Technext

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.

Technext's Articles

GTCO announces completion of N10 billion capital raise

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), parent company of GTBank, has raised N10 billion through a private placement… The post GTCO announces completion of N10

2026/01/23

Addiction: Are platforms like Facebook, YouTube and TikTok entirely to blame

Recently, Snapchat settled a social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles, California. The lawsuit was instituted by a… The post Addiction: Are platforms like

2026/01/23

Ubisoft shuts down Prince of Persia remake, 5 others as it resets its business

Ubisoft has cancelled six games, including the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, in a… The post Ubisoft shuts down Prince of Persia remake

2026/01/22

How X Starterpacks, a platform-curated follow lists could reshape discovery and audience growth

X Starterpacks represents the company’s latest effort to streamline following, accelerate relevance, and boost retention on the platform.… The post How X Starterpacks

2026/01/22

Remitano achieves CCSS Full System certification, strengthens security credentials

Remitano, a global cryptocurrency exchange serving users across emerging markets, is reinforcing its long-term security roadmap as cryptocurrency… The post Remitano

2026/01/22

MTN Nigeria recorded 9,218 cases of fibre cuts with 211 sites vandalised in 2025

Leading telecoms company MTN Nigeria has disclosed that it experienced 9,218 cases of fibre cut incidents in 2025,… The post MTN Nigeria recorded 9,218 cases of

2026/01/22

The end of just WhatsApp?

powered by Advanced iFrame. Get the Pro version on CodeCanyon. The post The end of just WhatsApp? first appeared on Technext.

2026/01/22

“No fee” remittances: What really happens when you send money to Nigeria

When my friend, Faruq, opens his phone to send money to Nigeria from Canada, everything feels simple. He… The post “No fee” remittances: What really happens when

2026/01/22

Global internet users spent 5.3trn hours on apps and websites in 2025

Global internet users on smartphones collectively spent 5.3 trillion hours across various applications and websites in 2025. This… The post Global internet users

2026/01/22

Africa has more female tech CEOs than founders and here is why it matters

Africa’s tech ecosystem is producing unexpected contradictions. For example, a new report has indicated a trend: women are… The post Africa has more female tech

2026/01/22