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Africa already shapes global social media through participation, content, and creativity. The next step is structural: building platforms that capture value, amplify African narratives, and compete globally.
As criticism of POS agents grows, Nigeria risks overlooking their deeper value. Built for an informal economy, these networks could power access to finance, commerce, and essential services.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss South Africa’s Competition Commission’s investigation into Showmax’s shutdown, Africa’s AI push moves from plans to action, and Kenya’s 15% tax on big tech companies.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Tanzania leading Africa’s contactless payment shift, why fintechs are expanding beyond one product, and lawmakers probing Showmax shutdown fallout.
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TECNO has officially unveiled the TECNO CAMON 50 Series, introducing…
Nomba’s Global Payout API lets fintechs collect naira or stablecoins…
TECNO used MWC 2026 to showcase its AI-powered ecosystem, with…
Demonstrating its long-term commitment to Nigeria’s digital economy and regulatory…
Workcentral Nigeria, a provider of flexible workspace services, has received…
The Africa Blockchain, DeFi & Web3 Summit (ABDS 2026) will…
Sidebrief, the regulatory technology platform that helps businesses manage incorporation,…
OATS Africa becomes Cloudways’ first Nigerian agency partner, highlighting the…
Bluechip Technologies has announced the 3rd edition of the Bluechip…
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Nigerian fintechs built their edge by specialising. Now, competition, customer demand, and revenue pressure are pushing them to expand into full-service financial platforms.
African agtech is moving beyond VC. Equity now makes up less than half of funding, dropping from $328M in 2022 to ~$80M in 2025, as startups turn to debt, grants, and blended finance to scale.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MTN revenue increasing by 23% as West Africa leads growth, Aboyeji believes startup failure is normal, and Lagos and Ogun drivers protest rising fuel costs.
From Okra to Edukoya and Lydia, news of startup shutdowns often sparks intense scrutiny and speculation, but according to Iyin Aboyeji, “failure is the default outcome of a startup,” and it is a fact he wants investors and founders to make peace with
