Techpoint Africa Podcast 30 - Nasni Consultants

NITDA sets up committee to cushion economic effects for Nigerian startups

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Post published:April 2, 2020
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Post last modified:April 2, 2020

Nigeria's information technology development agency, NITDA, has set up a committee of seasoned tech experts, to help cushion the effects of COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdown, on Nigerian startups and businesses.

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How to keep your business afloat at uncertain times

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 2, 2020
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Post last modified:April 2, 2020

With the world prepping for lasting change amidst great uncertainty, founders have to adopt survival/recovery practices despite how companies may now have the tendency to delay decisions making

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How will Nigeria achieve 90% 4G/5G national broadband coverage by 2025?

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Post published:April 2, 2020
Post category:Information Technology Innovation
Post last modified:April 2, 2020

With ambitious goals of reaching a 4G/5G population coverage of 90% by 2025, Nigeria’s new national broadband plan still faces its predecessor’s roadblocks, and for it to succeed all hands must be on deck.

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6 ways to control Internet use and prevent cyberbullying

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:March 31, 2020
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Post last modified:March 31, 2020

Considering the recent increased rate in Internet use, susceptibility to cyberbullying may have spread across ages – kids and adults likewise. Here are deliberate steps to lower your vulnerability

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How will the SEC’s new regulations shape crowdfunding in Nigeria?

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Post published:March 31, 2020
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After revolutionising fundraising and investments in Nigeria, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission has moved to regulate the country’s crowdfunding activities. What will this mean for the sector going forward?

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Ventures Platform announces seven startups to help fight coronavirus in Nigeria

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:March 30, 2020
Post category:Information Technology Innovation
Post last modified:March 30, 2020

Following its decision to fund projects aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus, Ventures Platform has selected seven startups, providing $2,000 equity-free grants and other resources to help them scale.

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Digital lender, Renmoney lays off 300+ staff, blames new technology

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Post published:March 27, 2020
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Post last modified:March 27, 2020

On the back of adopting new technologies, digital lending platform, Renmoney has laid off staff in its sales channel with hopes of improving customer response. But this decision is not without its own implications

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6 ways COVID-19 will change global internet culture for good

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:March 27, 2020
Post category:Information Technology Innovation
Post last modified:March 27, 2020

From handwashing to social distancing, several measures are advised to flatten the COVID-19 curve. While they require deliberate efforts now, there’s the tendency they become habits that would remain, maybe forever.

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