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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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African female founders raised 0.9% of $3.2bn total funding in 2025; lowest in 4 years

African female founders raised 0.9% of $3.2bn total funding in 2025; lowest in 4 years

While venture funding into women-founded startups has always been a source of concern, 2025 saw a decline, as… The post African female founders raised 0.9% of $

CWG Plc’s profit after tax grew by 87% YoY to N5.6 billion in 2025

CWG Plc’s profit after tax grew by 87% YoY to N5.6 billion in 2025

Computer Warehouse Group (CWG Plc) has reported a profit after tax of N5.6 billion during the financial year… The post CWG Plc’s profit after tax grew by 87% YoY

Despite the fintech revolution, 26 million Nigerians remain unbanked- CBN report

Despite the fintech revolution, 26 million Nigerians remain unbanked- CBN report

Hauwa Abdullahi wakes up at 5 AM every morning to sell vegetables in Katsina’s central market. She’s been… The post Despite the fintech revolution, 26 million Nigerians

Will SEC’s new capital requirements for crypto build resilience or erase local innovation?

Will SEC’s new capital requirements for crypto build resilience or erase local innovation?

The shockwaves from the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) latest circular were immediate and unmistakable. Released quietly… The post Will SEC

From summative to formative assessment: How ‘Listening Trivia’ uses AI to humanise soft skills assessment

From summative to formative assessment: How ‘Listening Trivia’ uses AI to humanise soft skills assessment

In the corporate world, few rituals are as universally dreaded as the mandatory compliance training. It is often… The post From summative to formative assessment

How to check your NECO 2025 external result online and via SMS

How to check your NECO 2025 external result online and via SMS

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for… The post How to check your NECO

GoCab raises $45M to expand its drive-to-own model across Africa

GoCab raises $45M to expand its drive-to-own model across Africa

London-based mobility fintech GoCab has closed a $45 million funding round to expand its “drive-to-own” model across emerging… The post GoCab raises $45M to expand

Canva hikes Pro subscription price by nearly 100%, pushes daily and weekly options

Canva hikes Pro subscription price by nearly 100%, pushes daily and weekly options

Online design platform Canva has increased the price of its Pro subscription in Nigeria from ₦2,800 to ₦5,500… The post Canva hikes Pro subscription price by nearly

$2.5Bn Bitcoin leverage flush is a reset, not a funeral – Heritage Falodun

$2.5Bn Bitcoin leverage flush is a reset, not a funeral – Heritage Falodun

The numbers are staggering, even for an industry tempered by volatility. In a single, brutal weekend, the cryptocurrency… The post $2.5Bn Bitcoin leverage flush

Nigeria’s fintech paradox: 11bn transactions, system failures, lingering trust issues – CBN report

Nigeria’s fintech paradox: 11bn transactions, system failures, lingering trust issues – CBN report

Every second of every day, somewhere in Nigeria, money moves. A market trader in Lagos taps her phone.… The post Nigeria’s fintech paradox: 11bn transactions, system