If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart. — Nelson Mandela.
This week on Techpoint
A team of Unilorin students is trying to make your computer speak African languages.
Data privacy is a myth: Facebook is the scapegoat.
Introducing Techpoint Pitch Friday.Join us every second Friday of every month to watch five selected individuals talk about their startup in a relaxed environment. Find out more here.
Meet the speakers and panellists at Techpoint Inspired 2018. Read.
Guest contributor of the week. ICOs: The best investment opportunities in the world or the biggest scam?
The A7 Wireless Earbuds are good Airpod knockoffs.
Bulletpoints
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Handyman marketplace, iFixng raises $50,000 seed funding. Link.
- Communication Minister, Adebayo Shittu urges TECNO to set up factory in Nigeria. Link.
- What is the Nigerian government’s interest in 9mobile’s acquisition?. Link.
- BlackBerry sues Snapchat for patent infringement. Link.
On the 1st of June, 2019 over 5000 tech experts and enthusiasts will convene at Techpoint Inspired to explore the impact of technologies like AI, robotics, blockchain, cloud computing in solving Africa’s problems. Register now to be a part of it.
Nigerian startups raised $178m from 166 deals in 2018. Find out more when you purchase Techpoint’s Nigerian Startup Funding Report 2018 here.
