Since the NCC initiated the Do-Not-Disturb (DND) code, millions of Nigerians have been able to put unsolicited messages from telcos on eternal snooze. This year, the number rose to 9 million.
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Opportunities Weekly: ₦25-50 million funding opportunity from LAN, €500,000 in grant, and more
Every Wednesday by 5 PM (WAT), we publish a list of opportunities across the globe for entrepreneurs, individuals, and startups. Don’t miss out!
12 startups selected for the Village Capital Fintech Africa Cohort 2018
Today, Village Capital, in partnership with PayPal announces the 12 African startups selected for their venture development program “Village Capital Fintech Africa 2018”.
JAMB: Sophisticated glasses, wristwatches and other gadgets not allowed in exam halls this February
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reportedly placed a ban on the use of 16 electronic devices at the UTME examination which is to hold on February 26, 2018, across different venues within the federation.
Nigeria’s Publiseer is a finalist at Harvard Business School’s New Venture Competition 2018
Publiseer, a Nigerian digital publishing platform, featured on Techpoint 4 months ago, has emerged one of 14 finalists at the 2018 Harvard Business School’s New Venture Competition. The digital platform was founded on August 4, 2017, by twin brothers Chidi and Chika...
Nigerian startups raise a lot of foreign cash, but how much impact do they have on the economy?
Nigerian startups led as the destination for foreign investment with them accounting for 29% of the total investment in African startups. But how much impact do they have on the economy?
Opportunities Weekly: Aba Hackathon, Linda Ayade Literary Competition, LearnFactory Internship and more
Every Wednesday by 5 PM (WAT), we publish a list of opportunities across the globe for entrepreneurs, individuals, and startups. Don’t miss out!
BBNaija 2018: Possible ways PayPorte makes money from the show
BBNaija debuted in 2006, the second season which featured in 2017 ushered in a new wave of excitement and curiosity from lovers of the show. The most common question is “how does PayPorte make money?”. This article attempt to answer that.
Opportunities weekly: $120,000 from Techstars Atlanta, $25,000 from CcHub, $1750 for photographers and more
Every Wednesday by 5 PM (WAT), we publish a list of opportunities across the globe for entrepreneurs, individuals, and startups. Don’t miss out!
Investing in African startups: The good, the bad, and the hopeful
It’s no news. The African tech scene is sizzling and African startups are proving their worths year-on-year. But could there be more happening in the continent’s tech scene than meets the eye?
Meet the winners of Techpoint Awards 2021
Blockchain-powered music and bigger investments: The next frontier for music tech
3.6 billion people don’t have toilets worldwide; who’s changing that in Africa?
Enterprise Hotel is democratising real estate investments for regular Africans
The next frontier for fintech: Disruptive business models
After bootstrapping for almost 3 years, Nigerian crypto exchange, Busha raises $4.2m seed for Africa-wide expansion
“Watch out for pastor Eazi!” — Mr Eazi, on creative prospects beyond tech investments
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