Dark loan apps and Bosun Tijani’s tricky path

Episode 187 August 17, 2023 00:44:50
Dark loan apps and Bosun Tijani’s tricky path
Techpoint Africa Podcast
Dark loan apps and Bosun Tijani’s tricky path

Aug 17 2023 | 00:44:50

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Hosted By

Chimgozirim Nwokoma Oluwanifemi Kolawole Bolu Abiodun

Show Notes

This episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/nfxZvQWDSJ0
 
Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our reporters share their insights, opinions and knowledge on the top stories in the African tech space this week.
 
The stories:
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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Jagun Jagun and Nigeria's VFX industry
03:40 - MTN South Africa to pay R1.9 billion and Mastercard acquires stake in MoMo
13:05 - Jumia records decline in operating loss
18:58 - Jumia could be launch BNPL services in Egypt
21:54 - Loan agents disbursing unwanted loans
34:33 - Bosun Tijani appointed Nigeria's Minister of Communications and Digital Economy
38:47 - Other stories
 
Useful links
This episode was produced by Gracious Sede 
 
Email us your feedback at podcast@techpoint.africa. Visit www.techpoint.africa/ for more stories.
 
Music - Beach by MBB - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEnQ8dHwDSk
 

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