nigerian innovator building STEM platform to support less-priviliged African kids
Nsisong Okon's shares his journey, from his early struggles in Lagos, Nigeria, to moving to Portugal, where he works remotely and now giving back to his home co
Techpoint Africa
2d ago
Mosron Communications Named Among Top 10 PR Agencies in Nigeria by Africa PR Week
Mosron Communications has been named among the top 10 public...
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2d ago
Big bonus for MTN Nigeria CEO
Today in Techpoint Digest; we're looking at MTN Nigeria CEO's bons, how Tolesoft is bringing global work closer to home, and Madica's investments in African sta
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2d ago
This startup is building access to global work from Africa
By integrating job distribution, digital commerce, and research tools into one ecosystem, the startup is bridging the gap in Africa's talent ecosystem.
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3d ago
How Funke Olasupo drives product adoption at global companies from Nigeria as a technical writer
Funke Olasupo's unexpected journey from aspiring backend engineer to a technical writer highlights the crucial role of documentation in technology.
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🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups
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3d ago
Madica backs three startups, launches fundraising guide for first-time founders
Madica has invested $600,000 in funding to three African startups, while also unveiling a new fundraising guide aimed at helping early-stage founders navigate p
Techpoint Africa
3d ago
Schneider Electric appoints Steven Santini as Vice President: Secure Power, Sub-Saharan Africa
Schneider Electric has appointed Steven Santini as Vice President of...
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📣 Digital Marketing & Growth
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3d ago
Egypt to regulate social media for minors with special SIM
Today on Techpoint Digest, we discuss Egypt's new plan to moderate social media for kids, South East Nigeria's plan to become a $200 billion economy with tech,
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🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups
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3d ago
South East Nigeria is banking on startups to boost the economy
The South East Development Commission is betting on startups, infrastructure, and private capital to grow the region into a $200 billion economy. However, execu
Techpoint Africa
4d ago
Liberia’s ID rollout stalled by $1.7M debt
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Liberia’s ID rollout stalled by a $1.7M debt, X, an AI banking assistant, and Uber bets big on motorbike rides in South Africa.
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🛠️ AI Tools & Apps
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4d ago
Introducing EGF: An Open File Format for Educational Games
EGF is an EPUB-inspired format published on Zenodo in Nov...
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📣 Digital Marketing & Growth
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4d ago
OPay Showcases Smart Business Innovation at Nigeria Agrofood 2026
OPay, a leading financial technology company in Nigeria, participated as...
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🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups
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4d ago
DYQUE Energy launches Mega Dealership Programme to unlock billion-naira solar projects
DYQUE Energy unveiled its Mega Dealership Programme at its 2026 Business Summit in Lagos, committing ₦500m in marketing and ₦300m in dealer incentives to accele
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4d ago
After 17 years, Paga’s CEO hands Nigeria operations to new leader
Paga has appointed a new acting CEO for its Nigeria business as founder Tayo Oviosu steps back after 17 years. The move signals a shift toward global expansion,
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4d ago
This Nigerian founder got an offer from Elon Musk’s xAI after his AI startup went viral
After Xara went viral, its Nigerian founder caught the attention of Elon Musk’s xAI. Built as a WhatsApp banking assistant, the startup now has 45,000 users and
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5d ago
Spiro Expands Electric Mobility in Ogun State with 1,000 New Bikes
Spiro, Africa’s leading provider of electric mobility solutions and battery...
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5d ago
MTN completes MoMo separation in Ghana
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MTN's major MoMo separation in Ghana, from the admin desk to the executive suite, and Kenya's WhatsApp tax filing bot.
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🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups
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5d ago
How this Nigerian lady went from studying communication to starting as a secretary. Now, she’s an executive at a logistics company
In this edition of After Hours, we follow Theresa Nwaubani and her gradual rise from an administrative role to an executive at Enviable Group.
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1w ago
Over 3,000 Nigerian Innovators Compete for a Spot at the Red Bull Basement National Final
Five finalists will pitch their ideas to leading voices in Nigeria’s AI, innovation and tech ecosystem on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
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