With reduced interest rates eclipsing those offered by fintechs in the moneylending space, commercial banks may be creating fresh competition that could give Nigerians a taste of what has been missing…
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Nigerian payments company, Paga acquires long-term Ethiopian software partner, Apposit
In a bid to kick-start its international expansion this year, Paga made its first move to Ethiopia by acquiring its long-term partner, Apposit. However, it seems this has been in the works for quite s…
NCC pricing control: Voice call tariffs do not influence customers’ choice of telco as much as data costs do
Mobile telephony came into Nigeria in 2001 with MTN — first-mover — and three other entrants remaining 19 years later. As NCC’s pricing control promotes healthy competition among tel…
For an all-inclusive work experience, coworking spaces might begin to adopt the night shift model
Coworking spaces have been around for a while and although they provide autonomy, sometimes, productivity can be stifled. Having considered this, some workspaces are beginning to introduce night shift…
Beyond OPay, money lending apps may be at risk for alleged violation of Google’s policies
A recent report suggests Opera’s micro-lending platforms may have violated Google’s policies but other lending platforms are not exempt from this. Should they be worried?…
Why Africa needs to focus on technology for labour and infrastructure in this decade
Given Africa’s expected population increase to 1.65 billion, the recent Foresight Africa report highlights what strategies African governments can implement to manage this growth successfully.…
How many African startups co-founded by women raised $1 million or more in 2019?
Based on a report by Briter Bridges, about 100 startups in Africa raised over $1 million last year. From the perspective of diversity, we take a look at how women fared in this discussion.…
Nigerian startups considering a merger or acquisition should worry about the integration phase
Merger and acquisition news can be exciting for startups. But what is not often discussed is that the integration phase can be equally challenging…
Highlights of Techpoint town-hall meeting with Peter Salovey, President of Yale University
On Thursday afternoon, Yale University President, Peter Salovey visited the Techpoint Africa HQ in Lagos, Nigeria for an interactive discussion with the technology entrepreneurship ecosystem. Here are…
How do Nigerians feel about using genuine and up-to-date operating systems?
As Microsoft stops support for Windows 7 and recommends an upgrade to Windows 10 to prevent vulnerability to security risks, Techpoint finds out what users plan to do about it…
Financial predictions for 2020: WhatsApp will give fintechs a tough time
Fintech expert, Adedeji Olowe makes some educated guesses on the Nigerian fintech space in 2020, with WhatsApp predicted to put fintechs under threat, a major fintech acquisition and the arrival of th…
Here is why telcos recycle phone numbers
With more cases of people getting into distressing situations for acquiring recycled phone numbers, Techpoint gets the standpoint of a network provider representative on the need for recycling and how…
Where does having fewer expat founders put the Nigerian startup ecosystem?
Public perception often ties foreign expat involvement in the African ecosystem with higher prospects. With Nigeria as a major outlier, this is really not the case…
How sub-Saharan Africa lost $2.16 billion to Internet censorship
According to a report by Top10VPN, an estimated $2.16b was lost in 2019 due to sub-Saharan African governments’ use of Internet blackouts to manage civil protests.…
5 months in office: What has become of Pantami’s orders to various agencies?
In five months as Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami has given orders to agencies under his supervision; we highlight some orders as well as the reactions that have trailed th…
National Identification Number: Here is how to check using a USSD code
Have you enrolled for your National ID card but do not have a National Identification Number (NIN)? Here is how to get your NIN using a USSD code…
Are motorcycle-hailing startups adopting offline methods in order to scale their tricycle verticals?
The emergence of motorcycle ride-hailing startups ushered in three-wheeled services last year. But unlike their predecessors, these services are likely easier to scale offline than online.…
Airtel Nigeria launched Airtel TV, a repeat of 3flix Mobile TV or not?
Despite making an attempt by launching 3flix TV in 2018, Airtel Nigeria has launched Airtel TV — a TV and video-on-demand app that allows users to watch video content and stream live TV programm…
What you need to know about Andela and Flutterwave co-founder, Iyin Aboyeji’s Future Africa Fund for startups
Future Africa recently announced the launch of three initiatives in its focus areas — capital, coaching, and community. We take a look at the Future Africa Fund, and this is what co-founder, Iyi…
Opera News Hub accused of content censorship in Nigeria
Opera News content creators are calling out the platform for undue content censorship…