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African meme accounts are becoming big on Instagram, but this comes at a price
Africans love to laugh, and thanks to the myriad of accounts dedicated to comedy on Instagram, it has become one of the top destinations for humorous content…
Why your favourite online savings platform is giving you a virtual account number
What the recent move by online savings platforms means for the Nigerian financial space.…
This Chinese VC fund has invested in 6 startups across Lagos and Nairobi
Every other week, Techpoint will put the spotlight on Africa-focused private and institutional investors and their activities. In this first edition, Chinese VC fund, Shaka VC answers important questi…
The multifaceted problem of Africa’s tech talent scarcity
There is still a large scarcity of tech talents in Africa. In this article, stakeholders give reasons why, suggestions and solutions on how to fix this,…
In launching OGA Halls, OgaVenue may have found a hack for Nigeria’s online venue booking space
Massive potential in online venue booking space, but in Nigeria it remains a murky terrain. However, newly launched OGA Halls may have found an hack to it…
Should the law step in to save users from addictive technologies?
Last week, a US senator, Josh Hawley proposed a bill to ban addictive features on social media platforms. This begs the question of whether the government should be involved in how people use the tec…
4 people most likely to become Nigeria’s next Communications Minister
A look at President Buhari’s 2019 ministerial list for the most likely candidates to be appointed Nigeria’s next Minister of Communications.…
Motorcycle riders may not be excited about new navigation feature on Google Maps
Commuters of motorcycle hailing platforms see more usefulness for the new navigation feature on Google Maps than the riders.…
The Rise of Micro-influencers in Africa
For micro-influencers in Africa, the focus is less on their scale and more on building a hyper-engaged community. And this type of community is becoming increasingly valuable to advertisers of 2019.…
5 more things to note before buying the Oppo F11 Pro
Two months after my review of the Oppo F11 Pro, here are 5 more things I think you should know before buying…
Local alternative approaches to supporting startups in Nigeria
Nigerian startups look outside the shores of the country for funding and other assistance. But in this article, we explore local alternatives to these activities…
Nigeria's House of Representatives recently adopted e-voting, here is what this means for democracy and e-governance
Nigeria’s House of Representatives recently adopted e-voting, here is what this means for democracy and e-governance…
What Nigeria's ICT industry stakeholders expect from the yet-to-be-appointed Minister of Communications
Stakeholders in the Nigerian internet and tech space want the yet-to-be-appointed Communications Minister to focus on a couple of things, one of which is access.…
Why Nigerian online freelance marketplaces fail to scale
When you need the help of a professional for a project, do you ask that people you know recommend someone, post it on social media or visit freelance platforms? Your answer to this question is what th…
ORide is a Trojan Horse; Opera is not just after the motorcycle-hailing market in Lagos
What Opera’s entry into the motorcycle e-hailing market means for the Nigerian mobile payment market.…
Questions about MTN Nigeria’s listing and impending Airtel IPO on the local exchange
Following the listing of MTN Nigeria on the local stock exchange, another leading telco is already planning to get listed on the local exchange.…
The tale of African startup funding, post 1884 Berlin Conference
In his first guest contribution to Techpoint, Babajide Asegbeloyin focuses on the century-long by-effect of the 1884 Berlin Conference on the African startup space.…
How TikTok is slowly snatching young Nigerians from Instagram
Despite being relatively new, TikTok is fast becoming a suitable — and maybe even better — alternative for many young Nigerians looking to express themselves online…
Why Nigerians do not need cheaper smartphones
Smartphones are getting cheaper, but penetration is still low in Nigeria. What is the solution to this?…