Techpoint Startup School is coming to #PortHarcourt this April! It is going to be a limited physical-only attendance, so hurry up and register now…
Enrol for Techpoint Academy Writer’s Edition with Fisayo Soyombo and Eketi Ette
This October, Techpoint will be hosting its first edition of academy for practising and aspiring writers. Application is ongoing…
Here is the confirmed list of pan-African speakers at Techpoint Build 2020
In 22 days, we will host Africa, and the world at large, at our flagship conference, Techpoint Build 2020. Here is the confirmed list of pan-African speakers at the event. #TechpointBuild…
Techpoint Build 2020 is holding virtually in August
Techpoint Build 2020 is holding virtually in August 2020. You can register now to attend for free.…
Inside the new FlexiSAF HQ in Abuja, where elegance meets passion
We recently took a tour of the new FlexiSAF HQ located in Garki 2, Abuja. Here’s what it looks like.…
FCMB to host webinar to unveil its open API sandbox for Nigerian tech community
After almost a year in the works, FCMB is set to host a webinar to unveil its open API sandbox for Nigeria’s tech community. Here’s how to participate.…
Former Binance Labs director, Yele Bademosi launches ‘Bundle’, to unify traditional fintech and open finance
Launching officially today, Bundle will create a world where traditional fintech and open finance co-exist in parallel through the power of blockchain technology…
Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic: A webinar for Nigerian startup founders
The last couple of days have seen many Nigerian startups adopt remote work as a precaution to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, there have been massive job cuts, disruptions to b…
Talent and location might be the key to unlocking the Abuja technology ecosystem
Even with a tech ecosystem, it’s hard to tell from a business standpoint what drives innovation in Abuja. This piece takes a holistic view of the opportunities and challenges of the Abuja techno…
How bike-hailing startup, 1st Ride, is gaining first-mover advantage in the delivery and logistics space
1st Ride has integrated with GIGL in the wake of the recent okada ban in Lagos. But given that delivery and logistics is the next logical route for bike-hailing startups is there more to the move?…
Early-stage startup? Apply for the upcoming Techpoint Startup School in March
The next edition of the Techpoint Startup School, coming up in March 2020, is focused on early-stage startups. If your business is at its early stage, you should hurry up and apply…
The future of Nigeria’s finance is edging towards decentralisation
With fintech startups, finance has evolved from analogue to digital. The next stage is decentralisation, enabled by the blockchain technology, and tech startups are gradually positioning themselves…
Techpoint and Pettysave to host Patrick Brown, mayor of Brampton, Canada
During his four-day visit to Nigeria, Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton, Canada will be meeting key traditional leaders in Nigeria as well as stakeholders of the Nigerian tech community…
An insight into how the Ventures Platform Fund works
Ventures Platform fund has invested in at least 28 startups and the pioneering founder, Kola Aina, gives insight on how the fund works…
“Transportation is beyond moving people and goods” — Celestine Ezeokoye, CEO transportation-as-a-service startup, WeMove
Transportation is often perceived only as the movement of people and goods from point A to B, but Celestine Ezeokoye of WeMove believes there’s more to it and shares his thoughts with Techpoint …
How Chaka is simplifying access to global and local stock markets for Nigerians
In our first startup of the month feature for the year we bring you Chaka.ng, the company that is helping Nigerian (both people and companies) invest in global and local stock markets…
Apply for Pitch Storm for a chance to win $10,000 for your startup
After hosting two editions of Pitch Storm at Techpoint Build, we are happy to announce the 2020 edition. A winner from either of the six participating countries across West Africa walks away with $10,…
Visa, Mastercard and an ongoing battle for Nigeria’s electronic payments space
Both Mastercard and Visa have participated in separate funding rounds in Nigerian fintech company, Flutterwave, signalling a long-time rivalry and what seems to be a battle for Nigeria’s card and onli…
Nigerian startups considering a merger or acquisition should worry about the integration phase
Merger and acquisition news can be exciting for startups. But what is not often discussed is that the integration phase can be equally challenging…
Techpoint Africa to host Peter Salovey, President of Yale University, in Lagos
Join Techpoint in hosting the President of Yale University, Peter Salovey, and other senior Yale University officials at a town hall meeting this Thursday, 16th of January 2020. The interactive discus…
