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Sistema.bio raises $53m to make cheap clean energy affordable for smallholder farmers across Africa

Sistema.bio, a Nairobi-based biogas company founded in 2010, has closed a $53 million first round for FarmCarbon, a… The post Sistema.bio raises $53m to make cheap

2026/03/19

Onyinyechi Ogbonna on how Nigeria can use data to drive AI, automation, and personalized digital experiences

Data, whether in its raw or processed form, is the basis on which contemporary technologies are established. Nevertheless,… The post Onyinyechi Ogbonna on how Nigeria

2026/03/19

4 Ways AI is Changing How Nigerians Discover Businesses

Written by Olumide Balogun, Director at Google West Africa The post 4 Ways AI is Changing How Nigerians Discover Businesses first appeared on Technext.

2026/03/19

What Mastercard’s $1.8 billion BVNK acquisition means for crypto, global payments

When a legacy card network writes a $1.8 billion cheque for a stablecoin startup, it is time to… The post What Mastercard’s $1.8 billion BVNK acquisition means

2026/03/19

The TECNO CAMON 50 Series Launches as the Pocket Imaging Master and Productivity Engine for a New Generation

TECNO has officially unveiled the TECNO CAMON 50 Series, introducing CAMON 50, CAMON 50 Pro, and CAMON 50… The post The TECNO CAMON 50 Series Launches as the Pocket

2026/03/19

‘Uber is not ready for dialogue, strike saw 100% compliance,’ striking Lagos drivers say

Contrary to claims by the ride-hailing company, Uber, that it was ready to dialogue with drivers striking in… The post ‘Uber is not ready for dialogue, strike saw

2026/03/19

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