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On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Twiga Foods’ decision to compensate employees $7,800 for unfair firing, Nigeria’s taxman’s plans to tax content creators, and an AWS outage that throws the Internet into chaos.

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How freelancers and remote workers can navigate Nigeria’s new tax laws 

Many Nigerian freelancers and remote workers will start paying taxes for the first time in 2026 under the new Nigeria Tax Act. The law expands the tax net, requiring residents to declare and pay taxes on their worldwide income. Here’s all you need to know.

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IHS Towers exits Rwanda in $274.5 million deal

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss IHS Towers exiting Rwanda for $274.5 million, a doctor who uses AI to save your eyes, and how Nigerian ChatGPT users will pay more.

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Netflix may win over Africa’s sports streaming market if it extends its new pivot into the continent   

Netflix’s recent pivot into live sports streaming after years of focusing on scripted films and shows could redefine its global footprint. But in Africa, the question is whether it can challenge MultiChoice’s long-standing dominance.

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Africa’s first OpenAI Academy is coming to UNILAG 

On this edition of Techpoint Digest, we discuss OpenAI’s plans for UNILAG, changes coming to X, and local ChatGPT payments in South Africa.

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This fintech is driving billions in consumer loans across Africa and staying under the radar

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