Africa Tech Radio: Recent Episodes
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On this week's series on the couch 🛋 with Ekene Ezeji, we're drawing our inspirations from PROVOCATION😡 ‘Like a red rag to a bull’ 🐂; ‘I saw red!’, is it true that we can’t help being provoked?
We'll be looking at this topic from three different angles, Provocation; Why We Are Provoked; and Provocation - The Choice is Ours.
Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.
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This week on the couch 🛋 with Ekene Ezeji, our inspiration is focused on not quitting.
COUCH INSPIRATION 🛋 - ‘DON’T QUIT!’, ‘DON’T QUIT!!’, ‘DON’T QUIT!!!’ … I imagine someone needs to hear this, "Dreams are meant to stretch us".
Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.
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From Meta’s new beat markers that sync your Reels to music, to TikTok’s live DMs that take creator engagement to the next level.
Here’s everything you need to stay updated on your favorite social media platforms!
Our in-house design lead, Tolu, is so excited about this story, he shares the importance and possible impacts with us on this episode.
It is clear that there’s a gap in the market for hardware that can better utilise the capabilities of generative AI.
In this episode, we discuss Ive's move to OpenAI and it’s impact on Apple from a Design Lead’s Perspectives.
Nigeria’s Communications Commission (NCC), says that users in the country can now get reimbursed for network downtime.
The NCC also launched a network downtime monitoring system where users can access in real time, the number and severity of network downtime and also report same.
A lot of questions and grey areas still exist however and they’re all highlighted in this episode.
Inside TerraHaptiz’s biggest deal, Starlink’s Ghana Dilemma and IHS Rwandan exit
In this week’s episode, we dive into the major happenings in the week before.
From 2 year old Nigerian drone startup who just got their biggest contract to Starlink’s 1 month deadline to set up shop in Ghana or cease operations and then to IHS’ Rwandan exit move among others.
This week on the couch 🛋 with Ekene Ezeji, we’re setting out the profile of a leader, the trappings as well as the weight of it… perhaps some of us are considering applying for the job?
Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.
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Is AI playing Politics with You?
This is the second part in the series "The Dark Side of AI", which will highlight how we can protect our democracy from digital manipulation.
The objective is to educate and enlighten You on how AI influences and impacts us on a large scale.
This series discusses solutions at the technical and policy level on how we can protect our democracy from digital manipulation.
Panelists:
Kingsley Owadara - AI Ethicist, Pan-Africa Centre for AI Ethics
Kings Korodi - Team Lead, CAIEGA
Nelson Ejimadu - Data Scientist and AI Expert
Relebohile Patricia - Health Innovator/Inclusive Governance Advocate
This series is powered by PolicyLab.
Remote jobs are everywhere but are they really within reach for African talent?
On this episode of Cruise Ctrl, tune in to listen to Peepuu’s founder Dami Fayanjuola unpack why so many skilled Nigerians and Africans are still getting passed over for global remote roles.
From access and infrastructure to mentorship, exposure, and the kinds of support African professionals really need to thrive remotely.
Social engineering, deepfakes, voice cloning and identity theft; the dark side of AI?
This episode is the first in the series on "The Dark Side of AI: Protecting Yourself from AI-powered Fraud".
It explores the ethical implications of AI misuse, its impact on society — from online dating scams to child exploitation — and the urgent need for robust regulatory measures.
Join us as we uncover the risks, share real-world examples, and provide essential tips on how to protect yourself in an era where technology can be as dangerous as it is innovative.
Panelists:
Charles Ikem - Executive Director, PolicyLab Africa
Kingsley Owadara - AI Ethicist, Pan-Africa Centre for AI Ethics
Raymond Amumpaire - Team Lead, CAIEGA
Judith Murungi - 2024 Rising Star in AI Ethics (WomenInAI)
This episode is powered by PolicyLab.
COUCHPIECE INSPIRATIONS - THE WISDOM SERIES. ‘Wisdom is crying out in the streets - O ye simple, understand wisdom!’
Why is Wisdom wooing us and not us wooing Wisdom?
Why do few of us search for and find Wisdom?
From YouTube adding song search and faster playback, to Meta cleansing Facebook and launching a new AI chat app. What’s new on our favorite social media apps?
In this episode, Dr. Oluwatobi Obajimi talks about why high blood pressure is becoming more common among young people. He explains the lifestyle choices that contribute to it and offers practical advice on how to prevent and manage the condition.
This week on the couch, we'll be looking at a series on AUTISM to mark autism awareness month. A personal account of being stretched and the inevitable growth it provokes. We'll be exploring this topic from three pin points; RAIN MAN, LIVING WITH AUTISM, and SUPPORTING THOSE LIVING WITH AUTISM.
Join me on the couch every week as we explore more life changing topics.
From Instagram’s new Blend feature to WhatsApp’s better privacy options, here’s everything you need to stay updated on your favorite social media platforms!
This is an exclusive conversation with Prof. Emeka Oguzie, DVC of Research & Innovation at FUTOwerre and ACE-FUELS Leader, off the Global AI Summit in Kigali.
We take a dive into Prof. Oguzie’s roles at FUTO and ACE-FUELS, AI Policies at FUTO, Top Insights from the GAIS Kigali, AI in Energy Materials Research and close out with advice for all stakeholders in Africa’s innovation future.
Are you prepared for the future of privacy, security and regulation?
AI is reshaping digital identity, privacy, and compliance and in this episode, top industry experts, Niyi ADEGBOYE, Kingsley Owadara, and Odongo Brian Christopher discuss AI’s role in identity verification, data security, and compliance in an ever-changing regulatory landscape.
This episode is from Prembly’s quarterly virtual session in collaboration with Africa Tech Radio.
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at MORE THAN ENOUGH LOVE, and we will be exploring this topic in three phases; MORE THAN ENOUGH LOVE TO GO ON, SCARCITY MENTALITY, and LIVING GENEROUSLY.
Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.
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On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at RESPONSIBILITY, and we will be exploring this topic in three phases; RESPONSIBILITY, DEPENDABILITY, and CHOICE & CONSIDERATION.
Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.
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WhatsApp is making notifications smarter, Messenger now lets you share bigger files but the wildest update? A Stanford study says AI chatbots might be getting too good at being romantic companions.
Listen in to catch up on the latest updates from your favorite social media platforms.
TikTok got an extension till June to sort out its U.S. troubles, but Meta isn’t waiting, they’re offering big cash and perks to pull creators over to Instagram and Facebook.
Meanwhile, Grok is now on Telegram and even editing pictures with just your words.
This and more is happening in the social media space, listen now to catch up!
Meet the Kenyan startup building the best jobs platform in the world with AI.
RocketJobs’ CEO, Anthony Munyi, shares his mission to create the world’s premier AI‑powered jobs platform.
From coding in his bedroom to leading a fast‑growing tech company solving real‑world recruitment challenges across Africa we dive into the innovative ways RocketJobs uses machine learning to match employers with the right candidates, streamline hiring processes, and driving equitable access to opportunities.
In this episode, Anthony offers hard‑earned lessons on navigating early‑stage hurdles, building high‑performance teams, and scaling a tech startup in the African ecosystem.
Job seeker, recruiter, or entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and forward‑looking perspectives on the future of work in Africa and beyond.
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at STRENGTH, and we will be exploring this topic in three phases; THEY THAT ARE STRONG, STRENGTH & COURAGE, and STRENGTHENING OTHERS.
Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.
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Meta's Threads is trying to help you move from X and WhatsApp is testing music sharing and a Spotify integration. Find out this and what else is happening on all your favourite social media platforms!
Welcome to "Balancing Innovation & Accountability: Africa’s AI Dilemma." In this compelling episode, our diverse panel—from ethicists and legal experts to AI researchers—discusses the pressing need for a nuanced approach to AI regulation in Africa.
The conversation covers global regulatory models from the US, EU, and China, and examines how these can inform local strategies. Topics include the challenges of detecting AI-generated deepfakes, the pitfalls of self-regulation, and the importance of digital literacy among public servants.
Our experts advocate for a stakeholder-driven approach that respects Africa’s unique context while safeguarding against the escalating risks of AI-powered fraud and cybercrime.
Join us as we explore actionable strategies to shape a secure, innovative digital future for Africa.
Welcome to "AI Fraud Exposed: Unmasking Deepfakes & Fake Profiles."
In this episode, our panel of legal experts, ethicists, and AI researchers unpacks the alarming rise of AI-powered fraud.
We begin with a jaw-dropping case of a Nigerian scammer impersonating Brad Pitt to defraud a French victim, setting the stage for a broader discussion on the misuse of generative AI.
Our experts examine how advanced AI tools are being used to fabricate images, profiles, and videos, and they debate solutions like algorithmic watermarking to trace authenticity.
We also explore the varied global regulatory responses—from innovation-centric approaches in the US to human rights-focused policies in Europe and state-controlled models in China.
As misinformation continues to flood our digital ecosystem, learn how to spot AI-driven scams and why robust accountability measures are more critical than ever.
Stay informed and protect yourself in this rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Social engineering, deepfakes, voice cloning and identity theft; the dark side of AI?
This episode is the first in the series on "The Dark Side of AI: Protecting Yourself from AI-powered Fraud".
It explores the ethical implications of AI misuse, its impact on society — from online dating scams to child exploitation — and the urgent need for robust regulatory measures.
Join us as we uncover the risks, share real-world examples, and provide essential tips on how to protect yourself in an era where technology can be as dangerous as it is innovative.
Panelists:
Charles Ikem - Executive Director, PolicyLab Africa
Kingsley Owadara - AI Ethicist, Pan-Africa Centre for AI Ethics
Raymond Amumpaire - Team Lead, CAIEGA
Judith Murungi - 2024 Rising Star in AI Ethics (WomenInAI)
This episode is powered by PolicyLab.
Does Nigeria recognize crypto now?
In this episode, we explore Nigeria's groundbreaking move to classify cryptocurrencies and digital assets as securities under the ISA 2024—paving the way for transparency, investor confidence, and a modernized financial market.
We also break down the latest startup funding trends, where Q1 2025 saw a dip in monthly investments despite overall steady quarterly performance. With funding concentrated in key markets and a glaring gender gap in investments, what does this mean for Africa's entrepreneurial future?
Finally, we tackle Africa’s addressing crisis—where millions rely on landmarks instead of formal addresses—and spotlight innovative startups that are turning this challenge into a $29 trillion market opportunity.
In this episode, we break down the hottest stories shaping Africa’s tech and business landscape:
Kenya’s High Court strikes down mandatory eCitizen payments for school fees!
Lagos is becoming Africa’s second-largest data hub! Who’s investing?
Nigeria’s naira-backed stablecoin (cNGN)—can it gain real traction?
BYD launches electric cars in Nigeria—is the country ready for EVs?
JP Morgan expands in Africa—what does this mean for local businesses?
Ride-hailing drama: Nigerian drivers vs. inDrive—will safety concerns lead to a boycott?
Beyond Africa, we dive into:
AI revolutionizing software development—building apps in hours, not months!
Google & OpenAI make AI tools free—what does this mean for innovation?
Get the full scoop on this episode -
Listen for insights, analysis, and the latest updates from Africa’s ever-evolving tech space!
As Q2 2025 begins, Africa’s startup funding shifts with just $50M raised in March, but Q1 bagged $460M!
In this episode, we discuss the biggest stories shaking up tech, telecoms, fintech, and media across Africa.
MultiChoice slashes dividends while Canal+ eyes a takeoverVodacom’s battle with SA’s Competition CommissionMTN’s game-changing $0.27/day internet planCleva secures rare IMTO licence from the CBNMicrosoft reimagines the Blue Screen of DeathTrump claims a TikTok deal is imminent
Plus, we remember Bumpa’s late CTO, Adetunji “TeeJay” Opayele, and the push for justice.
Listen for insights, analysis, and the latest updates from Africa’s ever-evolving tech space!
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at PARENTING, and looking it from three focall points: Just PARENTING, HONOUR YOUR FATHER & YOUR MOTHER, and I WAS ONCE A CHILD.
Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.
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From Lagos to the world! AI is shaping Africa’s future in ways we never imagined.
I sat down with Dotun Adeoye, Cofounder of AI in Nigeria to explore the biggest trends, challenges, and breakthroughs in the space.
Take a listen to discover how AI is transforming industries across the continent!
What’s behind the global buzz of Visit Rwanda?
In this episode, we explore how Rwanda, through its innovative partnerships with Arsenal FC, Paris Saint-Germain, and now Bayern Munich, is leveraging the global passion for football to boost its tourism industry.
We delve into how these deals not only enhance Rwanda’s international image but also bring tangible benefits like increased visitor numbers, tourism revenues, and local development initiatives, including promoting Rwandan coffee and tea.
Join us as we unpack the successes, challenges, and future potential of this groundbreaking approach.
Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a tourism professional, or simply curious about how nations can reinvent themselves through strategic partnerships, this episode offers insights you won’t want to miss.
Tune in, and let’s explore how Rwanda is scoring big on and off the field.
In this episode of Tony’s Tech Side on Africa Tech Radio, we explore the groundbreaking concept of space compute with Rama Afullo, Founder & CEO of Satlyt.
Rama breaks down how Satlyt is leveraging underutilized computing resources—like Airbnb does with homes—to democratize access to high-performance computing.
We discuss the challenges of building such a platform in Africa, its transformative impact on AI, research, and beyond, and why making computing power more accessible is crucial for global innovation.
From overcoming technical hurdles to positioning Africa as a major player in space and cloud computing, this conversation is packed with insights for tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about the future of computing.
Join the conversation now!
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at SECURITY, THE ILLUSION OF CONTROL, and THE ART OF FREEFALL.
Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.
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April 2025, will see a change in luxury phone tax in South Africa just as Botswana prepares to start receiving information from its 1st satelite, a lot is happening on the continent.
This episode delves into the major happenings in Africa’s Tech ecosystem this past week.
In honor of IWD2025, we delve into the Wikimedia Foundation’s “Knowledge is Human, Knowledge is Her” campaign—a bold initiative aimed at enhancing gender equity on Wikipedia and beyond.
We’re excited to feature two remarkable voices: Carol Mwaura from Nairobi, Kenya and Goodness Ignatius from Awka, Nigeria.
They share their personal journeys as Wikipedia editors, the memorable moments that have defined their careers, and their insights on why representation in digital knowledge spaces matters.
Through their stories, learn how they are working to close the gender gap and write women back into history. Tune in, be inspired, and join us in celebrating the power of inclusivity and African voices in tech.
Nigerians may just be spending all of their minimum wage on a pot of beef stew.
As weird as that sounds, facts from a PricePally report shows that it now costs more than double to prepare a pot of beef stew compared to a year ago.
How are you surviving?
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at three phases of ANGER; ANGER & CONFLICT, BLESSED ARE THE PEACE MAKERS, and A SOFT WORD AVERTS ANGER.
Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.
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African Startup Funding, Mergers and Acquisitions took a hit in 2024.
2025 seems to be starting on a good note but we're just Q1 deep only to be sure.
Here's the start-up trends and funding roundup for the week.
Starlink seeming ‘trials’ in most Southern African countries comes as Ontario ends a $100-million deal with Musk's Starlink.
To South Africa, Musk isn't black and for Ontario, it's payback for tariff hikes.
From a $1.5 billion Crypto heist to the continued expansion moves by Access Bank, the biggest news from last week is in!
The Central Bank of Kenya also announced new rates for bank licences and we saw the possible resurrection of Mobius.
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at three phases of identity; WHO ARE YOU?, IDENTITY, and IDENTITY & ALLEGIANCES.
Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.
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On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at STRESS. We will be exploring three phases of this topic; STRESS, STRESS-FREE LIVING (The Utopian Dream), and STRESS MANAGEMENT.
Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.
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From Instagram’s message scheduling and DM translations to new features across your favorite apps.
Stay updated on what’s new on all social media platforms and how it affects you.
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at AUTHENTICITY (an unscripted freestyle version), and we will be exploring three phases of this topic; AUTHENTICITY, HINDRANCES TO AUTHENTICITY, and DESTINATION AUTHENTICITY.
Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.
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"From WhatsApp introducing document scanning and photo polls to Threads adding profile cover images, and TikTok helping creators with search highlights—these platforms are leveling up. Stay updated with the latest social media features!"
Threads now lets you add songs to posts, Instagram introduces HD photo sharing in DMs, and Facebook Messenger lets you add song lyrics to music notes.
Tune in to learn more about these exciting updates!
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at MATURITY, and we will be exploring three phases of this topic; IMMATURITY, EXPERIENCE MAKES THE MAN, and MATURITY.
Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.
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From YouTube’s Play Something to TikTok’s Content Check, and Instagram’s upcoming 'Dislike' feature, this social media platforms are definitely getting better.
Listen to stay updated on all the latest social media upgrades.
As global politics shift, how should Africa position itself in the tech and investment landscape?
Instead of asking how to participate in the US economy, we should be asking how to invest in ourselves.
In this episode, we discuss:
✅ The role of US policies in Africa’s tech ecosystem
✅ Why African startups should prioritize local investment over foreign dependency
✅ How to redefine success from an African perspective among other things.
Join us for this thought-provoking conversation on the future of African tech and economic independence!
AfricaTech #InvestInAfrica #TechPodcast #Innovation
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at LOVE, and we will be exploring three phases of this topic; THE LOVE MONTH, WHAT IS LOVE?, and LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING.
Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.
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On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at GRACIOUSNESS, and we will be exploring three phases of this topic; GRACIOUSNESS: WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE, COMBATIVENESS vs GRACIOUSNESS, and GRACIOUSNESS: THE DIFFERENCE IT MAKES.
Join us on the couch, you know how we do it. Mondays to Fridays.
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On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at HUMILITY, and we will be exploring three phases of this topic; THE JOURNEY OF HUMILITY, HUMILITY vs PRIDE, and HUMILITY & PATIENCE.
Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.
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On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at CARING, and we will be exploring three phases of this topic; CARING FOR OTHERS, CARING FOR YOURSELF, and STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE.
Join us on the couch, you know how we do it. Mondays to Fridays.
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From increased playback speed to longer shorts, YouTube definitely showed itself as the ultimate destination for long and short videos.
Which of the updates was your favourite?
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at A ROUND PEG IN A ROUND HOLE, ROUND PEG IN A SQUARE HOLE and WHY WE MUST PUT ROUND PEGS IN ROUND HOLES.
Join us on the couch, you know how we do it. Mondays to Fridays.
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From removing the blocked button to hiding the likes, what feature did X formerly known as Twitter add that you liked best?
As long as you're above 16 you can now join a group chat on TikTok, want to know what other features were added, tune in
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at THE PASSAGE OF TIME, TIME STANDS STILL and REDEEMING THE TIME.
Join us on the couch, you know how we do it. Mondays to Fridays.
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From regular life on the internet to banks and fintechs, cybersecurity threats doublled i popularity this year.
This episode with the Head, IT Security Pre-Sales at Ouranos, Stephen Ogbebor, will address the increasing cyber threats facing banks and fintech, and how prepared the tech sector is to counter these threats.
Integration within the meta apps was on the biggest feature in 2024. WhatsApp now allows you edit messages and plan events. What other features were added?
Tune in to find out.
In this episode, we sit down with Olanrewaju Odunowo, Head, TechCabal Insights, to discuss the major trends that shaped Africa’s Tech ecosystem in 2024.
From policy shifts to investment strategies, and the role of tech media in amplifying the continent’s innovation story, we explore the pivotal moments that defined the year.
Join us as we look back on the highs, the challenges, and what lies ahead for 2025
More than one year after threads was established, what features have been added?
From editing messages to voice thread, what features made your 2024 on threads?
From Meta Al being integrated to comments on stories, polls in caption, these features and more made Instagram one of the social media apps to be used in 2024.
Listen to learn more and say which your favourite was.
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at THE WORK OF TIME, TIME-WORKS: SHORTCUTS, and LET PATIENCE HAVE HER PERFECT WORK.
Join us on the couch, you know how we do it. Mondays to Fridays.
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In this episode, we’re joined by Jordan Valdés, a seasoned global business leader and Founder of Varnum Strategies.
Together, we dive into what Donald Trump’s win means for Africa’s Tech Ecosystem.
From shifts in U.S.-Africa relations to potential impacts on innovation, Jordan’s insights sheds some light.
Explore the cybersecurity trends that defined Africa in 2024; from innovative defense strategies to emerging threats. Join us as we unpack the lessons learned and the future of securing Africa's digital landscape with Patrick Okebu, Chief Information Officer, Interswitch..
Stay informed and stay protected!
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at LIVE AND LET LIVE, LIVE AND LET LIVE: GROWTH, and LIVE AND LET LIVE: HOW IT AFFECTS US
Join us on the couch, you know how we do it. Mondays to Fridays.
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This week, we dive into the billion-naira fines hitting Nigeria's top fintechs, OPay and Moniepoint, explore OpenAI’s groundbreaking new release, SORA, and marvel at a galactic discovery—the Firefly Sparkle.
Join us as we unravel the biggest stories shaping tech on Tony’s Tech Side!
How much do you know about your eyes? Do glasses really worsen your sight? Are onions actually good for your eyes?
Let’s find out what’s true and what’s not from Dr. Nnamdi Nweke, an Optometrist, on Cruise Control.
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at HOSPITALITY: THE SPIRIT OF.., HOSPITALITY: GIVING vs RECEIVING, and HOSPITALITY: MAKING ROOM FOR IT
Join us on the couch, you know how we do it. Mondays to Fridays.
