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Nigerian reality TV show, BBNaija goes virtual for Season 5 auditions
Popular Nigerian TV sensation, Big Brother Naija, recently announced plans to kick-off Season 5 with calls for auditions via online video submissions. What does this mean for the organisers and potent…
Africa’s young population and the drive for cryptocurrency
World markets and currencies have been rocked by the pandemic and recent trends suggest that a large portion of Africa’s youth is opting towards cryptocurrencies. We explore some intricacies behind th…
Uka Eje on how Thrive Agric is positioning itself for success in the midst of a crisis
From delayed payouts to raising money for thousands of farmers, Techpoint had a chat with Thrive Agric CEO, Uka Eje, to understand how the agritech startup has remained bullish this period.…
Why your data bundle finishes quickly and what you can do about it
If you’ve been using the Internet during the lockdown, you may be wondering why your data does not seem to last, especially on a smartphone and sometimes, your PC. We dive into the issues behind this …
Are ICOs in Nigeria a fraud or the market is just too volatile?
In 2017 and 2018, ICOs started making headlines around the world. Nigeria and Africa weren’t left out as startups here also raised significant numbers. But since last year not much has been heard abou…
Why founders consider side hustles despite startup stress
Thanks to economic conditions, having an extra stream of income — side hustle — is now common practice in Africa. Through the eyes of startup founders, here’s why entrepreneurs shoul…
If you live in these Nigerian states, calls and data are about to get cheaper
Five Nigerian states have drastically dropped or waived right of way charges for fibre connections. Nigerian telcos and ISPs discuss the implications for these states and Nigeria’s National Broadband …
3 traits helping millennials to adapt during the pandemic
For millennials, the lockdown might have altered physical interactions; but there is hope. Here are some quirks that help people in their 20s or 30s adjust to the changes…
Online ruse: The secret life of a social distancing advocate
With heavy Internet use comes the tendency to live disparate lives offline and online. A female web developer shares her experience on both ends of the spectrum during and after lockdown…
These African countries have various forms of Internet censorship
The Internet is regarded by the UN as a basic human right, but several Africans on the Internet are closely monitored and sometimes arrested. We take a look at African countries with various forms of …
60 days or a decade, how long will it take to digitise public data in Nigeria?
As NITDA requires all public institutions holding or processing personal data to securely digitise all personal databases within 60 days, we review existing setbacks and the possibility of meeting suc…
Weed, alcohol, and drugs: Snapchat in the age of the pandemic
Weed, alcohol, and drugs: Snapchat gives an inside look at how West African millennials are coping with the lockdown…
Why remote, virtual court hearings in Nigeria are constitutional
Timi Olagunju is a tech lawyer and policy consultant who tweets @timithelaw. He shares his thoughts on the constitutionality of virtual court hearings in Nigeria.…
With the pandemic, African governments have an excuse to censor the Internet
From Internet shutdowns to the monitoring of Internet activity and subsequent arrests for comments on social media, the fight against the pandemic in Africa seems to be making digital rights violation…
OPPO Reno 3 Pro: 6 things you need to know, including Reno 3 comparison
Last week, Chinese-based smartphone maker finally introduced the OPPO Reno 3 Pro to the Nigerian market. Currently on pre-order ahead of May 20 release, Techpoint’s Muyiwa Matuluko shares his fi…
How Voyance wants to tackle the menace of fintech fraud in Nigeria
Voyance, a Nigerian data science company, has launched Sigma to help fintechs tackle the constant problem of fraud. We have a chat with its co-founder, Abdul, and a fintech founder to weigh the merits…
How the lockdown put family cohesion and unity to the test
With the lockdown-induced need for remote work and online learning, the use of smart devices has increased within families. We explore the possible impacts of device use on family cohesion and bonding…
How the pandemic will disrupt banking and fintechs in Nigeria
The rise of fintech firms in recent years has disrupted Nigeria’s financial sector. However, the outbreak of the pandemic has highlighted a number of challenges that only the most innovative will surm…
5 things Google Community Mobility Report tells us about Nigerians during the lockdown
The COVID-19 Community Report by Google compares six high-level activities of Nigerians before and during the lockdown. Here are five things we noticed as regards these activities in the 36 states and…