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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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FG launches ‘fly now, pay later’ for local flights amid rising air fares

FG launches ‘fly now, pay later’ for local flights amid rising air fares

The federal government has launched a fly now pay later (FNPL) initiative for domestic flights, where working Nigerians… The post FG launches ‘fly now, pay later

Nigerian card market is broken. Here’s who is closest to fixing it

Nigerian card market is broken. Here’s who is closest to fixing it

There is a scene in The Italian Job where the crew spends months planning an elaborate heist, only… The post Nigerian card market is broken. Here’s who is closest

Mastercard to acquire BVNK for $1.8 billion months after collapsed Coinbase deal

Mastercard to acquire BVNK for $1.8 billion months after collapsed Coinbase deal

Mastercard, the global payments giant, has today announced a definitive agreement to acquire stablecoin infrastructure startup BVNK for… The post Mastercard to

Finding regulatory balance in Nigeria’s blooming content creation space

Finding regulatory balance in Nigeria’s blooming content creation space

For a while, there have been moves to regulate the activities of content creation amid issues surrounding privacy… The post Finding regulatory balance in Nigeria

A complete pre-travel checklist for visiting China

A complete pre-travel checklist for visiting China

China promises a journey filled with ancient heritage, futuristic skylines, and remarkable regional diversity. Grand palaces stand beside… The post A complete pre

FairMoney appoints Gbenga Shobo as Chairman, Debo Aderoju as Executive Director

FairMoney appoints Gbenga Shobo as Chairman, Debo Aderoju as Executive Director

FairMoney Microfinance Bank has appointed Gbenga Shobo, former deputy managing director of First Bank of Nigeria, as chairman… The post FairMoney appoints Gbenga

Luno launches crypto prediction market in Nigeria to capitalise on evolving trading behaviours

Luno launches crypto prediction market in Nigeria to capitalise on evolving trading behaviours

Luno, the Africa-founded global cryptocurrency exchange, has today unveiled a structured Crypto Prediction Markets product in Nigeria. Powered… The post Luno launches

Nigus and Elmirate to invest $200 million in Nigeria’s defence tech

Nigus and Elmirate to invest $200 million in Nigeria’s defence tech

Nigus International Investment Limited and Elmirate Investment LLC have signed a strategic agreement to invest up to $200… The post Nigus and Elmirate to invest

OPay introduces XtraCova, a new security protection layer for digital payments

OPay introduces XtraCova, a new security protection layer for digital payments

Demonstrating its long-term commitment to Nigeria’s digital economy and regulatory compliance, OPay has launched XtraCova, an innovative funds… The post OPay introduces

Top 10 social media platforms for women building in tech in 2026

Top 10 social media platforms for women building in tech in 2026

In tech, nobody actually builds alone. Behind many successful careers is a video tutorial that clarified a difficult… The post Top 10 social media platforms for