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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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Nomba’s new API lets fintechs pay out to 5 countries without the FX headache

For anyone who has tried to run a cross-border payments business from Nigeria, the frustration is familiar. You… The post Nomba’s new API lets fintechs pay out

2026/03/19

Explainer: Why Meta is discontinuing end-to-end encryption on Instagram

In an unexpected update, Meta Inc. announced plans to discontinue its end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for direct chats on… The post Explainer: Why Meta is discontinuing

2026/03/19

Showmax to shut down permanently on April 1 as content migrates to DStv Stream

Showmax has announced specific shutdown dates for its streaming service. Subscribers have been informed that March 31, 2026,… The post Showmax to shut down permanently

2026/03/19

Bolt introduces discounted health insurance for drivers and their dependents

Leading ride-hailing company, Bolt, has introduced a discounted health insurance scheme for drivers operating on its platform. In… The post Bolt introduces discounted

2026/03/18

Funding in Africa: Kenya, Nigeria slump as Benin and Ivory Coast break into Big 4

The African Big 4 tech startup ecosystems list experienced a rejigging in February 2026, with the two largest… The post Funding in Africa: Kenya, Nigeria slump

2026/03/18

1 phone, 1 bank app: Inside CBN’s device binding rule and what it means for Nigerian users

On July 1, 2026, every Nigerian who uses a fintech app will be locked to one device. The… The post 1 phone, 1 bank app: Inside CBN’s device binding rule and what

2026/03/18

From learning to building: How the PalmPay Purple Woman Program helped Yetunde Folarin break into the fintech sector

From Aspiring Developer to Fintech Engineer: Yetunde Folarin’s Journey Through PalmPay’s Purple Woman Program, The post From learning to building: How the PalmPay

2026/03/18

“HR today is about driving performance and retaining the talent that moves the needle”- HumanManager’s Udo Ngele

For decades, the human resources department (HR) in most African companies followed a familiar, stagnant pattern: a dusty… The post “HR today is about driving performance

2026/03/18

Beyond P2P: How Ridima is making Crypto-to-Naira instant in Nigeria

It is a familiar anxiety for any crypto holder in Nigeria. When you have USDT in your digital… The post Beyond P2P: How Ridima is making Crypto-to-Naira instant

2026/03/18

In Africa’s Tech Ecosystem, Your Google Search Results Are Your Real Reputation

By Joshua Onyeka In today’s startup ecosystem, reputation no longer begins with a meeting, a pitch deck, or… The post In Africa’s Tech Ecosystem, Your Google Search

2026/03/18