A delegation from the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Cameroon visited the Nigerian Communications Commission in Abuja on Wednesday, May 06, 2026. The team led by Philemon Zoo Zame, director General of ART was received by Dr. Aminu Maida, the executive vice chairman of NCC, reflecting a growi
Samsung Electronics West Africa has announced the launch of Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G, the latest Galaxy A series devices. The devices bring Samsung’s newest mobile innovations, including enriched Awesome Intelligence to more users worldwide. The global consumer tech giant made this announceme
2026 started with interesting tech trends across both hardware and software. From smartphones and laptops released so far, to tablets and wearables, we’ve seen clear improvements in hardware efficiency, user experience and design. But there is still one underlying problem which is that smarter devic
First City Monument Bank has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to N10 million to women entrepreneurs to ease access to working capital and support business growth. The FCMB facility provides loans ranging from N500,000 to N5 millio
The company explained that its AI-powered age-assurance technology is part of its commitment to continue promoting safer, age-appropriate experiences for young people on Facebook, Instagram, and all its other platforms.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Fincra's entry into Ghana's payments market, the rise of ghost restaurants in Lagos, and Nigeria’s telcos recovering ₦2 trillion.
The inaugural iGaming AFRIKA Summit opened in Nairobi on Monday, bringing together regulators, operators, investors and technology firms to discuss the future of Africa’s fast-growing gaming industry. Held at the Sarit Expo Centre, the three-day event runs from May 4–6 and is focused on opportunitie
OPay Digital Services Ltd. has hired Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan Chase to work on a potential U.S. initial public offering that could value the Nigerian fintech at about $4 billion, people familiar with the matter said. The listing could take place later in 2026, the sources said, cautioni
Nigerian credit management startup Bfree has raised $3.1 million from undisclosed investors to scale its artificial intelligence-powered platform for recovering and restructuring defaulted digital loans across Africa. The fresh funding comes after a $2.95 million equity round in 2024 led by Capria V
Zenith Bank Plc has announced a leadership transition with the appointment of Mustafa Bello as its new Group Chairman, following the retirement of its founder, Jim Ovia. The development was disclosed on Tuesday, as Ovia formally stepped down after completing the maximum 12-year tenure allowed for no
The Vice President, Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR), Dr. Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, has called for a shift in Nigeria’s digital finance conversation from transaction volume to fairness, stressing that the future of the country’s financial system depends not merely on payment speed, but o
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OmniOne is the company’s attempt to extend that infrastructure to manufacturers by turning its distribution network into a system that also delivers data visibility and financial services.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Alerzo quietly shutting down Singapore entities amid a legal crisis, Rwanda imposing an 18% tax on your digital life, and why a 2014 deal is haunting MultiChoice in 2026.
In today's edition: StanChart is moving to sell its East Africa headquarters || SA Home Affairs releases draft rules || Mauritania is expanding its Internet capacity || Thunes, Vodacom to tackle payments in Tanzania
Founded in 2024, JoonaPay has engaged over 10 enterprise pilots and now has more than €1 billion ($1.2 billion) in waitlisted payment volume across its pipeline.
Tosin Eniolorunda’s recent remarks on the difficulty of filling over 500 roles in his organisation have reignited an important debate about talent, education, and workforce readiness in Nigeria’s digital economy. His concerns about the country’s skills gap are valid. However, the conclusion that the
