Messi goes into tech

Gracious Sede

Published:

October 20, 2022

Subject(s): Techpoint Africa Podcast

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Every day, we handpick the biggest stories, skip the noise, and bring you a fun digest you can trust.

Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss some of the hot topics in the African tech space.

The stories:

Argentine footballer, Lionel Messi goes into tech
Petitioners bring a case against Ugandan Computer MisUse (Amendment) Act
Nigerian Startup Bill passed into Law
Lagos State to start venture capital fund

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