Technology

How Nigeria’s National Payment Stack works, why it matters, and what it means for banks, businesses, and consumers

Nigeria’s payment infrastructure enters a new era with the NPS, an upgrade built for speed, security, innovation, and seamless global integration.CONTINUE READING ON TECHPOINT.AFRICA

Nigeria wants more electric vehicles, but its EV bill could complicate things 

The EV bill wants more Nigerians to switch to electric vehicles, yet it overlooks critical market challenges.CONTINUE READING ON TECHPOINT.AFRICA

Moni moves up the Rank with AjoMoney and Zazzau acquisitions

Y Combinator-backed Moni has rebranded to Rank after acquiring AjoMoney and Zazzau MFB, expanding its mission to digitise Africa’s community savings culture and offer...

This startup wants to help Nigerians receive their salary daily

After struggling to afford healthcare before payday, Temidayo Dauda built DailyPay, a startup that lets Nigerians access their salaries every day instead of waiting...

Nigeria to deepen investments in tech startups with new funds

Nigeria will launch two new startup funds via iDICE, boosting innovation amid economic challenges and growing competition.CONTINUE READING ON TECHPOINT.AFRICA

Nigeria approves reforms to boost digital trade and protect intellectual property

New policies aim to modernise Nigeria’s IP system, expand digital trade under AfCFTA, and empower local innovators through stronger legal and financial frameworks.CONTINUE READING...

Revolut appoints Yacine Faqir as CEO to lead Moroccan expansion

Fintech giant Revolut names Yacine Faqir to lead Morocco operations as it eyes North African growth.CONTINUE READING ON TECHPOINT.AFRICA

OPay disburses ₦126 million to 420 students in the first year of its 10-year scholarship programme 

Opay marked one year of its ₦1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship commitment by celebrating ₦126 million disbursed to 420 beneficiaries across 20 Nigerian universities.CONTINUE READING...

OPay awards four users with ₦1 million as part of myOPay security vote challenge

OPay has crowned the first grand prize winners of its MyOPay Security Vote Challenge in Lagos, rewarding creative entries that showcased its seven in-app...

What Nigeria’s AI policy can learn from the UK and why it must speak our cultural language

Nigeria’s draft AI strategy is a starting point, and a strong one. But it cannot succeed unless it learns to speak our languagesCONTINUE READING...

Responsible gambling in Africa: An investor’s guide

With over 90% of gaming in countries like Uganda now online, regulators across Africa are tightening responsible gambling rules to protect players, ensure transparency,...