Tuesday, August 19

EXCLUSIVE

How Olufemi Oguntamu built a business managing Layi Wasabi, Broda Shaggi, and top creators

Olufemi Oguntamu

EXCLUSIVE

How Olufemi Oguntamu built a business managing Layi Wasabi, Broda Shaggi, and top creators

Olufemi Oguntamu
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Transforming African Education: Bildup AI Launches “AI in Every Classroom” Initiative

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From PoS agents to fintech founders, this startup wants to challenge Moniepoint, OPay, others

After making ₦50 million from a ₦400k investment as POS agents, Bello Kano and Tayo Akintoye have decided to take on Moniepoint and others with new PoS technology.

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From NFT IDs to blockchain evidence, this startup wants to keep Nigerians out of jail

Turning IDs into NFTs and evidence into untouchable blockchain records, Padi Protocol is on a mission to keep Nigerians out of jail.

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Ghana fines DStv GHC 10K daily over pricing data snub

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss DStv’s daily GHC 10,000 penalty in Ghana, the CEO who bet on influencers before it was cool, and the SEC slamming Lagos firm in $200k Tingo penalty.

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Lonestar Cell MTN sues Liberia’s agency over $15K noise fine

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Lonestar Cell MTN fighting a $15K noise pollution fine, Vodacom securing its fibre future with Maziv after four years, and Bolt drivers getting an affordable dashcam option.

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Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric Champions Edge Computing and HMIs for Nigeria’s Industrial Growth

Schneider Electric emphasizes the transformative impact of edge computing and…

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RequestMechanic

RequestMechanic launches AI-powered car care platform in Nigeria

High tariffs fuel Nigeria’s second-hand car boom. RequestMechanic uses AI…

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Complyan

Complyan Strengthens African Market Presence, Showcases Advanced Compliance Automation in Lagos

Complyan expands in Africa, offering automated, customizable GRC solutions for…

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Oxygen X

Oxygen X is Powering Nigerians Through Sustainable Digital Lending

Introducing Oxygen X, a financial partner dedicated to providing smart…

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Yamify

Ex-Silicon Valley Cloud Engineer Launches Yamify, “Heroku for AI in Africa,” Backed by Early Paystack Investor — Opens $200K Pre-Seed Round

Yamify enables freelancers, startups and web agencies to deploy GPU-powered…

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Boldswitch

Boldswitch Launches FacePay, a Revolutionary Way to Tip Using Just a Face

Boldswitch Launches FacePay, a Revolutionary Way to Tip Using Just…

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Ridima Technologies

Ridima Olympics 2025: Blending Tech, Entertainment, and Social Impact in a Landmark Event

Ridima Olympics 2025 lit up Unilag with a vibrant mix…

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SQI College of ICT

Edozzier Hits iOS Top 5, Powers ICT Scholarship for 18,500+ Candidates Across Africa

Nigeria’s homegrown education platform, Edozzier, has achieved two major milestones…

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Blockfinex

Danny Oyekan’s Blockfinex launches DollarCoin, a US-regulated stablecoin

Blockfinex launches DollarCoin (USDR), a US-regulated stablecoin giving emerging markets,…

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Pastel

Pastel Redefines Compliance Infrastructure with AI, and the Financial Industry Is Taking Note

At its second Breakfast Meeting in Lagos, Pastel unites banks…

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Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric Champions Edge Computing and HMIs for Nigeria’s Industrial Growth

Schneider Electric emphasizes the transformative impact of edge computing and…

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RequestMechanic

RequestMechanic launches AI-powered car care platform in Nigeria

High tariffs fuel Nigeria’s second-hand car boom. RequestMechanic uses AI…

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Complyan

Complyan Strengthens African Market Presence, Showcases Advanced Compliance Automation in Lagos

Complyan expands in Africa, offering automated, customizable GRC solutions for…

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Oxygen X

Oxygen X is Powering Nigerians Through Sustainable Digital Lending

Introducing Oxygen X, a financial partner dedicated to providing smart…

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Yamify

Ex-Silicon Valley Cloud Engineer Launches Yamify, “Heroku for AI in Africa,” Backed by Early Paystack Investor — Opens $200K Pre-Seed Round

Yamify enables freelancers, startups and web agencies to deploy GPU-powered…

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Boldswitch

Boldswitch Launches FacePay, a Revolutionary Way to Tip Using Just a Face

Boldswitch Launches FacePay, a Revolutionary Way to Tip Using Just…

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Ridima Technologies

Ridima Olympics 2025: Blending Tech, Entertainment, and Social Impact in a Landmark Event

Ridima Olympics 2025 lit up Unilag with a vibrant mix…

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SQI College of ICT

Edozzier Hits iOS Top 5, Powers ICT Scholarship for 18,500+ Candidates Across Africa

Nigeria’s homegrown education platform, Edozzier, has achieved two major milestones…

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Blockfinex

Danny Oyekan’s Blockfinex launches DollarCoin, a US-regulated stablecoin

Blockfinex launches DollarCoin (USDR), a US-regulated stablecoin giving emerging markets,…

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Pastel

Pastel Redefines Compliance Infrastructure with AI, and the Financial Industry Is Taking Note

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AI isn’t replacing African creatives — it’s supercharging them

In Africa’s creative boom, AI isn’t replacing artists — it’s partnering with them. From Afrobeats in days to AI-driven films, creators like Malik Afegbua and Miss Techy show the future is human-led, with AI as a powerful collaborator.

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Digital lenders in Nigeria face ₦100M fines under new rules

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss digital lenders facing ₦100M fines under new rules, Neibar encouraging giving instead of selling, and Nedbank acquiring iKhokha in a $93.3M fintech deal.

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Meet Neibar, Africa’s first digital platform where everything is free 

Neibar is a platform where people give away items they no longer need — no buying, no selling, just sharing.

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IHS Towers’ profits take a hit despite African gains

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss IHS Towers’ Q2 earnings, SA’s regulator approving Cell C’s big integration play, and Airtel and Vodacom partnering to share towers and fibre in Africa.

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