Noah Banjo

3 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

Jun 14, 2024 | techcabal.com | Noah Banjo |Ephraim Modise |Ngozi E. Chukwu |Faith Omoniyi

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a disclaimer alert to investors regarding $DAVIDO, a meme coin backed and promoted by Afrobeats superstar Davido which dipped by 90 within 24 hours. It raced to a $10 million market capitalisation just four hours after its launch on Wednesday, May 29.

Jan 3, 2024 | techcabal.com | Noah Banjo |Ephraim Modise |Abubakar Idris |Kenn Abuya

Cameroonian fintech Koree has closed a pre-seed round of $200,000 which it plans to use to grow its merchant base. Koree, a Cameroonian fintech that allows customers to save spare cash (change) on their cards, has raised a $200,000 pre-seed round. The fund will be used to grow its network of merchants, scale its user base, and ultimately achieve product-market fit, according to Magalie Gauze-Sanga, founder of Koree.