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Kenya partners with DeFi firms to launch a digital exchange where companies can issue, trade, and stake real-world tokens.


Niger State has waived Right of Way fees to boost broadband access in rural areas, aligning with Nigeria’s digital goals and encouraging telecom investment for inclusive growth.


Twiga Foods has acquired three FMCG distributors in Kenya to expand its reach, even as it grapples with leadership exits, layoffs, and a recently resolved debt dispute.


Vodacom has backed ICASA’s decision to block Starlink in South Africa, citing the importance of BEE laws requiring 30% black ownership for telecom operators.


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Trust in Digital Payments Hits 79% in Nigeria with Growing Confidence in Secure Transactions

Key Insights on Consumers and Digital Payments Security from Visa’s Stay Secure Report Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem is witnessing rapid…


Douglas Kendyson, founder of Selar, to teach founders how to bootstrap successfully at Lagos Startup Expo 2.0

Selar’s CEO, Douglas Kendyson, will be showing business leaders the ropes on how to build and scale a sustainable startup without external funding at one of the Masterclass sessions at Lagos Startup Expo 2.0.

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Telcos, banks to charge USSD fees from airtime

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss a new USSD rule in the works, Netflix’s $10.5 billion first-quarter revenue, and MultiChoice Uganda’s weekly subscription plan for DStv and GOtv users.

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VISA

Trust in Digital Payments Hits 79% in Nigeria with Growing Confidence in Secure Transactions

Key Insights on Consumers and Digital Payments Security from Visa’s Stay Secure Report Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem is witnessing rapid…

Twiga Foods snaps up stakes in 3 local distributors in Kenya

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Twiga Foods acquiring stakes in three local distributors, sessions to look out for at Lagos Startup Expo 2.0, and Vendease shutting down in Ghana.

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Nigerian govtech startups bringing innovation to public services

From tracking public spending to monitoring elections, these Nigerian startups are using technology to make government more transparent, efficient, and responsive to citizens’ needs.

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Xiaomi Unveils Must-Have Devices for April with New Launches and Special Offers

April marks a monumental moment for Xiaomi as it proudly celebrates its 15th Anniversary with the Xiaomi Fan Festival 2025…

Vendease shut down Ghanaian operations in 2024 despite high demand

Vendease entered the Ghanaian market in 2022 after securing a Series A round, but exited two years later as it struggled to meet demand for its eCommerce services.

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Reconstructing the past through tech: How Historiar is making history cool

Tunisian startup, Historiar is transforming the way everyone interacts with historical sites and periods by reconstructing the past with 3D remodelling and artificial intelligence.

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Hashed Emergent

80+ Startups, $130M Raised, 3% of Global Web3 Developers Captured in Hashed Emergent’s Inaugural Nigeria Web3 Report.

Hashed Emergent, the venture capital firm accelerating web3 adoption in Africa and other emerging markets, has released the inaugural edition…

Central Bank of Kenya lifts 10-year ban on new bank licences

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss the CBK lifting a 10-year ban on new bank licences, how a Tunisian startup is using technology to rewrite history, and Moniepoint’s launch of MonieWorld.

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5 agritech startups transforming the Nigerian agriculture scene

Meet five agritech startups transforming Nigerian farming with tech. But one insecurity still stands in their way. Here’s how they’re pushing through.

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VISA

Trust in Digital Payments Hits 79% in Nigeria with Growing Confidence in Secure Transactions

Key Insights on Consumers and Digital Payments Security from Visa’s Stay Secure Report Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem is witnessing rapid…