There’s a battle of priorities in Delta state, Nigeria between maintaining an industrialised or an ICT-driven economy. But the state government chooses the former, and for good reasons.…
Introducing Techpoint Startup School, Enrol Now!!!
Between the 2nd and 6th of December, Techpoint will run the first edition of its startup school, a platform to educate business owners from Nigeria and Africa on how to build scalable businesses…
Digital foreign exchange platform, BitPesa is easing cross border payments across Africa
Sending money in and out of Africa is expensive and the transaction process is time-consuming. Sub-Saharan African B2B and foreign exchange company, BitPesa has innovated around this challenge and all…
Understanding the challenges and prospects of fleet management in Nigeria: A discussion with Emmanuel Udeagha
Techpoint had a chat with Emmanuel Udeagha to understand the challenges and prospects of fleet management, an emerging offshoot of the online ride-hailing industry in Nigeria. Read more about it.…
Beyond transportation, on-demand ride-hailing startups are beginning to influence the culture of safety
With the emergence of motorcycle on-demand startups, safety has become a commodity for commuters.…
An insight into how venture capital firm, TLcom invests
In today’s edition of Angel and VC series, we put the spotlight on the VC to understand how it invests.…
Beyond tech and innovation: Scaling Nigeria’s online grocery market, a chat with Saudat Salami
Techpoint had a discussion with Saudat Salami, founder of Easyshop Easycook to understand the specific problem and potential of Nigeria’s online grocery sector.…
Jumia and Techpoint to host Andre Iguodala, Jumia board member, investor in Facebook, Tesla and Twitter
Techpoint in conjunction with Jumia would be hosting an interactive session with Andre Iguodala and some techpreneurs in Nigeria…
Life before and after acquisition of Amplify: A discussion with Maxwell Obi
Techpoint caught up with Maxwell Obi, co-founder of Amplify, to share with us what life during and after the acquisition of his company, by OneFi, looks like.…
Nigerian logistics giant, GIG Logistics officially launches in Ghana today
Following its drive to be the number one logistics company in Africa, GIG Group’s logistics arm, GIGL officially makes its first African expansion to Ghana…
MAX may have launched MAX Keke, a tricycle-hailing service in Lagos
MAX.ng released a tweet on its official account hinting at what might be the launch of a tricycle hailing service called MAX Keke, in Lagos State.…
Will helmets with navigation features be a game changer for Gokada?
ORide has been poaching key executives and riders of Gokada. Given this onslaught, what is the way forward for Gokada?…
This Chinese VC fund has invested in 6 startups across Lagos and Nairobi
Every other week, Techpoint will put the spotlight on Africa-focused private and institutional investors and their activities. In this first edition, Chinese VC fund, Shaka VC answers important questi…
In launching OGA Halls, OgaVenue may have found a hack for Nigeria’s online venue booking space
Massive potential in online venue booking space, but in Nigeria it remains a murky terrain. However, newly launched OGA Halls may have found an hack to it…
Lagos-based mobile solutions startup, GONA raises multi-million dollar fund for expansion
GONA is a mobile solutions startup headquartered in China but with primary operations in Lagos. The startup recently announced the completion of a multi-million dollar Pre-A round of financing.…
Ventures Platform appoints new leadership, as founder steps aside
Ventures Platform Executive Director, Kola Aina, steps down from some of his roles at the company. Appoints 3 new CEOs…
MEST Africa is possibly on a path of restructuring
With the exit of its key personnel, could it be safe to say that the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology is on a path of restructuring?…
Local alternative approaches to supporting startups in Nigeria
Nigerian startups look outside the shores of the country for funding and other assistance. But in this article, we explore local alternatives to these activities…
Join us for the July edition of Techpoint Pitch Friday
July edition of Techpoint Pitch Friday is back. Join us.…
Why it may take a while before SafeBoda launches in Lagos
After rumours of launch in Nigeria, East African motorcycle hailing startup, SafeBoda’s ship is yet to berth. Here’s a possible reason for the delay.…