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From loan apps to fintechs, accessing money and banking is now easier and closer than ever. No collateral needed for loans, and you can open an account and get an ATM card straight from your mobile or local POS store.
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at EMOTIONS; EMOTIONS: THE GOOD & THE BAD, and EMOTIONS: BEING IN CONTROL.
Join us on the couch, you know how we do it. Mondays to Fridays.
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Google believes its new features will protect you from theft and when your phone is stolen.
While the Trump-Musk alliance got us reliving the “To the Moon” phrase all over as Bitcoin stables at over $90K, digital asset regulations take shape in Africa.
Shazam can now recognize over 100 billion songs but can’t recognize a Nigerian 1960’s favourite.
Google Chrome may be sold, and #COP29 ends in #Baku as ClimateTech in Africa hopes for more funding.
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Learning to save, budget, and invest has never been easier. With financial institutions, fintechs, and influencers all on social media, the only reason you’re not financially literate is if you choose not to be.
What does it mean to be influential today?
Join Olamide ‘Mide’ Daniel as she explores how influencers are shaping the way we view influence and how social media is changing the game.
Social media keeps us connected, but is it also making us feel like we’re constantly missing out?
Join Olamide ‘Mide’ Daniel as she dives into how online platforms may be driving FOMO and shares tips on staying grounded in the digital age.
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at TEAM WORK; WHAT IS A TEAM?, TEAM WORK: THE IMPORTANCE OF; TEAM WORK, ITS FAILINGS AND IT'S SUCCESSES.
Join us on the couch, you know how we do it. Mondays to Fridays.
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Nigeria is set to become a military superpower in Africa with the new DICON act!
A Post-conference podcast episode with tech expert and Founder of Dexude, Charles Emembolu, shows that boundless opportunities exist in Nigeria’s Defense industry for the next generation of Creatives, people in Tech and entrepreneurs.
Join Olamide ‘Mide’ Daniel as she speaks on fake news on social media; why it spreads so quickly and what’s being done to stop it and how you can play a part in sharing responsibly.
Is AI the future of African business? Head of Product and AI at SABI, Olumide Okubadejo, says yes.
Don't skip this fantastic conversation on Tek Talk with Lilian Abirika on Africa Tech radio.
This week on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we tackle and shed light on the nature of deception, the mirage it constructs in our imagination and yes, you guessed it, why and how we can boycott the invitation to indulge in it. You want to be a part of this vital reflection, join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.
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Join Olamide ‘Mide’ Daniel as she breaks down social media algorithms; the tech that does more than just show you what you like; it shapes your perspective, limits exposure to different views, and influences how you think. Wondering how to break out of this cycle? Tune in to learn how to stay informed and keep your feed balanced.
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at PROVOCATION, PROVOCATION: GIVING INTO, and PROVOCATION: NOT GIVING INTO.
Join us on the couch, every week. Mondays to Fridays.
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X is switching the block feature so blocked users can still see your posts. What do you think? Is this for better transparency or a privacy issue?
Listen to Olamide ‘Mide’ Daniel discuss this and other happenings on your favourite social media platforms!
On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at GIFTS AND CAPACITY, GIFTS OF SERVICE: MOTHERHOOD; GRACIOUSNESS, and YOUR GIFT: BUILDING CAPACITY.
Join us on the couch, you know how we do it. Mondays to Fridays.
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As AI technologies evolve, the line between security and privacy blurs. Are we compromising too much in the name of safety?
Join Lilian and Manni Hussein in exploring the delicate balance between innovation and our rights to privacy.
Success! Everyone likes success, don’t they? Even the announcement of it brings a smile to one’s face. I imagine you have a smile on your face right about now. So, let’s talk success on this week’s couch piece series… what does it look like to you and to me? Why is it important that we identify its value? How does our pursuit of it shape our life? I am Ekene Ezeji.
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Perhaps it’s because we are coming to the last chapter, quarter of the year that I find myself in appraisal mode. This week on the couch, let’s look at the process of learning and growing that is taking place under our noses, in WORK IN PROGRESS; PROGRESSION AND PATIENCE; LIFE LESSONS.
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If you couldn’t join our live webinar with Renmoney, Bumpa, and SMEDAN, now’s your chance to listen to the insightful conversation on securing the right funding and pitching your business with confidence.
Listen now and unlock the secrets to business success.
Did you know Meta’s new policy lets AI learn from your public posts? Wondering what that means for your privacy?
Join us to know more and find out how you can protect your data.
If I said that relationships are about power dynamics, you might think it simplistic or even a transactional view point, however I would urge you to stay with me on this exploration till the end.
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Threads now offers the option for some users to share updates that disappear after 24 hours! This new feature aims to prevent those embarrassing "This You!" moments when old posts resurface. But should we be excited? That remains to be seen. Stay tuned to learn more about the latest happenings on your favorite social media platforms!
Join us for the 2024 Muslim Tech Expo: Innovate with Iman. Hear from the organizers Abdullah Mumuni, Chairman/Lead project Manager; and Hikmah Kola-Mustapha, Hackathon lead/Programs Team Co-Lead, as they talk to Lilian Abirika, about building a stronger community, empowering Muslims in tech, and staying true to their faith while creating new solutions.
Find out what’s new this year, from exciting panels to key topics and more!
This week on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we are looking at persistence and perseverance. The powerful P’s.
Couldn’t we all do with these?
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TikTok fam! If you're 16 or older, you can now join group chats with your friends and community.
Tune in to learn more about this exciting update and other latest happenings on your favorite social media platforms!
On this week’s series on the couch 🛋, we look at INFLUENCE; BAD INFLUENCE and GOOD INFLUENCE …
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Automation is changing how we work, making things faster and easier.
Join us as we talk about the benefits, challenges, and new tools shaping the future of work.
On this week’s series on the couch, we look at TAKING OWNERSHIP, TAKING RESPONSIBILITY and TAKING DECISIONS …
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Join us on as we look into how technology is changing protests.
We'll look at recent events in Nigeria and Kenya, exploring how social media and apps are used to organize and spread the word.
Find out how tech is driving change and what challenges it brings.
Humane tech is all about giving priority to humans over profit. Let's discuss the importance of creating a more ethical and inclusive tech landscape in Nigeria and Africa.
In more recent news and happenings, we have been confronted with alarming expressions of hatred. Some even attempting to masquerade as justifiable expressions of protests…
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How do loan companies recover their loans and prevent fraud involved in their loans?
Experts in the credit/lending industry share how to mitigate fraud in the loans that they give out and how to recover debts.
Panelists; Dr. Ohio O. Ojeagbase, Mr. Opeyemi Victor Osunniyi and Niyi Adegboye, also address compliance in the credit/lending sector as it relates to debt recovery and mitigating fraud.
This session was anchored by the Electronic Fraud Analyst, Blessing Ndubueze and Africa Tech Radio’s Station Manager, Anthony Onyekachi Ibe.
How much do you actually know about cervical cancer?
Tune in as Dr. Aiyelotan Oluwatoyin, a Public Health Physician, breaks down the facts, debunking common misconceptions and providing the knowledge you need to protect your health. Stay informed because your well-being depends on it.
A new source of Oxygen ‘Dark oxygen’, found 13,000 feet under the sea. A groundbreaking find deep beneath the ocean's surface that could reshape our understanding of life's origins on Earth and beyond.
Dive into this fascinating topic on Tech Untapped's latest episode of 'What Does This Mean?
TikTok has partnered with DistroKid to give an even bigger platform to new artists.
Learn this and more on what's happening on all our favourite social media platforms.
Will WhatsApp leave Nigeria?
What are the implications of Nigeria's landmark fine against Meta for allegedly violating data privacy laws?
What does it mean for users and global tech practices?
Press play to find out on Tech Untapped.
Want to show your crush or favorite creator some extra love? Instagram’s Super Likes feature makes it possible!
Tune in to find out about this and other updates from your favorite social media apps.
Mercury Bank is closing accounts for startups in 13 African countries by August 2024.
Find out why this is happening, how it impacts these startups, and what they can do next on this episode of "Tech Untapped: What Does This Mean?"
What’s Corporate Governance and how is it shaping the future of African tech?
In this episode, Data Analyst at TechCabal Insights, Mobolaji Adebayo, unpacks the major trends/happenings that shaped the first half of Tech in 2024 based on the State of Tech in Africa H1 2024 Report.
The State of Tech in Africa (SOTIA) report is a quarterly report by TechCabal Insights that captures data and trends around acquisitions, funding, startup expansion, and regulations in Africa’s digital economy.
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Is AI taking over customer service? Not exactly.
Join us as we discover how AI and human agents can work together to create a better experience for everyone.
Tune in to learn more!
To mark World PR Day, Digital PR Agency, Teksightedge, organized a webinar on the PR landscape in Nigeria in collaboration with the London School of Public Relations Nigeria and Africa Tech Radio.
It was a chance for PR and related professionals to connect, learn, and discuss the evolving landscape of PR with industry experts focusing on Nigeria and Africa.
Do you know what to do during emergencies?
Learn the key dos and don’ts, like whether you should suck a snake bite or put a spoon in a child’s mouth during a seizure.
Mide speaks with a Medical Doctor, Dr. Emmanuel Okafor, who enlightens us on the common first aid mistakes we make, and gives a better idea on how to act confidently and correctly when it matters most.
Getting paid for engagement is not enough to get you to pay for X premium subscription? X is planning to let you try all the premium features for free so you can decide.
Listen to learn about this and more about all your favourite social media platforms.
With rising prices of goods and services, and food prices skyrocketing, Nigeria continues to introduce taxes.
In this episode, Tony speaks to tax expert, Tobi Titiloye, on the introduction of more taxes in Nigeria as the government's possible way out of this inflation.
A new ECOWAS single currency 'ECO' is underway. Find out how this major economic move could transform trade, boost growth, and unify 15 countries.
We’re answering key questions about its impact, challenges, and the road ahead.
Nigeria's new e-Commerce regulations aim to make online shopping safer and more reliable! From cyber insurance to clear seller information, find out how this bill impacts both dedicated platforms and social media sellers.
Listen to Tech Untapped for all the details!
eCommerce #TechNews #Nigeria #CyberSecurity #OnlineShopping"
Is an AI Jesus possible?
Should anyone even think such thoughts? Will it be wrong to think of such?
In this episode, Catholic Priest from Nigeria, Fr. Charles Mmaduekwe, and a passionate advocate for Responsible AI and AI Ethics in Africa, Kingley Owadara, discuss the intersection of the Christian faith, AI and ethics.
Dangote Refinery is a massive project, set to be one of the largest in Africa, but the project has faced numerous delays.
In this episode, we unpack the implications to Nigeria's economy and investment.
Join me as we explore the tech innovations transforming education, healthcare, sustainability, and community development.
Do you know how emerging AI technologies are revolutionizing cloud security?
In our latest episode on the potential impacts and the future of safeguarding digital assets in Africa, Cloud Engineer, Chukwuka Onwubolu, shares how AI is setting new standards in data protection.
Social media can make or break public perception. Let us discuss the recent celebrity weddings, and how online platforms shape our views and invade privacy.
How are we shaping the narrative around tech and impact based Public Relations in Africa?
Co-founder & Group CEO of Africa Communications Media Group, Mimi Kalinda, shared some insights with Africa Tech Radio’s Founder, Charles Edosomwan, at the 2024 Web Summit in Qatar.
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Question: What do African PR Companies need to do now to meet changing world?
Answer: Productize your thinking and get into Tech - Mimi Kalinda; Co-founder & Group CEO of Africa Communications Media Group.
Live-streaming on X is going Premium. Join us to know more about what’s happening with your favourite social media platform.
Listen to this episode of Back To Base (the founders' podcast) with Lilian Abirika, to discover the strategies and insights Karena Belin used to propel WHub to the forefront of the startup ecosystem.
From data privacy and bias to responsibility and liability, What are some common ways AI is being used unethically today?
In this episode, a passionate advocate for Responsible AI and AI Ethics in Africa, with a background in Law and Computer Engineering, Kingsley Owadara, talks about the boundaries of AI and ethics in Africa.
Ready to secure your digital future? Dive into our latest webinar episode on digital verification and business security!
Our Panelists:
Edouard Docteur- Chief Service Delivery Officer Global Voice Group
Ayomide Olupitan- COO, Loma Bank
Daniel Anyaegbu, CTO, Sycamore.NG
Oreoluwa Akinyemi Ajayi (MSC)
And our host: Anthony Onyekachi Ibe
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Join Lilian Abirika from Africa Tech Radio as she talks with Menelaus Meli of Zero Carbon Charge about their innovative off-grid charging stations and the future of sustainable energy in Africa.
From crypto to loan apps and fintech, here’s how regulation impacted startups in Africa in Q1 of 2024.
In this episode, the head of TechCabal Insights, Olanrewaju Odunowo, highlights how regulation impacted the tech ecosystem based on TechCabal’s “State of Tech in Africa” report for Q1 2024.
Threads gets swiping feature, like a dating app. Instagram tests non-skippable ads.
Listen to learn about this and the latest updates on your favourite social media platforms.
YouTube tests AI-generated comment sorting for posts. Instagram is also experimenting with feedback for unpublished Reels.
Listen to keep up with the latest updates on your favourite social media platforms.
Join the conversation and learn how technology has transformed our relationship with the environment, the downsides and how we can contribute to a sustainable future through technology.
X formerly Twitter now allows you to like any post of interest without fear of being called out.
Listen to know what's happening on all your favourite social media platforms!
Trust is one of the major reasons over 400 million Africans are financial excluded.
In this episode of Tony’s Tech Side, the Chief Service Delivery Officer at Global Voice Group (GVG), Edouard Docteur, discusses data mistrust in Africa and its Impact on Digital Financial Inclusion.
May 2024 was the month for AI feature announcements from Google, OpenAI and Microsoft, among others.
In this episode, Tony, shares all the major AI updates from these global tech companies and what they could possibly mean for you.
Amidst a funding downturn, rising inflation and reduced consumer purchasing power, startups are struggling to stay afloat.
TechCabal’s “State of Tech in Africa” report says profitability is the major trend that shaped Q1 2024 in Africa’s tech ecosystem.
In this episode, the Head of TechCabal Insights, Olanrewaju Odunowo, highlights how African startups are charting a path to profitability.
WhatsApp recently introduced a new feature for Communities, enabling users to organize and plan events directly within the app.
Tune in to learn the latest updates on this and other social media platforms.
Join Lilian Abirika on 'Back to Base' as she chats with Elizabeth Rossiello, founder of AZA Finance, for an insightful discussion on navigating Africa's fintech ecosystem. From blockchain solutions to team building strategies, gain exclusive insights into identifying opportunities, becoming an expert, implementing market research, team building, and overcoming funding challenges.
A lawsuit challenged Google on data collection in "private browsing," and things got interesting. Now, Google has to be more transparent and incognito mode has got a privacy upgrade. Let's break down what went down!
The Federal Ministry of Education's recent announcement regarding unregistered IT practitioners has sparked important conversations.
Let's analyze the potential impact and its significance for the future of Nigerian technology.
JAMB's recent results show a significant number of failing scores. Let's dissect the key takeaways and what this means for the future of Nigerian universities and colleges.
Just as Nigeria announced an increase in its Cybersecurity Levy on all electronic transactions and P2P cryptocurrency platforms/traders fear more regulations, Amazon finally arrived in South Africa but didn’t have any Amazon products on its platform for South Africans. Listen to this episode for more details on these and other stories shaping Tech in Africa this week.
Here's a recap of our Women in Tech event, where our speakers shared their experiences and offered valuable insights to inspire fellow women in the tech industry.
Meta is paying influencers to post on threads? What's that about?
Listen to learn about this and other topics happening on your favourite social media platforms.
Can a Shariah-compliant economy salvage the current harsh global economic realities?
The co-founder of an L1 blockchain company, HAQQ Network, Mohammed Alkaff AlHashmi, thinks it is possible through an inclusive and ethical digital future using blockchain technology and smart contracts.
Join the Gamr team as they discuss GamrX, Africa's top gaming tournament, the gaming scene, and how they are changing the face of gaming in Africa.
From Funding/Investment, acquisitions/expansions to layoffs/shutdowns and regulations, what shaped Africa’s tech ecosystem in Q1 2024.
In this episode, Data Analyst at TechCabal Insights, Mobolaji Adebayo, highlights the trends/major findings that shaped Q1 2024 based on the State of Tech in Africa Q1 2024 Report.
Swipe right for love. Join us as we explore how technology is changing the way we find love.
Vaccinations are not deadly or aimed at making the African race extinct. Let's educate ourselves on vaccination facts to protect our communities.
While TikTok plans to replace influencers with AI, and more Benylin for infants by J&J bans rock Africa, Apple says to watch out as your iPhones may have been hacked.
Listen to this episode for more details.
In this episode of Back to Base, Lilian sits down with Blessing Abeng, a branding and communications expert with a remarkable career path. Blessing shares how her diverse experiences, equipped her with valuable skills in communication and persuasion. Blessing discusses her transition from wanting to be a medical doctor to co-founding a company.
She highlights the importance of transferable skills, advocating for yourself, and finding your passion. Lilian and Blessing also takes us through the strategies Blessing used to grow Ingressive for Good, a non-profit that empowers people with tech skills, to over 250,000 users If you are looking to navigate your career path, make a positive impact, and build a strong team, you do not want to miss this.
Listen now and hear Blessing's inspiring story!
You can now send DMs directly from Threads to your instagram inbox. Listen to stay up to date with your favourite social media platforms!
Don't let misconceptions stop you from getting help or understanding others. Let's learn facts about mental health and break the stigma together.
From long queues to instant transactions. Let's discuss how technology has changed the way we carry out banking transactions.
In 2023, the RSK, Robotics Society of Kenya (RSK), proposed a bill to the Kenyan National Assembly. This bill would create a professional body responsible for regulating the use of AI, robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) within the country.
What does this mean for AI advancement in Africa?
From longer videos to easy status navigation on WhatsApp, discover the latest features on your favorite social media apps.
Meta, formerly Facebook, is opening the door for Nigerian creators to monetize their content on their platforms! What does this mean for content creators in the country?
Telegram is offering a free premium subscription to its users, but there's a catch. Tune in to find out more about this exciting offer and stay updated on the latest news and updates from your favorite social media platforms.
CEO and Founder of global fintech, AZA Finance, Elizabeth Rossiello shares her thoughts on a range of issues spanning Finance, Women in Tech, and the Future of Africa in this podcast episode on Africa Tech Radio.
This interview was done at the 2024 Web Summit Conference in Qatar.
Earlier this year, tensions flared between Nigerian financial authorities and Binance. Nigeria accused Binance of manipulating their currency, the Naira, and potentially facilitating money laundering. Binance denied these claims, but the situation escalated quickly.
A Nigerian court demanded user data from Binance, sparking privacy concerns. Detention of Binance executives in Nigeria further strained relations. Right now, Nigerians face limitations using Naira on the platform, and the user data dispute remains unresolved. What Does This Mean?
Let's talk about why technology access is crucial for everyone's empowerment and connectivity.
Join us a we look into the online cancel culture and its impact on online conversations, accountability, and mental health.
Let’s discuss the perception that certain tech roles as gender-specific and the factors that influence this perception.
Snapchat is now testing options that will allow your messages stay past 24 hours. Is it a step in the right direction? Will they be able to maintain their uniqueness?
Nigeria was set to join space exploration with a satellite launch in 2025. But recent news indicates that this ambitious goal has been put on hold. Let's unpack the reasons behind this decision and WHAT IT MEANS for Nigeria's spacefaring dreams.
It is the holy month of Ramadan for Muslim believers all over the world. In this time it is easy to be fatigued and lose productivity. Join these Tech Professionals; Haneefah Abdurrahman, Talent Success Manager, Andela; Fawzyyah Danmole, Communications Manager, Ingressive For Good; and Hashim Ibrahim-Bolaji, Head ICT/Digital Media Unit, NSI, Ilorin, as they discuss the best way to maintain productivity.
Join Dr. Maruwf Zulikhat, Medical Practitioner (MBchB OGUN), as she shares valuables tips on how to maintain good health in the holy month of Ramadan.
Days ago, the services of banks and telecommunications companies in Nigeria were disrupted, which resulted in a cut on its submarine cable system, in the Atlantic Ocean offshore Cote D’Ivoire, along the coast of West Africa. What does that mean connectivity in Africa?
In Nigeria, a new initiative aims to streamline the arrival process while addressing a serious concern: harassment by immigration officers. Here's the story behind the installation of e-Gates at Nigerian airports, and what it means for travelers.
Expectations, Risks, and Predictions in 2024 for the Compliance and Security sectors, where do you place your bets?
This is the inaugural episode of Prembly’s 2024 Webinar Series in partnership with Africa Tech Radio. In this episode, we delve into thought-provoking discussions on Risk, Security, and Compliance in 2024.
Panelists include;
- Oluwafemi Akinyomi, Acting Head of IT, Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited
- Seun Alabi, Head of Data Partnership, Prembly
- Sholape Akinde, Head, IT Governance, Risk and Compliance (Seven-Up Bottling Company Ltd)
- And the host, Anthony Onyekachi Ibe - Show Host, Africa Tech Radio.
