Today on #TechpointDigest, @jermah4 discusses @ChakaStocks $1.5m pre-seed raise, @speedtest report on Internet speed in Nigeria, and Nigeria’s Mobile Money Regulations.
Joy Matthew
Out here, trying so hard to maintain my faculty of wonder in a fast-changing world. Language, books, and aspiring tech enthusiast.
M-KOPA’s new management, YouTube Shorts in Nigeria, CribMD’s latest acquisition
Today on #TechpointDigest, @jermah4 discusses @mkopasolar’s new management lead, @YouTube’s Shorts in Nigeria and @crib_md’s recent acquisition.
Daystar Power receives $20 million in funding to boost operations in West Africa
Nigeria-based renewable energy provider @Daystar_Power announces a $20 million investment from IFC as revealed in April 2021. This fund will be used to carry out more renewable energy projects in West Africa.
MaxAB Series A funding, Facebook’s fibre in DRC, Nigeria’s #TwitterBan losses?
Today on #TechpointDigest, @jermah4 discusses MaxAB Series A funding, @LiquidInTech partnership with @Facebook, and the likely economic effect of Nigeria’s #TwitterBan.
Nigerian healthtech startup, MDaaS Global, raises a $2.3m seed extension, launches e-diagnostic feature
Diagnostic healthtech startup, @mdaasglobal, announced securing $2.3 million and the launch of SentinelX, an e-diagnostic feature. The funding will be used to build six more diagnostic centres across Nigeria
Jiji acquires Cars45, Nigeria’s e-voting process, extinction of bank branches predicted
Today on #TechpointDigest, @jermah4 discusses @JijiNigeria’s acquisition of @cars45ng, @inecnigeria online voter registration, and predictions about bank branches in Nigeria
MTN plans to invest $1.5 billion to boost broadband access in Nigeria
Nigeria’s broadband coverage might be in for a massive increase, as telecom giant, MTN, has revealed plans to invest $1.5 billion over the next three years to boost broadband penetration.
Nithio FI to scale up off-grid energy access in Africa with $4.5m investment from FSD Africa
@nithiocredit has secured $4.5m from FSD Africa Investments to provide access to off-grid energy solutions for households, smallholder farmers, and micro-entrepreneurs in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda.
Google’s African funding, Airtel partners with AXA Mansard, Clubhouse-ish on Facebook
Today on #TechpointDigest, @jermah4 discusses @Google funding for African entrepreneurs, @AirtelNigeria and @AXAMansard partnership, and @Facebook audio feature launch.
A lamplight on technology and autism spectrum disorder in Africa
On this #AutisticPrideDay2021, we explore how using the right technology tools and eliminating stigma can help children living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Africa lead better and happier lives.
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“I am more than my work.” – Titi Akinsanmi on attracting more women to tech
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