Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo discusses @Omoakinwamide’s tech journey, @LoftyIncCap’s third fund, and eNaira’s technical partner.
Chimgozirim Nwokoma
Accidental writer, covering Africa's startup landscape and its heroes.
10 African tech experts putting Africa on the world map
Despite being hugely underrepresented in the technology space, Africans have made significant contributions. In celebrating the International Day for People of African Descent, we shine the light on 12 inspiring Africans.
Ethiopia takes on Facebook, Facebook Marketplace expansion, EcoCash users to pay more, Chari.ma acquires Karny.ma
Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo discusses Ethiopia’s plan to replace Facebook, Facebook Marketplace’s expansion, more charges for @EcoCashZW users, and Karny.ma’s acquisition.
Everything you need to know about Hardware Convention 2021 holding in Aba
From the 26th to the 28th of August, @CIC_Makerspace will host a hardware convention in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. The event will include panel sessions and a tour of tech and engineering hubs in the city.
Wale Abba’s tech journey, Nigeria’s regulatory hurdles, Pngme’s Series A
Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo discusses @waleabba’s tech journey, the leaked NITDA bill, and @pngmemobile’s Series A.
I want more women to become angel investors — Yemi Keri on angel investing and building Rising Tide
@YemiKeri is the Co-founder of @RisinTideAfrica, boasting Eden, Gradely, and Bankly as portfolio companies. Over a call, she spoke with Techpoint Africa about her investment experience, her wins, and her misses. Dive in.
#TwitterBan: FG to lift ban “in a matter of days”
More than two months after access to the micro blogging platform, Twitter was indefinitely suspended by the Nigerian government, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has revealed that the ban might soon be lifted.
Absa Bank Kenya launches WhatsApp banking as part of its digitisation agenda
Following a commitment to invest KSh1.6 billion in digitising its banking process, @AbsaKenya has launched its WhatsApp banking offering to allow users to conduct transactions via chat.
Learning with WhatsApp APIs, Omnibiz’s seed round, Jumia Group’s Q2 report
Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo discusses @foondamate’s WhatsApp-based edtech solution, @omnibizafrica’s seed round, and @Jumia_Group’s Q2 report.
Nigerian eCommerce startup, Omnibiz, secures $3m seed to expand across West Africa
Today, @omnibiz, a B2B eCommerce startup based in Nigeria, announced a $3m seed raise. The fund will be used to foray into other West African cities and increase product offerings.
How technology is helping this AC technician scale his business
The unique case of Africans with learning disabilities and assistive technology
From ballot paper to blockchain ledger, can the tech behind Bitcoin heal Nigeria’s democracy?
Nourishing dairy with tech, a path to Nigeria’s economic growth?
“I am more than my work.” – Titi Akinsanmi on attracting more women to tech
NIN Registration: Nigeria ravaged with over 77k COVID-19 cases in 2 months
How Africa’s AfCFTA agreement will impact startups and policymakers
