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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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Airtel crosses 650 million customers globally, becomes world’s second largest telecom operator

Airtel crosses 650 million customers globally, becomes world’s second largest telecom operator

Airtel has become the world’s second-largest telecom operator after crossing 650 million customers globally across its various operations.… The post Airtel crosses

Tech layoffs in Q1 2026: A roundup of major job cuts amid AI-driven restructuring

Tech layoffs in Q1 2026: A roundup of major job cuts amid AI-driven restructuring

The first three months of 2026 (Q1) brought another wave of job cuts across the tech sector. Independent… The post Tech layoffs in Q1 2026: A roundup of major job

Kenya launches WhatsApp chatbot to simplify tax filing for millions

Kenya launches WhatsApp chatbot to simplify tax filing for millions

The Kenya Revenue Authority has introduced a WhatsApp-based chatbot targeting up to 22.6 million potential taxpayers as part… The post Kenya launches WhatsApp chatbot

FibreX: MTN extends dominance in Nigeria’s fixed wired services with 88.7% share

FibreX: MTN extends dominance in Nigeria’s fixed wired services with 88.7% share

MTN Fixed Wired services, primarily branded as MTN FibreX, now have a subscriber base of 110,564, following a 24%… The post FibreX: MTN extends dominance in Nigeria

“True impact multiplies when skills are shared” — Violet Johnson on the human side of tech

“True impact multiplies when skills are shared” — Violet Johnson on the human side of tech

The impact of tech is no longer measured by what one person can build alone, but by how… The post “True impact multiplies when skills are shared” — Violet Johnson

FG to transform Nigerian universities into tech and innovation hubs under $2bn Project BRIDGE

FG to transform Nigerian universities into tech and innovation hubs under $2bn Project BRIDGE

The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Economy Research Clusters under Project BRIDGE to reposition Nigerian universities… The post FG to transform

eTranzact posted ₦30.6bn revenue in 2025 but profit fell 27% as spending surged 45%

eTranzact posted ₦30.6bn revenue in 2025 but profit fell 27% as spending surged 45%

eTranzact International Plc made more money in 2025. It kept less of it. The Lagos-listed payment technology company… The post eTranzact posted ₦30.6bn revenue

FG to set up new national cybersecurity council after rising cyber attacks

FG to set up new national cybersecurity council after rising cyber attacks

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a Cybersecurity Coordination Council. This is a multi-stakeholder body designed… The post FG to set up new

Flutterwave, Paystack among 6 companies CBN is supervising as Virtual Asset Providers

Flutterwave, Paystack among 6 companies CBN is supervising as Virtual Asset Providers

The CBN has launched an AML/CFT supervision pilot for six virtual asset service providers. Two of them are… The post Flutterwave, Paystack among 6 companies CBN

Cascador launches 2026 ScaleUp programme to empower 12 early-stage startups with up to $5m

Cascador launches 2026 ScaleUp programme to empower 12 early-stage startups with up to $5m

Cascador, an Africa-focused growth accelerator, has opened applications for its 2026 ScaleUp Program. The initiative targets growth-stage founders… The post Cascador