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The auction that changed everything: How Nigeria’s 2001 GSM licence sale built the foundation of a tech economy 

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Nigerian banks gain access to telecom data to stop fraud

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how Nigeria plans to combat SIM-based financial fraud, why global tech is reconsidering its approach to Africa, and how ICASA hopes to make it easier for Starlink to enter the country.

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How digital special economic zones could unlock Africa for global tech companies

Based on a conversation with Mayowa Olugbile, CEO of Itana, and a joint report with Intelpoint, we explore how Digital Special Economic Zones (DSEZs) are removing the friction of expansion into Africa.

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