Today on #TechpointDigest, Titilola discusses the affordability of Internet in Nigeria, Cameroon’s Diool’s $3.5m funding and what Spotify’s value for African podcast creators.…
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Report: Nigeria has the least affordable Internet in the world
A new report states Nigeria has the least affordable Internet in the world. Apparently, Nigerians have to work for 27 minutes 55 seconds to afford 1GB of mobile data compared to a global average of 10…
Jumia’s 2020 earnings, Future Africa Fund backs Termii, Sub-Saharan Africa loses $237m
Today on #TechpointDigest, Oluwanifemi and Emmanuel discuss Jumia Group’s earning call, Future Africa fund and Microtraction’s investments in Termii, and how sub-Saharan Africa lost $237m to Internet …
Google’s media innovation fund, Open Banking in Nigeria, Angolan crowdfunding startup, Deya’s pre-seed
Today on #TechpointDigest, @nifemeah and @eruskkii discuss @Google’s move to support media innovators, the impact of Open Banking in Nigeria (@openbanking_ng), and Angolan crowdfunding startup, …
NIN and COVID-19 spike, Spotify plans Africa entry, healthtech funding up 404%
Today on #TechpointDigest, @nifemeah and @eruskkii discuss the sickening impact of Nigeria’s NIN Registrations, Spotify’s plan for Nigeria and other African markets, and VC funding growth for Nigerian…
Spotify coming to Nigeria, 40 other African countries, amidst heavy local competition
Late to the party? @Spotify is going live in 41 new African countries including Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. The pioneering music streaming platform will have present players like @AppleMusic, @youtubemu…
NIN Registration: Nigeria ravaged with over 77k COVID-19 cases in 2 months
Nigeria has recorded over 77k COVID-19 cases since NIN registrations began two months ago, a scary 50.3% of the total record to date. We explore the possible ravaging effects of securing NINs in the …
In 2020, Nigeria lost ₦5b to fraud in 9 months: What you need to watch out for
Nigerian financial institutions lost ₦5b to fraud in 9 months, and criminals defrauded over 48,767 unique subscribers. As digital channels become prevalent, find out what you need to watch out for in …
Nigerian healthtech startup funding grew 404%, eCommerce almost hit 5900% in 2020
While investor focus deepened on cleantech across Africa, healthtech startups were second only to fintech companies in funding size and deals made in 2020. Online retail also made a huge comeback. Let…
Uber’s UK woes, WhatsApp ultimatum revisited, CcHUB’s syndicate fund
Today on #TechpointDigest, @MuyoSan discusses what the UK’s ruling against @Uber could mean for the wider gig economy, @WhatsApp’s decision to stick with its privacy policy update and @Cc_…
BTC black market, 85.9m broadband subscribers in Nigeria, MultiChoice vs Netflix
Today on #TechpointDigest, @theYinkaSanya discusses Nigeria’s bitcoin black market as an upshot of the CBN ban, Nigeria’s 85.9m broadband subscribers and @MultiChoiceGRP vs @netflix in Afr…
Safaricom’s Ethiopia licence, Nigerian IoT startup’s demise, Another cleantech fundraise
Today on #TechpointDigest, @eruskkii and @nifemeah discuss Ethiopia @SafaricomPLC telecom licence bid, Ghana’s plan to reduce data costs, an update on @grit_systems, and @SunCultureKenya $11m f…
Forget pitch stages and freelance websites, Twitter is Africa’s next talent hub
Beyond microblogging, Twitter is evolving into a hub for job/gig hunting, securing startup investments, and spotlighting African tech talents. Here’s how to tap into the emerging goldmine.…
MTN Mastercard partnership, Quickteller and eCommerce, SFAN’s $250k pre-seed
Today on #TechpointDigest, @nifemeah and @eruskkii discuss @MTNgroup’s partnership with @Mastercard, @Interswitch’s eCommerce play, fraud in Nigeria’s financial sector, @sfanonline $250k pre-seed, and…
What you need to know as Nigeria’s lawmakers plan to disqualify journalists without media degrees
Nigeria’s online media space might be set for upheaval as the Nigerian House of Assembly resumed deliberations on a bill that will disqualify and penalise journalists without journalism or media-relat…
Nigeria’s journalism woes, From Uber to Netflix, Clubhouse’s privacy concerns
Today on #TechpointDigest, @nifemeah and @eruskkii discuss @ebiatawodi’s @netflix move, @NOIweala’s @wto appointment, @joinClubhouse privacy concerns, and Nigeria’s move to disqualify journalists with…
Jay Z, Dorsey, Mastercard for crypto, Casablanca-Togo submarine cable, Pngme raises $3m
Today on #TechpointDigest, @MuyoSan and @nifemeah discuss @Mastercard’s decision to adopt crypto, a new submarine cable to connect Francophone Africa and @pngmemobile’s $3m seed round.…
Why Telsa bought Bitcoin, Kenya to adopt Bitcoin, TikTok sale suspended
Today on #TechpointDigest @ifeanyindiomewe explores why Tesla bought Bitcoin, why Kenya is adopting Bitcoin and the tussle for TikTok between US and China…
How cryptotraders are handling CBN’s crypto ban and bank account closure
Following CBN’s crypto stance, Nigerian banks are closing cryptotraders’ accounts. Here’s an analysis of how badly hit cryptotraders are and their plans to cope with the sudden changes.…
Clubhouse: Et tu, Facebook? iROKOtv IPO, more
Today on #TechpointDigest, @MuyoSan discusses @irokotv’s IPO ambitions, Connected Analytics (@ThankUCash)’ 7-figure pre-Series A and @Facebook’s upcoming audio-chat app, à la @joinCl…