Are you for or against it romance between colleagues. Let’s discuss the dynamics of office romance
Is Spotify gearing up for a showdown with YouTube? The platform is rolling out full-length videos, but can it really compete? Join to find out!
Social media has become an important tool in helping people connect, however it also has some negative effects on the mental health. What are they? Let's explore them together!
Did you know that eating sugar is not the primary cause of diabetes? Join us as we debunk common myths about diabetes and learn the facts together!
Let's discuss how technology has become an important tool in the hand of social activists. How petitions, hashtags and so on have helped in advocating for change.
Nigeria accused Binance of currency manipulation, and Universal Music’s decision to yank its songs off TikTik has muted the sounds of most Artists.
Listen to this episode for more details on these and more tech stories making the rounds.
Reflecting on 10 years of WhatsApp under Meta's ownership. From old to new features that have made communication easy and cheap over the years.
Clearing up myths about fever! Get the facts on this common health concern and more. Listen to find out!
What is women's involvement in Crypto? With Bitcoin's value rebounding, what trends shaped 2023 and what trends are shaping 2024?
Bitget’s Co-Founder and Managing Director, Gracy Chen, shares trends that shaped/shaping the crypto space globally and why women should get involved.
Africa’s gaming market is expected to top $1 billion despite a global slowdown.
Speaking from a business perspective of the Game Development industry is ecosystem builder, Oscar Michael, Game studio founder and veteran of the Nigerian video games industry, Edu Shola, and game studio founder focused on Social and corporate gaming, Suzan Adinoyi.
Cofounder of PlayerOne, Chima Ifeji, will moderate the discussion on this special episode of Tony’s Tech Side.
With over 87 million active gamers in Africa generating over $800 million in revenue, what trends are shaping game development and gaming in Africa?
Cofounder of PlayerOne and Moderator of this episode Chima Ifeji, will be joined by Founder, Naija Game EVO; Kunmi Adenipebi, African Game Developer; Dooshima Anger, and an African game developer working for a global studio; Obinna Akpen, as they share thoughts in this special episode.
How long should a CEO serve?
In this episode of Back to Base on Africa Tech Radio, CEO of Teksight Edge, Charles Edosomwan, shares some insights on succession planning, and his experience as a Founder.
Paystack's Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) 2023, reveal huge growth in digital forms of payments.
In this episode, Paystack’s Country Lead in South Africa, Joel Bronkowski, shares his journey of leading Paystack’s entry and growth in South Africa and how businesses can leverage ecommerce to remain competitive in 2024.
X looking to add video features to their spaces. Should all app have similar features or should they stay unique to their original features?
Do you prefer a tight hug, 24 hours together or gifts? Do you know your love language ? Keep listening to find out!
From Worldcoin's launch to Twitter monetization, Naspers leadership Job cuts, economic slowdowns, and infrastructure changes change, this quarter was packed with ups and downs.
Listen to the full podcast for a retrospective look into Q3 of 2023
Death is the light by which the shadow of all of life's meaning is measured.
Between Access PFA's acquisition of ARM, Neuralink's brain implant, and the death of Google Podcasts; this episode of Tony's Tech Side gives more insights into these stories and more.
Catchup on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
A lot of times, people have mistaken malaria, fever, cold and the flu. What is the difference? What are the misconceptions about the flu? Listen to find out.
This episode is culled from a LinkedIn Live partnership organized by Africa Tech radio and Prembly on how to foster a positive work security culture.
The Lead Researcher and Data Analyst at Prembly; Adebola Orogun, Chief Innovative Officer and Co-founder at Prembly; Tolu Adetuyi, and a Security Consultant at Ethnos; Miracle Chukwudebe, join Show Host at Africa Tech Radio; Anthony Ibe, to explore learning opportunities in the year 2023.
Over 7 million Nigerians suffer from depression (WHO). A third of all employees in Nigeria are at an increased risk of workplace stress (WellNewMe).
The real problem most times is not being depressed but the stigma and the scarcity of help if you become depressed in Nigeria.
In this episode, people share their experiences dealing with mental health issues at work.
For Tumi Adeyemi, Founder of Zenolink Technologies, being a founder means not letting external opinions deter you from your goals.
You know how we associate big brands with certain products, like Ikea with Furniture and Toyota with cars? Well, here's the scoop: these companies actually began with totally different products, but as time rolled on, they switched gears and found their sweet spot with a different product. Let's check out the unexpected first chapters of these famous companies.
We are still on a retrospective journey of the major tech stories/events of 2023, and this time, we're in Q2 "Welcome to the Q2! In this episode, we explore a rollercoaster of events, from the tragic loss of Cash App founder Bob Lee to regulatory moves and industry shake-ups. Take a listen.
WhatsApp might not be able to delete messages properly yet but they added the edit option. What other feature was added to make the app better in 2023?
The rise of streaming platforms, international collaborations and many more. Are the trends that rocked the Nigerian music scene in 2023 new or did they get bigger?
Listen to find out as we speak with a Media Entrepreneur, Kunle Daniel, who shares more insight on this topic.
From smarter assistants to groundbreaking innovations, let's dive into the world of AI and how it revolutionized industries and everyday life in 2023
For 6 months, over 20 companies in South Africa paid 100%, for 80% work time and 100% productivity.
The results from this 1st ever four-day week pilot in a developing country and in Africa are out and they are surprising.
Local Research Lead, SA 4 day Week Pilot; Prof. Mark Smith, and Director of 4 Day Week South Africa NPC; Karen Lowe, share the results on this episode on Tony’s Tech Side.
From Mental health, AI and GenZ, to Inflation, Hybrid Work and ESG, what shaped how we worked in 2023?
HR Consultant at Kleinfeld LP, Adaeze P. Nwoba, Product Manager at HumanManager Limited; Stephen Adewumi and the Head, People and Culture at TractionApps, Yewande Jinadu, share some expert thoughts in this episode on Tony's Tech Side.
It's the new year again and everyone is setting a goal or making a resolution or another. We want to understand the motivations and psychological aspects behind the tradition of making New Year's resolutions, why we lean towards setting goals at the beginning of a new year and how to successfully achieve those goals/ resolutions.
A Psychologist, Olusegun Odufuwa, shares more insights on this topic.
Renewable Energy, Adaptation Financing, Loss and Damage Fund, Just Transition and Climate Change Research are a few key areas that African countries went into COP28 hopeful for a win.
Did COP28 deliver these ambitions?
Nigerian climate change activist and co-founder of the International Climate Change Development Initiative, Olumide Idowu, and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Pretoria and part of the Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation delegation at COP28, Odirilwe Selomane, share their thoughts on this pertinent issue.
From viral dances to innovative challenges and human AI. Learn all the features and trends that shook TikTok in 2023!
Fintech remains the most funded startup sector in Africa even as funding dips.
What Fintech startups are still getting funded? How are Fintechs still attracting funding? Are the rumour of failed Fintechs troubling investments and funding?
NowNow’s Chief Strategy, Partnership, and Investment Officer, Matt Francis, shares his thoughts about the funding trends that shaped 2023 in Africa.
From Community building/engagement, Storytelling, Growth and Brand marketing to Hiring, Recruitment, AI and Regulations, what trends shaped the marketing/advertising world in 2023?
Media Specialist, Susan Aniefiok, and Founder of SIT global, Onyeka Nwobu, share expert thoughts on this episode on the Trends that shaped Marketing/Advertising in 2023.
Without Logistics, the world stops!
What makes the logistics sector tick?
From funding to regulators, new entrants, challenge and intra-Africa trade relations, Founder of ShipAfrica.io, Walter Isoko and Founder of TopShip, Moses Enenwali, speak about the Trends in the Logistics Sector in Africa in 2023.
From longer Reels to a text based app. Discover some game-changing features that rocked Instagram in 2023!
Is Christmas really worth celebrating in 2023?
Many people around the world ask this important question amidst the wars, difficulty, inflation and calamities.
Catholic Priest from the Diocese of Ekwulobia in Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Charles Mmaduekwe, insists in this episode that Christmas is more important now than ever.
"Welcome to the Q1 Tech Roundup of 2023! In this episode, we dive into the major transformations and controversies shaping the tech landscape. From TeamApt's rebranding to Google's new AI contender, Bard, and Netflix's expanded password-sharing crackdown, we've got the highlights. Plus, financial developments in Africa, with Flutterwave overcoming challenges and Nigeria pioneering open banking regulation. Listen as we highlight defined the first quarter of 2023."
From failed startups to less funding due to economic crunch, Startup Funding/Investment is a major metric in judging the Startup Tech Space.
In this episode, Market Research Lead at Ingressive Capital, Sylvester Kay-Adade, shares his thoughts on the Trends that shaped Startup Funding in Africa in 2023.
Facebook might not have had the biggest rebrand but they definitely transformed how we connect and share. Taking steps to make Facebook as well as messenger move with the trends. Discover cool features added to these app in 2023.
Cybersecurity incidents resulted in about $4 billion losses in Africa.
In the Q2 of 2023, Africa experienced the highest average number of cyberattacks per week per organization, with a 23% increase compared to the same period in 2022.
IT Security Pre Sales Engineer, Stephen Ogbebor, and Cybersecurity Assurance professional at FBN holdings, Dozie Alisah, share their thoughts in this episode on the cybersecurity trends that shaped 2023.
On 'Travel, Tours, and Tourism, we're talking about holiday safety, giving you the lowdown on staying secure during the festive season. From personal safety to securing your home, health tips, and fire prevention, we're here to make sure your holidays are not just fun but also safe . Oh! And here's a golden rule: unless your social media is a travel diary, keep those plans on a need-to-know basis. Stay tuned for a safe and happy holiday season!"
No more retweet button, no more blue bird. Say hello to X, the rebranded platform formerly known as Twitter. Find out other features that reshaped X formerly known as Twitter in 2023.
From strategic flight booking to packing hacks and maintaining a positive attitude, ensure a smooth journey during the festive season with these Holiday Travel Tips.
This episode gives you updates such as:
-Electric Cars in Power-Strapped South Africa,
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MultiChoice's Fiscal Woes,
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Nigeria's Ambitious Tech Talent Plan,
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Paystack's Operational Shift,
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and Bolt's Accelerator Program Driving Innovation. Don't skip this!
Wikimedia Foundation announced winners for its Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards and in this episode, the winners discuss expanding the knowledge about Africa on Wikipedia.
1st place winner, Carlos Mureithi, who is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya, 2nd place winner, Osaruonamen Ibizugbe, who is a media communications and gender advocate together with the Director of External Communications at the Wikimedia Foundation, Nazneen Nawaz, join Tony in this episode.
OpenAI’s CEO transition saga is arguably the hottest tech news of 2023.
PR Strategist, (Senator) Abdulganiyu Arowosaye, discusses the PR & communication pitfalls and lessons for all in this episode with Tony.
Join Seyi William-Ogunbiyi, Head of Products, Selar, and Uchechi Ihuomah, Social Media Marketer, speak about trends in the Africa creator economy and the effect it has on the employment sector with creators becoming employers.
Listen to our guests, Idonrenyin Brown, Community Operations Lead, Rwazi; Alex Chekwube, Mappers Success Associate, Rwazi; and Ayooluwa Haastrup, Cosial Media Growth Lead, Rwazi, speak about RwaziFest, bringing people together to have fun while discussing how to bridge the data gap and make money.
Listen to Damilola Awopegba, Junior Frontend Developer, talk about some common mistakes, misconceptions, and challenges that tech newbies face
Listen to the Technology developments from the past week, from MultiChoice facing a $50 million loss, Pineapple raising $22 million, Bolt Food bolting out of Nigeria and South Africa to AltSchool Africa receiving support from Rwanda's $30 million tech fund and more in this week's roundup.
In recent times, the creator economy has reshaped the way we work. Join Oyekunle Damola, Digital Marketing Consultant, and Lydia C. George, Social Media Marketing Manager, discuss the factors that have contributed to the rise of the creator economy.
The creative economy sector of Lagos State is a key contributor to the state’s economy and is poised for further growth in the coming years. This includes a range of industries, including film, music, fashion, design, and advertising. These industries are driven by a highly skilled and innovative workforce, which significantly impacts the state’s economy.
Akeem Hassan, AOT Planning Committee Member, and Bolatito Bucknor, Oladunmoye Business Manager, Eko Innovation Centre, shares better insights on this with Mide Daniel on Cruise Control.
Listen to Ian Quadri, a Junior Software Developer, speak about his journey into Tech, some mistake and how important the role of a mentor is in your tech journey.
Yale University introduced a fellowship program for leaders of museums, cultural centers, and heritage sites in Africa called the Yale Directors Forum.
The Director of International Programs at Yale IPCH, Charlotte Ashamu, speaks to Tony in this episode about the unique opportunity it offers cultural leaders to collaborate with global experts, receive executive coaching, and enhance their skills in preserving cultural heritage.
The first cohort of this program are 17 fellows from 12 African countries.
Creativity is fast becoming the new Oil that young people in Africa are mining but how much of this new Creator Economy is contributing to Africa’s economic progress.
Selar’s CEO, Douglas Kendyson and Digital Creator, Lucky Elohor, share their thoughts on this with Tony.
This is the first in a 3 part series on Digital Economy powered by Selar on Africa Tech Radio.
In this webinar powered by Prembly and Africa Tech Radio, the significance of biometric authentication in countering identity theft and account takeover is discussed with emphasis on the importance of strengthening anti-fraud efforts through information exchange.
Panelists:
Director, Service Delivery at Ethnos Cyber Limited - Goodness Okpani
Infrastructure and Cloud Engineer at Prembly - Ileri Fadeyi
Cybersecurity Engineer at CyberSOC Africa - Farouk Musa
Host: Caleb Goodness Ibe - Lead Information Security Analyst, SeedFi / SOC and Incident Response Trainer, Cybersafe
The webinar also delves into the benefits and challenges of data sharing to proactively combat fraud across industries.
Commodity exchange, AFEX gets funding to build more smart warehouses but will moves like this truly transform the lives of smallholder farmers and solve food insecurity in Africa?
Tech Word: Ethical Hacking
This is when you get hacked with your permission so as to know where weaknesses exist in your network for a breach or a hack. This is a strategy used by companies, groups and organizations to help them prepare for a possible breach or close up weaknesses in their network that may result in a possible breach or hack.
Kenya may soon get its crypto laws
You can now customize your own ChatGPT
South Africa to instal magnetometer stations in Africa’s magnetic equator
September Floods declared provincial disaster in South Africa
MTN may leave Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
Catch up on the latest developments in African tech and beyond on Tek Talk. From from thriving venture capital funding to innovative fintech solutions and AI advancements. Listen now!
Why do we need to have a Muslim Tech Community?
Conveners of the Muslim Tech Expo 2023, Ibrahim Salami and Abdulraheem Abdulsobur, are changing the negative perception/ narrative about Muslims.
Commodity exchange, AFEX gets funding to build more smart warehouses but will moves like this truly transform the lives of smallholder farmers and solve food insecurity in Africa?
Tech Word: Generative AI
Generative AI are technologies (platforms, Apps etc) that enable you to quickly generate new content based on a variety of inputs. These can include text, images, sounds, animation, 3D models, or other types of data.
Example: The content ChatGPT gives you and all the AI pictures you use on your display picture.
- AFEX gets US$26.5 million to address food security
- South African ESKOM loses 24 Billion Rands
- Safaricom expands 5G coverage to 35 new counties
- Nigeria will not redenominate the naira in January 2024
- Parts of Nigeria’s 3rd Mainland Bridge to be closed for 5 weeks.
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
Looking into traditional media and how the advancement of tech has brought in social media and changed how we share information
Stress is a common experience for everyone but what are some practical ways to effectively manage stress.
The chief justice of the FCT has spoken against the rise of unverified and malicious allegations and how it can affect the ability of the judiciary to effectively
We are discussing diabetes, its type , the causes, ways to prevent and manage them and how tech is helping in the prevention and management.
Has social media made relationships easier? Let's discuss the pros and cons of dating in those social media age
As FactCheck Africa developes an AI-powered tool, a notorious fake TikTok doctor gets apprehended and NRC is set to launch an e-ticketing system, we bring you the Top Tech News of the week On Tek Talk.
Commodity exchange, AFEX gets funding to build more smart warehouses but will moves like this truly transform the lives of smallholder farmers and solve food insecurity in Africa?
Tech Word: Social Engineering
Social engineering is the tactic of manipulating, influencing, or deceiving a victim in order to gain control over a computer system, or to steal personal and financial information. It uses psychological manipulation to trick users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information.
Example: An employee might get an email from a social engineer purporting to be from the IT department in order to deceive him into disclosing private information rather than trying to uncover a software weakness in a company system.
- Kenya’s CA, searching for new DG
- Kenya launches assembling plants and smartphones
- Kenya’s Maisha Namba may go live in December 2023
- TikTok Fraud Doctor, Lani, arrested in South Africa.
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
Ogenna Onuoha Onwumere, working in Germany, takes us through the Pros and Cons of Working Overseas.
A lot countries have seen a surge in VISA applications and have seen a lot of rejections. What are the Common Reasons for Visa Rejections? Phydelis, the MD of Phyl Travels, discusses it on Africa Tech Radio with Lilian.
SMEs account for 95% of all registered businesses and contribute about 50% to the total GDP of sub-Saharan countries - World Economic Forum.
Security Consultant at Ethnos, Miracle Chukwudebe and the Assistant Director of Small Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Kole Dawodu-Olubunmi discuss cybersecurity as a catalyst for SME growth.
Pope Francis is supporting the "Code with Pope" initiative which is expected to bridge "the glaring disparities in education" across the globe.
Tech Word: Data Breach: Describes when confidential, sensitive, or protected information is exposed to an unauthorized person. The files in a data breach are viewed and/or shared without permission. Anyone can be at risk of a data breach — from individuals to high-level enterprises and governments.
A data breach can come from malware, losing a laptop/smartphone, emailing a spreadsheet or document to the wrong person, and so on.
Airbnb announces $500,000 fund to support tourism non-profits in Africa
Ethiopian born cientit Gebia bags US highest state honour
Mauritius begin SIM Registration on October 31, 2023
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
We are in the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this is a time for people to come together to increase awareness of breast cancer, support those affected.
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LinkedIn will now enable its premium subscribers mark three roles per month as a Top Choice, which then alerts recruiters to their extra interest in the role
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TikTok is experimenting with a new 15-minute upload option, extending on the current 10-minute video limit
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Instagram’s adding another engagement option, that will enable users to add interactive polls within the comment streams on both feed posts and Reels.
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Meta’s moving to the next stage of its paid verification testing, with a new experiment that will allow some Instagram users filter their feed to access content from Meta Verified users only,
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X announced that it’s launching a trial where new users required to pay a $1 annual fee to post, or engage with posts, in the app. .
Catchup on the Latest Tech Stories on #CruiseCtrl with Mide.
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LinkedIn owners, Microsoft have announced a fresh round of job cuts
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WhatsApp is adding passkey access, which provides a more secure way for users to log in
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A new investigation has found that X formerly twitter is restricting links to what it considers rival platforms
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Google has announced that it’s adding emoji reactions into Gmail, giving you a quicker, simpler way to respond to your emails.
Catchup on the Latest Tech Stories on #CruiseCtrl with Mide.
Let us discuss our health and wellness in a society that encourages self-love and acceptance while put in mind the importance of maintaining good health.
Are you considering getting a Co-Founder for your start-up? Here are some pros and cons to weigh.
Multiple wins for Nigeria as it wins its case against P&ID, Rashidi Yekini gets a Google Doodle on his posthumous 60th birthday and Nigeria’s 3MTT programme on the rise.
Tech Word: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) - This is a policy/set of policies in a business that allows employees to use their own personal devices - phone, laptop, tablet etc to work rather than requiring them to use officially provided hardware.
Employees under a BYOD Policy can use their devices to access business applications and data, rather than forcing employees to use company-provided devices for that purpose
- Shutdown Rumours Rock IrokoTV
- Egypt to open 5G license bid in 2023
- Botswana gets a new Central Bank Governor, Cornelius Dekop.
- New Bill in Burkina Faso will limit SIM Card ownership
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
On Tek Talk today, we bring the top tech news of the week, from Patricia’s repayments to Amazon new location launch announcement.
Moving to Another Country Is a big step, and we want to make sure you're prepared. these are what you should know before moving to another country.
On Tek Talk today, we bring the top tech news of the week, from Patricia’s repayments to Amazon new location launch announcement.
Gender-based violence (GBV) or violence against women and girls (VAWG), is a global pandemic that affects 1 in 3 women in their lifetime. Here is the 2nd part of ways you can ensure your safety as a female solo traveler.
Gender-based violence (GBV) or violence against women and girls (VAWG), is a global pandemic that affects 1 in 3 women in their lifetime. Here are ways you can ensure your safety as a female solo traveler, Part 1.
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Since the latest iPhone model went on sale, some users have complained that the devices are getting too hot to touch.
Top songwriters have said Artificial Intelligence should be embraced and not feared
ChatGPT can now access up to date information.
Catchup on more of the latest tech stories on #CRuiseCtrl with Mide.
Listen to Anu Obe, Founder of "To All My Black Girls" as she speaks on how a bad childhood experience became her inspiration for creating a thriving business.
Having a comprehensive approach to managing cybersecurity that incorporates governance, risk management, and compliance is important for every business.
