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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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‘Michael’ breaks record as highest-grossing biopic of all time with $977 million in earnings

‘Michael’ breaks record as highest-grossing biopic of all time with $977 million in earnings

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has officially made history, becoming the highest-grossing biographical film ever after surpassing Christopher…

OKX launches marketplace where AI agents hire and pay each other autonomously

OKX launches marketplace where AI agents hire and pay each other autonomously

Picture a world where your AI assistant doesn’t just answer questions but goes out, hires another AI to…

Raenest CEO says $9,700 account restriction was due to compliance review, admits support delays

Raenest CEO says $9,700 account restriction was due to compliance review, admits support delays

Raenest, the Nigerian fintech platform that enables freelancers and businesses to receive international payments, is facing public backlash…

Airtel Kenya appoints Djibril Tobe as new managing director, effective July 1

Airtel Kenya appoints Djibril Tobe as new managing director, effective July 1

Airtel Networks Kenya Limited has announced the appointment of Djibril Tobe as managing director following the exit of…

Paga, TBook launch blockchain-powered platform for Africans to invest in tokenised global assets

Paga, TBook launch blockchain-powered platform for Africans to invest in tokenised global assets

Paga, one of Africa’s largest payments companies, has partnered with blockchain platform TBook to enable Africans invest in…

NELFUND condemns universities over tuition refund delays and fee increases

NELFUND condemns universities over tuition refund delays and fee increases

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has condemned what it described as unethical practices by some tertiary institutions,…

Inside the Lagride Academy, where drivers become captains 2 weeks and ₦50,000 later

Inside the Lagride Academy, where drivers become captains 2 weeks and ₦50,000 later

In 2024, when CIG Motors took over the operations of Lagride from its former handlers, Zeno Links, they…

Vendr.ng is building the infrastructure that will improve how Nigerians manage utilities

Vendr.ng is building the infrastructure that will improve how Nigerians manage utilities

Nigeria’s growing urban communities are creating a new demand for smarter ways to manage everyday services, and technology…

HelpMum is one of 2 Nigerian healtechs selected for ICONIQ Impact’s $100M child survival fund

HelpMum is one of 2 Nigerian healtechs selected for ICONIQ Impact’s $100M child survival fund

Nigerian healthtech organisation HelpMum has been selected as one of only two Nigerian companies among 18 grantees for…

Africa’s next digital customer may be an AI agent – We need a way to charge it

Africa’s next digital customer may be an AI agent – We need a way to charge it

For most of the internet’s history, digital commerce assumed a human was sitting at the other end of…