Crypto scams and bad Internet in Nigeria

This episode is also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/TbSY8ySBKLM

Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss the top stories in the African tech space.

The stories:

X's plans to create a fintech product
Airtel Uganda's IPO for expansion
Nigeria's search for AI policy researchers
Anambra State implements zero charges for Right of Way

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Timestamps

00:00 - Intro

01:11 - Update on Patricia token
07:27 - X' mini-fintech plans
09:23 - Nigeria's AI strategy
19:58 - Airtel Uganda's IPO plans
22:03 - Anambra State's zero Right of Way charges

Useful links

You might soon be able to send and receive money on X, formerly Twitter
Nigeria to create National AI Strategy
Airtel Uganda to raise $216 million by selling 8 billion ordinary shares to fund its expansion plans
Anambra Govt Drops Right of Way Charges for Telecoms, Plans Free WiFi in MDAs
How Patricia plans to pay customers back
MultiChoice writes down $108 million on its investment in betting company KingMakers
MTN Nigeria signs 5G MoU with Seplat Energy

This episode was produced by Ogheneruemu Oneyibo

Email us your feedback at podcast@techpoint.africa. Visit www.techpoint.africa/ for more stories.

Music - Beach by MBB

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