ApexGRC Lead at Ethnos, Eno Asah and Founder of GRCAfriq, Solape Akinde, share expert thoughts on how to implement Governance, Risk and Compliance from The Business-As-Usual Approach.
Passkeys are fast replacing Passwords, Telcos threaten Banks in Nigeria over USSD debt and Tanzania will jail those who use VPNs without due registration.
Tech Word: PASSKEYS - A passkey is a new way of logging in to online accounts, services, and apps that's designed to be faster, easier to use, and more secure than passwords.
- Nigeria plans to spend 26.01 trillion naira in 2024
- Tanzanians Risk Jail Time For Using VPNs
- Telcos Threatens Banks in Nigeria over N120 billion USSD debt
- Meta, Sama and Ex Employees Mediation Collapses
- Safaricom launches GenZ platform, Hook.
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
As Liberia Decides, AI Gets More Funding in Africa
We pray for peace in the Middle East and wish Liberia well as she decides new leaders
Tech Word: DEEP FAKE - Any audio or video that has been altered and changed to make it seem authentic or credible.
11 African Startups make Google’s AI Program
Kenya’s Safaricom fires 33 staff for corruption & Fraud Allegations
Liberia decides new leaders
Heavy rains cause emergency situation in Cameroon
Researchers claim Measles, COVID, Mumps Single Dose Vaccine Break
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
Join Ethnos' Director of Service Delivery, Goodness Okpani, and the CISO at Globus Bank, Martin Igwe, for the first Episode of this cybersecurity podcast series on the 2023 Cybersecurity Threat Landscape and Predictions for 2024.
Weddings these days are getting high-tech. here are some tips to transform yours to a Modern Wedding.
Opay is trending in Nigeria because Nigerians on X formerly Twitter found that they had Opay account numbers without registering for them.
Investigations are ongoing but Opay has a lot to explain.
Tech Word: CYBERSECURITY - This is the set of processes, practices and technologies, designed to protect networks, devices, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access.
- Nigeria gets a new digital economy plan
- Kenya officially joins the Pan African Payments and Settlement System
- Africa's Flutterwave launches mobility program in India
- Ghana launches a $550 billion Energy Transition and Investment Plan
- Kenyan Committee Recommends Shutdown of Worldcoin
- Africa's Flutterwave launches mobility program in India
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
Blockchain solutions & Consulting firm, Convexity, released a report that gives a fresh insight into the complexities of the day-to-day crypto peer-to-peer market in Africa’s largest crypto market, Nigeria.
A highlight of the Convexity report is the demonstrated shift in trade volume and adoption in recent years. From occupying the third position globally in 2020 to sliding to 18th in 2021 and finally, 17th in 2022, there has been a palpable decline.
Data and Research Analyst, Sandy Om'Iniabohs and Research team at Convexity Technologies Limited, Abel Goji Data, share insights into the Nigerian Crypto P2P Market.
The global logistics market size was $7.98 trillion in 2022 while the total logistics cost in Africa stood at $344.2 billion.
If intra Africa trade stands low at just 14.4% of total African exports and UNCTAD forecasts that the AfCFTA could boost intra Africa trade by about 33% and cut the continent's trade deficit by 51%, how can logistics startups benefit?
Director of Sales, Stephen Elisha and Chief Operations Officer, Taiwo Fapju, both at ShipAfrica.io, share their expert thoughts on this conversation.
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Facebook goes through look rebrand
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Meta Expands Its Paid Verification Program to Business Accounts
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YouTube Announces New Creator Tools, Including Generative AI Options.
Catchup on the latest tech news on #CruiseCtrl with @Mide.
Tech Gist:
-Did you know that a few minutes of physical exercise can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke? Even for something as minute as entering public transport or climbing the stairs, as well as other things.
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France is said to vaccinate millions of ducks against bird flu.
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Non communicable diseases said to be getting more prevalent in Nigeria as a result of aging and changes in lifestyle of people.
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Pig's hearts are now being used instead of the human hearts during transplant.
Catchup on more of the latest tech news with @Mide on #CruiseCtrl.
Ready for a cup of inspiration? Join us as we chat with the founder of Ckrowd, Kayode Adebayo, in the latest episode of Back to Base. Kayode's journey is a must-listen.
As Nigeria celebrates 63rd Independence anniversary, a Nigerian Sexagenarian, Journalist and former Director at Nigeria’s Ministry of Information, Charles Adeyemi S. shares nuggets of advice to the country he loves dearly.
With Apple's latest addition to their gadgets, IPhone 15, the swap of the lightning port with USB-C was received with mixed feelings. Here is THE REAL REASON BEHIND APPLE'S SWITCH TO USB-C.
As Nigeria Celebrates her 63rd year of independence, here are 63 Interesting Facts About Nigeria (Part 2). Happy Independence Day Nigeria
As Nigeria Celebrates her 63rd year of independence, here are 63 Interesting Facts About Nigeria (Part 1). Happy Independence Day Nigeria
To mark Nigeria’s 63rd Independence celebration, I went out with the intention of getting 63 Nigerians to make a wish for Nigeria. I reached out to the Tech Bros and Sis on my contact list.
Only 6 faithful Nigerians answered the call to wishes and though I may not have gotten 63 to represent each year of independence, 6 represents each decade.
Nigeria’s new acting Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, is faced with a critical challenge ahead of him as he begins amidst a rising inflation, current FX Challenges and recovering trust in the system.
Experts believe that he will deliver!
Tech Word: AI HALLUCINATION - This is when a Large Language Model (LLM) like OpenAI’s GPT4 or Google PaLM makes up false information or facts that are not based on real data or events.
- NCC scores Telcos high in Nigeria
- Kenya’s ICTC launches online platform for offenders seeking presidential pardon
- SpaceX seeks license approval in Burundi
- Klasha gets license in Sierra Leone
- GenZs pretend to know more about AI than they actually do - LinkedIn Report
- ChatGPT can now hear, see, speak and browse the web
Catchup on the latest Tech stories on #Tony'sTechSide
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USB C for iPhones: would it be a hit or miss?
Apple updates iPhone 12 in France after fear about radiation
WhatsApp to launch WhatsApp channel
TikTok fined over children data privacy
Nigeria has lost one of the finest baritone voices in the music industry
Catchup on the latest Tech News on #CruiseCtrl with Mide.
Tech Gist:
Suppressing negative thoughts may improve your mental health
Is dementia the same as Alzheimer’s disease?
Morning workout maybe better for weight loss
Catchup on the latest Tech News on #CruiseCtrl with Mide.
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Are the effects of menopause drastic?
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Scientist grow whole model of human embryo!
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Is the world ready for another Covid outbreak?
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Female surgeons harassed during surgery!
Catchup on the latest Tech news with Mide on #CruiseCtrl.
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Elusive Ernie: Will China’s chatbot continue to be censored?
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Kenya joins list of countries that have placed restrictions on TikTok!
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UK health workers get YouTube verification.
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Is social media a real place? Parenting influencer going to jail for child abuse!
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Thread Vs X, is the battle still on?
Catchup on the latest Tech news with Mide on #CruiseCtrl.
As Kenya’s William Ruto spends time in Silicon Valley trying to woo tech investors, Nigeria’s Bola Ahmed Tinubu is touring the world seeking investment partnerships.
Why are African leaders wooing tech investors themselves?
Tech Word: SANDBOX - a sandbox environment is the place to safely explore, learn, demo, develop, and test the service without the risk of affecting the data and settings of your production environment.
Yemi Cardoso set to be Nigeria's New Central Bank Governor
Kenya's President, Ruto, visits Silicon Valley for Investments
Kenyan Activists call for caution on new ID Maisha Namba
Ethiopia's Fayda Digital ID gets integrated in Schools
Naspers’ CEO Van Dijk resigns
M-Pesa Integration with PayPal may extend to Apple
While reports and experts had predicted that Africa’s gaming industry would hit $1bn, Christmas may have come early as the top 5 markets may be worth a combined $2bn at the end of 2023.
Tech Word: ANALYTICS - It is concerned with turning raw data into insight for making better decisions. Analytics relies on the application of statistics, computer programming, and operations research in order to quantify and gain insight to the meanings of data. It is especially useful in areas which record a lot of data or information.
Africa's video gaming industry worth $2 billion by Q4 2023
Kenya's ICT Agency Director General, Chiloba, suspended
Zimbabwe currently reviewing Starlink's License Application
Roam launches Kenya's first locally manufactured electric bus
Bard AI now in Gmail, Docs, Drive, Google Maps, and YouTube
WhatsApp Channels are now available to you.
Listen as Valentine Buchi, discusses some issues surrounding logistics in Africa, and how Ship Africa tackles them.
On this episode of Back to Base, find out howthe CEO/Founder, BEEM Africa, Taha Jiwaji, went from working in his parents computer shop in Tanzania, to founding of one of Africa's leading cloud communication and messaging providers.
Join Us As We Explore Earth's Most Mysterious Places: From the Secrets of Nevada's Area 51 to the Astonishing Blood Falls of Antarctica.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has applied a number of innovative approaches to improve the management and conduct of elections in the country.
Results show that the introduction of these technologies: Electronic Voters Register(EVR), Automatic Fingerprints Identification System (AFIS) and Smart Card Reader (SCR) have reduced the incidence of multiple registration and multiple voting to the barest minimum while the development of e-collation support platform has drastically reduced incidence of result manipulation at collation centres.
On Saturday, November 6, 2021, the people of Anambra state in the South East of Nigeria went to the polls to elect a governor that would lead the state for the next four years.
There is no gainsaying that technology has drastically reduced incidences of electoral malpractices such as: ballot stuffing, result sheet mutilation, manipulations, over voting, alteration of result sheets and hijacking of ballot boxes in the history of Nigeria elections.
In a buildup to other supplementary elections and the 2023 General Elections, today, we ask, Do elections in Nigeria need more Tech or Not?
An Election Observer, Oge Udegbunam and a Public Policy Analyst, Chima Christian, who both participated in the recently conducted Anambra elections in different capacities share their thoughts with Tony.
Has new tech played a fast one on Nigeria's democracy?
Have we used it wrongly or are we approaching it wrongly?
Listen to the Coordinator, Human Rights Volunteer Corps, Larry Oguego, as he shares more insights on this discussion.
Has new tech played a fast one on Nigeria's democrat?
Have we used it wrongly or are we approaching it wrongly?
In this episode, Journalist, Chiamaka Okafor, and a Development Policy Professional, Akintunde Babatunde, share their expert thoughts on this issue.
Join me as I discuss with Boma Agina-Obu, a Product Designer and Founder, EkoCrib, about her interesting journey from being a School Teacher to being a Product Designer and Tech Educator.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s first female Professor of Mass Communication, Chinyere Stella Okunna, reviews the state of democracy in Africa and how we can empower children and youths to salvage the flawed democratic processes in Nigeria and Africa.
2023/2024 has been described as Africa’s Year of elections.
These elections have stood as a test of Africa’s democracy principle and in practice.
In this episode, the Programme Manager: Participation & Expression at Open Society Africa, Nhlanhla Ngwenya reviews the state of democracy across Africa.
Let us take you through some cultural etiquette around the world, so you’re not found wanting when you travel. Some of would surprise you.
Apple has announced that all its products (including Airpods, iPhone 15 and MacBooks) will now come with USB-C ports and Apple also unveiled the next generation of iPhone models; 15 and 15 PRO with its iPhone 15 Pro-max starting at N1.1 million with an exchange rate of N930/$1.
Tech Word: Really Simple Syndication (RSS) - RSS is a web feed format that is used to publish frequently updated content like blog entries.
Subscribing to an RSS feed lets readers get timely updates from websites or view the feeds from several sites in one place without having to visit each individual website to manually check for updates. It does the same thing for content creators.
It’s what you use to share your content to several sites without having to manually upload your content to all of them individually.
- Ethio Telecom rolls out commercial 5G in Addis Ababa
- Kenya allocates KSh 1 billion for its Unique Personal Identifiers (Maisha Cards)
- MTN Nigeria gets 2.6Ghz spectrum License
- Nigeria Delists more Loan Apps from Google PlayStore
- Founder of defunct KloudCommerce speaks up.
As South Africa signs MoU with China to establish a base on the moon, results from Indeed, LinkedIn and Udemy all show that AI Expert may just well be the hottest new role for freelancers in Tech.
Tech Word: Hashtag - The # symbol, called a hashtag, is used to mark keywords or topics in a content. Words or phrases that follow the # are automatically transformed into links that lead to an aggregated list of contents that include that same hashtag.
- "AI Expert" is the hottest new role for Tech freelancers
- Ethiopia' set to launch its Fayda Digital IDs
- Tunisian AI Startup, InstaDeep, to launch office in Kigali
- Nigeria’s Flutterwave is launching its SendApp in India
- Microsoft will provide legal protection for using its AI
The Africa Climate Summit 2023 marked a critical opportunity for African leaders and beyond to come together on a course of action around the urgent global climate change agenda.
What position has Africa taken for COP28? What are the key Takeaways from the Africa Climate Summit 2023?
The Director, Solution Led Countries, Africa, Naomi Wagura and the Country Delivery Lead in Nigeria, Muhammad Wakil both of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet share their key takeaways from the summit.
Tech Word - Google: A search engine which is synonymous with ‘search’ on the internet. The term google itself is a creative spelling of googol, a number equal to 10 to the 100th power, or more colloquially, an unfathomable number.
Paying Passengers use the Lagos Blue Rail for the 1st time
Afreximbank reviews Kenya’s proposal for PAPSS
Microsoft puts an end to WordPad?
Google still searching for answers 25 years after
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
Biomedical Engineer, Dr Steven Vasilescu, says he and his colleagues have developed an AI software called SpermSearch, designed to help severely infertile men find viable sperm 1,000 times faster than a highly trained pair of embryologist eyes.
Though this is still in the development/trial stage, if concluded, infertile Men could have their ego back courtesy AI.
Tech Word: Cloud Computing - Cloud computing used to describe a global network of servers around the globe which are hooked together and meant to operate as a single ecosystem. These servers are designed to either store and manage data, run applications, or deliver content or a service such as streaming videos, web mail, office productivity software, or social media.
Instead of accessing files and data from a local or personal computer, you are accessing them online from any Internet-capable device—the information will be available anywhere you go and anytime you need it.
Nigeria’s major Opposition parties lose election tribunal petition
Clubhouse’s rebranded App leave users confuse
Spotify restricts access to lyrics for some non-paying users
Nigeria increases price of electricity meters
African Leaders gather for climate in Nairobi
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
On this episode of Back To Base, we had a chat with the founder of HoaQ Club. From finance to angel investing.
Listen as he shares the story of how it all started.
Should employees return to work physically?Should employers force employees to return to work physically? Google’s SynthID will identify images generated by AI and add a digital watermark of these AI generated images that human eyes cannot detect. Tech Word - Encryption: At its most basic level, encryption is the process of protecting information or data by using mathematical models to scramble it in such a way that only the parties who have the key to unscramble it can access it. At the beginning of every encryption process, the sender must decide what cipher or formula or encryption algorithm that would best disguise the meaning of the message, and what variable to use as a key, to make the encoded message unique. Cameroon to issue 500,000 birth certificates to children with no IDsPost Your Job Opening on X formerly Twitter (Verified Organizations only)Apple will announce iPhone 15 on September 12Global Generative AI Market to reach $109.3 billion by 2030Raspberry Pi Pico boards manufactured in Kenya Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
Internet service in Gabon seemed to have been restored after it was restricted on the election weekend.
Will X be Hiring rival LinkedIn?
Tech Word - Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of technologies that enable computers to perform a variety of advanced functions, including the ability to see, understand and translate spoken and written language, analyze data, make recommendations, and more.
At the beginning of every encryption process, the sender must decide what cipher or formula or encryption algorithm that would best disguise the meaning of the message, and what variable to use as a key, to make the encoded message unique.
Gabon restores internet services.
Google’s Duet AI can help you write your emails.
X lifts ban on paid political advertisements.
Google event to hold in October.
Faulty meters in Nigeria can be repaired within 2 days at no extra cost.
MTN Nigeria raises N125 billion through Commercial papers.
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
From sink holes to oven drawers, find out the original functions of these features on everyday items.
Egypt and Ethiopia are set to join South Africa in BRICS, in a bid to rival the already existing dependence on the US Dollar and SWIFT payment system alongside other socio-economic & tech systems.
What moves will Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, make next?
Tech Word - Random Access Memory (RAM): It is where you store the data that your computer needs to open files and run applications. It is found in laptops, desktop computers, tablets, smartphones,
ICT contributes 19% to Nigeria's GDP Ghana announces shared 5G network strategy Nigeria Secures $500m Loan to Fund Digital Economy South African Department of Defence allegedly hacked Egypt and Ethiopia, set to join BRICS
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
32 years ago on August 25, 1991, Linus Torvalds introduced Linux in an online post. This week, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew met with the Kenyan President William Ruto to discuss having the 1st office in Africa.
Tech Word - Processor: an integrated electronic circuit that performs the calculations that run a computer.
Nigerians may pay more for SMS, Data & Calls Sim Registration Deadline in Mauritania now October 2023 MTN South Africa now offers funeral insurance via WhatsApp Kenya to house TikTok's 1st African Office Meta's Threads now has a web version
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
This episode of the 3 Ts, talks about some travel Myths you might have heard. Listen to find out if they are true or false.
Interested in tech but not so thrilled about coding? Here are some tech careers that do not require coding.
Nigerian-born computer scientist, Philip Emeagwali, known for his use of a Connection Machine supercomputer was born on 24th of August, 2023 and we celebrate him today.
Tech Word - IPO (Initial Public Offering): An IPO is when a privately owned company lists its shares on a stock exchange, making it available for the general public to buy shares of the company.
South Africa bans Starlink kit importation and use by ISP Ghana and Zambia begin biometric voter registration in September Tanzanians experience power cuts because of system error Nigeria’s Flutterwave still plans to IPO South Africa bans Starlink kit importation and use by ISP YouTube records over 1.7 billion views for AI-tools related videos in 2023 Google Startup Accelerator opens for AI startups in Africa.
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
Nigeria’s new leadership at its Central Bank (The CBN) alongside the new central government have made regulatory moves to improve the FX woes of Nigeria. How effective will these moves be?
Tech Word - Algorithm: An algorithm is a set of actions or steps needed to solve a problem.
Somalia bans TikTok, telegram and 1XBET US Court say AI generated images cannot be copyrighted Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened its first international AWS Skills Center in Cape Town, South Africa Elon removes “block” feature from Twitter now X Adobe’s Cofounder Warnock dies at 82
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
On International Youth Day, themed "Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World," the Founder/CEO of Powerstove, Okey Esse, emphasizes the significance of clean technology and skills in combating climate change.
Bosun Tijani is Nigeria’s new Minister for Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. Should Tech people get involved in politics/governance?
Tech Word - Framework: A framework is a platform for developing software applications.
~ Safaricom has launched M-Pesa in Ethiopia ~ Jumia has recorded its lowest losses in 4 years ~ Kenyan Parliament says it won’t ban TikTok ~ Mastercard buys stake in MTN’s MoMo - MTN seeks more Investors ~ #Worldcoin suspended in Kenya after iris scan drive ~ Sama regrets taking Facebook Moderation Contract ~ WhatsApp users to create and share AI-generated stickers soon
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
Any idea what news is making the waves now in Tech?
Listen as Tony shares the top tech stories making the round in the African Tech space.
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
On this podcast episode, we shared 6 tips for stress-free travel.
Pack smarter, travel smoother, and have a blast on your next adventure.
How can Creatives contribute more to the Tech Ecosystem in Africa? Catchup on this episode with Chisom Udeoba; Creative Director, Creatives in Africa.
Today on Back To Base, we get to know Nura Ali, an accomplished leader, serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Bold Branding Group (BBG), and also Founder, Unison Africa.
She talks about the inspiration behind starting BOLD Branding Group, the importance of image of a business as well as the future of BOLD.
This episode of Travel, Tours and Tourism, rounds up the series with the history and importance of the (Nkwa Umuagbogho, Ode, Ogbongelenge, Okanga - Masquerade) dances from Eastern Nigeria. (4 of 4 parts). Source: igbo Wikimedia
The urgent need to ensure every woman and girl has access to crucial healthcare services before, during, and after childbirth is the mission of Baby Checker.
Unit Manager, BabyChecker, Enya Seguin, explains how the AI-powered Ultrasound technology is making a positive difference to women facing serious healthcare problems during pregnancy.
Follow these guidelines to decrease your electricity tariff expenses and save money while using your home appliances.
Elon Musk resdesign of Twitter logo to X might cost him.
Reasons why you need to insure you and your properties.
Catchup on the latest tech news on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.
If you find it difficult to get adequate sleep, this episode comes with a solution to help you get better sleep with technology.
You are ready to take your vacation days, but you are indecisive about your vacation destination. In this episode, Lilian shares some reasons you should consider Kenya as a destination.
Multidisciplinary creative, Chima Ifeji, speaks about the fears, possibilities and myths surrounding how AI will impact the creativity industry.
As Universe, the no-code mobile website builder, announces its AI-powered website designer called GUS (Generative Universe Sites), which can help anyone build and launch a custom website from their iOS device, will AI take the jobs of designers?.
Any idea what news is making the waves now in Tech?
From Elon Musk’s X and YouTube’s 2 billion users on Shorts to Namibia’s digital assets law and the planned eNaira remodelling, Tony shares the top tech stories in Tech.
