Today on #TechpointDigest, @nifemeah and @eruskkii discuss huge funds for North African funds, @signalapp’s p2p payments feature, and sectors to reap the rewards from the cloud in 2030…
Premier Hub innovation centre launches I-startup Southwest 3.0 & Lagos Startup Challenge
PREMIER Hub innovation Centre is now accepting applications for the I-startup Southwest 3.0 (The third Cohort) and the first edition of the Lagos startup Challenge. These incubation Progra…
Clubhouse monetisation plan, new NIN deadline, Google vs Oracle
Today on #TechpointDigest, @nifemeah and @eruskkii discuss @joinClubhouse’s new monetisation feature, new NIN registration deadline, and how a US court ruled in favour of @Google over @Oracle…
I’ll make this quick
Today on #TechpointDigest, @MuyoSan breezes through some of the biggest African tech news that broke over the break, including @Jumia_Group raising $341m and @BaobabPlus raising €4m.…
NIN prison term clause, a streaming platform for stage plays (UPDATED)
Today on #TechpointDigest, @theYinkaSanya discusses the prison term for not having a NIN, the launch of a streaming platform for stage plays…
How private companies are changing the game for Nigeria’s NIN exercise
Nigeria is witnessing significant progress with its latest NIN exercise compared to previous years. Awkward timing and obvious side effects aside, @officialVMN CEO, @esigie, explains the role private …
Solid Allianze MFB announces Ojirehprime as a new investor
Solid Allianze MFB today announced that it has received fresh investment from Ojirehprime Financial Services Limited. This investment is targeted at empowering the bank to meet its minimum capital req…
Terragon to host webinar with Facebook on cookieless solution for online advertising.
Africa’s leading data and analytics Company and Facebook Conversions API partner, Terragon, is set to hold a webinar aimed at highlighting the colossal impact the death of third-party cookies presents…
This is the last one, we promise, but we’re not sure.
Today on #TechpointDigest, @nifemeah and @eruskkii explore the current craze behind live-audio chat for big tech companies, the fates of @PeriscopeCo and @theclubhouse, where Africans feature, and oth…
Patricia Technologies announces a new home for her non-crypto products and services on Glover Exchange.
Recently the CBN issued a circular on February 5th, 2021, to DMBs (Deposit Money Banks) to desist from transacting in/and with entities trading cryptocurrencies; and close their bank accounts accordin…
TalentQL and Techstars, Jumia raises $341m, Clubhouse-ish on Spotify, Nigeria’s dwindling mobile subscribers
Today on #TechpointDigest, @nifemeah and @eruskkii explore @TalentQL’s entry into @techstars Toronto, @Jumia_Group’s $341m proceeds, @Spotify and new live-audio feature, and Nigeria’s dwin…
The new normal: TalkCounsel redefines the legal experience
The Future of Hiring Lawyers During COVID-19 and Beyond for 200 Million Nigerians Christian Nwachukwu, Cofounder of TalkCounsel With the spread of COVID-19, most industries have adjusted their standar…
African insurtech startup, Curacel, raises $450k pre-seed to expand to 10 new African countries
Nigerian-founded AI insurtech startup, @curacelai has raised $450k pre-seed led by Atlantica Ventures and Consonance for continental expansion and insurance inclusion in Africa.…
Accelerex offers Ghanaian customers more digital payment options
Leading pan-African fintech company, Accelerex Ghana, has hit a new milestone, after being granted an enhanced Payment Service Provider (PSP) licence from the Bank of Ghana (BoG), under the Payment Sy…
OliliFood, the food delivery startup aiming to conquer Nigeria
With activity on the rise and a greater demand for convenience, it’s no surprise that food deliveries are on the increase. Having been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry shows no signs…
Visa accepts crypto, Kenyan fintech’s expansion plans, XTC for Africa
Today on #TechpointDigest, @eruskkii and @nifemeah explore @Visa’s interest in stablecoins, Kenyan fintech, @JoinTanda’s expansion plans, 5G deployment in Kenya, and @ExTechChallenge for African start…
African startups can now apply for Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) 2021
For the first time, African startups can apply for the global @ExTechChallenge (XTC) competition. This is made possible by a partnership with @EchoVC and Atlantica Ventures. Here’s how to apply.…
African talent recruitment startup, TalentQL gets Techstars backing as it plans global expansion
African talent recruitment startup, @TalentQL, has entered @Techstars Toronto accelerator. From April 2021, the company will be kickstarting operations in East Africa as it plans global expansion. …
Savyt launches, set to provide investors up to 15% on savings & investment
In its quest to help Nigerians grow wealth and earn increased returns on their savings and investments, Savyt (pronounced ‘Save+It), a fintech start-up, has launched its savings offerings. Savyt is a …
Techpoint DC Summit recap, Uber vs Kobo360, Mobile Money up 65%
Today on #TechpointDigest, @MuyoSan does a quick recap of #TechpointDCSummit, explores @UberNigeria and @kobo_360 poaching executives from each other, and then the global rise of mobile money during t…