This week on social media, Bovi is pranking his friends, MC Oluomo in UNILAG and other stories…
A Nigerian VR filmmaker’s journey to international acclaim at the 2019 Venice Film Festival
This is the story of Joel Benson’s journey from a struggling teenager to an award-winning internationally acclaimed filmmaker.…
The OPaycalypse: 13 execs who left top tech companies for OPay Nigeria over the past year
With the help of LinkedIn, we found 13 people who joined OPay Nigeria after leaving their roles in top tech companies. Here they are. …
Social Media Roundup: No reception
This week on social media; a Nigerian wedding with no reception, xenophobia in South Africa and other stories…
How social media may have fueled the anti-xenophobia outrage in Nigeria
Did social media fuel Nigerians’ reactions to news of xenophobic attacks in South Africa?…
APCON wants to charge a ₦25,000 fee on all online advertising in Nigeria
The Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) just recently announced its plan to start vetting all online adverts in Nigeria…
Paying VAT on online transactions for VATable items is the law — FIRS Chairman
In order to get a clearer view of the FIRS’ intention to impose VAT on online transactions, Techpoint recently sat down for a chat with Tunde Fowler, Executive Chairman of FIRS. In this interview, he …
Social Media Roundup: FBI arrests about 80 Nigerians for Internet fraud
This week on social media; about 80 Nigerians indicted in the US for internet scam, Opay was trending on Twitter and other stories…
A new ride-hailing service has launched in Lagos to take on Uber and Bolt
inDriver, a new ride-hailing service recently launched in Lagos and it is already gaining popularity among commuters. However, drivers are not so comfortable with its model.…
Fact Check: There is no new tax for online transactions in Nigeria
Earlier this month, reports suggesting that FIRS wants to impose a new 5% VAT on local online transactions in Nigeria were circulating the Internet. However, it’s not as bad as many people think…
Social Media Roundup: Maraji’s take on religion
This week on social media, Maraji’s take on religion, Huddah Monroe is trending in Kenya and more stories.…
Being an African woman in tech as told by 3 Andela engineers
Three female Andela software engineers share the stories of their journeys into tech.…
Social Media Roundup: #RevolutionNow
This week on social media; Omoyele Sowore arrested in association with #RevolutionNow, Toke Makinwa wants travel companies to sponsor her girls trip to Thailand and more stories.…
Should the law step in to save users from addictive technologies?
Last week, a US senator, Josh Hawley proposed a bill to ban addictive features on social media platforms. This begs the question of whether the government should be involved in how people use the tec…
Social Media Roundup: Best Rapper in Africa
This week on social media; reviving rap in Nigeria powered by Blaqbonez, men showed off their partners on #NationalGirlfriendsDay and more stories.…
How this Nigerian IT consultant developed his career in tech despite a rare eye condition
Meet Victor Ekwueme, a visually impaired IT consultant. Despite his eye condition, victor is helping Nigerian businesses make data-driven decisions and teaching people Python. Read his inspiring story…
Nigerian fintech startups PiggyVest and Cowrywise are scaling up to become digital banks
Earlier today, two Nigerian fintech startups PiggyVest and Cowrywise announced new products that provide users with dedicated virtual account numbers, making them somewhat digital banks.…
How Lara.ng is helping Google bring "Danfo" directions to Maps
At the third edition of the Google for Nigeria event, company also revealed plans to introduce a new directions experience for Lagosians by bringing public transit routes into Google Maps. Here is wha…
Why Nigerian online freelance marketplaces fail to scale
When you need the help of a professional for a project, do you ask that people you know recommend someone, post it on social media or visit freelance platforms? Your answer to this question is what th…
Social Media Roundup: #NoToRuga
This week on social media; Nigerians kick against Ruga, COZA pastor drama continues and more stories.…