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GetEquity has reached profitability by shifting to local debt notes, processing over ₦500 million in transactions. With strategic partnerships, the platform now offers commercial papers, bringing retail investors closer to Nigeria’s largest corporations.


Lendsqr has launched an AI-powered credit assessment tool in Nigeria that analyses financial, voice, and video data to detect fraud, improve loan accuracy, and boost access to credit, especially for underserved borrowers.


VFD Group has announced ₦11.2 billion in profit in 2024, up 1202% from a loss in 2023. Net revenue surged by 90%, driven by strong investment income. The company’s market cap also grew by 116%, reflecting investor confidence in its growth strategy.


Djibouti has started the process to land ten submarine cables on its shores in its bid to become the digital gateway for East Africa.


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LG Electronics Illuminates the Future of African Art at +234Art Fair

Where Art Meets Innovation: A Celebration of Culture, Technology, and Creative Patronage In a dazzling fusion of culture and technology,…


Almost 50% of Nigerians turn to informal credit as bank loans become expensive 

Faced with mounting regulatory levies, a steep rate spread, and the world’s highest cash reserve ratio, Nigerian banks are left with little choice but to shift some of the burden to customers — perpetuating a disturbing trend.

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South African regulator calls out WhatsApp for violating data rules

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss the South African regulator calling out WhatsApp for violating data rules, the death of hashtags, and POS agents: Access, but at a cost.

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LG Electronics Illuminates the Future of African Art at +234Art Fair

Where Art Meets Innovation: A Celebration of Culture, Technology, and Creative Patronage In a dazzling fusion of culture and technology,…

Are hashtags dead in 2025?  

In 2025, hashtags are no longer the power tool they once were for content engagements and discoverability. Social media companies have relegated them with advanced tools.

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Nigeria’s POS agents bridge the gap to financial inclusion but at a high cost

POS agents have become essential to financial access in Nigeria, especially in rural areas. However, rising fees are placing a heavy burden on the very people they were meant to help.

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OPay Emerges as the Only Fintech Winner at Vanguard Awards; Bags Most Innovative Fintech Award

OPay, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has been named the Most Innovative Fintech of the Year by Vanguard Newspapers. This recognition…

Uber, Bolt plan to go on strike on May 1, 2025

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss ride-hailing drivers’ plan to go on strike, African startups and the SDG goals, and Ghana’s health system’s lift.

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Five years to the SDGs deadline, African tech companies are leading the charge to sustainability

The world is five years away from the SDGs deadline, and African technology companies are making significant contributions to reaching the set goals.

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Swifia Launches to Revolutionize Gift Card Trading in Nigeria with Instant Payouts and Unmatched Reliability

Swifia, a bold new player in Nigeria’s digital finance space, has launched to make gift card trading faster, simpler, and…

Flutterwave, YellowCard, Onafriq join stablecoin-based payment network launched by company behind USDC

Flutterwave, YellowCard, and Onafriq have joined a stablecoin-based payment network created by Circle, the company behind USDC. The companies will now be part of a global stablecoin settlement system.

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The emerging tech startups solving problems in Kano, Nigeria

From agritech to ecommerce and logistics, Kano is home to a budding tech startup ecosystem. These emerging startups are reshaping the economic landscape of Kano

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LG

LG Electronics Illuminates the Future of African Art at +234Art Fair

Where Art Meets Innovation: A Celebration of Culture, Technology, and Creative Patronage In a dazzling fusion of culture and technology,…