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Flutterwave’s Chief Technology Officer, Gurbhej Dhillon, has stepped down after joining in 2022. During his time, he led strategic tech initiatives, including global partnerships and product relaunches.


Ride-hailing drivers who ignored AUATON’s May Day strike are being hit with fake ride requests from fellow drivers who’ve accused them of betraying the cause.


The Central Bank of Nigeria has fined Paystack ₦250 million for launching its Zap money transfer app without the required licence.


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Sterling Bank

Nigerians to Get Up to ₦1Million Extra Monthly -Sterling Bank

Leading commercial bank and Africa’s most agile company, Sterling Bank has announced the introduction of Always On by Sterling, a…


Binance in hot water as Nigeria doubles down

On Techpoint Digest, we talk about Binance in hot water as Nigeria doubles down, how TikTok is influencing the African music scene, and how a ride-hailing strike turns petty with fake rides.

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The TikTok effect: African artistes are now topping global charts

From rising stars like Kunmie to Grammy Award winners like Tyla, this is how TikTok has become a major factor in promoting African music to global audiences

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Sterling Bank
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Sterling Bank

Nigerians to Get Up to ₦1Million Extra Monthly -Sterling Bank

Leading commercial bank and Africa’s most agile company, Sterling Bank has announced the introduction of Always On by Sterling, a…

MTN breach not a glitch but a hack with demands

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MTN’s data breach update, Bolt’s electric tricycle launch in Lagos, and the CBN fining Paystack ₦250 million.

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South African banks may be ditching ATMs to bet big on digital payments

Four of South Africa’s big banks are scaling back on their ATM footprint amid an increased adoption of digital channels and a continued reliance on cash. But the banks are finding new less expensive ways to ensure that customers get cash.

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Platnova

Platnova Celebrates 2 Years of Redefining Financial Access Across Africa and the Diaspora

Platnova, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing fintech platforms, is proudly celebrating its second anniversary — marking two years of innovation, customer-centric…

Kenya hits pause on gambling ads for the next 30 days

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Kenya’s suspension of gambling ads, C-One Ventures’ acquisition of Bankly, and Starlink’s new rival’s departure from Earth.

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What is Legend Internet, Nigeria’s newest broadband player on the NGX?

Last week, Legend Internet became the first Nigerian broadband firm to list on the NGX, floating 2B shares at ₦5.64 each and announcing plans to raise ₦150B to expand high-speed internet access nationwide.

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Rise Interactive Studios

The Future Is Calling – And Makemation Is Telling Africa’s Story through AI in Film

By the time the credits roll on “Makemation,” Africa would have told a new story — one not steeped in…

Exhibitor Spotlight: SmarthiveSMS is set to power business communications at Lagos Startup Expo 2.0

SmarthiveSMS, a leading messaging and communication platform, will be showcasing their innovative solutions at Lagos Startup Expo 2.0, happening June 18 – 19, 2025.

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OpenAI wants you to shop directly through ChatGPT

On Techpoint Digest, we talk about how OpenAI wants you to shop directly through ChatGPT, three Nigeria-based startups, and OmniRetail’s $20 million Series A funding round.

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Sterling Bank
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Sterling Bank

Nigerians to Get Up to ₦1Million Extra Monthly -Sterling Bank

Leading commercial bank and Africa’s most agile company, Sterling Bank has announced the introduction of Always On by Sterling, a…