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Dangote-backed tech Fund secures $20m from UK's BII

British International Investment (BII) has invested $20 million in the Aliko Dangote-backed Alterra Africa Accelerator Fund to boost mid-cap tech and telecom firms in Africa.

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3 hours ago

This African 'OnlyFans' paid over ₦1.2bn to adult content creators in its first year of operations

In just one year of operation, this Nigerian 'OnlyFans' has paid out over ₦1 billion to adult content creators. Now, the platform is gearing up for a pan-African expansion.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

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3 hours ago

Lagos Startup Expo

What to expect at Lagos Startup Expo 2.0: Africa’s premier tech innovation hub

Join Lagos Startup Expo 2.0 (June 18-19, 2025) to connect with investors, showcase innovations, and shape Africa’s tech future. Limited slots available!

Olufisayo Adelekun

Olufisayo Adelekun

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5 hours ago

Opay

by Opay

OPay Extends ₦1.2 Billion Naira 10-Year Scholarship Initiative to Obafemi Awolowo University

(L-R: Mr. Omoboriowo Damilola Isaac, OAU SUG President; Prof. Niran Oluwanranti, OAU Director Linkages & Partnerships; Prof. Ebun Adejuyigbe, Executive Director COR; Prof. O.M.A. Daramola, OAU's DVP Admin; Mr. Justin Zhang, OPay's Chief Public Affairs Officer; Mr. A...

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 ...

Nigeria secures $40M Startup Seed Fund backed by Japan to boost tech innovation

Nigeria is launching a $40 million Startup Seed Fund to boost early-stage ventures. Half the funding comes from Japan’s JICA, matched by Nigeria’s NSIA.

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6 hours ago

Airtel launchesAI-powered spam alert service to combat SMS fraud in Nigeria

Airtel Africa has launched an AI-powered spam alert service in Nigeria to combat SMS fraud. The service will detect and label spam messages in real time.

PointAI

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7 hours ago

Axia Africa

by Axia Africa

Axia Africa Witnesses Over 20,000 Applications for Women in Tech Scholarship in Just 7Days

In just seven days, over 20,000 women from Nigeria, Ghana, and East Africa applied for the Axia Women in Tech Scholarship, marking a record breaking response before the application window officially closed. This overwhelming turnout underscores the high demand for digit...

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CIG Motors takes charge as Zenolynk’s LagRide contract is cut

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss CIG Motors taking over as Zenolynk's LagRide contract is terminated, Contactless payments taking over Nigeria by 2025, and Vodacom taking its Maziv bid to court.

Victoria Fakiya

Victoria Fakiya

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11 hours ago

Cost of issuing cards could crash from ₦1,800 to ₦400 with contactless payment boom

Due to chip shortage and naira devaluation, the cost of issuing cards has gone from ₦600 to ₦1,800. But contactless payment could crash the price to ₦400.

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15 hours ago

Okra Solar

by Okra Solar

Innovation for the hardest to reach: A partnership with REA to bring Mesh-Grid Technology to Energise half a million Nigerians.

In a bid to advance the Federal Government’s strategic approach towards accelerated deployment of Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) infrastructure for socioeconomic growth, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the nation’s implementing agency for renewable energ...

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Nigerian artistes cashed out ₦58 billion on Spotify in 2024

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Nigerian artistes earning ₦58 billion on Spotify by 2024, Kenya's data watchdog fining a digital lender, and content creators now earning on Facebook.

Victoria Fakiya

Victoria Fakiya

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3 days ago

Meet 10 African women pushing the boundaries in technology

At the heart of innovation in Africa are trailblazing women redefining the ecosystem. From software engineering to insurance technology, these women are breaking barriers and shaping the future of technology in Africa.

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4 days ago

Carter Efe

by SnappyExchange

SnappyExchange Signs Famous Instagram Comedian Carter Efe as Brand Ambassador

SnappyExchange, one of Nigeria’s leading platforms for buying and selling cryptocurrency and gift cards, has officially signed the popular Instagram comedian and social media sensation, Carter Efe (also known as Machala the Great), as its brand ambassador. Carter Efe,...

How ALX and Nimbus Aid Foundation want to transform women-led businesses with AI

Artificial Intelligence is changing the way businesses are run. In Nigeria, women led businesses could see drastic growth through AI skills with a new partnership by Nimbus Aid Foundation and ALX Nigeria.

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4 days ago

AI credit scoring can now improve loan financing for female-led startups

Industry experts believe that AI powered credit scoring can aid loan financing for startups, especially women-led startups in Africa.

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4 days ago

Lagos Startup Expo

Lagos Startup Expo is here! — Connect, Invest and Innovate at LSE 2.0.

LSE 2.0 isn’t just another tech event—it’s Africa’s most transformative tech gathering. Think startup showcases, founder-investor ‘speed dating’ and hands-on tech demos from AI innovators to fintech disruptors. You’re invited!

Olufisayo Adelekun

Olufisayo Adelekun

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4 days ago

Governance & Policy

Regulator fines Kenyan digital lender for listing guarantor without consent

Kenya’s data regulator has fined Whitepath $2,000 for listing a loan guarantor without consent. This comes amid a broader crackdown on digital lenders to enforce consumer protection laws.

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4 days ago

Governance & Policy

South Africa to increase VAT to 16% by 2026 to boost revenue

South Africa's finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, has announced a phased VAT increase from 15% to 16% by 2026 to address fiscal deficits. The move aims to generate R13.5 billion in 2025/26, with measures to ease the burden on low-income households.

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4 days ago

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