Justin Spratt, a seasoned investor and current director of Uber business development (Middle East and Africa) shares his thoughts on how African startups can survive, post Rona…
Opinion
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The New Normal: Selling life insurance products has forever changed
As Covid-19 sweeps across the world, the way we live, work and transact is changing at unprecedented rates. An industry that’s changing particularly quickly is life insurance, where participants are s…
The New Normal: Drive towards tech will ultimately benefit all sectors
Joy des Fountain, CEO and co-founder of SA-based startup, MyFanPark, shares her views on how the COVID-19 pandemic and a renewed drive towards tech is reshaping the world.…
Why remote, virtual court hearings in Nigeria are constitutional
Timi Olagunju is a tech lawyer and policy consultant who tweets @timithelaw. He shares his thoughts on the constitutionality of virtual court hearings in Nigeria.…
The Nigerian government needs to lean on tech to regulate road transport
Why the Nigerian government needs to lean on technology to regulate road transport in the country…
Why $10,000 for 5% equity could be reasonable for early-stage startups
Following a debate last week, about whether or not $10,000 for 5% equity is a good investment deal for early-stage startups, Techpoint CEO, Adewale Yusuf weighs in on the conversation.…
Can the Lagos okada highway ban be more measured?
Techpoint Legal and Policy columnist, Enyioma Madubuike explores the legality of the recent ban on online motorcycle hailing services from major highways in Lagos, and possible avenues for a compromis…
Nigeria’s Finance Act and an impending tax turf war between federal and state governments
Techpoint Legal and Policy columnist, Enyioma Madubuike sheds light on the impending tax turf war, between federal and state governments, that has been set in motion as a result of Nigeria’s new…
5 months in office: What has become of Pantami’s orders to various agencies?
In five months as Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami has given orders to agencies under his supervision; we highlight some orders as well as the reactions that have trailed th…
Why restricting speech on social media is a very dangerous idea
In light of Nigeria’s proposed social media bill, guest contributor, Enyioma Madubuike, a legal consultant, shares insights on why the Nigerian government should not attempt to suppress free spe…
Delta State still prioritises industrialisation over ICT development and it has good reasons to
There’s a battle of priorities in Delta state, Nigeria between maintaining an industrialised or an ICT-driven economy. But the state government chooses the former, and for good reasons.…
“Tech companies should not wait for regulations to surmount challenges” – Jubril Adeojo, co-Founder, SMEFUNDS Capital Limited
Co-founder of venture capital firm, Jubril Adeojo reveals how companies can scale through hurdles within the limits of existing regulations.…
OPay, ORide and the effects of a $50 million war chest
An examination of Opay’s market strategy, expansion and effects on the Nigerian tech ecosystem.…
The tale of African startup funding, post 1884 Berlin Conference
In his first guest contribution to Techpoint, Babajide Asegbeloyin focuses on the century-long by-effect of the 1884 Berlin Conference on the African startup space.…
Why Nigerians do not need cheaper smartphones
Smartphones are getting cheaper, but penetration is still low in Nigeria. What is the solution to this?…
Seemingly driven by fear, Nigerian banks have become everyone’s competition
Business concerns or a terrifying fad, why are Nigerian banks really playing in and trying to dominate non-banking sectors? …
Should we care about sub-$50 ‘smart’ feature phones for Africa in 2019?
International brands are launching sub $50 smartphones for Africa but are these phones really closing the smartphone penetration gap.…
“NCC is sending a wrong signal about the Nigerian telecom industry” — Gbenga Sesan, industry expert
Following questionable revelations by the NCC that Nigeria has attained 30% broadband penetration, digital rights activist and Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria, Gbenga Sesan shares wh…
What makes the Igbo Apprenticeship model tick and critical considerations before taking it mainstream
Guest contributor, Chinedu Okoro shares some insights into the acclaimed Igbo Apprenticeship model and considerations for seamless integration with contemporary business practices…
African governments are strong-arming social media, there will be economic casualties
All over Africa, governments are stifling social media and the trend is spreading. Left unchecked, the resultant economic consequences may be dire.…