Today, Facebook announced plans to launch a training programme and an innovation hub in Nigeria to drive innovation in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem.…
Lessons from working remotely for the first time
According to a survey conducted by Gallup, there has been a 7% increase in the number of people working from home between 2012 -2016. In the tech world (at least where I’m from), the term “working rem…
Why you should register for Pitch Storm at Techpoint Build
If you run an early-stage startup that uses technology to solve basic problems in Nigeria, Techpoint Build provides a great platform to introduce your company to the world. Nine early-stage startups w…
This week on Techpoint: Nous voyageons
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Techpoint Innovation Tour Day 12: Wrapping up with an exciting meetup in Uyo
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2017 (Southern Nigeria Edition) is made possible by our primary sponsors — GIGM.com and Riby.ng Location partners (Uyo) include: Unilever, Start Innovation Hub, The Roothub Y…
Techpoint Innovation Tour Day 11: Made-in-Nigeria pencils
On Day 11 of the Techpoint Innovation tour, we visted the University of Uyo, Nigeria’s first pencil factory and made a few other stops.…
Techpoint Innovation Tour Day 10: From a war museum to Uyo
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2017 (Southern Nigeria Edition) is made possible by our primary sponsors — GIGM.com and Riby.ng Location partners (Uyo) include: Unilever, Start Innovation Hub, The Roothub E…
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2017 Day 9: Meetup in Umuahia
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2017 (Southern Nigeria Edition) is made possible by our primary sponsors — GIGM.com and Riby.ng Location partners (Aba/Umuahia) include: Unilever, LearnFactory, Innovation Gr…
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2017 Day 7 and 8: A walk in the billion-naira Ariaria shoe market
November 11 was our day 7 on the Techpoint Innovation tour. The plan was to visit a couple of places; including the shoe market Araria market North of Aba.…
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2017 Day 6: Made in Nnewi
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2017 (Southern Nigeria Edition) is made possible by our primary sponsors — GIGM.com and Riby.ng Location partners (Aba/Umuahia) include: Unilever, LearnFactory, Innovation Gr…
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2017 Day 5: From Aba to Nnewi
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2017 (Southern Nigeria Edition) is made possible by our primary sponsors — GIGM.com and Riby.ng Location partners (Aba/Umuahia) include: Unilever, LearnFactory, Innovation Gr…
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2017 Day 4: In which we sign out from a lit Port Harcourt
*Techpoint Innovation Tour 2017 (Southern Nigeria Edition) is made possible by our primary sponsors — GIGM.com and Riby.ng Location partners (Port Harcourt) include: Unilever, Icehub (CAD Consulting L…
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2017 Day 3: An unprecedented meetup attendance
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2017 (Southern Nigeria Edition) is made possible by our primary sponsors — GIGM.com and Riby.ng Location partners (Port Harcourt) include: Unilever, Icehub (CAD Consulting Li…
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2017 Day 1 and 2: A bole affair
On Sunday 5th of November 2017, we finally kicked off the Techpoint Tours South-South and South East Nigeria Edition. Our first destination is Port Harcourt…