Bolu Abiodun

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.

Bolu Abiodun

2 years ago

Insights

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.

Bolu Abiodun

2 years ago

Insights

Angel investing for women, African startup funding so far, Zoom’s Focus mode

Today on #TechpointDigest, @BoluAbioun discusses @YemiKeri's journey as an angel investor, fundraising in Africa so far, and @Zoom’s Focus mode.

Bolu Abiodun

2 years ago

Startups

MVX, Nigerian digital freight startup, secures $1.3m to tackle ocean freight challenges in Africa

Africa makes up a fraction of world merchandise trade value. And Nigerian digital freight startup, @mvx_hq has secured a $1.3m seed investment to empower trade on the continent by providing financial and freight services digitally.

Bolu Abiodun

2 years ago

Insights

Journey to the top, tech talents in Africa, and YouTube’s creator payment plan

Today on #TechpointDigest, @BoluAbiodun1 discusses @PatriciaSwitch’s @RachaelAkalia, and @YouTube’s payment for creators

Bolu Abiodun

2 years ago

Blockchain Explorer

How Nigeria's eNaira will work

What are we to expect as Nigeria plans to launch its eNaira on October 1, 2021. How will it work? Will our transactions be monitored? Will it curb inflation? Experts answer these questions and more. Dive in!

Bolu Abiodun

2 years ago

Insights

Africa’s next Tesla, Field Intelligence’s expansion and Twitter's suspended accounts

Today on #TechpointDigest @BoluAbiodun1 discusses @jetmotorcompany building Africa’s Tesla, @fieldintel’s expansion, and @Twitter’s notification for suspended accounts.

Bolu Abiodun

2 years ago

Fintech

Nigeria’s apex bank chooses open-source blockchain to run digital currency pilot on October 1, 2021

@cenbank has slated October 1, 2021, to launch its digital currency pilot that will run on a private Blockchain network giving it total control of the currency. While this ensures security, how does it plan to address issues of transparency?

Bolu Abiodun

2 years ago

Insights

Google x Maliyo Games, Instagram and YouTube’s new features, and Clubhouse leaves beta

Today on #TechpointDigest, @BoluAbiodun1 discusses @Google and @maliyoapp partnership, new features on @instagram and @YouTube, and @Clubhouse leaves beta.

Bolu Abiodun

2 years ago

Internet Culture

Smileys, hearts, sad eyes and the rise of a new digital language

Technology makes non-physical communication easier but sometimes leaves out non-verbal cues. Today’s #WorldEmojiDay, and we’re exploring the role of emojis in expressing emotions. Do emojis beat physical conversations? Find out.

Bolu Abiodun

2 years ago

Social Media

Twitter’s disappearing posts feature, Fleets, fails to catch user attention

The disappearing posts feature started by @Snapchat in 2013 has seen adoption by other social media platforms. However, @Twitter has scrapped the feature due to low usage. Are more platforms facing the same problems? Let’s dive in.

Bolu Abiodun

2 years ago

Insights

Dark summer for cryptocurrencies

Today on #TechpointDigest @BoluAbiodun1 discusses decrease in #cryptocurrency trading volumes.

Bolu Abiodun

2 years ago

Insights

Traffic tech in Lagos, Tix Africa’s pre-seed, Lydia’s $8.3m pre-Series A

Today on #TechpointDigest, @BoluAbiodun1 discusses @followlasg tracking traffic offenders with tech, @tixdotafrica’s pre-seed and @lidyadotco’s $8.3m pre-series B.

Bolu Abiodun

2 years ago

Fintech

Nigerian fintech, Lidya, raises $8.3m pre-Series B

After a $1.5m seed funding in 2017 and $6.9m Series A in 2018 Nigerian lending platform, @lidyadotco, now boasts $16.45m in total funding since its launch.

Bolu Abiodun

2 years ago

Telecoms

Facebook partners with Liquid Intelligent Technologies to build metro fibre network in Democratic Republic of Congo

@Facebook has partnered with @LiquidInTech to build a long haul metro fibre network in Democratic Republic of Congo. While this could increase Internet usage and connectivity, do mobile network providers have the infrastructure to leverage the fibre network?

Bolu Abiodun

2 years ago

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