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Social media and African politics: Making sense of Ethiopia’s hate speech law among others
Months before its general election, Ethiopia has passed a law severely punishing hate speech and disinformation. We take a look at the impact of social media on Africa’s democracy and how its benefits…
The future of Nigeria’s finance is edging towards decentralisation
With fintech startups, finance has evolved from analogue to digital. The next stage is decentralisation, enabled by the blockchain technology, and tech startups are gradually positioning themselves…
GIG Logistics set to partner ORide, others, on deliveries: What this means for the logistics sector in Lagos
With the Lagos okada ban came Gokada’s pivot to deliveries, and according to new information, GIGL is in talks to partner ORide, others, as ride-hailing platforms look to exploit another loophole in t…
St. Valentine’s Day reflections: Why real-life interaction, not the social media, is pivotal to stable mental health
With St. Valentine’s Day meant to remind people of love comes a lot of pressure to show and feel loved, the bulk of which is from social media. Still, you should know how to maintain a balanced …
Sandboxes, open banking, and the impact on financial inclusion in Nigeria
Recent moves, such as open banking and sandbox initiatives, have been made to improve financial innovation in Nigeria. Based on recent studies, could they really be the answer to deepening financial i…
How Nigerian tour companies leverage social media to promote affordable travel packages
With the proliferation of tour companies in Nigeria offering very affordable deals, staycations are fast becoming a thing of the past. We look at the role social media plays.…
Here’s why tertiary institutions seem to be left out of edtech’s impact in Nigeria
Like other sectors, education has enjoyed the impact of technological advancements in Nigeria, but the impact isn’t as bold as expected since it seems tertiary institutions are left out of edtech solu…
Nigerians may have a hard time meeting new SIM registration requirements in 2020
Here’s why Nigeria’s flawed database system might make it hard for subscribers to meet the new prerequisites for SIM registration before the December 2020 deadline…
Now that the Nigerian government can tax the likes of Google and Facebook, what’s next?
The Finance Act, signed in January 2020, gives the FG the right to tax digital companies like Google, Facebook, or Amazon, but will it be anything beyond pen on paper?…
The legal loophole that could possibly save MAX, Gokada and ORide in Lagos
In a chat with Techpoint, tech lawyer and policy consultant, Timi Olagunju reveals the consequences of Lagos’ okada ban and a legal loophole that could reverse it.…
Asides access to finance, political instability is perhaps the biggest constraint facing Nigerian tech businesses
Most times, Nigerian entrepreneurs cite lack of funding as a major challenge they face when running their businesses. Albeit true, here’s how political instability is also a significant constraint.…
Coronavirus: what you should know about social media’s impact during an infection outbreak
Since Africa has been seen as one of the high-risk regions for the spread of coronavirus, here are some recommendations on the use of social media to protect yourself in the case of an eventuality…
Dot-com domains of several African states and Ivory Coast's First Lady have been hijacked, the lessons to learn
Using a case study of a certain individual who registered top-level .com domain names of several African states and one of her First Ladies, we explore the legal dimensions of cybersquatting and how a…
Lagos Okada Ban: A policy expert walks us through some burning questions
As Lagos begins to feel the ripple effects of the okada and tricycle ban, Kayode Adegbola, founder and Lead Advisor of Golborne Road Advisory, addresses issues of the ban’s legality, and what could be…
Nigerian developers vs clients: The typical horror stories, possible solutions
There seems to be “war” between developers and clients in the Nigerian tech ecosystem. We gathered stories from both ends and here’s what they had to say…
How do these African countries compare in terms of startup ecosystem and funding size?
Based on two distinct reports, five African countries were ranked among the continent’s best startup ecosystems and most funded countries last year. Find out who they are.…
“Transportation is beyond moving people and goods” — Celestine Ezeokoye, CEO transportation-as-a-service startup, WeMove
Transportation is often perceived only as the movement of people and goods from point A to B, but Celestine Ezeokoye of WeMove believes there’s more to it and shares his thoughts with Techpoint …
Why the Nigerian tech ecosystem needs to take intellectual property rights more seriously
Recent findings have shown, that the laws protecting innovations in Nigeria are either weak, or borderline non-existent, and Nigeria’s tech ecosystem may continue punching below its weight if they are…
Can the Lagos okada highway ban be more measured?
Techpoint Legal and Policy columnist, Enyioma Madubuike explores the legality of the recent ban on online motorcycle hailing services from major highways in Lagos, and possible avenues for a compromis…