Startups grew, but not because of him: How Muhammadu Buhari shaped Nigeriaโ€™s tech ecosystem
Techpoint Africa - Jul 14, 2025
Muhammadu Buhari served as Nigeria's president from 2015 to 2023 and has died at the age of 82. Under Buhari's presidency, Nigeria's tech startups raised over a billion dollars by 2022, marking a significant growth in the tech ecosystem.
A Nigerian startup founder's guide to equity allocation
Techpoint Africa - Aug 31, 2024
Equity distribution determines ownership, control, and relationships within a startup. Factors such as contribution, skills, time commitment, and future scenarios should be considered when allocating equity.
Unauthorised Sale Of Starlink Kits In Certain Regions Could Attract A Hefty Activation Fee
Tech Labari - Aug 23, 2024
Starlink is imposing 'Outside Region Fees' on users who purchase its satellite kits from unauthorized sellers. The fees can amount to an extra $300 and will be applied upon activation of a Starlink account.
Nigeria Claims To Block Millions In Crypto Donated For Recent Protests
WeeTracker - Aug 14, 2024
The Nigerian government has frozen millions of dollars in cryptocurrency allegedly donated to fund nationwide protests against government policies. The government has escalated its war on cryptocurrency, detaining Binance executives and blocking access to major crypto exchanges.
Data Points: Ghana Fintech Q1 2024 Report
Tech Labari - May 17, 2024
Transaction value for Dedicated Electronic Money Issuers increased from GHC 364.83 Billion in Q1 2023 to GHC 514.85 Billion in Q1 2024. Payment service providers saw a slight increase from GHC 56.98 billion in Q1 2023 to GHC 61.18 Billion in Q1 2024.