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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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MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola receives performance reward in shares worth $335k

MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola receives performance reward in shares worth $335k

MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola, has been awarded conditional shares worth approximately $335,000 (R5.5 million) as part of…

African startups raised $151m in March, a 202% YOY increase

African startups raised $151m in March, a 202% YOY increase

Venture funding into African startups has continued to flow rather steadily in 2026 with the latest data indicating…

10 life-changing tech solutions that women hope existed in 2026

10 life-changing tech solutions that women hope existed in 2026

Have you ever paused to think about how many “everyday challenges” women in tech quietly navigate at home…

NCC’s airtime compensation directive means telcos can no longer play hide and seek – expert

NCC’s airtime compensation directive means telcos can no longer play hide and seek – expert

In what seems like a victory for consumers, the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) latest move will not only…

Adam Back denies being Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto, calls new evidence circumstantial

Adam Back denies being Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto, calls new evidence circumstantial

For nearly two decades, the true identity of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been the tech world’s most…

Seyifunmi left her law degree for fintech; now she is making loans more accessible to everyone

Seyifunmi left her law degree for fintech; now she is making loans more accessible to everyone

Not every law student ends up in a courtroom. Some end up on movie sets, like Funke Akindele.…

RHUCE rolls out skill monetisation platform as creator economy surpasses $3B

RHUCE rolls out skill monetisation platform as creator economy surpasses $3B

Lagos-based startup RHUCE has launched a social platform designed to help African creatives convert their skills and learning…

South Africa resumes ICT law review that could enable Starlink’s launch

South Africa resumes ICT law review that could enable Starlink’s launch

South Africa has resumed the review of its 2016 ICT sector code, especially the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment…

Bitcoin price rises to $72,000 as US-Iran ceasefire sparks market relief

Bitcoin price rises to $72,000 as US-Iran ceasefire sparks market relief

Bitcoin price has climbed back above $72,000 for the first time in 20 days, giving investors a much-needed…

Zenith Bank earns N291.8bn from fees as it finalises Paramount Bank Kenya deal

Zenith Bank earns N291.8bn from fees as it finalises Paramount Bank Kenya deal

Zenith Bank earned N291.8 billion from commissions and fees in 2025, while completing its acquisition of Paramount Bank…