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
On today’s chat, we will be discussing with Head of East and West Africa, Roche Diagnostic, Taofik Oloruko-Oba, on the Africa Health Strategy and ways to increase access to screening for cervical cancer.
How modern Farmers handle farm business and Life on the farm with evolving agricultural practices.
On today’s chat with the CEO of Skyminds, Shedrach Ocheje, we will be discussing the life of a modern Farmer in this technology era.
The future is now. this episode highlights some futuristic tech that are already rolling in.
On this first episode of the Business Monday Series with OnlineBanker, we share insights on Student Loan, Forex, Remittances and all the news stories that you hear about but are not sure how it affects you!
The Business Monday Series podcast is on everything money, banking, economy, fintech and everything business with OnlineBanker.
Want to work in the big tech companies like Meta, Amazon and Google
Software Engineer and Author, Chisom Nwokwu, decode big tech hiring tumble and provides valuable insights to help you navigate the process successfully.
In this second part, we dive even deeper into the world of apps and gadgets designed to keep your child safe both on and offline! From monitoring their online activities to ensuring their physical security, we've got you covered.
What are the best African dating apps? And what strategies helps users match a potential suitor ?
The world of dating is in your hand, whether you are looking for friends, fling, soul mate, or marriage. It’s all in a swipe.
TV/Radio Presenter, UI/UX Designer, Mbuotidem-Ikot, shared some thoughts.
Tech Gists:
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Apple releases Bilingual Siri
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Google to block loan apps who harasses customers
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Nigerian Banks Lift Suspension On Naira Cards For International Transactions
Catchup on the latest Tech News on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.
There is a growing need for Software Quality Assurance Engineers or Software Testers.
According to a report by Markets and Markets, the automation testing market is estimated to reach $28.8 billion by 2024, growing at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18 percent.
In this episode, the co-founders of Nigeria's "Andela for Software Testers", UnbugQA Olutoye Owojaye and Joseph Burutu, discuss the need for Software Testers in Africa.
Technical SEO may sound too technical to want to attempt.
Owned Media (SEO & Email) expert, David Adeyemo, in this episode, helps you understand the basics of Technical SEO and its importance to your business.
Can SME’s which make up about 80% of businesses in Africa benefit from greater access to new markets through the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA)?
President of The Association of African Startups, and Co founder of startup Tech company, INSCRIBE Tech, Just Ibe, explains how startups can benefit from the AfCFTA.
In this episode, we’ll address the impression that many have about blockchain being just about Crypto.
Blockchain Developer, Information System Lead Auditor, and the founder of a decentralized social interactive marketplace service platform called SOMIDAX, Victor Oyemi, discusses what blockchain technology can be used for.
Any idea what news is making the waves now in Tech?
From Elon Musk and Twitter's woes to Mark Zuckerberg's Thread, to the pothole App doing wonders in Joburg and companies blaming remote work for cybersecurity increase, Tony shares the top tech stories in Tech.
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
Do you know that ChatGPT is a Conversational AI tool?
What have you heard about ChatGPT and other Conversational AI technologies?
Human centered AI advocate; Johan Steyn and Founder of Chatbot Africa; Sydney Eneremadu, in this episode, discuss the truths, lies, and possibilities of Conversational AI in preparation for Chatbot Africa.
Chatbot Africa & Conversational AI Summit is a two day conference and exhibition designed to host industry executives, and adopters of Conversational AI, Chatbots, Virtual assistant, voice technology and Conversation design.
THE 3T’S, TRAVEL, TOURS AND TOURISM: The Audiovisuals of Igbo Dances (AID) project (WIKIMEDIA) PT3. This episode gives the history and importance of the EKEREAGWU, ITE IGBO, MMUTAKA, and NKWA NWITE Dances, from eastern Nigeria. (3 of 4 parts).
Source: Igbo Wikimedia
DISCOVER some tourist destinations in Nigeria that you can visit to have maximum fun and pure adventure.
What do you do to prevent having a rough, hard time on your commute?
Software Developer and Founder/CTO of Alarrt, Olumide Shode , a social app that keeps you safe on the go will be speaking with host Bookii on ensuring safety and getting emergency response for commuter.
Join the conversation to know more about alternatives to handle traffic and road emergencies.
Tech Gist:
- The fuss about Thread on social media platforms
- Operation of Electric vehicles in Lagos, Nigeria
- In-Drive launches in Ibadan
- Bolt celebrates 10th anniversary and adds new features.
Catchup on the latest tech news on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.
Do you know what a Search Engine is or does?
Elon Musk's Twitter or Mark Zuckerberg's Thread, which do you prefer? Is it too soon to say?
1) Pothole App in JoBurg SA, gets AI integration 2) Lagos will seal houses without waste bins 3) Report blames remote work for cybersecurity increase
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
What's your favourite Smiley? Do you still use Smileys in your text? Lagos is testing electric buses to know if it's workable in such a city. Nigeria's Ábíá State under Alex Otti has introduced digital tax systems. Over 300 companies in East and Southern Africa are blaming remote/hybrid work on increased cyber security threats. Do you agree? Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
Tech Gist:
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First Islamic Fintech Venture raised pre-seed launched in Egypt
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Palmpay reaches 25m users
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POS agents raising bar in Fintech
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Electric vehicles now being tested in lagos
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YouTube starts online game experiment.
Catchup on the latest Tech news on with Bookii on #CruiseCtrl.
In this episode of Back to Base with the Founder of Chatbot Africa & Conversational AI Summit, Sydney Eneremadu, we explore the incredible impact of Conversational AI in Africa, the market potential, challenges, and opportunities.
Tech Gist:
Scammers are now embracing the use of AI.
There is now a platform in Kenya where you can shop and make payment with your Data.
Elon Musk makes a latest move on Twitter that has got people talking.
Digital Sex Offenders registry has been implemented in Kenya.
Catchup with hot topics in the tech space on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.
The best time to support an MSME is today.
MSMEs contribute the most to Africa's economy, half of our GDP and 80% of all the jobs amongst others, and more attention should be given to them.
MD & CEO at Endeavour Nigeria, Ireayomide Oladunjoye, DGs at GCPIT Africa, Herbert Mtowo, and Dionne Kerr-Malherbe, discuss ways to help MSMEs build a more resilient future for Africa.
Do you know why every Telco in Africa is inching towards 5G?
Do you know that Atari was the 1st commercially successful video game?
As Nigeria, Kenya and Tanzania join the list of Countries removing fuel subsidies or taxing petrol, what will happen next?
Catchup on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
We had an incredible conversation with the CEO and Co-Founder of Netapps Technologies, Edwin Okoro, on the latest episode of Back to Base.
Join us as we dive into his inspiring journey, exploring the thought process behind tech innovation and the founding of their groundbreaking platform.
There's also some tips to help you get started in your entrepreneurial journey.
Exploring new destinations alone can be an exciting adventure, and technology can be a valuable tool to enhance your experience and ensure a smooth journey.
Here are some tips on how to use tech when exploring new destinations alone.
Discover the fascinating journey of Moses Enenwali, the brilliant mind behind Topship, in our exclusive interview. Gain valuable insights into the world of logistics and shipping as he unveils the keys to success.
Don't miss this inspiring podcast episode! Listen now.
Tech Gist:
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President Bola Tinubu signed Data Protection Bill into law.
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Bolt drivers requests for a 200% increase on fare charges, and 10% commission from the company.
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Kenyans protest Bolt drivers alleged involvement in kidnapping.
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Elon Musk to restrict the amount of DMs you can send a Blue Tick account.
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Generative AI coming to play a part in real life Fashion Module.
Catchup on the latest Tech news with Bookii on #CruiseCtrl.
In this episode of Back to Base with a Readland Global Co-Founder and Lead Strategist, Dr. Francis Adesina, we uncover the incredible journey in shaping the next generation of innovators through robotics education.
Tech Gist:
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The rave of Esport in Nigeria
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Will Nigerian's new president restore crypto policy?
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Adoption of E-governance in Rwanda for Transformation
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Netlix gives African countries extension of password sharing clampdown
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Spotify to pay a fine of 5m Euros is Sweden after a 5year case period in court.
Catchup on the latest Tech news on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.
This episode explores personal assistant apps that makes your life easier and more organized.
These apps help you with tasks, find information, automate routines, and personalize your digital experience, all from your phone.
Are you Tech obsessed?
WhatsApp vs Apple newest feature.
Find out why there's blackout for Subreddits.
Catchup on the latest Tech news on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.
To help you save money on your vacations, in this episode, we share some practical and wallet-friendly strategies to make your travel dreams come true without breaking the bank.
We had a chat with Founder/Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Gamr, Kunmi Adenipebi, a company that provides infrastructure for gamers to go professional and organizers to manage tournaments in Africa.
Can chat be personalized and automated for better engagement and customer support?
Catch up with Bookii speaking with Software Engineer and Integration Consultant at Infobip, Jasper Anelechukwu, about the ways you can utilize chatbots to improve efficiency and seamless customer experience on #CruiseCtrl.
Tech Billionaire lifestyle is not for you, ask Jack.
Rwanda to donate 1 Laptop to 1 Teacher.
Catchup with hot topics in the Tech space on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.
Network like a Pro with anyone in Tech.
Career Coach and CEO, Hessed Consulting, Vumile Msweli, shares some professional key strategies to finding new job opportunities, expanding your personal brand, and connecting with like-minded professionals across the African Continent and diaspora.
What’s a Life without internet in Guinea?
How AI is improving Education in Africa
No more password sharing on Netflix
Join for more on the latest Tech News on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.
Scams, Ponzi schemes and crypto-related conspiracy theories are some of the bad press that Blockchain Technology has gotten in Africa.
In this episode, we’ll be discussing the state of Blockchain Adoption in Africa with the Editor of Africa Blockchain Report, Oluwaseun Adepoju, in a bid to better help understand Blockchain Technology and its Utility in Africa.
African Tech Startups have raised over $5 billion in the past 5 years, but are these startups running on the right business models?
Managing Partner at People Capacity Management, Biola Ojo, shares her thoughts on why a sustainable business model is important for Tech Startups.
People Capacity Management in her maiden edition of the Africa TechEnt Conference themed: Rethinking the Sustainability of the African Tech Business Models bring stakeholders together to discuss how to build sustainable business models.
On the 3 Ts, we shed a light on the Igbo Dances, put together by Wikimedia. This episodes gives the history and importance of the ATU, ATILOGWU, IKORODO and IRI-AGHA - OHAFIA War Dances, from Eastern Nigeria. (2 of 4 parts).
On the 3 Ts, we shed a light on the Igbo Dances, put together by Wikimedia. This episode spotlights the ABIANSHI, ABIGBO MBAISE, ADANMA and Agbacha Ekuru Nwa dances from Eastern Nigeria (1 of 4 parts).We learn about the origin and significance of these dances as well as enjoy the rhythmic beats from the East.
How can businesses thrive in a digital, tech-driven world with the adoption of new technologies, interconnectivity and globalization, transforming the traditional business model of African business industry?
COO, Fintech Association of Nigeria, Dr. Babatunde Obrimah, shares with Bookii, ideas and strategies to use to achieve sustainability of the African Tech Business Model.
There is now a development for Selfie Verification of Bolt drivers
Bolt introduces a Women drive women feature.
Kenya introduces QR codes for digital payment
Nelson Mandela bay internet launch
Join Bookii for more on the latest Tech News on #CruiseCtrl.
Meta on it’s way to the Museum of Failure Meanwhile Writers Guild protesting against AI and Copyright Your favorite Tech Icon’s ultra-realistic mask cost $20,000 Join Bookii for the latest Tech News on #CruiseCtrl.
Electric Bus in Lagos, yet, no constant electricity supply. Why Museum of Failure is needed in Africa. Netflix loses mass number of customers. Join Bookii for more on the Latest Tech News on #CruiseCtrl
In this episode to celebrate World Press Freedom Day, Vice President for Communications at the Wikimedia Foundation, Anusha Alikhan, talks about the launch of the Wikimedia Foundation’s very first Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards.
These awards have been created to recognise journalists who prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion in their reporting and contribute to fact-based stories for Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects.
The awards aim to inspire African journalists to embrace diversity and contribute to a more informed and equitable global society.
30 years after, Digital Technologies seem to be impacting Press Freedom in Africa. Floods and Landslides in Rwanda kill over 100 Nigerian Senate investigates delays in International Passport Issuance Lagos plans to put 12,000 electric buses on its roads by 2030 Play Network Africa launches Nollywood's first game app — Aki and Pawpaw Epic Run Snapchat introduces AI Chatbot Tech Word of the Day is Email Spam Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
The importance of protecting your personal information online can not be overemphasized. it ensures your data remains safe and not fall into wrong hands. In this episode, we give steps that you can take to Protect your Privacy Online.
AI “godfather” Geoffrey Hinton quits Google and warns of the dangers of AI A report by Crypto Valley VC in association with Standard Bank, says that African Blockchain Startups raised $474 million in 2022 from funding. Tech Word of the Day is Bug - an error, fault or flaw in any computer program or a hardware system that produces unexpected results or causes a system to behave unexpectedly. Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
Can Crypto be inherited?
What happens to the investments and assets of the deceased?
Nigeria spends up to $128million on IT services
Join Bookii as she shares the latest Tech News on #CruiseCtrl.
Microsoft 365 Copilot, an incoming feature, powered by artificial intelligence, which can help with making plans, generating ideas, creating lists, and organizing information and many more.
Listen to the conversation we had with Kelvin Umechukwu, Co-founder/CEO, Bumpa, on the topic "From Idea to Reality: The Story of Bumpa".
We had a chat with Dario Giuliani, the Founder and Director of Briter Bridges where he shared with us his journey so far.
In Africa, Startups and VC’s are averse to risk due to uncertainty and inherent factors. The success of these startup can be determined by a string of calculated risks Chief Risk Officer, Wema Bank, Sylvanus Eneche, shares his thoughts on what better ways to manage and mitigate financial risk for businesses and VC’s funded startups.
In this episode, Tony talks about what Moore's Law is and shares the most interesting tech stories for the week. South African National Space Agency (SANSA) to support UAE's 1st Lunar mission Over 100 LGAs in Nigeria at high risk of flooding - NEMA West Africa may face its worst food crisis in 10 years - UN agencies
How do you maintain yourself after the Holy Month of Ramadan? What can you do to ensure the blessings and benefits of Ramadan stay with you till the next Holy Month? In this episode, Imam Ustaz AbdulAfeez Adebayo, shares with Gloria and Tony how to keep the gains of the Holy Month of Ramadan even after the mood is long gone.
In this episode, we shared some apps and gadgets you can use to ensure your child's safety on and offline.
Ingressive For Good putting together a documentary film on young Africans in the Tech Ecosystem. AI is delving into the music industry, manipulating artists' voices to generate song features, also there are AI terms you should know.
LazerPay shuts down, Fluidcoins acquired by Bitfinex and also Fintech edge for growth in Nigeria, amongst other things. Catch up on the latest Tech News on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.
How Timeless is Davido’s latest album? Conversations going on how AI might replace replace Dj’s, can this even be a thing? Netflix has created a Top notch Advertising strategyWhy you need Twitters 10, 000 Character Catch up on the latest TechNews on #CruiseControl with Bookii.
Did you know that it was on April 14, 1912 that the great Titanic hit an iceberg? Tech Gist:1) Kenya's Taifa-1 Launch postponed till weekend due to poor weather 2) Ghana becomes 1st country to approve Oxford Malaria Vaccine 3) LinkedIn now has a verification system and it's FREE 4) Twitter to show real-time stock and crypto information 5) Another Crypto/Web3 based startup bites the dust - LazerPay shuts down
Is having African Unicorn startups a Myth? Elon Musk confesses he made series of mistakes along the way since buying Twitter, also, He agrees to step down as he the CEO of Twitter. Snapchat partners with Music Labels from other countries but Africa
Did you know that the last ten days of the Holy month of Ramadan are very special? Tech Gist: 1) Kenya's Taifa-1 launched into Space after 3 failed attempts 2) Musk's SpaceX attempts to launch most powerful rocket ever developed 3) Sega set to buy Angry Birds video game maker 4) Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya lost over 1 billion dollars to cybercriminals in 2022 - Trend Micro
From Apps which help track prayer and fasting time to cashless payment methods for Zakat al-Fitr (almsgiving), Muslims are making the most of Tech in this Holy Month of Ramadan. Head, ICT & Media Comms, Nigeria Sugar Institute, Ilorin; Hashim Ibrahim-Bolaji, and Media Enthusiast; Faa’idah Ayobami Oyeleye, share how Muslims are turning to Tech to help them make the most of the holy month.
When you look back in time, to when you were still a student, before the advent of new age technology, you'd realize how far we have come and how much technology has advanced in the educational sector. This episode remembers the mimeograph, typewriter, etc, as they were used in education of yore.
How do you explain satellite to a 5 year old? Tech Gist:1) Kenya's Taifa-1 Launch postponed by a day due to wind conditions 2) You will soon Be able Use WhatsApp on Two or More Smartphones 3) Bitcoin passes the $30,000 mark, 1st time since June 2022 Join Tony to learn about the latest tech news on #Tony’sTechSide
How reassuring is the sacrifice and promise of Jesus Christ over 2000 years later?
Is there still a reason to celebrate this season?
Catholic Priest and Founder, Faith on the street, Reverend Father Charles Mmaduekwe, speaks and shares his thoughts on why it is important for Christians to celebrate Easter.
Alleged 2nd and 3rd hack on Flutter Wave.
CEO of Cash App dead.
AI brings back the voice of the dead.
Catch up on the Tech news update on #CruiseCtrl.
It's World Health Day and Good Friday!
Tech Gist:
1) Africa got just 1% of additional renewable energy investments in 2022.
2) South Africa internally discusses how to approach ChatGPT.
3) A lot of confusion on Twitter continues.
Join Tony to learn about the latest tech news on #Tony'sTechSide.
Technology has played a significant role in the education sector for decades, even before the widespread use of computers and the internet.
In this episode, we shared some ways technology was used in education in the past.
What does API mean in plain English?
Tech Gist:
1) Kenya prepares to launch 1st ever earth observation satellite.
2) Ivorian tech Entrepreneur and Smartphone Designer, Alain Capo, wins World Literacy Award 2023.
3) Davido sets new record on streaming platforms with Timeless album.
Join Tony to learn about the latest Tech news on #Tony'sTechSide.
Here's a basic description of what Blockchain is.
Tech Gist:
1) Cote d'Ivore close to signing its National Startup Act.
2) Spotify announces new investment in Vibrate Space to support emerging artists in Ghana.
3) South Africans spend an average of over 9 hours on the internet everyday.
4) April Fool's Joke or Not; Legacy Twitter Check Marks are not gone yet for many.
Join Tony to learn about the latest tech news on #Tony'sTechSide.
Join Bookii as she gives a rundown of Technews which had gone down for the first quarter of 2023 on #CruiseCtrl.
Today on Back to Base with Lilian, the Co-Founder and CEO of Paylot Technologies & Obiex Finance, Jerome Ikechukwu Okeke, took us through his journey into the crypto currency space, from being a trader to co-founding a crypto currency platform.
He also shared insight on how one can begin this journey.
The innovation of the Internet has brought us closer and change our traditional way of communicating.
Meanwhile, Foldimate can sort your laundry.
And talks about a robot dog that can play and dribble on grass, mud and sand.
Join Bookii as she shares the latest tech news on #CruiseCtrl.
What does Video Streaming Media mean?
Join Tony to learn about Tech in Africa and the latest tech news today on #Tony'sTechSide
What does Streaming Media mean?
Join Tony to learn about Tech in Africa and the latest tech news on Tony's Tech Side.
Do you know how streaming happens or what it is?
Tech Gist:
1) Microsoft fires unknown number of Devs, Managers in Nairobi.
2) Kenya to get electric BRT buses from EU deal.
3) Foreign ICT don't need at least 30% Kenyan ownership to operate in the country.
4) Technology hitches disrupt unified tertiary entry exams in Nigeria.
Join Tony to learn about the latest tech news on #Tony'sTechSide.
We shared some Gmail tips and tricks; how to use a Plus Sign to avoid spam, steps to enable Gmail's Smart Compose Feature, amonsgt others.
13 African languages added to Microsoft translations engine.
TikTok banned in France and across other European countries within a month.
Catch the latest Tech News in the tech industry on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.
Taking stock of digital trends, helping put a solution to the challenges facing the tourism sector for a better travel experience in Africa.
Founder & COO, My Beautiful Africa, Clara Okoro, and Founder & CEO, 2wenty2 Hospitality Incorporated, Yvonne Joseph, joins Bookii to share their thoughts on how to improve the tourism sector in Nigeria, making it a better travel experience for tourists.
Election, Tech, PVC, Online Registration, BVAS, Portal, IReV, are some of the most popular terms from Nigeria's 2023 general elections.
Innovation Officer at YIAGA Africa, Samuel Folorunsho, Head, Political Desk, Mainland FM Lagos, Opeyemi Akindoye, and Elections Lead at CJID, Mboho Eno, discuss Tech's role in Nigeria's 2023 general elections with Tony in this episode.
After the 2023 elections in Nigeria, young people have a lot to say about the process and the outcome.
Senior Reporter at Premium Times, Amaka Okafor, PR and Political Enthusiast, Abdulganiyu Issa, Media Consultant, Njideka Agbo, Human Rights Activist, Femi Adeyeye, and Public Policy Analyst, Nneka Nnadi, in this episode, share their thoughts on what is next for young people in Nigeria.
