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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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Spiro unveils 1,000 new bikes as it expands electric mobility drive in Ogun State

Spiro unveils 1,000 new bikes as it expands electric mobility drive in Ogun State

Spiro, Africa’s leading provider of electric mobility solutions, has deployed 1,000 new electric bikes in Ogun State, marking… The post Spiro unveils 1,000 new

How to Buy Crypto in Nigeria: What to look for in a reliable platform

How to Buy Crypto in Nigeria: What to look for in a reliable platform

Cryptocurrency is becoming an increasingly common part of financial activity in Nigeria. Whether it’s receiving payments from abroad,… The post How to Buy Crypto

OAU student, Caleb Pamilerin built Fluxt for his father, now FG is backing it with ₦50M

OAU student, Caleb Pamilerin built Fluxt for his father, now FG is backing it with ₦50M

Caleb Pamilerin Sobaloju watched his father struggle with banking for years. Not because the money was not there,… The post OAU student, Caleb Pamilerin built Fluxt

Nigeria’s fintech class of 2015-2016 turns 10 | Here is what a decade built

Nigeria’s fintech class of 2015-2016 turns 10 | Here is what a decade built

Ten years is a long time in Nigerian fintech. Long enough to go from a pitch deck to… The post Nigeria’s fintech class of 2015-2016 turns 10 | Here is what a decade

FG launches university innovation pods to train 500,000 in AI, empower 2,000 startups

FG launches university innovation pods to train 500,000 in AI, empower 2,000 startups

The Federal Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, is launching University Innovation Pods. These are… The post FG launches

The PewBeam effect: like Nigeria’s fintech gold rush, a worship AI boom is coming

The PewBeam effect: like Nigeria’s fintech gold rush, a worship AI boom is coming

In the sprawling auditoriums across Nigeria, where Pentecostal megachurches routinely pack 10,000+ worshippers and clergymen number in the… The post The PewBeam

How mastering no-code tech skills improved the livelihood of these 5 university students

How mastering no-code tech skills improved the livelihood of these 5 university students

No one really prepares you for the financial reality of being a university student in Nigeria. Beyond lectures,… The post How mastering no-code tech skills improved

Anchor secures Nigerian and Canadian licences as it crosses $2.5bn in transactions

Anchor secures Nigerian and Canadian licences as it crosses $2.5bn in transactions

Anchor, a global banking and payments platform that enables businesses to integrate financial products into their own systems,… The post Anchor secures Nigerian

When the Cloud burns: What Iran’s AWS strikes mean for African fintech

When the Cloud burns: What Iran’s AWS strikes mean for African fintech

On the morning of April 2, 2026, millions of Nigerians sending money, paying bills, and checking balances had… The post When the Cloud burns: What Iran’s AWS strikes

Flutterwave secures Nigerian banking licence, signals growth from payments firm to full bank

Flutterwave secures Nigerian banking licence, signals growth from payments firm to full bank

Flutterwave has obtained a Nigerian banking licence, marking a major shift in its evolution from a payments-focused platform… The post Flutterwave secures Nigerian