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Internet service disruptions trail shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki, Nigeria
Amidst eyewitness reports of the shooting of peaceful #EndSARS protesters by the Nigerian Armed Forces, Nigeria’s largest telco, MTN Nigeria, blamed power outage for network disruptions witnessed …
What your brand should be doing during #EndSARS protests
The #EndSARS protests are catching Nigerian businesses off guard, with many scrambling to communicate responsibly in real time. Gbenga Onalaja and Ezekiel Ojewunmi share insights on how brands can sen…
The good and bad sides of policies chasing after innovation
Over the years, the rapid pace of innovation has bemused policymakers. While this has been known to cause some friction between regulators and entrepreneurs, an expert points out that it’s more …
What Paystack acquisition means for the Nigerian startup ecosystem
Last week, Stripe announced its acquisition of Paystack for more than $200 million. As the five-year-old startup continues to operate independently, we take a look at the possible impacts of the deal.…
#ENDSARS: Nigerian government’s strongarm tactics, crypto adoption, and the power of the Internet
Amidst the #EndSARS protests, online activism, and alleged sabotage of crowdfunding sources, Nigerians have turned to crypto and government strong-arming could unwittingly provoke its massive adoption…
#EndSARS: How to bypass an Internet shutdown in Nigeria
Following speculations that the Nigerian government could try to disrupt the ongoing #EndSARS protests by ‘switching off’ the Internet, here’s how you can stay one step ahead…
#EndSARS: Flutterwave denies CBN questioning as bitcoin donations surge
The CBN recently came under fire following the deactivation of Flutterwave’s #EndSARS donation link. However, the company claims it was a “maintenance problem.” Meanwhile, bitcoin donations have incre…
#EndSARS: Another sign that massive change can start online
With a movement that began online, Nigerians are collectively opposing the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the police force on an unprecedented scale. What results are there to show so far?…
How local partners play an integral role in supporting projects of large tech companies like Facebook
Global tech companies have different projects in Africa that present win-win opportunities for themselves and the continent. We take a look at how local partners in Nigeria have provided support to on…
Why Netflix needs more than cheap plans to drive massive growth in Africa
Netflix is expected to have 3.6 million African subscribers by 2025 and it’s driving this with pricing and local content. But as it tests a cheap mobile-only plan, current progress suggests the goal m…
Millionaire West African Startups: Nigerian investors are second only to the US in size and deals made
West African millionaire startups keep increasing each year, majorly rising on foreign funds. However, since 2010, only US investors have outperformed Nigerian investors in size and number of deals ma…
Serial entrepreneurs in West Africa received the most funding over the last decade
Techpoint Africa’s West African Startup Decade Report revealed that founders with more than one startup raised 82.7% of the funding recorded in the last ten years. Find out the edge serial founders ha…
Why agro-crowdfunding platform, Thrive Agric is defaulting on payments despite insured operations
Six months ago, Nigerian agro-crowdfunding platform, Thrive Agric, started defaulting on payments. With multiple cases now, the startup is even finding it difficult to return subscribers’ capita…
How cryptocurrency should be regulated in Nigeria
Nigerians are massively adopting crypto and regulations are essential to protect consumers, but how and where do we start charting a course for crypto regulations? This article dives into this and oth…
The fintech sector made up 35% of Millionaire West African Startups in the last decade
Data from Techpoint Africa’s West African Startup Decade Report reveals that 35% of West African startups that have raised up to a million dollars are in the financial services sector. But what …
How Africa’s changing Internet culture gave BBNaija its best outing yet
Defying the pandemic, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), a popular Nigerian reality show, aired for 71 days this year. As the winner emerged on September 27, available data revealed it is a likely influence…
What is at stake if TStv delivers on its promise this time
Late last month, TStv, Nigerian pay-TV, promised a nationwide comeback, again. Besides the question of whether or not it will deliver on its promise, we examine the business model and any prospect to …
Financial inclusion in Nigeria: Fintechs are merely scratching the surface
In the past few years, Nigeria’s fintech sector has grown in leaps and bounds, and has become the main attraction for VC investments. Despite the range of services, gaps in financial inclusion persist…
A close look at the possible impact of Google’s various initiatives in Africa
Alongside other Big tech companies, Google has been involved in a plethora of initiatives, across various sectors to supposedly aid Africa’s economic recovery. But what impact, if any, will this have?…