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Twitter’s new tipping feature could make spending Bitcoin attractive
While #Bitcoin transactions are too slow to facilitate daily transactions, Twitter’s new tipping feature could be popularising a solution — Lightning Network — that makes daily spending with #Bitcoin feasible.
Edtech for university students, Twitter and Bitcoin, some 5G news
Today on #TechpointDigest, @OnomeOneyibo discusses Nigerian edtech, @stranerds; @Twitter’s newest feature; and the latest on 5G in Nigeria.
How edtech startup, Stranerd is connecting Nigerian students to tutors
Nigerian edtech startup, @stranerds, is helping Nigerian students study better by connecting them with tutors and peers. Its goal is to become a one-stop-shop for students’ educational needs.
Hearing impairments and technology, ReelFruit’s $3m raise, Apple Pay on Paystack
Today on #TechpointDigest, @latoria_ria discusses hearing impairments and technology, @ReelFruit’s $3m Series A funding, and Apple Pay on @Paystack.
What does communication in a techy world mean for Nigeria’s deaf people?
Every year, on September 23, the #InternationalDayofSignLanguages is celebrated. But, for the deaf community, what does it really mean to communicate in a world where tech reigns supreme? We explore this and more.
CDC Group’s $50.9m commitment, ZOLA Electric’s digital energy, and Flutterwave X 9PSB
Today on #TechpointDigest, @BoluAbiodun1 discusses @CDCgroup’s $50.9m, @ZOLAElectric’s digital energy, and @theflutterwave’s partnership with @9PSB_ng
AfCFTA and Nigeria’s Intellectual Property (IP) market
‘#AfCFTA and Nigeria’s Intellectual Property market’ by Mosun Oke and Tolulope Oguntade for @TopeAdebayoLLP, Techpoint Africa Publishing Partner
Techpoint Build 2021!!! Free Netflix for Kenyans, CBN on the eNaira, Cartona’s series A
Today on #TechpointDigest, @jermah4 discusses @Techpointdotng’s Techpoint Build, @Netflix’s free plan for Kenyans, more on Nigeria’s digital currency, and Cartona’s $4.5m series A
Tesla-backed ZOLA Electric is solving Africa’s energy shortage by digitising energy
By 2025, Africa will be more populated than China; however, 600 million people do not have access to electricity. @ZOLAElectric wants to use its smart battery tech to close the gap in Africa’s electricity infrastructure.
Techpoint Build 2021 is here! Be part of the largest startup and tech gathering in West Africa
Techpoint Build 2021 is here! Be part of the largest startup and technology gathering in West Africa. Register for free now!
No respite for Zamfara, Infibranches’ $2 million pre-seed, dopay’s Series A round
Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo discusses telco shut down in Zamfara State, Infibranches’ $2 million raise, and @dopayHQ Series A round.
What if you could ask anyone on the Techpoint Africa Team anything?
Open DMs allow people to reach anyone on the Techpoint Africa team at any time. Perhaps that’s a wild guess. We’ve organised a 60-minute webinar where you can ask us anything from our processes to our favourite pastimes. Save a seat
Rosenics Technologies’ Future Throttle event unveils deep tech startups and its plans for a drone-powered eCommerce in Africa
From delivery drones to electric cargo vans and an app that detects asphyxia in newborns, the Future Throttle event hosted by...
₦6 billion telco losses and DiDi’s Nigeria launch
Today on #TechpointDigest, @OnomeOneyibo discusses telco losses in the Zamfara blackout and DiDi’s Nigeria launch
54gene’s Series B, Vilsquare’s founder’s journey, Techpoint Africa’s Privacy Roundtable
Today on #TechpointDigest, @latoria_ria discusses 54gene’s Series B funding, @Obateke’s journey to building @vilsquare, and data protection regulations in Africa.
Digital commerce solution, OurPass launches app, set to provide users with a one-click checkout solution
OurPass, a digital commerce solution headquartered in Nigeria has announced its launch over a virtual event. Revealing...
