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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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Egyptian startup, Tactful AI raises $1M pre-series A to improve service

Egyptian startup, Tactful AI raises $1M pre-series A to improve service

Egyptian startup Tactful AI has secured $1 million in a pre-Series A funding round to expand its AI-powered… The post Egyptian startup, Tactful AI raises $1M pre

Moltbook and the ethics of invisible AI communities: A conversation with Raymond Odiaga

Moltbook and the ethics of invisible AI communities: A conversation with Raymond Odiaga

From the moment I first logged into Moltbook, dubbed “the Reddit for AI agents”, I felt like a… The post Moltbook and the ethics of invisible AI communities: A

‘Adoption alone not enough’-David Abodunrin on redefining Africa’s AI growth and smarter leadership

‘Adoption alone not enough’-David Abodunrin on redefining Africa’s AI growth and smarter leadership

Africa is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most enthusiastic adopters of artificial intelligence (AI), but according to… The post ‘Adoption alone not enough’-

Women in Tech SA partners microsoft to train women in AI in 9 African countries

Women in Tech SA partners microsoft to train women in AI in 9 African countries

What began as a local AI skilling effort in South Africa is now moving into a continental opportunity,… The post Women in Tech SA partners microsoft to train women

Eko DisCo to downgrade several areas from Band A as power generation tanks

Eko DisCo to downgrade several areas from Band A as power generation tanks

Many residents in Lagos are experiencing reduced electricity hours after the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) moved several… The post Eko DisCo to downgrade

NCC, NDPC sign MoU to strengthen data protection and privacy in telecoms

NCC, NDPC sign MoU to strengthen data protection and privacy in telecoms

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has renewed its commitment to data privacy and protection in the Nigerian Telecoms… The post NCC, NDPC sign MoU to

238 network outages in January 2026 raises concerns about reliable telco service

238 network outages in January 2026 raises concerns about reliable telco service

Nigerian telcos suffered 238 network outages in January 2026. This is a 101.7% increase from the 118 reported… The post 238 network outages in January 2026 raises

Digital payment fraud drops by 51% as Nigerian fintechs fight with AI – CBN report

Digital payment fraud drops by 51% as Nigerian fintechs fight with AI – CBN report

87.5% of Nigerian fintechs use AI primarily for fraud detection... The post Digital payment fraud drops by 51% as Nigerian fintechs fight with AI – CBN report first

Paga promises to address unresolved PayPal issues

Paga promises to address unresolved PayPal issues

Paga’s partnership with PayPal has sparked a mix of excitement and frustration. In response to the concerns raised,… The post Paga promises to address unresolved

Optasia pushes responsible AI in Nigeria as privacy takes centre stage at National Privacy Week 2026

Optasia pushes responsible AI in Nigeria as privacy takes centre stage at National Privacy Week 2026

Responsible AI in Nigeria moved closer to the regulatory and commercial mainstream this week as Optasia took a… The post Optasia pushes responsible AI in Nigeria