A look at how figures from MultiChoice and Netflix point to the fact that South Africa is likely going to be a major market for it streaming service, DStv Now which is going solo by March 2020.…
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Before you order the ₦7999 Zzapo 720, read this
The Zzapo 720 smartphone, with 64GB storage and 4GB RAM is retailing at ₦7,999 ($22) for a limited time. Too good to be true? Well, our own Muyiwa Matuluko attempted to purchase it, so you don’t…
By involving teachers, can edtech startups solve the learning problem in Nigeria?
Many edtech startups are solving students’ self assessment and test preparation problems, but this alone won’t solve Nigeria’s learning problem; although less viable, building for teachers might.…
Your online freedom is at risk; the new Digital Rights and Freedoms Bill may just save it
A new version of the Digital Rights and Freedom Bill passed its first reading at the National Assembly. Battling the Nigerian government’s need to control freedom of speech online, will this bil…
Unboxing the Nokia 6.2. Does it really keep getting better?
The recently released Nokia 6.2 comes as an upgrade to fans and onlookers to the Nokia 6 family. But does it really live up to the hype? We find out in this review.…
In Africa, OPay and WeChat have more in common than just being super apps
With its recent exploits in Africa, OPay has more in common than meets the eye with Chinese super app, WeChat which once officially operated in the continent.…
Everything you need to know about Nigeria’s Social Media Bill and what you can do about it
We take a holistic look at Nigeria’s Social Media Bill saga, its brief antecedents, what it means, other countries that have enforced it, how it affects Nigerians, and preventive measures that could b…
“We were misquoted; FRSC has never stood against the use of Google Maps” — Spokesperson
Following reports insinuating that the FRSC has placed a blanket ban on using Google Maps while driving, a spokesperson has come out to deny the claims and clarify the agency’s stance on the mat…
When to hang up the boots as a startup founder
How do startup founders know when to give up? Aside from intuition, we are able to glean from startup ‘autopsies’ other signs that show it’s time to walk away from an ailing startup.…
Understanding Nigeria’s digital skill development space, a discussion with Eyitayo Ogunmola
This discussion with Eyitayo Ogunmola, founder of skills development platform, Utiva, clarifies the state of the digital skill development space in Nigeria, the challenges, and how to grow the industr…
4 things we learnt at the MTN Nigeria 5G trial in Abuja
After a successful trial launch in South Africa last year, MTN has commenced 5G trial in Nigeria, starting with Abuja. Here’s what we learnt at the trial event.…
Nigerian mobility giant, GIGM launches intercity and international transport services in Ghana
Following a few months of speculation, Nigerian mobility giant GIGM kick-starts its tech-enabled intercity operations in Ghana and international transport service between Lagos and Accra.…
Why restricting speech on social media is a very dangerous idea
In light of Nigeria’s proposed social media bill, guest contributor, Enyioma Madubuike, a legal consultant, shares insights on why the Nigerian government should not attempt to suppress free spe…
Motorcycle-hailing operators in Nigeria’s biggest city may pay up to $503,000 annually to operate
After protracted negotiation battles with government and transport unions, motorcycle-hailing operators in Lagos have reached a dangerous middle ground…
What is really happening in the Nigerian data protection compliance space
In this guest contribution by legal consultant Enyioma Madubuike, he attempts to provide practical considerations about the NDPR compliance process for companies looking to make a decision and other s…
OPay, PalmPay and a long line of Chinese investor interests in Africa
There is a competition brewing between OPay and PalmPay, and this thinking is down to the strong investor network of both sides. But how deep does the investor tie really go?…
Why fintech surpasses health-tech in the Nigerian market
From a lack of knowledge to antiquated documenting systems, industries in Nigeria have not taken advantage of technologies that could transform their domains. We compare two industries in Nigeria on h…
What could IPOs in foreign stock markets mean for Africa-focused companies?
Some African startups have revealed plans to list on stock exchanges outside the continent. But based on the discouraging performance of ICT companies already listed in these bourses, should they thin…
UPDATE: What Nigerian agritech startup, Releaf has really been up to since Y Combinator
Since moving to Nigeria and graduating from Y Combinator’s Summer 2017 batch, Releaf’s have remained primarily in stealth-mode. Techpoint however reached out to them recently to gain some insigh…
For Nigerian motorcycle-hailing startups, government seems to have abdicated regulatory responsibility
The saga continues in a battle of survival for motorcycle-hailing startups in Nigeria as government and transport unions connive against them…