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Samuel Okike

Lagos, Nigeria
As seen in: Techpoint Africa, The Nation (Nigeria), YNaija, TechCabal
Covers:  Technology, media, internet culture
internet culture writer. marketing @techpointdotng. media + tech. previously @techcabal, @ynaija

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Covering media, technology and internet culture Techpoint Africa. Previously: Techcabal, YNaija, The Nation and Inside Mainland.

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How TikTok is slowly snatching young Nigerians from Instagram

How TikTok is slowly snatching young Nigerians from Instagram

When Mike Solomon joined TikTok last year, he didn't have too many expectations. With a humble following of a…

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An Insider's Take On How Nigerian Students Use Social Media | TechCabal

An Insider's Take On How Nigerian Students Use Social Media | TechCabal

I love social media. From the second I wake up, I begin my mechanical routine of scrolling, tapping and swipi…

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The Explainer: Now that Buhari has spent over 90 days in the UK, what next?

The Explainer: Now that Buhari has spent over 90 days in the UK, what next?

by Samuel Okike Today marks exactly 91 days since President Muhammadu Buhari flew out Nigeria on his second m…

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Tambo TA55 Review: Functional, But Overambitious | TechCabal

Tambo TA55 Review: Functional, But Overambitious | TechCabal

With Nigeria's budget smartphone market dominated by Infinix and Tecno , it is easy to assume that there is l…

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Binance issues cease and desist order to "Binance Nigeria Limited" amid regulatory scrutiny

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By Samuel Okike
| Techpoint Africa Verified
· June 19, 2023 · 1 min read In the midst of mounting regulatory challenges, Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has issued a cease and desist order against "Binance Nigeria Limited." In a tweet on Sunday, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao referred to the Nigerian entity as a "scammer entity," adding further complexity to the ongoing situation. Earlier this month, Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission directed Binance to suspend its operations within the country.
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Google Cloud partners with Moniepoint to provide financial services to underbanked businesses in Nigeria

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By Samuel Okike
| Techpoint Africa Verified
· June 19, 2023 · 1 min read Google Cloud has teamed up with Moniepoint, a business banking platform targeting underbanked businesses in remote Nigerian areas. The collaboration aims to provide financial services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in suburban locations, bridging the banking gap. With over 41 million micro-businesses in Nigeria, enabling digital payments is crucial.
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Airtel Nigeria set to launch 5G mobile network today, igniting competition in the telecom market

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By Samuel Okike
| Techpoint Africa Verified
Airtel Nigeria, a major telecommunications provider, is set to launch its highly anticipated 5G mobile network today -- a move expected to intensify competition among industry players, attract new customers and bolster Airtel's market share. Earlier this year, in a strategic move to solidify its position in the market, Airtel announced the acquisition of a 5G spectrum, along with additional spectrum for its 4G network. This acquisition involved a significant investment of $316.7 million.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Campus reporter

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

C.J Cantwell