Pressdia joins Art of Technology Lagos 8.0 as a media partner ahead of the event scheduled for December 3, 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. This year’s theme, “Beyond Smart Cities: Tech Adoption, Ethics & Governance,” will guide discussions on technology adoption, ethics and governance. Read more: techpoint.africa/brandpress/… -Brand Press

EventPorte wants to be more than a ticketing platform for Africa’s event organisers. Launched by @mypayaza in 2024, the startup helps organisers manage ticket sales, payments, marketing, and attendee engagement across Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. techpoint.africa/feature/eve…

The Invest in Africa Summit 2026 is scheduled for 11–12 December in Miami, Florida. The event’s theme is “Deepening Investment Frontiers in Africa for Global Economic Prosperity.” Read More:zurl.co/JdOEq -Brand Press

Today on Techpoint Digest: South African unions push for Shein and Temu to be banned, Egypt’s Aqar exit raises $200,000 at a $2 million valuation, and MoovnPay plans to introduce Mastercard prepaid cards. Read the full digest: techpoint.africa/insight/tec…

The Workplace Consult (TWC) has launched an HR Technology Practice to help Nigerian businesses assess their HR processes, select suitable software and manage implementation. The Lagos-based consultancy has partnered with SeamlessHR and Zoho People and introduced a free HR Tech Readiness Assessment for founders, HR leaders and operations teams evaluating their readiness for HR technology. Read more: techpoint.africa/brandpress/… -Brand Press

This Nigerian lawyer built a fintech. Now he’s challenging Big Tech over disabled accounts. After helping restore five Instagram accounts through a demand letter to Meta, Rasheed Aro wants to push for better accountability when social media platforms suspend users. zurl.co/jdzBb

Today on Techpoint Digest: @Vodacom retains its Safaricom stake pending a court appeal, Onafriq shuts down Baxi’s agent banking business in Nigeria, and Nithio unveils a $150 million fund for electric fleets. Read the full digest: techpoint.africa/insight/tec…

TeXcellence Conference 5.0 outlines the path towards Africa’s digital acceleration. Industry leaders and policymakers in Lagos explored how AI, digital public infrastructure, and the creative economy can drive growth while keeping Africa’s data under local control. techpoint.africa/coverage/te…

Onafriq to shut Baxi agent banking business in Nigeria. Rising costs, naira depreciation, and shrinking margins have pushed Onafriq to exit agent banking and focus on cross-border payments and card services. techpoint.africa/news/onafri…

Today on Techpoint Digest: Bolt bets on subscriptions to retain Kenyan riders, Ghana starts collecting taxes on Netflix, TikTok, and Uber, Nigerian EV startup MAX raises its Series B3 round to $29 million, and MTN, Airtel, and Glo face new gaming compliance rules. Read the full digest: techpoint.africa/insight/tec…

Software engineers earn 2.2 times more than Medical officers in Nigeria. The pay gap raises questions about how these two professions are valued in Nigeria. techpoint.africa/insight/sof…

OPay won Digital Bank of the Year and Financial Inclusion Leader of the Year at the 2026 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards. The ceremony was held on October 9 at the Civic Centre in Lagos. Read more: techpoint.africa/brandpress/… -Brand Press

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Chicken Republic x CashAfrica wants you to tap-to-pay, not transfer 📳💳 
CashAfrica is partnering with Chicken Republic to bring tap-to-pay to all 350 outlets nationwide, starting with 54 branches in Lagos before reaching the other 296 across 25 states. According to @TechpointAfrica, customers pay nothing extra, while merchants pay 0.3% to 1.5% per transaction.

putting tap to pay where people queue for food every day is smart distribution one thing my world bank years taught me is people adopt payments where they already spend every week. chicken republic is basically a weekly ritual 😂

Today on Techpoint Digest: The @NgComCommission rolls out checks to block fake devices, Wise gets formal forex approval in South Africa, WhatsApp lets users call people without accounts, and Airtel launches a virtual card to challenge M-Pesa GlobalPay. Read the full digest: techpoint.africa/insight/tec…

Thank you for taking the time to have this conversation with Techpoint Africa and share more about @Norrsken22 approach to venture capital and what it looks for in founders. Read the full conversation: techpoint.africa/feature/how…

AidaPay’s SmartShare lets businesses distribute airtime and data through a shareable link and six-character code. Businesses are charged when recipients claim their gifts, with options to set claim limits and track transactions. Read more: techpoint.africa/brandpress/… Brand Press

CashAfrica partners Chicken Republic as it targets 5% contactless payment adoption. The Nigerian fintech is betting on merchant partnerships to make tap-to-pay more common for everyday purchases. techpoint.africa/insight/cas…

A new Lagos platform replaces whatsApp groups and word of mouth with vetted providers, competing quotes, and payment held in escrow until the job is done. Read More:zurl.co/TC3kv -Brand Press