What really is a podcast?
Will the introduction of facial recognition technology at Lagos and Abuja airports improve security in Nigeria?
Is removing the blue tick from accounts who have not subscribed to Twitter Blue an April Fool's Joke?
Join Tony to learn about the latest tech news on #Tony'sTechSide.
Zimbabweans are facing Dollar crisis, there are now apps that can help nurses work better.
Also, TikTok CEO Shou Chew faces US congress.
Catch up on the latest Technews with Bookii on #CruiseCtrl.
Let's talk WhatsApp video and audio call on bid screen.
Adobe Firefly Ethics using AI image creator.
What regret do techies have?
Join Bookii on #CruiseCtrl as she shares the latest Technews.
Your data is worth more than you know, but first, how do you like your coffee?
Elon Musk says latte is for babies.
Is inflation stopping Africans from buying smartphones?
Catch up with the latest Technews update on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.
Are you happy?
Being social should make us happier, but has Tech & Social Media really made us more social and connected as a people?
Brand Influencer/Product Manager, Edugie Omoregie, Digital Creator/Twitter Influencer, Toyosi Godwin, and Co-Founder of Ingressive for Good, Sean Burrowes, share their thoughts on how much impact tech has had on our social lives as humans in this episode.
Are the threats of AI to humanity real?
What is the impact of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse on African Tech Economy?
Join Bookii as she shares stories about latest Tech News on #CruiseCtrl.
In this episode, we began a tour of Microsoft Excel, sharing some tips on how to Autofill, Transpose with Paste Special, automatically Add Serial Numbers and a bonus tip.
Learn what Facial Recognition means today on this episode of Tony's Tech Side.
tech Gist:
1) Cyclone Freddy claims 100 lives.
2) Nigeria's CBN says old N200, N500, N1,000 remains legal tender till December 31st, 2023.
3) Somalia passes law to launch new civil registry and national ID.
4) Nigerians and South Africans now have access to Twitter Blue.
5) Biometric ID card delays Mali's constitutional referendum.
We had a chat with Akinlaja Ayofemi, Founder & CEO of Shacks Evolution Studios, which is Africa's first iGaming studio that develops localized content for the African market.
He took us through his journey so far, the stumbling blocks he faced along the way, and how one can go about creating an iGaming studio.
Learn what Computer Vision means today on this episode of Tony's Tech Side.
Tech Gist:
1) Cyclone Freddy frightens us again.
2) Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse may affect African Tech Startups.
3) WhatsApp to replace phone numbers with usernames in chat list.
4) Nigeria officially adopts Africa's first Open Banking guidelines.
Learn what a Smart Contract is today on this episode of Tony's Tech Side.
Tech Gist:
1) Nigeria to implement Uniform USSD for Telco Services from May 17.
2) Smartphone shipments in Africa declines yet again in Q4 2022.
3) Deadly cyclone Freddy expected again in Mozambique.
4) Facebook, TikTok and Telegram restriction in Ethiopia enters 1 month.
5) Apple to launch its standalone classical music app on March 28th.
6) Instagram may be building a decentralized Twitter alternative.
China vs US Techwar, Starbucks NFT sold out, and Classical music app on apple.
Catch up with the latest Technews on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.
Talking about Digital Detox, Bookii explains why and when you need to take a break from Technology.
What was used before the major Tech innovations we have today?
Before medicine got to where it is currently, it has gone through different stages of advancement.
In this episode, continuing the Tech Me Back medical series, we talk about the evolution and discovery of the Stethoscope, X-ray machine, and Anesthesia.
Talking about Digital Detox, Bookii explains why and when you need to take a break from Technology.
Listen to Tony as he explains the #WordOfTheDay "Token", and shares some stories of what happened today in Tech on March 8, 2023.
How can we get women to expand their Tech skills, target higher paying roles and move up the ladder in the technology industry?
With a low barrier to entry and higher career opportunities for women to explore at different stages in their Tech Career journey.
Joining in this conversation to share their expert opinions and ideas on how to scale your career path in Tech as a female is the Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on SDGs and Global Investments, Solape Hammond, AI and Tech Policy Expert, Lavina Ramkissoon, mLab CEO, Nikki Koorbanally, and Founder HerEconomy, Ife Durosinmi-Etti.
Tech is way too important for females to be excluded from when they are still girls and younger women.
Digital Technology is not a luxury but a necessity and a right that all girls should have but how do we get more girls into STEM in Africa?
Listen to the Managing Director, TechQuest STEM Academy, Itoro Emembolu, Co-Founder of PiggyVest, Odunayo Eweniyi, The Founder of Women's Technology Empowerment Centre, Oreoluwa Lesi, and an Independent Educational Consultant, Karen Walstra, as they share expert thoughts on how to get more girls into STEM in Africa.
Whatever your interests are, there's something for you in Tech as a female.
Join Blessing Abeng of Ingressive for Good, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya/Cybersecurity Expert, Cynthia Chepkemoi, and the SSA to Lagos State Governor on SDGs and Investment, Solape Hammond, as they share tips about switching to tech as a female, and moving from being a novice to a tech professional.
When the discussion about cyber security comes up, many small business owners and managers leave the room.
In this episode, Cyber Security Researcher and Content Creator, Chioma Chigozie-Okwum, will help small businesses understand why they need to think and plan for cyber security.
Catchup on why there's no ChatGPT app for IOS apple, and AirBnB draws line on users who's had any criminal record.
Bookii is celebrating toptiers women in tech for the month of March on CruiseCtrl.
African women proving they've got what it takes to be at the forefront on the technological revolution sweeping the continent.
A Product Specialist at Paystack, Folu Otubanjo, and a Product Designer at Paystack, Tere Sagay, joins Bookii to discuss "What are the necessary skills and strategies for advancing career to the next level as a woman in tech".
We continue the exploration of the use of tech in the practice of medicine this week.
Join Lilian as she shares weird and funny, but scary stories on Milk Transfusions, and some surprising items introduced to cure asthma.
On this episode, Lilian shares a step by step guide to accessing some Samsung features, Hiding Private Albums in your photo gallery, Extending Battery Life, Camera Launch Shortcut, and tips on cleaning space in your Google account.
Taking a trip down memory lane this week, we are starting a series where we explore the use of tech in the medical scene in the past, from Bloodletting, to Trepanation, amongst others.
Join Lilian as she shares weird stories about tech and medicine in the past.
This episode with Lilian highlights some tips and tricks as well as some overlooked features on GOOGLE MAP, to make navigation easier.
There is an undisputed gender gap that exists in the STEM industries despite the explosion of the tech industry within the last 2-3 years.
The Senior Frontend Engineer at Hark, Grace Frank, shares her story as a Frontend Engineer, and the importance of having more women into STEM roles.
Are you taking advantage of the benefits of Email Listing?
Catch-up with latest TechNews with Booki on CruiseCtrl.
In a world where technology is at the forefront of everything, how can we utilize the use of tech to boost sales?
Does it take away the essence of the human factor?
The Head of Sales and Partnerships at Cora, Adetola Oloke, and Head of Marketing and Corporate Comms at LagosRide, Ayobami Akinnugba, share current trends in technologies that's helping businesses to streamline the management of sales and marketing operations on CruiseCtrl with Bookii.
Out of the 93 million eligible voters in Nigeria's 2023 General Elections, 37 million are between the ages of 18 and 34.
Also, students make up 26 million or 27.8% of all registered voters.
Is this a defining moment in Nigeria? Nigeria's 37 million registered youth voters: Real Change or Just Numbers?
In this episode, Senior Reporter, Premium Times, Amaka Okafor, PR and Political Enthusiast, Abdulganiyu Issa, Media Consultant, Njideka Agbo, and Human Rights Activist, Femi Adeyeye, discuss this topical issue.
Are Digital IDs paving a Digital Road to Hell or are they really the rough road to Heaven?
Data Privacy and Digital IDs in Africa: Can we have both?
Listen to Chief Operating Officer at Seamfix, Frank Atube, and a Responsible AI Advocate, Kingsley Owadara, as they discuss the challenges and opportunities of digital privacy in the identity management space and how the players in the industry are addressing concerns around the data privacy.
Catch up with the latest Tech News update on CruiseCtrl with Bookii.
From Twitter update on Two Factor Verification, to TikTok Creator Funds, Chipper Cash laying off more than one-third of its work force etc.
Catch up with the latest Tech News update on CruiseCtrl with Bookii.
From Twitter update on Two Factor Verification, to TikTok Creator Funds, Chipper Cash laying off more than one-third of its work force etc.
Do you really know how to read time in AM and PM?
Do you know that the Egyptians had a hand in deciding how time is read now?
Learn how to properly read time in AM and PM today in this episode.
Tech Gist:
1) AU launches debt observatory to monitor debt situations of African Countries.
2) INEC insists General Elections will hold in Nigeria, despite Cash Crunch and Protests.
3) Criminals now going after solar panels in South Africa.
4) Bolt is hiring more people and investing €500m in African expansion.
5) Facebook and Instagram users to pay $12/$15 monthly for verification.
Catch up with the latest Tech News update on CruiseCtrl with Bookii.
From Twitter update on Two Factor Verification, to TikTok Creator Funds, Chipper Cash laying off more than one-third of its work force etc.
Technology has tremendously changed the wellness fitness industry.
Bookii shares some of the latest fitness and TechNews Update on CruiseCtrl.
Technology has tremendously changed the wellness fitness industry.
Bookii shares some of the latest fitness and TechNews Update on CruiseCtrl.
The #WordOfTheDay is "DBMS - Database Management System", and on this day in 1959, the first weather satellite in space, Vanguard 2, was launched to measure cloud-cover distribution.
The satellite is still in orbit today and is expected to continue to orbit for about 300 years.
Tech Gist:
1) Israeli ex-spies reportedly hacked into phones in Kenya
2) YouTube CEO, Susan Wojcicki, steps down after 9 years as head
3) Meta announces new Instagram broadcast feature called "Channels"
4) Apple's new iOS 16.4 to include new emojis, roman keyboard & web app notifications.
Is the Naira redesign a Hit or a Miss? And are Nigerians using the E-Naira?
Listen Bookii on CruiseCtrl as she discusses the latest trends in Tech.
The day after February 14 (Valentine's Day), is known as Side Chicks Day in the US for those who could not get any comfort on Val's Day.
The #WordOfTheDay is "Bit" - Binary Digit and on this day in 2005, video sharing site, YouTube was launched.
Tech Gist:
1) Nigerian Dr. Pate, appointed new CEO of Vaccine Alliance, GAVI
2) MARBUG Virus hits Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon
3) TELKOM South Africa to retrench 1600 employees
4) TIZETI expands, hires more hands
ChatGPT vs Google Barb, who is running the spotlight for AI-Generated content in 2023?
As the world celebrate Valentines Day, what gift can you get your loved ones? More importantly, what tech gift can you get your loved ones?
Viral Tech news on CruiseCtrl with Bookii.
Even as we join the rest of the world to celebrate World Radio Day today, which this year is themed "Radio and Peace". Host Lilian joins Bookii to discuss the importance of Radio, a medium of expression and influence.
As we celebrate #WorldRadioDay and #AfricaPodcastDay, Tony shares reasons podcasts fail.
Also on this day, the Lumiere brothers patented one of the earliest motion picture projectors, their Cinematograph.
Tech Gist:
1) AsyariLabs launches its 1st propriety nanosatellite hardware to space.
2)Gaming startup Carry1st acquires mobile board game Gebeta for an undisclosed amount.
3) Airtel Nigeria acquires 5G spectrum in Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria and Zambia.
4) Cell phones and cameras banned from 73rd Makerere University graduation.
Techies are known to be goal getters of big dreams and lifestyle.
Which wristwatch is the most expensive? Find out on CruiseCntrl with Bookii.
Words around the Tech blocks is that it is the easiest time in history to make money. But first, let's get some financial literacy from Financial Expert of Money Africa, Akin Egbedeyi, on CruiseCntrl with Bookii.
Do you know the full meaning of JPEG?
Today's Rubbles of History highlights are the first time a computer defeated a world class champion using standard championship rules.
Tech Gist:
1) Malawi cholera outbreak crosses 1300.
2) South Africa declares national "state of disaster" in the electricity sector.
3) Over 1 million sign up for AI-powered Bing waitlist in 48 hours.
4) Twitter expands tweet length limit for US-based Twitter Blue to 4000.
Have the Naira Redesign and National Card Scheme affected you in any way?
What are the effects of theses policies?
A Financial Policy Analyst, Stanley Onuorah, and a Public Policy Analyst, Chima Christian, joins Tony to discuss these issues.
How's Africa reshaping energy the enrgy industry in response to fuel and climate crisis?
Chief Operating Officer at Salpha Energy, Charles Ubong Akpan, joins Bookii on CruiseCntrl to talk about the energy crisis.
Words around the Tech blocks is that it is the easiest time in history to make money. But first, let's get some financial literacy from Financial Expert of Money Africa, Akin Egbedeyi on CruiseCntrl with Bookii.
Listen to Bookii as she shares tech stories around Money Market, and what impact Tech plays in businesses and organizations.
Do you really know what a "File" is? Do you know when Google Maps was launched?
Today's Rubbles of History highlights the launch of Google Maps and record braking "24 hours in Cyberspace" event.
Today's Tech Gist;
1) AFDB announces 2nd edition of Fashionomics Africa Online Incubator and Accelerator Programme.
2) Starlink gets license and approval in Rwanda
3) Binance suspends US dollar withdrawals and deposits for international customers.
4) Microsoft announces AI powered Bing and Edge.
In an era where almost everyone is enthusiastic about starting a business, what measures are to be put in place before, during and after startup?
What should be your target? What digital platform do you need to embrace? How do you get people to notice your product? How do you get prospective investors for your business?
CEO and Founder of Ricive, Ayodeji Popoola, joins Bookii as they discuss "How to help the local traders and small-medium entrepreneurs thrive in this Digital Economy" on CruiseCntrl.
From an explanation of the word "byte" and what happened on February 7th in Tech history, to Google and Microsoft going head to head in the Conversational AI Space, Tony shares insights into Africa's Tech space in this episode of this podcast.
Also today, he talks about Meta losing its claim to be removed from suit claiming it exploited workers.
It's Tech appreciation Monday on #CruiseCntrl with Bookii.
What does your Mobile Phone mean to you? Mobile network provider MTN Ghana gets waver on tax bill.
While Meta is introducing paid verification and Twitter is thinking of paid verification for organizations, Tony in this episode shares all the most exciting Tech stories across Africa.
Tony also explains a Tech word and shares what happened today in Africa.
From Africa's 1st Unicorn of 2023 to Africa's 1st e-hailing (Uber, Bolt) and App-based transport workers govt approved union in Nigeria and Google starting its 1st Startups Accelerator Program for African Women Founders, Tony shares a lot of firsts in the Tech space in Africa in the past week.
In this episode, Tony explains what ChatGPT is and what it does, how a delivery-sized asteroid missed collision with Earth, and more interesting Tech stories.
What do you think about the idea of working only 4 days as opposed to the normal 5 days?
Can this work in Africa across all sectors?
Frontend Web Developer and Freelance Technical Writer, Anita Idemudia, Senior Business Management and Partnership Expert with HumanManager, Mojisola Oladele-Ojo, Founder & CEO at Teksight Edge Limited, Charles Edosomwan, and Director of #4dayworkweek South Africa NPC, Karen Lowe, discuss this tropical issue.
Have you ever thought about driving a car with your brain and not your hands?
Do you really know what a Satellite is?
Listen to Tony as he provides answers and shares the hottest tech stories in Africa.
Music lovers and Fans can buy shares and earn royalties on the favourite song, AND;
Why are schools intimidated by Open AI, ChatGPT enhancing education?
Everything you need to know about Viral TechNews on CruiseCntrl with Bookii.
As the Presidential election is fast approaching for Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora, let's talk about voting right and making political decisions that determines your future on Cruise Control with Bookii.
It is predicted that businesses and workplaces in the future will look increasingly different from how they appear now.
A Business Strategist and HR Specialist, Abiola Ojo, speaks extensively on what impact the work place culture plays in management of Tech Talents.
As the Presidential election is fast approaching for Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora, let's talk about voting right and making political decisions that determines your future on Cruise Control with Bookii.
Listen to Tony as he shares the simplest definitions of the word "Online", what happened in Tech on this day, and some of the hottest Tech Stories in Africa.
As the Presidential election is fast approaching for Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora, let's talk about voting right and making political decisions that determines your future on Cruise Control with Bookii.
People with disabilities are often overlooked when a conversation about a diverse and inclusive workplace is being discussed in most workplaces in Africa.
In this episode, Anita Asiegbu, shares with Tony, why it is important to have a disability inclusive workplace.
In an era where every sector of life has adopted the use of tech, and we are now faced with the reality of a Digital World.
Co-Founder/CEO Exponential Destiny, Marcus Shingles and Team Lead Exponential Destiny, Africa, Muhammad Tajudeen, speaks on how African Schools can get into the Metaverse, and also discover captivating ways on how they can reform learning with Digital Guide.
Listen to Tony as he shares what happened in Tech on this day, a weird tech story and invention and some of the hottest tech gist in Africa.
Is there a difference between in a fitness trainer in the physical and in virtual reality?
Also, would you rather have a physical or virtual fitness trainer?
Personal Fitness Trainer, Skip Aftermath, shares some thoughts about this in this episode.
Is there a difference between in a fitness trainer in the physical and in virtual reality?
Also, would you rather have a physical or virtual fitness trainer?
Personal Fitness Trainer, Skip Aftermath, shares some thoughts about this in this episode.
Listen to Tony as he shares what happened in Tech on this day, a weird tech story and invention and some of the hottest tech gist in Africa.
The digital asset class built on modern technology also comes with high gains on inherent risk.
Is the news of FTX bankruptcy shaking the confidence of African market?
The Regional Manager, Atlantis Exchange, USA, Mr Noble Official, joins Bookii, as they discuss on the Future of FTX; consequences of crypto collapse on the African market
Education is the key, but this key seems to be missing for about 100 million children in Africa, and the rest who have the key see a changed lock.
Only lifelong quality education starting in the earliest years in life can break the cycle of poverty, improve health outcomes, prepare people for decent jobs with opportunities to reskill and upskill, and mitigate the climate crisis.
The National Coordinator of the International School Teachers and Directors Association in Nigeria, Juliana Odekhian, and an Independent Educational Consultant, based in South Africa, Karen Walstra, will be talking about how we can turn commitments into action to make education transformative.
Education is the key, but this key seems to be missing for about 100 million children in Africa, and the rest who have the key see a changed lock.
Only lifelong quality education starting in the earliest years in life can break the cycle of poverty, improve health outcomes, prepare people for decent jobs with opportunities to reskill and upskill, and mitigate the climate crisis.
The National Coordinator of the International School Teachers and Directors Association in Nigeria, Juliana Odekhian, and an Independent Educational Consultant, based in South Africa, Karen Walstra, will be talking about how we can turn commitments into action to make education transformative.
We all said that COP27 was an African COP, but did the negotiations truly favour Africa?
Did COP27 meet its expectations as an African COP?
With the amount of climate disasters African countries are facing, can we say that the negotiations at COP27 were in the interest of Africa?
In this episode, Climate Activist/Expert and COP27 Delegate, Chiagozie Udeh, shares his thoughts on the achievements of COP27 for Africa and what's next for Africa after COP27.
About 494 million people in sub-Saharan Africa have no form of legal identification. In response, policymakers across sub-Saharan Africa are increasingly investing in some form of biometric digital identification (ID) systems.
In this episode, the Lead Infrastructure Engineer at Prembly, Ilerioluwa Fadeyi and the Marketing & Communications Lead at Seamfix, Ademola Koledoye, dissect the ID trends that shaped 2022 and how ID systems will shape the coming years.
About 494 million people in sub-Saharan Africa have no form of legal identification. In response, policymakers across sub-Saharan Africa are increasingly investing in some form of biometric digital identification (ID) systems.
In this episode, the Lead Infrastructure Engineer at Prembly, Ilerioluwa Fadeyi and the Marketing & Communications Lead at Seamfix, Ademola Koledoye, dissect the ID trends that shaped 2022 and how ID systems will shape the coming years.
About 494 million people in sub-Saharan Africa have no form of legal identification. In response, policymakers across sub-Saharan Africa are increasingly investing in some form of biometric digital identification (ID) systems.
In this episode, the Lead Infrastructure Engineer at Prembly, Ilerioluwa Fadeyi and the Marketing & Communications Lead at Seamfix, Ademola Koledoye, dissect the ID trends that shaped 2022 and how ID systems will shape the coming years.
We all said that COP27 was an African COP, but did the negotiations truly favour Africa?
With the amount of climate disasters African countries are facing, can we say that the negotiations at COP27 were in the interest of Africa?
Climate Activist, Expert, and COP27 Delegate, Chiagozie Udeh, shares his thoughts on whether COP27 met our expectations as Africans.
We all said that COP27 was an African COP, but did the negotiations truly favour Africa?
With the amount of climate disasters African countries are facing, can we say that the negotiations at COP27 were in the interest of Africa?
Climate Activist, Expert, and COP27 Delegate, Chiagozie Udeh, shares his thoughts on whether COP27 met our expectations as Africans.
