Noah Banjo

2 weeks ago | techpoint.africa | Noah Banjo

Nigeria is a top market for crypto transactions. The adoption of the technology has been beyond reovolutionary. However, government acceptance as a means of digital exchange stalled, especially during the last administration. The country’s court case with Binance and how many peer-to-peer users have been treated in the past have also made wider adoption a challenge.

3 weeks ago | techpoint.africa | Noah Banjo

Nigeria’s advertising regulator has been on a crusade. It wants to ensure it scrutinises and approves all adverts publicised in the country. This has led to a few court cases — one withdrawn, the other favourable. In 2022, the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) filed a suit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, at a Federal High Court in Abuja.

2 months ago | techpoint.africa | Noah Banjo

A petition into the death of Adetunji ‘TeeJay’ Opayele, the Co-founder and Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of Nigerian retail automation startup Bumpa, has received over 7,000 signatures on change.org directed to the Lagos State Government. Techpoint Africa reported that Opayele died on March 5, 2025, after being involved in a car accident.

2 months ago | techpoint.africa | Noah Banjo

In a strategic move to optimise operational costs and extend service reach, MTN Group and Airtel Africa have signed a network-sharing agreement covering Nigeria and Uganda. This partnership allows the telecom giants to share infrastructure, such as towers, base stations, and fiber-optic networks, aiming to enhance connectivity, particularly in underserved rural regions. The agreement aims to meet the growing demand for data services and digital financial solutions across Africa.

Jan 22, 2025 | techpoint.africa | Noah Banjo

Key highlights:The partnership focuses on equipping young people with essential digital competencies, preparing them for the evolving job market. By leveraging Google's technologies, Eswatini aims to improve the efficiency and accessibility of its public services. The collaboration seeks to foster a culture of innovation, encouraging entrepreneurial ventures within the country. Eswatini has embarked on a significant partnership with Google to drive its digital transformation and economic growth.