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Flutterwave is now Africa’s most valuable startup

Flutterwave is now Africa’s most valuable startup

Flutterwave Inc., an Africa and emerging markets-focused payments firm, more than tripled its valuation in less than a year to over $3 billion following its latest fund-raising. B Capital Group led the $250 million round, with participation from Alta Park [...]

February 17, 2022 Africa, Business, Technology Business & StartUps
Nigeria sets up two new satellite companies

Nigeria sets up two new satellite companies

Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, on Tuesday unveiled two new companies created from the Nigerian Communications Satellite {NIGCOMSAT). They are: Satellite Infrastructure Company ( SIC) and the Satellite Broadband and Broadcasting Company (SBBC). The new firms were [...]

September 22, 2021 Technology Business & StartUps
Problems Young Developers Face In Nigeria

Problems Young Developers Face In Nigeria

I will like to point out 6 problems young developers face in Nigeria. I will explain it as stages so as to show you how hard and most times stressful trying to be a successful programmer in Nigeria. 1. Electricity.I [...]

April 13, 2021 Education, Technology Business & StartUps

Paga’s acquisition of Ethiopian software development company, Apposit, was inevitable

In a bid to kick-start its international expansion this year, Paga made its first move to Ethiopia by acquiring its long-term partner, Apposit. However, it seems this has been in the works for quite some time. Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 22, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

NCC pricing control: Voice call tariffs do not influence customers’ choice of telco as much as data costs do

Mobile telephony came into Nigeria in 2001 with MTN — first-mover — and three other entrants remaining 19 years later. As NCC’s pricing control promotes healthy competition among telcos, users are spoilt for choice. Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 22, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

For an all-inclusive work experience, coworking spaces might begin to adopt the night shift model

Coworking spaces have been around for a while and although they provide autonomy, sometimes, productivity can be stifled. Having considered this, some workspaces are beginning to introduce night shifts. Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 22, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Flutterwave secures $35 million, led by Greycroft with participation from Visa and Worldpay

Following its last raise in 2018, Flutterwave has gone further to raise a series B round of $ 35 million to expand to northern and Francophone Africa. This time, Visa and Worldpay participated. Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 21, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Beyond OPay, money lending apps may be at risk for alleged violation of Google’s policies

A recent report suggests Opera’s micro-lending platforms may have violated Google’s policies but other lending platforms are not exempt from this. Should they be worried? Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 21, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

OPay removes loan feature, OKash, amidst heavy backlash on its lending rates

OPay takes lending feature, OKash, off its app. This might be in response to reports that recently emerged stating that Opera’s lending businesses have been in constant violation of Google’s Playstore policies. Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 21, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Cowrywise becomes the first Nigerian startup in the Catalyst Fund’s accelerator portfolio

Cowrywise has joined the list of 31 fintech startups accelerated by Catalyst Fund. It appears this latest addition may signal more investment prospects for Nigerian fintech startups in the next three years Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 21, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Why Africa needs to focus on technology for labour and infrastructure in this decade

Given Africa’s expected population increase to 1.65 billion, the recent Foresight Africa report highlights what strategies African governments can implement to manage this growth successfully. Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 21, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Techpoint Build 2020 is here! Be part of the largest startup and technology gathering in West Africa

Now in its third edition, Techpoint Build 2019 (West African edition) will feature two stages: startup and tech as well as a pitch competition and thought-provoking sessions and a lots more. Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 21, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

GTBank customers are having issues using the mobile app and USSD codes

Dialling USSD codes from any mobile phone or using a bank mobile app is one of the easiest ways to perform online transactions. At the moment, GTBank customers are having issues using the mobile app and USSD codes Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 20, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

How many African startups co-founded by women raised $1 million or more in 2019?