Research has shown a high rate of mental disorders and mental health symptoms among adolescents in 16 sub-Saharan African countries, with a greater burden compared to that in high-income countries.
Around 50% of mental disorders have their onset before the age of 14 and 75% before 25 but stigma, in most of Africa, remains one of the biggest obstacles to people getting the support they need.
Joining Tony and Bookii to discuss why we should talk more about mental health is an entrepreneur and mental health activist, Debbie Absolom lyka.
Catch the latest technology gist and stories for the day on Cruise Ctrl.
Join Bookii as she uncovers happenings from incredible and fascinating change drivers in the socio-tech world.
The digital age is having almost everyone, individuals, and cooperate organizations leverage and tap into the pool of potential in the technology ecosystem.
So what are you building on?
A Tech Expert, Scott Ceneje talks on Building Potentials in the Tech Ecosystem.
Africa Tech Radio partnered with wikimedia user groups across Africa to highlight how the stories of Africa are written on the world’s most widely used reference compendium, Wikipedia.
The Planning and Organizing Lead for WikiIndaba 2022, Derrick Ndahiro and Founder, WikiVibrance Project, Euphemia Uwandu, discuss how the WikiIndaba and WikiViibrance project are helping Africans in this move.
Listen to Tony as he explores the meaning of the word AI, and shares the hottest tech gist in Africa.
The 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) gave Africa some reasons to be hopeful about the future of climate tech in Africa but what really should be the next step for climate tech in Africa after this much celebrated event?
In 2021, climate tech startups in Africa raised a mere $440m in disclosed funding, compared to $2.4bn for fintech and African climate tech startups receive just 0.2% of venture dollars compared with their counterparts in the United States, Canada, China, and Europe.
The Technical Coordinator, World Meteorological Organization, Africa Office, Abubakr Salih Babiker, in this episode shares his expert thoughts on what is next for Climate Tech in Africa.
Why celebrate Christmas with all the problems facing humanity?
From floods, famine and hunger to wars, inequality and insecurity, is this Christmas worth celebrating?
Speaking in this episode, is a preacher and business consultant, Edidiong Gabriel, who tries to help us understand why Christmas is still worth celebrating despite our many problems.
The PR industry is accelerating at a fast pace that most practitioners are wondering what is happening.
Lifestyle Brand Strategist and Publicist, Kafilat Salisu helps us better understand the transformation happening in the PR Industry and the role tech is playing.
Everyday, we see varieties of ways technology impacts our lives, and the legal field is not left out of this revolution.
A legal and compliance officer at Quick Law, Esther Sandra, helps us better understand how technology is influencing the legal field in this episode.
At the start of 2022, there were widespread predictions that African startups would exceed the $5 billion mark.
Did Startups in Africa defy the global funding cutback that dried up in many parts of the world?
The VP Investments at Ingressive Capital, Uwem Uwemakpan, dissects the trends that shaped funding into African tech startups in 2022.
Technology is transforming the way HR is being carried out.
Applying HR tech to some immediate issues that most SMEs face such as payroll, leave, claims management, and attendance tracking can free up precious time for entrepreneurs to focus on more urgent matters.
The Product Manager at HumanManager Limited, Akinjide Omojola, highlights the trends that shaped this industry in 2022.
Africa is on the rise. The advent of the Internet and connectedness, has revolutionised the way stories are shared, and I believe that no one can tell the African story better than Africans themselves.
Spotify’s Managing Director in Sub-Saharan Africa, Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, shares her thoughts about this here.
Developmental Regulation is the first pillar on Nigeria’s Digital Economy Policy and Strategy document and the Nigeria Start Up Bill which got passed in 2022, may be the silver bullet to bring about a Digital Nigeria.
Lead of the Nigeria Start Up Bill and The Senior Special Assistant on Digital Transformation to Nigeria’s President, Oswald Osaretin Guobadia, walks us through how the Nigeria Start Up Bill (now an Act) will help speed up Nigeria's transition to a digital economy.
How will this Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) that has ushered in a new era of economic disruption in Africa affect its economy?
The impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, robotics, 3D printing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced wireless technologies will depend largely on how we choose to use them.
In this episode, we hear from economist and Professor of 4IR Practice, Professor Miriam Altman on the impact of this fourth revolution on Africa’s economic potential and how we can adapt and get more value to be able to compete globally.
Anyone beginning their software development journey must have gotten some advice to use Free and Open Source Software.
What is free and what is open about these Software? What are the benefits and are they better alternatives to their commercial peers?
The executive director at Ushahidi, who sits on the Creative Commons Board of Directors and co-founded AkiraChix, Angela Oduor Lungati, will be guiding us into the world of Free and Open Source Software.
There are a number of ways that caregivers especially mothers can ensure the protection of both their babies and the environment, using re-usable diapers is one way.
The founder of Toto Safi, Cyntyche Mahoro in this episode guides us into this environmental practice.
Have you heard of the Nigeria Startup Bill (Now an Act) and the many benefits it promises the tech ecosystem in Nigeria?
The State Adoption and Domestication Lead of Nigeria Startup Act, Tracy Okoro takes a go at what the bill is, what it can do and for whom in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem it’s directed at.
Every startup looking to scale, prepares to pitch to an Investor someday.
A Venture Capitalist is an investor that provides young companies with capital in exchange for ownership.
If you've ever wondered who a Venture Capitalist is, what they do and what it means to be one in Africa, the Founder of a $10M Venture Capital targeting tech-enabled startups in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Egypt; Ingressive Capital - Maya Horgan Hamodu, will guide you in this episode.
January 1, 2021, saw Africa usher in a new economic era with the announcement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement.
The Founder and MD at Ingressive Capital, Maya Horgan Famodu, shares her thoughts on this agreement and what it could mean for Startups in Africa.
Menstruation or periods are an integral part of a woman's life yet the topic remains a taboo, surprisingly even in the urban parts of the country.
The CTO of Naza Agape, Joshua Ichor, shares an innovative and eco-friendly approach to dealing with menstruation with some affordable and biodegradable sanitary pads.
Stories matter, Many Stories Matter. Stories can be used to empower, and to humanize.
AfricaCom’s Portfolio Manager, James Williams talks about the event which is at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation; Africa Tech Festival and how it is bringing together Africa's vibrant, diverse community of technology champions.
Do couple therapy sessions really help solve problems in relationships and marriages?
In this episode, Founder of Relate Africa Organization for Marriage and Family, Bridget Itsueli, discusses how couple sessions with a therapist can repair stressors in a relationship.
Over twenty years after the first edition, recommendations from the Lagos Economic Summit codenamed Ehingbeti have helped the Lagos state government to focus on areas that concern the citizens, investors and businesses with 210 actions taken out of the 222 resolutions agreed upon at 8 editions.
In this episode, the Head, Tech Ecosystem and Ventures at FCMB, Lawal Abiodun, shares his thoughts on the Lagos State Development Plan 2052, their products and services which are impacting Lagos and what the Lagos of his dream is.
Over twenty years after the first edition, recommendations from the Lagos Economic Summit codenamed Ehingbeti have helped the Lagos state government to focus on areas that concern the citizens, investors and businesses with 210 actions taken out of the 222 resolutions agreed upon at 8 editions.
In this episode, the Marketing, Communications and Business Development Lead at Pal Pensions, Oriola Soyege, shares his thoughts on the Lagos State Development Plan 2052, their products and services which are impacting Lagos and what the Lagos of his dream is.
For 72 days in 2022, 5 million people in Nigeria, talked about 1 thing; The Big Brother Naija: Level Up Show.
In this episode, Tecno Spot Fans of the BB Naija Season 7 Show, share their thoughts about their most exciting moments, housemates and advice for future housemates of the show.
20 years after, the Lagos Economic Summit codenamed Ehingbeti has helped Lagos to focus on areas that concern the citizens, investors and businesses.
In this episode, a Partner at PwC, Pedro Omontuemhen, shares his thoughts about the products and services of PwC which are impacting Lagos, the Lagos State Development Plan 2052, and what the Lagos of his dream is.
20 years after, the Lagos Economic Summit codenamed Ehingbeti has helped Lagos to focus on areas that concern the citizens, investors and businesses.
In this episode, the Group Executive Director of Vetiva Capital Management Limited, Damilola Ajayi, shares his thoughts about the products and services of Vetiva which are impacting Lagos, the Lagos State Development Plan 2052, and what the Lagos of his dream is.
20 years after, the Lagos Economic Summit codenamed Ehingbeti has helped Lagos to focus on areas that concern the citizens, investors and businesses.
In this episode, the Executive Director of Lotus Bank, Isiaka Ajani-Lawal, shares his thoughts about the Lagos State Development Plan 2052, their products and services which are impacting Lagos and what the Lagos of his dream is.
We are in the midst of a plastic crisis and we will need to do more than just blame the plastic straws, take-away packs and polythene bags.
The Communications and Media Liaison at Chemolex; Resian Lebai, a Scientist at the Uganda Industrial Research Institute; Loyce Kukunda, and the Founder of Lwanda Biotech; Faith Obange, share some alternatives to plastics which we can use to save Africa from further drowning in plastics.
We are in the midst of a plastic crisis and we will need to do more than just blame the plastic straws, take-away packs and polythene bags.
The Communications and Media Liaison at Chemolex; Resian Lebai, a Scientist at the Uganda Industrial Research Institute; Loyce Kukunda, and the Founder of Lwanda Biotech; Faith Obange, share some alternatives to plastics which we can use to save Africa from further drowning in plastics.
In 2016, the African tech ecosystem barely raised $400 million in total venture capital. Four years later, the continent was doing 4 times its 2016 funding numbers. In the first half of 2022, $2.7b was raised in over 200 deals.
Africans in the diaspora contribute at least $48bn to the continent’s gross domestic product (GDP), slightly more than the $47bn that the region receives from foreign direct investment (FDI) and slightly below the $50bn it receives in aid.
In this chat with Tony, finance expert and founder of the Afrifursa Fintech Summit; Tapfuma Musewe, talks about the opportunities available to African FinTechs as they collaborate with the diaspora.
When you post your pictures and videos on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok, do you still have any rights over them? Are open source software licenses intellectual property?
How does Intellectual Property work online - Website, Videos, Photos, Music, Blogs, Ebooks, Softwares?
Kenyan Intellectual Property Lawyer, Elizabeth Oyange-Ngando helps us better understand what can be protected and what cannot be protected when it comes to intellectual property online.
What ART techniques and procedures can help with infertility?
Sonography and Fertility Consultant Abiola Adewusi in this episode, discusses the options to conceive using a third party or gestational carrier and the perception Africans may have about it.
Have you ever visited a public library anywhere in Africa? Do public libraries still exist? Do we even need public libraries in this mobile driven digital Africa?
The Director of Training at the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA), and the Wikimedia Newcomer of the Year 2022, Nkem Osuigwe, shares her strong belief on how African public libraries can become modern information hubs.
Maternal mortality is an under-discussed conversation in the health sector and tech startups are working on preventing and reducing deaths related to pregnancy and childbirth in Africa.
The co-founder of health tech startup, Babymigo, Kemi Olawoye, shares some thoughts in this episode on how to improve child care across Africa.
Will Bitcoin be Africa's currency of decolonization? Is the Central African Republic leading Africa’s charge?
The Chief Strategy Officer of the Human Rights Foundation and the co-organiser of the Oslo Freedom Forum, Alex Gladstein, shares some thoughts on the relationship between the Central African Republic’s move to adopt bitcoin and the decolonization / fight for freedom (financial freedom inclusive).
The race for Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) space has already begun.
How, When, Whom and How achievable is this race to transition from petrol to electric vehicles?
Head of Strategy, Joseph Osanipin, The Technical Lead, Uchendu Ebuka and the Director Sales & Marketing, Sanjay Rupani - all of the JET Systems Automobile Industries Limited join Tony to discuss these issues.
You can become a Social Media Influencer if you have a phone or not?
Popular Nigerian Twitter influencer, @bod_Republic, talks about his viral tweets, the pros and cons of being a Social Media Influencer.
Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) affects over 200 million women and children worldwide and the risk of death for children under age five with Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is 1.75 times more than for children without this deficiency.
Learn more about how Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (OFSP) is solving this problem from Chinonyerem Ezem and Chimezirim Iwueke, the Co-founders of an agro-tech startup which is focused on developing the Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) value chain to enhance nutrition and reduce hunger across Nigeria called AgroArena.
Thinking of switching to Tech?
PR & Marketing Manager with FTX in Africa, Harri Obi chats with Bookii on how to go about it.
Do digital firms like Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, Twitter, Netflix, and Uber pay taxes to countries in Africa where they have customers?
Can African countries make money from these big tech companies? How will these taxes be calculated and paid?
An Accountant with Ascension Consulting Services, Ife Ajao, provides some answers to these questions under what is known as Base Erosion Profit Shifting (BEPS).
With more than 50 million independents having identified themselves as content creators, curators, and community builders on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Clubhouse etc, we have a new economic trend known as the Creative/Creator Economy.
This trend and generation of micro-entrepreneurs currently valued at $20 billion, with estimations that it could grow to a $104.2 billion market in 2022, is what the Founder of Selar.co, Douglas Kendyson, and the CEO of Ckrowd Africa Technology, Adebayo Kayode, discuss in this episode.
Asides cinema and entertainment, medical and diagnostics, high risk job training, tourism, shopping and even real estate are industries where virtual reality is revolutionising the experience of practitioners and consumers.
In this chat with the founder of Ghana’s leading provider of interactive virtual tours and dynamic digital experiences Dobiison; Selasie Awity, we discuss the huge potentials of virtual reality to businesses.
Litter in Lagos gets whisked away by the rains and waterways and ends up forming piles of trash on the beaches.
In this episode, we discuss the issues of the plastic pollution in Lagos and the place of sports and youth communities to assist in solving this challenge, is the President of Statewide Waste and Environmental Education, Ambassador Phillips Obuesi.
Fatherhood, Paternal Bonds, and the influence of fathers in society can never be over celebrated.
Two young parents from Lagos, Nigeria; Ebun Amusan and Dolapo Onaduja, celebrate fatherhood in this episode.
The Sabi Toolkit, a publication of Shine Your Eye (an initiative of Cybersafe Foundation for senior citizens), is a senior citizens’ relatable guide to internet safety.
It aims to help the elderly and less tech savvy people around us avoid being scammed and protect themselves online.
The Programs Manager for Cybersafety for Seniors a.k.a Shine Your Eye at CyberSafe Foundation, Uchechi Kama, shares some interesting details about the toolkit and its importance.
This is the second part of the episode which answers the question What is Conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) and why you should be interested in Conversational AI.
The Founder and CEO of the Africa Chatbot & Conversational AI Summit, Sydney Eneremadu and the Chair of the Special Interest Group on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics with the IITPSA (Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa), Johan Steyn, share their thoughts on the question?
This first part answers the question What is Conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) and why you should be interested in Conversational AI.
The Founder and CEO of the Africa Chatbot & Conversational AI Summit, Sydney Eneremadu, and the Chair of the Special Interest Group on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics with the IITPSA (Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa), Johan Steyn, share their thoughts on the questions?
African software developers are in high demand and there is also a growing need for Software Quality Assurance Engineers or Software Testers.
The co-founders of a platform that helps to connect Quality Assurance Engineers or Software Testers to software companies, UnbugQA; Olutoye Owojaye and Joseph Burutu, discuss what software testing is about to help you determine if it is a good career path for you in Tech.
Is every electronic you use e-waste? Where do your used and disposed TVs, phones and computers go? How should you properly dispose of your electronics?
Who should bear the burden of properly disposing of your electronic waste?
In this episode, the Executive Secretary of the E-waste Producer Responsibility Organisation of Nigeria (EPRON), Mrs Ibukun Faluyi, talks about proper management of electronic waste in Nigeria.
Is it possible that you remember those stories from your childhood because those stories were just too good to be forgotten?
CEO and Founder of online bookstore, Oma Books, Goodness Iruoma, argues that there’s a power behind reading aloud and that may be the reason you still remember the story books we read aloud during our childhood.
Insurgency, heat waves, rising sea levels, changing rainfall patterns and reduced crop yield are some of the effects of climate change in Africa that the Conference of the Parties (COP-26) which was held at Glasgow in 2021 planned to increase action in tackling.
Climate Activist and COP26 Delegate Chiagozie Udeh, talks about the commitments made at COP26, their implications for Africa and how will they benefit Africa?
Space Science and Technology is no longer a futuristic, far off achievement. It is here, but how many African countries are investing in it?
Do you know how important space science and technology is to your farming, to how stable and reliable your internet connection is or how it can be used to predict certain climate changes around you?
Africa’s Regional Coordinator at the Space Generation Advisory Council, Tensae Ali, shares his thoughts on how important Space Science and Technology is to Africa.
Does Nigeria need a female President now? Since the inception of democracy in Nigeria, the question has remained, when will Nigeria have a Female President.
Though females make up almost 50% of Nigeria’s population, it does not reflect in political offices. Blogger and Women’s Right Advocate Ifejesu Salam, makes a case for why Nigeria needs a Female President now and urgently so too.
Listen to the children who came top of the Kiddies Coding Camp organized by Convexity in 2021 on why your child should learn coding now.
Umar Bashir, Nathan Nwasi and Sheyindemi Ilerioluwa with their tutors Victor Omachi and Abdul-Hadi Hashim shared their experiences and reasons why every child should learn coding as a skill.
Do you still think that Epilepsy is a spiritual disease? Did you know that children are the most affected by this neurological disorder?
What causes Epilepsy? What are the symptoms? What can you do about it?
The Medical Director of Medicentre Nigeria, Dr. Oguntimehin Olukayode, takes us on an insightful journey into the unprovoked fits and seizures.
Four African countries account for a little bit over half of all malaria deaths worldwide: Nigeria (31.9%), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (13.2%), United Republic of Tanzania (4.1%) and Mozambique (3.8%).
Vestergaard's Head of Global Growth and Advocacy, Patrick Sieyes, shares some thoughts on the efforts to reach the target of zero malaria in Africa and highlights some successes and lessons learned from the covid pandemic in this episode.
Popular Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, says we should all be feminists but do we know for sure what Feminism really is?
Is there really a one true definition of Feminism?
In this episode, a Women’s Rights Advocate, Chizaram Eni Onwuzulike, shares some thoughts to clear the air on what exactly feminism is.
New research has shown some evidence that the global Great Resignation trend is emerging across Africa despite the high unemployment rate.
Having experienced increased flexibility, increased earning opportunities and a better work-life balance from working remotely, “a lot of people seem to now realize that they’re ‘more than just their job.’
The Founder of Dear HR Consulting, Joel Moses Babatunde and a Digital Communication Strategist, Oyinloye Tunbosun both share their experiences on how dissatisfaction, burnout, fear for personal safety, and a shift in priorities are encouraging this trend in Africa.
Poverty, insecurity, insurgency and violence are just a few of the things that unemployment causes. If we do not find gainful and decent employment for the over 400 million youths aged 15-35 in Africa, we may witness something worse than what we’re currently witnessing as a result of unemployment.
The Jobs Campaign spokesperson of YES4YOUTH, Itumeleng Lentsoane, shares her thoughts on the many issues around this challenge and how the recently launched Jobs Now Africa campaign will help provide some solutions.
Accepting yourself for who you are is not an easy journey but a necessary one.
People living with disability have a greater challenge of embracing who they are and accepting their unique identity alongside having to deal with societal acceptance.
Executive Director, Peniel Foundation, Aisha Disiru discusses this journey of accepting oneself and living with disability in this episode.
Even with the 60% youthful population who make up more than 53% of registered voters in the country, youth voter apathy is a major issue in Nigeria.
How do we get young people to actively participate in the electoral process in Nigeria?
Program Officers with YIAGA Africa, Efemena Ozugha and Olaniyan Sanusi, alongside Legal Practitioner, Juliet Isi Ikhayere and Public Policy Analyst, Chima Christian, all propose different solutions to this challenge.
What is this PAPSS? Can it solve Africa’s trans-border payments challenge? How will it benefit small businesses in Africa? How will it contribute to restoring the economies of African countries?
Before Thursday January 13, 2022, over 80% of African cross-border payment transactions that originated from African banks had to be routed offshore for clearing and settlement using international banking relationships, which is costly & inefficient; as it takes between 2 to 14 days to complete and acts as a barrier to intra-regional trade.
The long awaited Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS) which was piloted in August 2021, and launched in January 2022, may prove to be the backbone upon which the promises of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement rests.
Joining Tony to discuss this, is an International Trade Policy and Law Expert, who serves as the Lead, Trade Enablement, in the National Action Committee on the AfCFTA in Nigeria, Olusegun Olutayo.
The WikiVibrance/Africa Youth Month 2021 is a project in the Wikimedia movement aimed at recognizing and commemorating the African Youth Month (AYM) 2021 by building capacity and improving content related to Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Engagement.
Africa Tech Radio as a media partner of the WikiVibrance/Africa Youth Month 2021 Project took some time out to chat with some of the mentors who helped guide young people from across Africa to build their capacity and improve content related to the 4E's of the AYM; Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Engagement.
To better understand the Africa Youth Month and its importance, how and why the WikiMedia Community User Groups are invested in commemorating the Africa Youth month through the Wikivibrance project, You can listen to a previous chat we had with the title How African Youths Can Retell The Stories Of Africa.
Are You sexually healthy? Do you know what that even means?
