Today’s #TechpointDigest discusses @hytchafrica’s launching and some news on Right of Way charges.
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Ride-sharing newcomer, Hytch is providing a new way to travel, hitchhiking style
Ever thought of hitching a ride, but rethought it because you were scared for your safety? With confirmation pins and AI, ride-sharing newcomer, Hytch says it might have some answers.
Faster Internet? Maybe.
Today’s Techpoint Digest discusses what Google’s subsea Internet cable landing in Togo could mean and using waitlists as a marketing tool.
A raid to end them all
Today on Techpoint Digest, we are discussing the Nigerian federal government’s raid of money-lending fintechs and Artificial Intelligence and its role in racial bias.
Nigeria has a new data protection enforcing body; here’s why you should care
The Nigerian government recently announced the approval of the National Data Protection Board by President Muhammdu Buhari. It could be nothing or something. We try to determine which it is
How no-code tools helped two UNILAG graduates build omni-channel messaging platform, Ozi
Ozi is a Communications as a Service startup that helps businesses send bulk messages to customers on WhatsApp and other messaging platforms. We spoke to CEO and Co-founder, Adejumo Azeez about the journey to building the platform with no-code tools.
Did you read your employee contract? Truly?
Today on Techpoint Digest, we’ll be discussing Nigeria’s tech policies and employee contracts, especially those clauses we forget to read.
Inside NIPOST’s latest financial inclusion play: Agency banking and fingerprint authentication
In January 2022, the Nigerian Postal Service launched its agency banking platform and biometric debit cards as it looks to drive financial inclusion. We took a look at what that really means for you.Â
How logistics startup, Flashbike is using the Fiverr model to provide instant pick-up services
If you’ve ever ordered something online, you’ve probably faced issues with riders delaying your delivery or not picking up their calls. Flashbike says it wants to solve that problem with its Fiverr-like model.
The art of crowdfunding a war, crypto style
Today on Techpoint Digest, we’ll be discussing Flutterwave’s Fintech as a Service, the art of crowdfunding a war, and the latest African country to join the 5G league.
Where does your data go when you die?
There’s more to crypto than buying low and selling high
After 23 years, Nigeria’s space ambitions still look like a pipe dream
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
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