Nigeria-based crypto platform @payourse has announced a $600,000 pre-seed round as it looks to hire more talent and build out existing products
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Fintech predictions, Sabi’s $6 million raise, Nigeria’s cooking gas woes, Sanicle’s $160k funding
Today on #TechpointDigest, @OnomeOneyibo discusses disruptive fintech business models, @sabiam_africa’s $6 million raise, average cooking gas prices, and @Padbanque’s $160k funding.
The next frontier for fintech: Disruptive business models
From recurring payment structures to plug and play APIs, the African fintech industry has evolved. But what does the next frontier look like for the sector? We talked to Abdul Hassan (@ijbkid) and @dejiolowe to get their opinions.
6 Nigerian agencies unite to fight data privacy abuse by money lending fintechs
In August 2021, @SokoLoan was slammed with a ₦10 million fine by @NITDANigeria for data privacy abuse. On November 15 2021, the @fccpcnigeria announced a partnership with the latter and several other government agencies. What does this mean for you?
A chat with Mr Eazi, Spotify and two Congos, Nigeria’s cryptocurrency clampdown
Today on #TechpointDigest, @OnomeOneyibo discusses @techpointdotng’s chat with
@mreazi, @Spotify’s latest African expansion, and cryptocurrency clampdown in Nigeria
Technology, funding, learning models: What is the next frontier for edtech startups in Africa?
The COVID-19 pandemic helped us understand the importance of tech in the education sector. From Zoom meetings to Google Classrooms, students moved in between technology. But, what’s next? How does the new frontier look for edtechs?
Nigeria’s online housing portal, loans and data privacy, news roundup
Today on #Techpoint Digest, @OnomeOneyibo discusses Nigeria’s online housing portal, @NITDANigeria and @fccpcnigeria’s partnership, and a handful of other news.
Financial inclusion on steroids? Lagos and buildings, MTN offloads shares
Today on #Techpoint Digest, @OnomeOneyibo discusses @MTNNG and @AirtelNigeria’s new PSB licences, @TechpointIntel’s latest insight, and @MTNNG’s public share sales.
NIN-SIM linkage extension, School abductions in Nigeria, Airtel Africa’s H1 results
Today on #Techpoint DIgest, @OnomeOneyibo discusses the latest NIN-SIM linkage deadline extension, @TechpointIntel insights on school abductions, and Airtel Africa’s H1 results.
eNaira launches today, What stuttering truly is, crypto thefts in 2020
Today on #TechpointDigest, @OnomeOneyibo discusses eNaira launching today, #InternationalStutteringAwarenessDay, and crypto thefts in 2020
Nigeria’s Kifta Technologies produces smart glasses, other cutting edge defence tech, for companies and countries worldwide
First-time founder? Here’s everything you need to know as you start raising money
Techpoint Awards 2021: Nominate your favourite startups, influencers, and investors
A journey through the lives of 4 women doing big things in African tech
From ‘urgent’ ₦30k to $50m: How Hanu Fejiro Abodje built Patricia from scratch
Startup Acts: Can the decade’s sexiest law save Nigeria’s thriving but uncertain startup ecosystem?
Meet Abake Adenle, who developed a unique speech recognition software for African languages
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