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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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Nigeria’s telecom subscribers climb to 184.6 million, signalling market growth

Nigeria’s telecom subscribers climb to 184.6 million, signalling market growth

Nigeria’s telecom subscribers rose to 184.6 million in February 2026, according to the latest industry data released by… The post Nigeria’s telecom subscribers

DeFi set to hit $1.4 trillion by 2033 as Real-World Assets grow

DeFi set to hit $1.4 trillion by 2033 as Real-World Assets grow

A new report reveals that Real-World Assets (RWAs) have overtaken decentralised exchanges (DEXs) in total value locked (TVL)… The post DeFi set to hit $1.4 trillion

How Toyosi built a tech solution to the accessibility problems she grew up with

How Toyosi built a tech solution to the accessibility problems she grew up with

At age 4, Toyosi was diagnosed with a hearing loss. She grew up with the disappointment of not… The post How Toyosi built a tech solution to the accessibility problems

How Grace AI Labs plans to reduce customer service costs in 20 African markets

How Grace AI Labs plans to reduce customer service costs in 20 African markets

It is 2 a.m. on a long weekend in Lagos. A woman’s voice cracks over the phone; fraudsters… The post How Grace AI Labs plans to reduce customer service costs in

Bolt is blocking passengers with low ratings from drivers

Bolt is blocking passengers with low ratings from drivers

Leading ride-sharing company, Bolt, said it was blocking passengers who received low ratings from drivers. The company said… The post Bolt is blocking passengers

Mitsubishi, Toyota lead $147m Japanese fund for African clean energy and EV startups

Mitsubishi, Toyota lead $147m Japanese fund for African clean energy and EV startups

Japanese companies, including Mitsubishi, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking, and Toyota Ventures, have invested in a $147 million Africa-focused venture… The post Mitsubishi

Infinix NOTE Edge Review: The Curved Screen You’ve Been Overpaying For

Infinix NOTE Edge Review: The Curved Screen You’ve Been Overpaying For

Let me be direct: the first time you pick up the Infinix NOTE Edge, you will check the… The post Infinix NOTE Edge Review: The Curved Screen You’ve Been Overpaying

Inside the 2026 blockchain graveyard: 20+ crypto projects that died in Q1

Inside the 2026 blockchain graveyard: 20+ crypto projects that died in Q1

Three months into the year, the blockchain graveyard is filling up faster than anyone expected. Over 20 crypto… The post Inside the 2026 blockchain graveyard: 20

LIRS extends tax filing deadline to April 14

LIRS extends tax filing deadline to April 14

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns… The post LIRS extends tax filing deadline

AI fraud threatens Africa fintech inclusion gains, EBC CEO David Barrett warns

AI fraud threatens Africa fintech inclusion gains, EBC CEO David Barrett warns

Africa’s fintech story is one of the most remarkable in global finance. More than 2.1 billion mobile money… The post AI fraud threatens Africa fintech inclusion