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After two startup shutdowns, this founder built a social intelligence platform for creators

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Nigeria’s FMCG market hits $25 billion, yet only 18% of retailers have access to formal credit — FMCG Industry Report 2026

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Lesaka pushes out the closing date for Bank Zero buyout

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Lesaka pushing back the closing date for the Bank Zero buyout, the CBN’s data localisation rule, which raises fintech concerns, and Toyota going fully electric in Kenya.

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CBN’s data localisation directive has raised concerns among fintech executives over infrastructure readiness, migration risks, costs, and whether local data centers can reliably support payment systems.

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On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Nigeria launching FreeTV with no subscription fees, Ukiyo aiming to be LinkedIn for students, and a Kenyan court freezing an AI-powered radiology platform.

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Payaza set to launch eCommerce platform, ShopAza, across six markets

Africa’s social commerce is worth billions, but most sellers still run their business from a phone. Payaza’s ShopAza launches in Lagos on Thursday, promising a real storefront and multi-currency payments for merchants selling across borders.

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Flutterwave lands Series E, pushes valuation to $3.2 billion

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Flutterwave’s Series E funding at a $3.2 billion valuation, Storipod’s plan to be Spotify for writers, and how a botched deal left Telkom Kenya in limbo.

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Canada’s Nuvei to acquire Payoneer in a $2.75B deal

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how the IMF wants Nigeria to tax telecom services again, how Canada’s Nuvei is acquiring Payoneer for $2.75 billion, and how Africa’s largest telco has a 420,000-kilometre plan.

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