As global technology leaders gathered in Cannes, France, for the Datacloud Global Congress 2026, one question dominated discussions: how can nations harness digital infrastructure to drive economic growth and remain competitive in an increasingly AI-powered world? Representing Nigeria on the global
Nigeria’s smartphone market grew 8% year-on-year in Q1 2026, supported by demand for affordable 4G and 5G smartphones in the $200 to $299 segment, according to Omdia, a global technology market research firm.
South African fintech company Yoco has announced the acquisition of Dyner.ai, an AI-native operating system built for restaurants and independent businesses, marking another step in its evolution from a payments company into a broader commerce and operations platform for independent businesses. Yoco
When the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) backs two very different fund managers in the same announcement, and a new philanthropic venture-builder launches with an ambitious manifesto within a fortnight, the question isn't necessarily which intervention is right.
African electric mobility company Spiro has secured $215 million in fresh equity funding, extending a series of major capital raises as investors increase their bets on the continent’s fast-growing clean transportation and energy infrastructure sector. The latest investment round, backed by Impact F
The need for investment-style digital asset products has created two types of workarounds—African exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and crypto treasuries—which began to gain momentum in 2025. If more companies make these alternative investment products widely available, it will solve the accessibility pr
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On Techpoint Digest, we discuss why Bolt denies claiming it will shut down operations in Kenya, how Brass is disappearing into Paystack, and the human cost of artificial intelligence.
Cet article est aussi disponible en français First published 31 May, 2026 It is not every day you watch very smart people deliberately contradict themselves, but if you were at the 3i Africa Summit in Accra earlier this month, you might have seen it happen. Premier Oiwoh is the chief executive offic
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Nigerian POS agents facing a showdown with Verve and Interswitch, Orange Liberia fined $21,880 for unauthorised SIM swap, and SA to close crypto loophole following court ruling.
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, will host the first edition of AVEVA Day Nigeria, on 11 June 2026 at the EKO Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Built around the theme, “Driving the Transformation: Leveraging Digital Technologies and AI to Achieve Operational Excellence, Increase Efficienc
The Nigerian gaming industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation. What was once viewed primarily as a betting and lottery ecosystem is rapidly evolving into a technology-driven sector powered by digital innovation, data analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced payment sy
Applications are now open for the Africa–EU Space Partnership Programme (AESPP) Business Innovation Programme, which is aimed at entrepreneurs building an Earth Observation (EO) solution for Africa’s agriculture, climate, water, energy, or infrastructure challenges. The AESPP is a co-owned African-E
Instant payment systems like the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) offer a state-sanctioned alternative to stablecoins, but face structural constraints that are ultimately political, not technical. Tayo Akinyemi works through the trade-offs.
PawaPay CEO Nikolai Barnwell on why payments, not "fintech", is the real problem worth solving, what a decade at 88mph taught him about funding, and why he is betting the continent's rails on mobile money over cards.
NALA, the cross-border payments fintech, has secured a $50 million financing facility from Liquidity and MUFG-backed Mars Growth Capital, as it accelerates the expansion of its global stablecoin-powered payments infrastructure. The funding comes amid rising demand for faster, lower-cost, and complia
South African startup Gigster, originally a live entertainment booking platform, has relaunched as an events marketplace after being rebuilt from the ground up. Founded in 2015 by Carina Bruwer as a live entertainment booking site, Gigster has pivoted into a platform that connects event organisers w
