Venture funding into Africa increased in September as 58 startups raised a combined $140 million. This is according to data from the African venture funding analytics company, Africa the Big Deal.| Technext
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the disbursement of N28 billion to DisCos for the procurement…| Technext
By Kehinde Ogundare, Country Head, Zoho Nigeria| Technext
A recent consumer survey from financial inclusion advocate EFInA revealed that almost half of Nigerian adults have missed…| Technext
When Bujeti made it into Y Combinator’s Winter 2023 cohort, it joined a rare club, one of just…| Technext
OpenAI, in partnership with the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has announced the establishment of Africa’s first OpenAI academy.…| Technext
Moroccan B2B e-commerce and fintech startup Chari secured $12 million in series A funding to expand its services…| Technext
MultiChoice’s new owner, Canal+, is developing a “super app” to consolidate DStv and Canal+ content. The app may…| Technext
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The realities of Nigerian freelancers, content creators, SMEs, and full-time employees are being shaped by the new tax…| Technext
This is coming as fintech startups across the world were able to raise a combined $10.9 billion in equity funding during the quarter.| Technext
This article provides an updated data prices list for four major mobile network operators in Nigeria: MTN, Glo, Airtel and 9Mobile| Technext
Zimbabwe has the worst value for data anywhere in the world as 10GB per month of mobile data costs about 356.60% of the average annual income...| Technext
This article will walk you through how to transfer and share mobile data. Whether you're using MTN, Airtel, Glo, or T2Mobile, there's always a way to share your internet access with others.| Technext
Bolt says the new shared account feature gives families more control over ride spending, visibility, and flexibility from one account| Technext
Bolt has also commissioned a team of more than 500 safety experts from across the world| Technext
The Bank of Ghana stated that the crackdowns are part of an overall attempt to enforce compliance| Technext
JAMB Registrar decried the transition of examination malpractice from traditional schemes to technological initiatives| Technext
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that it is developing a cybersecurity framework that will secure digital…| Technext
Xiaomi has once again raised the bar with the launch of REDMI 15C, a smartphone that blends powerful…| Technext
YouthCred is a loan scheme designed by the Federal Government, through the CREDICORP, to help young Nigerians have a valuable life and learn how to manage credit responsibly for the future.| Technext
Global mobility platform inDrive invites women founders to compete for $85,000 in prizes and global recognition in Aurora Tech Award| Technext
Social tech provides commentaries on how tech is influencing the lifestyle of Africans and everything in-between.| Technext
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The recent data naming Bolt as the most downloaded app comes as a relief, as it places the app ahead of other global competitors,| Technext
Flutterwave, a leading African fintech company, has issued a formal response to the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) recent…| Technext
React Native, Flutter, and Ionic are the culinary cousins of that feast in the world of mobile apps.| Technext
JAMB’s Special Committee on Examination Infractions (SCEI) has described the current status of examination malpractices as technology-driven and dangerously orchestrated| Technext
West Africa’s telecommunications industry is entering a new phase of growth, with investments rising to their highest levels…| Technext
The REDMI 15C eliminates that worry with its massive 6000mAh battery, designed to last from sunrise to midnight and beyond.| Technext
Prospective Corp Members (PCMs) are currently facing issues receiving confirmation links via their email accounts for the NYSC…| Technext
Ride-hailing unicorn inDrive is making its boldest move yet. The company is rolling out a super-app strategy focused…| Technext
A full-fledged revolution in the trading industry is underway in Africa due to the tremendous spread of artificial…| Technext
Venture funding into African startups witnessed a drastic decline in August 2025 as startups across the continent raised…| Technext
Telecom operator Airtel Nigeria has announced plans to build a 38-megawatt hyperscale data centre facility. This comes two…| Technext
Airtel Africa Plc, a major telecommunications company led by billionaire Sunil Mittal, has engaged Citigroup Inc. to prepare…| Technext
Xiaomi is proud to announce the official launch of its highly anticipated REDMI 15C smartphone in the Nigerian…| Technext
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) dropped a bombshell on Sunday, July 6, fining Multichoice Nigeria a staggering ₦766,242,500 for breaching the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act).| Technext
Nigeria’s data protection laws (the NDPR and the new NDPA) require clear, informed consent for any personal data…| Technext
NDPC has named Moniepoint, Abeg, eTranzact and others in a probe over alleged breaches of the Nigeria Data Protection Act; listed firms have 21 days to prove compliance.| Technext
SEC noted that GVEST GLOBAL also operates with three different names, namely: GVEST (ALAUSA) COOPERATIVE MULTIPURPOSE LIMITED, GVEST INVESTMENT LIMITED and GTEXT HOLDINGS.| Technext
The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has revealed that over 1,300 indigenous firms are under probe for breaching the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) of 2023.| Technext
Nigeria has risen to the forefront of Africa’s digital economy with a powerful ecosystem that is both homegrown…| Technext
What happened in your digital space this week? The internet always gives you all of it: joys, sadness……| Technext
Earlier today, Bitcoin shattered records, soaring past $124,000 and eclipsing its July peak. The rally, fuelled by institutional…| Technext
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The crypto market is currently experiencing a remarkable rebound, as it reclaimed $4 trillion total market capitalisation. Bitcoin…| Technext
Q1 of 2025 saw tremendous work done to drive innovation, blockchain and digital literacy in Nigeria with Ginakev…| Technext
From exiting his previous startups, Peniremit and Peniwallet, in 2023 for $250,000 to co-founding BreadAfrica, a Web3 infrastructure…| Technext
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MTN Group has announced that Karl Toriola, the current CEO of MTN Nigeria, will assume an additional role…| Technext
