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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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8 startups win N49m at MTN-Powered “Gathering on 100” Pitchaton event

8 startups win N49m at MTN-Powered “Gathering on 100” Pitchaton event

Eight startups have been awarded a total of ₦45 million after a pitch session at the recently concluded…

Why the WEF says ‘Technology Convergence’ is the new global gold rush

Why the WEF says ‘Technology Convergence’ is the new global gold rush

The technology industry has spent the last decade obsessed with the silver bullet. Founders and investors alike have…

610 Nigerians win prizes from 3MTT’s National Impact Challenge

610 Nigerians win prizes from 3MTT’s National Impact Challenge

The Federal Government has announced winners for the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) inaugural National Impact Challenge, spotlighting…

House of reps wants waiting period for phone number recycling extended to 18 months

House of reps wants waiting period for phone number recycling extended to 18 months

The Nigerian lawmakers are proposing a bill to extend the waiting period before inactive phone numbers are reassigned…

Only 4% of e-hailing drivers are women, despite being 70% of passengers

Only 4% of e-hailing drivers are women, despite being 70% of passengers

Only 4 per cent of e-hailing drivers are women. This is according to the Gig Economy in Nigeria…

Flight Delays: Passengers to get free airtime as FCCPC pushes digital support rule

Flight Delays: Passengers to get free airtime as FCCPC pushes digital support rule

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has clarified that airline passengers experiencing flight delays in the…

Spotify records 761M users in Q1 2026 despite new prices, gains 293M paid subscribers

Spotify records 761M users in Q1 2026 despite new prices, gains 293M paid subscribers

Streaming giant Spotify exceeded expectations in Q1 2026, reporting 761 million monthly active users and 293 million paid…

Michael Jackson’s ‘Michael’ opens strong with ₦123M at NBO

Michael Jackson’s ‘Michael’ opens strong with ₦123M at NBO

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has grossed N123.2 million in its first three days at the Nigerian Box…

“Never trust, always verify”: South Africa’s costly lesson after AI hallucinations taint National AI Policy

“Never trust, always verify”: South Africa’s costly lesson after AI hallucinations taint National AI Policy

The irony landed with almost theatrical timing. In mid-April 2026, South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies…

Canal+ to become first French company to list in South Africa on June 3

Canal+ to become first French company to list in South Africa on June 3

Canal+, the Pay-TV group and parent company of MultiChoice, is set to become the first French company to…