Based on a report by Briter Bridges, about 100 startups in Africa raised over $ 1 million last year. From the perspective of diversity, we take a look at how women fared in this discussion. Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 20, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

How I Work: Titilola Oludimu, tech journalist with the midas touch

A passion for digging up important stories in the tech ecosystem has led Titilola to write several impactful and emotional stories of people that have propelled their businesses and careers. Heres how she works Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 20, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Nigerian startups considering a merger or acquisition should worry about the integration phase

Merger and acquisition news can be exciting for startups. But what is not often discussed is that the integration phase can be equally challenging Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 20, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Why you’ve been experiencing unusually poor network service on MTN

If you’ve been having challenges connecting to the internet via MTN since Thursday evening, you are not alone. It’s the same for many across West Africa. Here’s what we know so far about the root cause. Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 17, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Facebook stops plans to put ads on WhatsApp

Social media giant, Facebook has revealed plans to back off from putting ads on WhatsApp as it part ways with the team in charge Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 17, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Lagos state plans to observe its waterways with over 5,000 drones

In a bid to curb boat mishaps, the Lagos state government says it has acquired drones to monitor its waterways, which appear to be the fastest means of transport Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 17, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Highlights of Techpoint town-hall meeting with Peter Salovey, President of Yale University

On Thursday afternoon, Yale University President, Peter Salovey visited the Techpoint Africa HQ in Lagos, Nigeria for an interactive discussion with the technology entrepreneurship ecosystem. Here are highlights of the meeting Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 17, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Do Nigerians really care about using genuine and up-to-date operating systems?

As Microsoft stops support for Windows 7 and recommends an upgrade to Windows 10 to prevent vulnerability to security risks, Techpoint finds out what users plan to do about it Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 17, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Accelerate your business with Technology, register for SME Clinic 2020

Come and learn how to automate your business with technology at SME Clinic 2020. You also stand a chance of winning a grant of ₦100,000 (CFA 160,000) for your business. Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 17, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Jumia Group appoints Diana Owusu-Kyereko as Jumia Ghana’s first CEO

Having appointed Diana Owusu-Kyereko as the new CEO for its Ghana operations, Jumia might be on a mission to achieve gender parity at top executive levels Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 16, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Tanzanian government employees work 16 hours daily to meet SIM card registration deadline

In a race to meet up with its fast approaching SIM card registration deadline, Tanzania’s National Identification Authority ensured that its workers work 16-hour days to meet up with its biometric goals for January 20. Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 16, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Zimbabwean judiciary set to begin live-streaming during court proceedings

South Africa will no longer be the only African country that live-streams during court hearings as Zimbabwe is set to follow suit Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 16, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Financial predictions for 2020: WhatsApp will give fintechs a tough time

Fintech expert, Adedeji Olowe makes some educated guesses on the Nigerian fintech space in 2020, with WhatsApp predicted to put fintechs under threat, a major fintech acquisition and the arrival of the Monzo of Africa Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 16, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Financial predictions for 2020: WhatsApp will give fintechs a tough time

Fintech expert, Adedeji Olowe makes some of educated guesses on the Nigerian fintech space in 2020, with WhatsApp predicted to put fintechs under threat, a major fintech acquisition and the arrival of the Monzo of Africa Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 16, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Here is why Telcos recycle phone numbers

With more cases of people getting into distressing situations for acquiring recycled phone numbers, Techpoint gets the standpoint of a network provider representative on the need for recycling and how users are protected Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 15, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

How Femi Longe, co-founder of Co-creation Hub, wants to tackle unemployment in Africa with his new startup, Qiesto

After leaving Co-creation Hub, Femi Longe turned his sights to a new challenge, Qiesto. Here, he tells us how and why he is trying to solve one of Africa’s biggest problems: unemployment. Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 15, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps

Where does having fewer expat founders put the Nigerian startup ecosystem?

Public perception often ties foreign expat involvement in the African ecosystem with higher prospects. With Nigeria as a major outlier, this is really not the case Techpoint.Africa [...]

January 15, 2020 Technology Business & StartUps