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Kenya parliament proposes 8-year bank capital deadline

Today on Techpoint Digest, we discuss Kenya's banks getting more time to bulk up, inside Nigeria's verification revolution, and Netflix denying leaving Nigeria.

Victoria Fakiya

Victoria Fakiya

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2 hours ago

Nigerian recruiters adopt verification solutions to address credential fraud

Unethical practices by candidates are forcing recruiters to adopt stringent measures to verify claims made by candidates they are interested in hiring. Akowe is taking advantage of this with its academic certificate verification tool, Akowe Verify.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

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6 hours ago

Netflix denies plans to exit Nigerian market amidst rumours

Streaming giant Netflix has dismissed recent speculations about exiting the Nigerian market.

PointAI

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14 hours ago

by My CV Creator

Revolutionizing Job Search in Nigeria: Meet MY CV CREATOR, the Career Tech Platform Empowering Young Professionals

MY CV CREATOR, a leading career tech platform, is transforming how job seekers across Nigeria present themselves to potential employers. MY CV CREATOR simplifies the process of crafting professional CVs and cover letters that make candidates stand out in a competitive j...

The result of Starlink's price increase

Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our hosts,Chimgozirim Nwokoma and Bolu Abiodun discuss: Itana and AFC look to create Africa’s ...

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The result of Starlink's price increase

Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our hosts,Chimgozirim Nwokoma and Bolu Abiodun discuss: Itana and AFC look to create Africa’s ...

Oradian is driving sustainable financial inclusion through its core banking application

In the past few months, the term 'core banking application' has become popular after major Nigerian banks announced their migrations. These migrations revealed the importance of a core banking application to financial institutions. Out of the many providers of core bank...

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Event Coverage by Techpoint Africa

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18 hours ago

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5% tax on calls & data gets petition push in Nigeria

Today on Techpoint Digest, we discuss a petition to levy a 5% tax on calls and Internet, how tappi works, and MTN SA's move towards biodegradable SIM cards.

Victoria Fakiya

Victoria Fakiya

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1 day ago

by WithOnyeka Community

Treepz Founder Onyeka Akumah Showcases 10 African Startups to Global Investors at the First WithOnyeka Community Demo Day

WithOnyeka Community, a mentorship initiative has officially unveiled its first cohort of startups at its inaugural Demo Day, held recently. Founded by serial tech entrepreneur and founder of Treepz Onyeka Akumah, the initiative is designed to support early-stage Africa...

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Japan's Toyota rules Nigerian roads, but Chinese challengers are coming with a strategy

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October 29, 2024

From barbers to therapists and even dentists, tappi wants to help businesses in Africa's service industry earn trust online

Small retail businesses in Africa have a plethora of solutions to choose fro when it comes to digitising their operations. This is why Kenya's tappi is focusing on service-based businesses and helping them earn trust online.

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1 day ago

Only 3.1% of finance professionals in Nigeria earn above ₦1m a month

Only 3.1% of finance professionals in Nigeria earn above ₦1 million in a month in 2024. 22% have relocated in the past five years for better financial stability.

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2 days ago

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How to convert crypto to naira with Bank Direct on Crane

If you ask the average crypto user in Nigeria how they use crypto, they'd likely tell you they use it for cross-border payments. That's fairly understandable given that crypto transactions are swift and carry affordable charges, unlike traditional financial institutions...

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Kenya’s MSEA hacked, government information allegedly sold on dark web

Today on Techpoint Digest, we discuss Kenya’s MSEA getting hacked, AltSchool’s expansion into Europe, and IHS Towers selling its Kuwait stakes to Zain Group.

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2 days ago

AltSchool enters Europe with hybrid learning and AI-focused programmes

Nigerian edtech startup, AltSchool will expand into Europe on the back of its participation in the SuperCharger Ventures accelerator programme.

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Chimgozirim Nwokoma

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2 days ago

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Infinix HOT 50 Pro+ vs. OPPO A60: Which Budget-Friendly Smartphone Stands Out?

Choosing the right smartphone often comes down to what features matter most to you. In this comparison, we’ll examine how the Infinix HOT 50 Pro+ and OPPO A60 perform in key areas such as battery and charging, design and display, audio quality, performance, and durabi...

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FCCPC to scrutinise complaints against MTN, GTBank and Air Peace

Today on Techpoint Digest, we discuss battling dream jobs as a sickler, CBN and its contactless payment plan for 2025, and FCCPC”s scrutiny of GTBank, MTN Nigeria and Air Peace.

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3 days ago

I'm 37 and jobless by choice because of sickle cell

Living with sickle cell comes with dealing with so much pain. For Aaron*, his parent told him to stop working after two years, promising they'd take care of his needs. He agreed since he's not certain of how long he'll live.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

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3 days ago

Chinese eCommerce company Temu becomes the most popular Android and iPhone app in Nigeria

With a $2bn marketing budget, Temu displaces OPay and WhatsApp as the most downloaded app in Nigeria in the past few weeks.

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5 days ago

Bitmama pauses virtual MasterCard services following issues with the card provider

Bitmama joins growing list of startups suspending virtual card services. The startup has paused its virtual MasterCard services following issues with the provider.

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6 days ago

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Communications regulator halts Starlink operations in Namibia

Today on Techpoint Digest, we discuss Namibia's regulator halting Starlink operations, Central Bank of Uganda getting robbed by hackers, and Senegal's Solarbox securing $1 million pre-seed funding.

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6 days ago

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