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Technext is a premier tech news publication in Africa deeply covering the digital economy in Nigeria and across the continent. Focusing on startup funding policy analysis and technical innovation, it is a key platform for understanding the explosive growth of African tech.

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CapitalSage buys Chimoney 4 weeks after shutdown

CapitalSage buys Chimoney 4 weeks after shutdown

Four weeks ago, Uchi Uchibeke announced that Chimoney, the cross-border payments startup he had spent four years building,…

Lagride gives out new cars to 10 drivers in the second batch of drive-to-own scheme

Lagride gives out new cars to 10 drivers in the second batch of drive-to-own scheme

Lagride, the Lagos state-backed e-mobility company, has handed over vehicle keys to 10 drivers in the second batch…

Zimbabwe crypto regulation 2026: Inside the shift from prohibition to policy

Zimbabwe crypto regulation 2026: Inside the shift from prohibition to policy

In a country where modern economic history is written in the harsh ink of currency volatility, digital assets…

FG denies cyberattack on NEMIS, blames SSL certificate error

FG denies cyberattack on NEMIS, blames SSL certificate error

The Federal Ministry of Education has denied claims that the Nigeria Education Management Information System (NEMIS) was hacked,…

Nigeria wants to map every location with a digital postcode; security and e-commerce are the biggest winners

Nigeria wants to map every location with a digital postcode; security and e-commerce are the biggest winners

After 17 years of failed implementation, the digital postcode system that gives every Nigerian location a unique alphanumeric…

How Blessing Bamidele is bridging the gap between skills and opportunities at Tech4Dev

How Blessing Bamidele is bridging the gap between skills and opportunities at Tech4Dev

Africa is home to one of the world’s fastest-growing youth populations and an emerging generation of tech talent.…

Despite improvement, only 49% of women still own a smartphone in Nigeria. Here’s why

Despite improvement, only 49% of women still own a smartphone in Nigeria. Here’s why

Smartphone adoption in Nigeria has increased steadily in recent years, fueled by tech innovations and the bulk digitalisation…

Nigeria’s inflation rises to 15.93% in May 2026 as food prices remain the biggest driver

Nigeria’s inflation rises to 15.93% in May 2026 as food prices remain the biggest driver

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.93% year-on-year in May 2026, an increase from 15.69% in April, according…

CBN gives banks, fintechs 6 months to store customers’ transaction data within Nigeria

CBN gives banks, fintechs 6 months to store customers’ transaction data within Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all financial institutions and payment operators to store and manage…

Infinix HOT 70 Series: How Infinix Is Using Design and AI to Differentiate in a Crowded Smartphone Market

Infinix HOT 70 Series: How Infinix Is Using Design and AI to Differentiate in a Crowded Smartphone Market

For years, smartphone innovation has largely followed a familiar playbook: better cameras, faster processors, larger batteries, and incremental…