Today on #TechpointDigest, @BoluAbiodun1 discusses investing in Francophone Africa, @ReleafAfrica’s $4.2m funding, and @SesoGlobal’s African real estate solution.
Bolu Abiodun
He's a geek, a sucker for Blockchain and an all-round tech lover.
GIGL, GIGM might integrate crypto wallets, DeFi products into their mobile apps “soon”
According to an anonymous source, @GiGLogistics and @GIGMobility might soon start accepting crypto as a payment option, amid plans to also integrate DeFi solutions, and super app ambitions.
As global central banks develop digital currencies, what does this mean for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies?
With 80% of the world’s central banks planning to launch their currencies in response to rapid crypto adoption, what’s the fate of #Bitcoin?
Mobile phones and illiteracy, storytelling for all kids, Prospa’s $3.8m raise, and MNT-Halan’s $120m investment
Today on #TechpointDigest, @BoluAbiodun1 discusses illiteracy in Africa, @AkiddieNG’s global storytelling mission, @getProspa’s $3.8m pre-seed, and @MNT_Halan’s $120m investment.
From designing album covers for Adekunle Gold and Blaqbonez, Anthony Azekwoh took a chance on NFTs and made a killing
Designing album covers for popular artistes like @adekunleGOLD and @BlaqBonez, meant @AnthonyAzekwoh’s art career had peaked. But then he stepped into the #NFT space and discovered something amazing. Dive in to find out.
Angel investing and cutting cheques, Bumpa’s $200k raise, YC’s summer batch 2021
Today on #TechpointDigest, @BoluAbiodun1 discusses angel investing with @biolaa1, @getBumpa’s $200k pre-seed, and African startups in @ycombinator’s summer batch 2021.
CBN looks to Barbados to design the eNaira, why not Nigeria?
The CBN has chosen a Barbadian company, Bitt Inc., as the technical partner for its eNaira project. What does it mean to be a technical partner? Are there Nigerian companies that can deliver such services? Let’s find out.
Tizeti’s superfast Internet, MultiChoice ordered to pay ₦900b, MaxAB’s acquisition/funding
Today on #TechpointDigest @BoluAbiodun1 discusses @tizeti’s superfast Internet @MultiChoiceGRP’s ₦900b appeal deposit and MaxAB’s funding and @WaystoCap acquisition.
A walk of photographs through nature and culture in the ancient city of Ilé-Ifè
From selfies to birthday photoshoots and even baby pictures, photos preserve memories and tell amazing stories. To celebrate #WorldPhotographyDay 2021, we tell some stories about the ancient Yoruba city of Ilé-Ifè with pictures. Check it out. #WorldPhotographyDay2021.
Hardware is hard, more company levies and data privacy in Nigeria
Today on #TechpointAfrica, @BoluAbiodun1 discusses hardware creation in Nigeria more company levies, and @SokoLoan’s privacy infringement.
