In 2020, Africa’s crypto industry, led by Nigeria, became one of the most active globally. Here’s a list of some exciting crypto-based use-cases you can take advantage of in 2021.…
Binance to train 1000 African developers in Q1 2021; continuing its crypto education efforts
Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, via its Binance Masterclass education series, plans to equip up to 1000 African blockchain developers with the right tools and skills to build the…
[Sponsored] The new Infinix HOT 10 play guarantees an extended fun experience with a 6000mAh battery
Infinix unveiled the latest addition to its recently launched HOT 10 series. The new device – which Infinix refers to as a play version of the HOT 10 – comes with several amazing features and a few in…
Biden’s ban reversal, Kenya 5G deployment, FIRS VAT e-transactions
Techpoint Digest #1: Biden’s ban reversal, Kenya 5G deployment, FIRS VAT e-transactions…
When companies die
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Instant loan apps that rescue Nigerians in need of quick cash
Specta by Sterling, Abubakar Suleiman, Sterling bank, Specta banking app…
Jackocoins introduces zero-fees for the sale of BTC, ETH, and USDT in Nigeria.
Most exchanges in Nigeria charge high fees for the sale of cryptocurrencies; imagine 2% on every bitcoin (BTC) trade worth ₦200,000. Consequently, sellers make less profit than they could. This post w…
Pensioncentral.ng is currently helping employers fulfill their monthly pension remittance obligation
The Pension remittance space in Nigeria is filled with so much great promise, but still faced with inefficiencies particularly in funds reconciliation and delivery to PFAs. For some organizations, pen…
How serial entrepreneur, Etop Ikpe built 5 tech businesses in 15 years
Etop Ikpe is one of the most successful serial tech entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Here, he shares his journey building five tech businesses, exiting two, and what it feels like to be a serial entrepreneur…
[Sponsored] Top features of vivo V20 that you didn’t know about
Barely six weeks after the unveil, vivo’s V20 is now widely available in the Nigeria mobile market as a “competition of its own.” In the past weeks, the device has been purchased by hundreds of buyers…
MiKashBoks launches Pilot in Nigeria, in partnership with RinDev Consulting
MiKashBoks has selected the Nigerian market to pilot digitization of off-line peer and group savings and lending. With ongoing pilots now in Ghana and Sierra Leone, MiKashBoks is developed in response…
Nigerian edtech startup, uLesson, raises $7.5m Series A led by Owl Ventures
Nigerian learning tech platform, @uLessonApp is kickstarting 2021 on a high note. The startup has raised $7.5m in Series A, led by US-based Owl Ventures, bringing its total investments to $10.6m in ju…
6 Nigerian tech policies to watch out for in 2021
In 2020, many tech policies came into effect while others hung over different sectors’ heads. Here are some policies Nigeria’s tech industry players in logistics, fintech, and others should watch out …
DriveMe launches Nigeria’s first driver hailing platform
DriveMe, a fleet service provider in Nigeria, today, announced the launch of its driver hailing and driver training platform, which will allow car owners to access well trained and certified…
Nigerian freelance startup, TERAWORK is providing growth opportunities for African offline professionals
Three years ago, Femi Taiwo founded an online freelance startup, TERAWORK, after an unpleasant experience with a gig worker. The platform has evolved to now focus on digital and non-digital profession…
With privacy fears, yet numerous benefits, WhatsApp users face the Hedgehog’s Dilemma
A poll conducted to sample WhatsApp users’ opinions about jumping ship for privacy reasons shows that many people using the platform for business are not bothered. What may have influenced this?…
Social media shutdown in Uganda: The thin line between moderation and outright censorship
Following recent events, discussions about who should police social media use, and to what extent, have arisen again. We examine the primary reasons for moderation and consider when it becomes abuse.…
HostNowNow releases new staging server
HostNowNow is starting off the New Year with the official release of their staging server, which gives you an opportunity to test software, showcase your products and pre launch your web projects in a…
Ghanaian-based fintech startup, OZÉ raises $700k seed to drive growth for African MSMEs
OZÉ, the Ghanaian fintech startup founded in 2017 to help MSMEs with capital has raised $700k in seed funding. Anorak Ventures, Matuca Sarl, and Rising Tide Africa joined Ingressive Capital and MEST t…
Nigeria recorded $428 billion worth of e-transactions in 2020, 42% higher than in 2019
In what was quite an electronic year, 2020 data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System shows that Nigeria recorded $13 billion worth of POS transactions and over $415 billion in Inter-bank tran…