2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (652+ words) In 2025, Nigeria leads the world in cryptocurrency adoption, with over 33% of its population holding digital assets, per Statista. Fuelled by a tech-savvy youth and economic necessity, Nigeria’s blockchain ecosystem is a global force. Amid an evolving regulatory landscape, a group…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (427+ words) Google has chosen six digital news platforms in Nigeria to take part in its Emerging News Voices Growth Lab. This multi-month program aims to assist independent newsrooms in strengthening their operations and creating more sustainable business models. They are part…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (299+ words) South Africa’s decision to let citizens register to vote through WhatsApp is raising a question for Africa’s largest democracy: could Nigeria use the messaging app to make voter registration more accessible? The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa this…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (277+ words) Bolt Business, the corporate mobility vertical of the e-hailing platform, has announced double-digit growth in Nigeria over the last 12 years. This was disclosed in a statement by the company and seen by Technext. While the company failed to put a…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (665+ words) Today’s Tech Trivia spotlights Mainasara Nissi Adetutu, a Front-End Developer proving that tech innovation extends far beyond startups, gadgets, and venture-backed companies. While many still associate technology primarily with fintechs and Silicon Valley-style startups, traditional industries like insurance are increasingly…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (889+ words) When Forbes published its 11th annual Fintech 50 list, the headline story was about an industry under pressure. Funding for private fintech entities, though recovering to $53 billion in 2024, remains a fraction of the $152 billion invested at the sector’s peak in 2021. Valuations are…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (593+ words) African startups closed the first half of 2026 with a reported $1.44 billion in funding, slightly ahead of the $1.42 billion raised during the same period in 2025. Yet, investors backed far fewer companies, with 146 disclosed deals in H1 2026 compared with 252 a year earlier, concentrating…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (207+ words) The app itself confirmed in a statement to the press that the subscription is “optional” and “designed for users who want more ways to organise and personalise their experience”. This approach mirrors what rivals have already done. Snapchat launched Snapchat…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (868+ words) The launch brought together operators, founders, technology executives, and retail stakeholders for conversations that extended beyond product features to a broader question: what will it actually take to make digital commerce work at scale across Africa? Shopaza enters the market…...