Kobo360 is planning an expansion into Global South nations
After a mandate to enter 10 new African countries by the end of 2020 following an East Africa expansion, Kobo360 now eyes the global market Techpoint.Africa [...]
After a mandate to enter 10 new African countries by the end of 2020 following an East Africa expansion, Kobo360 now eyes the global market Techpoint.Africa [...]
Kofoworola Ademola: It is good to be the first to accomplish a feat and it feels really good to be recognised for it. Today, Nigerian blog Factboyz wants to recognise a hero who should be known by all as she [...]
Experts say mini-grids are the fastest way of providing electricity for the millions of people living off-grid in Nigeria, but most startups still focus on solar home systems. Here are some of the reasons. Techpoint.Africa [...]
Today, many tech platforms promise convenient savings. But Reach is one platform balking against the usual practice with a service focused mainly on expenditure. Read to find out how Techpoint.Africa [...]
The first Military Governor of Lagos State, Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson has passed on. Johnson died on Wednesday after a brief illness at the age of 83. Current Governor of the state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a condolence message signed by his [...]
Sokoto election: The Sokoto State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on its supporters to remain calm over the loss of two National Assembly seats to the PDP. Hope For Nigeria Online reports that the Court of [...]
Festus Keyamo, Minister of State of Labour and Employment Ahmad has reacted to the Supreme Court judgment that dismissed the appeal of the PDP and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar against the All Progressives Congress, APC and its candidate, [...]
Some VAS industry players may have caved under the weight of the NCC’s DND regulation, but others still thrive with creative innovations, proving all hope is not lost for the sector. Techpoint.Africa [...]
Supreme court dismisses Atiku’s petition against Buhari’s election The Supreme Court, Wednesday dismissed the petition filed by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar challenging the declaration of President Muhammadu Buhari as winner of the February [...]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday described the closure of the land border between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin was a big blow to regional integration. Commenting for the first time since the Nigerian government closed its border with [...]
Scores of loyalists and supporters of the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu have stormed Akure, the Ondo State capital to solicit the support of the people of the [...]
Presidential Election Appeal – Updates from the Supreme Court: The PDP and Atiku/Obi lead counsel, Dr. Livy Uzochukwu applied to tender some new applications before the court. The CJN, and other Justices of the Supreme Court argued that parts of [...]
In an email interview with Techpoint, Tayo Oyegunle talks about his experience with overseeing operations at Uber Nigeria and his vision for the company. Techpoint.Africa [...]
The House of Representatives has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the planned operation positive identification. The House, therefore, resolved to mandate the Committee on Army to interface with the Army Chief to develop a people-friendly strategy to combat crimes. [...]
The Federal Government has made known its intention to regulate social media – Lai Mohammed. This was made known by Lai Mohammed, Information Minister. Mr Mohammed at a press conference said the government would not fold its arms and watch [...]
The government has somehow out-jumped its budgetary provision for what the NNPC still records as under recovery, while being unable to achieve close to 90 per cent of its infrastructural intentions. The Government of Nigeria through the Nigeria National Petroleum [...]
Buhari sends list of NDDC Board to SenateOctober 29, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday sent the list of nominees for Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to the Senate for consideration and approval. Senate President Ahmad [...]
Two safety agencies of Lagos State Government on Monday discovered five containers laden with rotten fish and other edibles in Apapa area of the state. The Hope For Nigeria Online learnt that the shocking discovery was made during a site [...]
The Environmental Task Force in Amuwo Odofin has apprehended two manhole thieves while attempting to cart away the stolen manholes from 401 and 512 roads respectively. The Chairman of the Task Force, Otunba Marcus Adetifa in his statement said; “The [...]
A look at how change in government and other factors are negatively affecting broadband adoption in Nigeria in spite of the industry’s ability to boost GDP. Techpoint.Africa [...]
Success can be attained regardless of background. Here is the story of how Abdulhakim Bashir, a Katsina-born software engineer, who built an AI-based security solution made it to the global stage despite challenges posed by the environment Techpoint.Africa [...]
Million dollar losses and lack of support at every corner are just some of the hurdles policy makers have to overcome to enact their national broadband plans, a necessary step to achieve affordable internet connectivity for all at a national [...]
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has advocated for the urgent change of the name of the country Nigeria to a better and positive name. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization posited that the change became necessary “as the name, Nigeria, connotes lack of progress, [...]
Buhari returns to London: President Muhammadu Buhari will embark on a private visit to London after attending the third edition of the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr [...]
Atiku vs Buhari: The Supreme Court on Monday struck out a fresh suit filed by the Hope Democratic Party (HDP) and it’s presidential candidate, Ambrose Owuru, challenging the declaration of President Muhammadu Buhari as winner of the Feb. 23 presidential [...]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday engaged the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, in a closed-door meeting. The meeting, which held at the President’s office within the State House, Aso Villa, started around 11.30 am. Hope [...]
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, has declared that Nigeria was in for a doom under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking exclusively with Hope For Nigeria Online, President General of AYCF, Yerima Shettima made the remark while describing [...]
This week, we’re going behind the scenes at Techpoint Africa to spotlight our founder and CEO, Adewale Yusuf, to find out how he works. Techpoint.Africa [...]
In line with global best practices, the communications minister referred to other African countries with a ministry of digital economy, so we had a chat with citizens of those countries to understand its impact. Guess what? Techpoint.Africa [...]
The Nigeria Social Media Space has gone totally SILENT as Bishop David Oyedepo of ‘Winners Chapel’ donates N650 Million Naira ($2 Million Dollar) to repair some selected roads in Lagos and Ogun States respectively. As a way of giving back [...]