What signs do you look out for to determine the state of your sexual health? Before you jump into any sexual activity, do you confirm your sexual health status?
A general practitioner Doctor, Dr. Esther Adelopo discusses this very sensitive issue with Gloria in this episode.
Representation is important
The past few years has seen an increase in the number of women in tech as many companies and firms are being more intentional about gender balance when recruiting.
A Lawyer and Product Designer, Kelechi Achinonu, discusses with Gloria, how to get even more women to join the Tech industry.
In Nigeria, you often hear phrases like “Who school help?”, “After school what next?”, “Why am I even studying this course?”, “I just want to get a degree, it’s not like I’m going to use it for anything” and the list goes on.
We recently spoke to the CEO and Founder of iCreate Africa, Bright Jaja, on the idea of Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET), why Nigeria needs it now and how iCreate Africa is committing to this dream.
iCreate Africa organises Africa's largest Skills Competition, Exhibition, and Job Fair focused on promoting and highlighting opportunities in technical vocational and education training, the iCreate Skills Fest.
How much do you spend on Internet Data every week or month? Do you know if the price of internet data where you are is affordable?
According to the UN, internet access is considered affordable when the cost of 1 gig is less than 2% of your gross monthly income. Many Africans spend 5.7% of their gross monthly income on data.
How can we make internet data affordable across Africa?
The immediate past President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) and the National Coordinator for the Alliance for Affordable Internet in Nigeria, Olu Teniola, shares his thoughts here.
Why do people find chat bots on websites annoying? Is it that those “annoying” chatbots aren’t as intelligent and conversational?
Nonetheless, banks and eCommerce platforms are using them. Will this trend continue in Africa?
The Founder and CEO of the Africa Chatbot & Conversational AI Summit, Sydney Eneremadu and the Chair of the Special Interest Group on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics with the IITPSA (Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa), Johan Steyn, discuss How big Conversational AI will be in Africa in 2022?
South African firm, mLab, is taking a shot at a World Record for Most users in an Online Artificial Intelligence (AI) lesson within 24 hours and we’re supporting their effort.
Listen to mLab’s CEO, Nicki Koorbanally, and its Chief Operating Officer, Tendai Mazhude, throw more light on why this move is important for Africa.
Low to no banking service fees, better interest rates, better budgeting features, and general ease of use are some of the reasons digital banking has become a thing among the youthful and mobile first population in Africa.
Many predictions have been made about how banks are now and what they will look like in 2030.
The Co-founder of Prospa, Chioma Ugo and the Founder of Glade, Liyi Victor, share their thoughts with Tony on the growing digital banking trend and the future of banking.
Did you know that less than 40% of Africans have access to the internet, about 90% of children in sub-Saharan Africa do not have access to a computer and around 80% do not enjoy a basic internet connection?
Wikipedia provides free access to participate in the creation and sharing of the multiple alternative narratives about Africa, but many people in Africa do not know about this and can not access this platform due to a number of reasons.
In this episode, Tony discusses an offline solution that bridges the digital divide called WikiFundi with Wiki In Africa's Co-Lead, Florence Devouard.
Tomatoes account for nearly one fifth of Nigeria’s vegetable consumption and Nigeria rightly is the largest producer of tomatoes in sub Saharan Africa.
Despite this, Nigeria is the 3rd largest importer of tomato paste in Africa and this, according to a 2017 estimate, cost her about $360m annually. There is a business case to produce tomato paste in Nigeria for Nigeria.
The CEO and Founder of Tomato Jos Farming and Processing Limited, Mira Mehta, shares some of her experiences and thoughts to help guide those who would want to get into this space.
An estimated 494 million people in sub-Saharan Africa have no form of legal identification. This is about 40% of the world’s total population without any form of recognized legal identification. How is Africa responding to this?
With almost 50 African Nations having issued e-passports, there has been a clear drive to spread the use of biometric-based identification across Africa in recent years.
As we look into 2022 and the years ahead, we believe that the rise of digital identities across Africa has just begun to take shape and we have the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of VerifyMe Nigeria, Esigie Aguele, to discuss how important this will be.
Not only does Africa already have a youthful population, it may remain the most youthful population globally till the next 7 decades.
Annually, the African Union dedicates the month of November to celebrate Africa’s Youths. For the WikiMedia movement in Africa, this is done through the WikiVibrance Project.
Tony spoke to a volunteer with the Wikimedia Foundation and the Founder of the WikiVibrance Project, Euphemia Uwandu, and a Senior Regional Partnerships Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa at the Wikimedia Foundation, Rudolph Ampofo, on how young wikipedians in Africa can retell the stories of Africa.
Have you heard of the Digital Economy?
Did you know that almost half of Africa used the internet in 2020 and according to a McKinsey report, 77% of consumers will keep using digital channels after the pandemic to do business.
Kodak and much recently Blackberry will be used as lessons in business schools around the world to illustrate the consequences of trying to defeat tech development and the opportunity to go digital.
The Founder and CEO of Terminal Africa, Nnamdi Okoh, shares his thoughts on why your business should go digital.
That adage that says "you are what you eat" has never been so true as now. What you consume determines how healthy you will be. As the year progresses, it's necessary to understand that healthy eating is important to a healthy lifestyle.
Nutritionist and Wellness Expert, Adedamola Ladejobi, AskDamz joins Gloria to see to how we can eat healthy in 2022.
To help address this underrepresentation, the Wikimedia Foundation, the global nonprofit that operates Wikipedia, launched a project called Wiki Unseen to address the visual and written underrepresentation of several Black historical figures on Wikipedia.
The commissioned artists, Enam Bosokah from Ghana, Esther Griffith from Trinidad, and Bukhtawar Malik from the United States, had a chat with Tony and Gloria about their involvement in this project.
Of the 30+ articles in the African Royalty category on English Wikipedia, only three pages have the picture of their subjects.
To help address this underrepresentation, the Wikimedia Foundation, the global nonprofit that operates Wikipedia, launched a project called Wiki Unseen to address the visual and written underrepresentation of several Black historical figures on Wikipedia.
The Brand Collaborations Lead at the Wikimedia Foundation, Tas Elias, discusses this new project with Gloria and Tony.
When it comes to coding language, many might imagine it as a series of 1s and Os, as incomprehensible as a different accent it magic. People might not be able to understand what goes on in the world of Programming but developers use their language to create software that you have now come to love and use.
The world of programmers involves more that just the interface a user sees. Behind the curtain of what is visible onscreen is a vast 'back end' with developers, data analayts and a host of others.
Mobile Engineer at Plume Design, Emmanuel Kehinde, divulges what goes on in the World of Programming
There are new outpatient treatment procedures for women suffering from debilitating symptoms caused by uterine fibroids. The treatment, called radiofrequency ablation of fibroids, is an outpatient procedure that destroys fibroid tissue using a thin needle. It uses controlled radiofrequency energy and heat to ablate the fibroid.
This new procedure is an alternative for this condition that addresses the growing preference of doctors and women seeking a less-invasive procedure that preserves the uterus and minimizes treatment recovery time.
Gloria is joined by The CEO and Founder of Nordica Fertility Centre, Dr Abayomo Ajayi, who examines the new technologies to treat Uterine Fibroids
Have you heard of the Digital Economy or the New Economy? It promises to bring to the fore the impact of digital technology on patterns of production and consumption.
According to the experts, benefits of the digital economy include improved living standards, lower levels of poverty and social inequality.
The idea of decentralized finance seems to be the promise upon which improved living standards; a lower level of poverty and social inequality will be satisfied.
Co-Founder of Punk Panda, T. W. Dawson, discusses the Digital Economy as the New Oil with Tony and Gloria in this episode.
CheckPoint Research reported that Africa experienced the highest volume of cyberattacks in 2021 across the five regions that were surveyed. Some groups have described 2021 as the year of the cyberattack pandemic.
What cybersecurity trends should we expect in 2022?
Cybersecurity Professional & Awareness Advocate, Founder and Executive Director of CyberSafe Foundation, Confidence Staveley, shares her Trends and Predictions for Cybersecurity in 2022.
Your Alexa or Siri, Bolt or Uber ride, stories on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok and Google search are all AI at work.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just about robots and complicated codes but the smart assistant or secretary that takes all your past behavior, web searches, interactions, and everything else that you do when you are on these apps and tailors the experience just for you.
An AI strategist, Lavina Ramkissoon, discusses with Gloria and Tony the AI trends that shaped 2021.
From when Churches started owning websites, to when forums, community blog spots and chat rooms started springing up to now, when you can live-stream religious activities, follow and chat with all your spiritual leaders on Social Media in real time and even have applications developed to help meet religious demands of congregation, religions continue to open their doors to tech.
We discussed the rise of Virtual Worship and religion in the digital age with a catholic priest who is popular on TikTok and Instagram for using these platforms to evangelize - Father James Anyaegbu.
In Africa’s 1.3 billion population, close to a billion people depend on charcoal, firewood and kerosene to cook everyday and the smoke from these kills about 600,000 Africans every year. The impacts are particularly severe for women and girls, who are typically responsible for cooking in most households.
Founder of the Award winning CleanTech Startup, PowerStove, which is the first clean cookstove with patented built-in self-powered IoT system that is smokeless and can generate electricity for the household, Okey Esse, discusses Clean Energy Cooking Trends in 2021.
Year 2021 was a year indeed for everyone across the globe, health-wise. From new emerging technologies to vaccines and telemedicine, the world of health care was shaped by breaking trends and happenings.
The Covid-19 wasn't only the major issue humans battled with. Cholera, malaria, HIV and AIDS, mental health issues were some of the many challenges that faced the healthcare system.
How well did we do in combating these challenges? Did we lose focus in our fight against the CoronaVirus? Is there still room for improvement before 2021 runs out?
Medical Doctor, Stepney Glory Emeh, joins Gloria and Tony to answer these questions and discuss the trends that dominated the healthcare systems world over in 2021.
What do people look out for when choosing a bank? What do you think that your bank should do for you? Why do some banks charge fees while others do not?
Do you remember how the Central Bank of Nigeria kept everyone on their feet just before they released those bombshell documents like banning banks from facilitating crypto transactions? How about telcos getting “approval in principle” to launch mobile money services, and the launch of a digital currency; the eNaira?
Do you remember #TelcosVsBanks?
All these are on our list of the trends that shaped Payments and Banking in 2021. What are yours?
Nkemjika Okeke and Stanley Onuorah who work in Nigeria’s banking sector discuss the major trends of the banking sector in 2021.
Are teaching methodologies so important even in online classes? What methodology do you need to think of when using tech platforms?
Should teachers use different methodologies? Should teachers consider the teaching methodology in relation to the technology they are using?
In the 4th episode of The Classroom Series, Independent Educational Consultant Karen Walstra, shares insight into What Methodology You Need To Think Of When Using Tech Platforms.
What are Interactive Talk Tools? Why are they important to teachers and the teaching experience?
What types of talking tools assist learners with reading, writing, those who are blind or have low vision or who have speech difficulties?
Why should teachers know about these types of tools and which are useful for your online classes?
Join our Independent EduTech Consultant, Karen Walstra, in this 3rd episode of The Classroom Series, as she discusses the Digital Interactive Talk Tools That You Can Use For Your Online Classes.
A study published by a health-tech company, WellNewMe, reveals that a third of all employees in Nigeria are at an increased risk of workplace stress.
A 2019 study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) showed that over 7 million Nigerians suffer from depression.
The Covid-19 amongst other issues have increased the stressors at work and more Nigerians have fallen into the valley of depression.
The real problem most times is not being depressed but the stigma and the scarcity of help if you become depressed in Nigeria.
Join Tony in this series as he sheds light on this growing concern.
Maps used to be a tool reserved for the elite. These days, many people are using maps on their phones, tabs, laptops and other devices like never before. More people around Africa, through their mobile phones, have been interacting with the geographic information system (GIS) technology without knowing.
The Regional Manager of the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) in Africa, Matthew Pennells, talks about maps, how they help us tell stories, solve problems, and save the world.
International Nurses Day (IND) is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. The International Council of Nurses commemorates this important day each year with the production and distribution of the IND resources and evidence.
The theme for the 2021 International Nurses Day is Nurses: A Voice to Lead - A vision for future healthcare. In 2021, we seek to show how nursing will look into the future as well how the profession will transform the next stage of healthcare.
Gloria is joined by two nurses, Dorcas Akinola and Jesupelumi Victory, who both share their thoughts as regards this day and how the theme can become a reality.
Scleroderma, also known as Systemic Sclerosis, is a rare autoimmune disease that turns simple daily activities into real challenges. June 29 is World Scleroderma Day, an initiative to raise awareness about how severe the disease could be.
Scleroderma is a chronic disease of the connective tissue, immune and vascular systems, and presents a major diagnostic and management problem for patients and their physicians. It is life-threatening and currently has no cure. Anyone can develop scleroderma, but it is more common between the ages of 30 and 60, and three times more likely in females.
Professor of Medicine and Consultant Rheumatologist, Prof Femi Adelowo, informs us on how to overcome Scleroderma with Tech.
Why should teachers use online quizzes to create assessment in lessons?
What types of assessment or quiz tools are available for teachers to use?
What online quiz features do you think truly benefit both the learner and the teacher?
How do online quiz tools assist teachers with their assessment and reporting administration?
In this 2nd episode of The Classroom Series, learn How Teachers Can Organize And Set Quizzes For Their Students With Online Teaching Tools with independent educational consultant Karen Walstra.
During the 2021 Teacher’s Day celebration, we asked if teachers are still at the heart and centre of education, even with the many tech advancements in education that have modified the interactions between teacher and learner.
In a bid to contribute our bit to the efforts, we started a series called The Classroom Series with independent educational consultant Karen Walstra, with the aim of equipping teachers and educators with the skills necessary to make an impact in a tech advanced world.
Also, we included the Presentation notes for your perusal.
This first episode of The Classroom Series is on how to better engage your students in online classes.
Black women and girls have long been discriminated against on the basis of the texture of their hair and their natural hairstyle choices. This is a global issue. While there have been strides made to combat what could be seen as a war against afro-textured hair, black girls worldwide are still being told - overtly and otherwise - that their hair, when not conforming to Eurocentric standards is ‘wrong'.
This is what led Michelle De Leon to launch World Afro Day in 2015. The organisation’s manifesto is crystal clear: World Afro Day is designed to be a day to celebrate, educate and change perceptions of Afro hair globally.
The Founder and CEO of O'Naturals Beauty, a natural hair care brand and salon, joins Gloria to celebrate black women and their afro hair in this conversation
When you need to eat and you order a meal with the app on your phone, the driver finds where you are with a map. When you’re trying to find the best route home with less traffic, you use a map. When you call an emergency line to report an emergency, they’ll find the precise location of the emergency with a map.
More people around Africa through their mobile phones have been interacting with the geographic information system (GIS) technology without knowing.
What is the technology behind these maps that have become so popular? What careers are available in this path and what does the future hold for people going into this career path?
In this episode, a Database Administrator, Data Scientist and a GIS Coordinator at eHealth Africa. Ifeanyi Ike, talks about these.
The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced, killing more than 8 million people yearly worldwide. More than 7 million of those deaths are the result of direct tobacco use, while around 1.2 million are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke.
If cigarettes kill, why do tobacco giants still wield so much power? With many health hazards, could it for be for its economic benefits? Why is tobacco production and smoking legal?
Lawyer and member of Tobacco Control Nigeria, Omotosho Damilola, explains why Smoking is still legal in Nigeria irrespective of the fact that it kills.
Smell is often called humans most powerful sense, and good (and bad) smells tell us a lot about the world: what we should eat, even whom we should kiss…Lol. When it comes to our homes, if a space smells fresh, that's a great deal. If the smell is bad? We feel uneasy.
Forget the plug-ins or sickly sweet smelling candles, technology comes to the rescue. You can’t always rely on candles and sprays. To snuff out the funk effectively, you may want to go high-tech.
CEO of Diffuser Nigeria, a scent and smell brand, Bunmi Obakoya joins Gloria to explain how to achieve this.
From 6.4 million in 2000 to 14 million in 2021, and if nothing is done, the number will continue to rise and there may come a time when there would be more Nigerian children out of school than there are in school.
According to UNICEF, 40 percent of Nigerian children in the North aged between 6 and 11, especially girls, do not attend any primary school.
In this episode, a Quality Education Advocate, David Osaghae, and the Humanitarian Manager, ActionAid Nigeria, David Habba, examine the future of the many children whose formal education have been affected by the spate of violence in the Northern region of Nigeria and suggest ways to address them.
The Architect is the designer of a society's built environment and provides one of the most vital of human needs, Shelter. The designing and construction of infrastructure and the built environment for the people, while taking note of the errors of the past structure, is one of an architect's roles in nation building. Providing solutions for the problems of our present condition and foreseeing the problem of the future is an important role of the Architect.
From the sky rise buildings to the long overhead bridges to the beautiful homes we live in, architects have fashioned and redefined what housing looks and feels like in Nigeria. An architect in training, Mokutmfon James, joined Gloria on International Architects Day to explain the role architects play in building Nigeria and by extension Africa.
I know you've heard things like save it in the cloud, cloud storage, cloud computing and the rest. Some say organizations should get ready to migrate to cloud based storage and services. Do you understand what all these people mean?
If you do not understand what all these people mean, not to worry, we'll know all of that today because it’s Computer Storage 101: How The “Cloud” Works.
A Media Consultant with roots in Technology, Jeffrey Ononiwu, will help us better understand how the Cloud works.
Following the Part 1 of this episode, a consultant for TACTIS, Liana Rakotondramboa, and the CEO of Utiva, Eyitayo Ogunmola, join Tony in this concluding part of the conversation on why Africa must make giant moves towards digital literacy.
We used to think of the three R’s—reading, writing, and arithmetic—as the foundational skills in today’s education systems. Is it time to add digital to that list?
According to the Digital Skills in Sub-Saharan Africa report published by IFC, over 200 million jobs will require digital skills by 2030 in Sub Saharan Africa.
This translates into an opportunity estimated at $130 billion to provide digital skills through a combination of business-to-consumer, business-to-business, and business-to-government training services.
A consultant for TACTIS, a French consultancy firm, with the support of Smart Africa and the French Development Agency, based in Kigali, Rwanda, Liana Rakotondramboa, and a Technology Education Entrepreneur whose company Utiva has the biggest tech learning platform in Sub-Saharan Africa, Eyitayo Ogunmola, discuss why Africa must make giant moves towards digital literacy.
Here is the concluding episode of Tony's discussion with climate service expert with IGAD’s Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), Abubakr Salih Babiker, who talked about the launch of the East Africa Hazards Watch, which helps predict extreme events such as drought, cyclones, pests (desert locust), heavy rainfall, floods or crop failures, which are increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate change.
Out of 100 disasters reported worldwide, only 20 occur in Africa but Africa suffers 60% of all disaster-related deaths. Why? Allocation for emergency response is approximately 20 times higher than for prevention and preparedness, countering sustainability principles.
The risks from these hazards if well predicted can be prevented or reduced or eliminated to ensure that no life is lost.
In this episode, a climate service expert with IGAD’s Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), Abubakr Salih Babiker, discusses with Tony the launch of the East Africa Hazards Watch, which will help predict extreme events such as drought, cyclones, pests (desert locust), heavy rainfall, floods or crop failures, which are increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate change.
Cerebral Palsy is a common neurologic problem in children and is reported as occurring in approximately 2-2.5 of 1000 live births globally. As is the case with many pediatric neurologic conditions, very little has been reported on this condition in the African context.
This discussion between Gloria and Pediatrician and Neonatologist at Massey Children's hospital, Dr Gbajo Odedina, aims to establish what cerebral Palsy is, the symptoms, what has been reported on this condition from the African continent so far and how we can provide all round help for children living with the condition.
Red flags represent the early warnings of unhealthy traits that could potentially be damaging to the person or people involved in the relationship.
If the red flags you spot make you feel as if your safety is in danger, you can skip the talking and just end things.
Relationship expert, Onome Omatsola, joins Gloria in this sequel to the discussion on Red Flags in Relationship. She shares how to go about quitting and winning.
In December 2020, a report by the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab titled “Running in Circles: Uncovering the Clients of Cyberespionage Firm Circles” showed how telecom surveillance company, Circles, had deployed its platforms across Africa, helping state security departments to snoop on communications of opposition politicians, journalists, and protestors. Botswana, Nigeria, Zambia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea, Morocco and Zambia were all were all named in the report.
You may not be aware, but these software that can spy on you are getting increasingly accessible to more people around the world.
A senior software developer with FluxTechAfrica, Techie Oriname, will share some insights into what a Spyware is, how to find a spyware, what to do when you find one and how to avoid or protect yourself from Spywares.
From 6.4 million in 2000 to 14 million in 2021, there is a growing army of out-of-school children in Nigeria which have their bases in 2 major areas of the country - the North and the South South/South East. Dropout rate in primary schools across the country is put at 30%, while only 54% transit to Junior Secondary Schools.
In the South East, the number of boys shunning school is alarmingly on the increase. Is there a future that these children and parents are seeing that has not been revealed to the government and other stakeholders?
In this episode with a media consultant, public policy analyst and a good governance advocate, Chima Christian, we discuss the male drop-out rate in the South East of Nigeria.
On January 23, 2020, the World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee advised that “all countries should be prepared for containment, including active surveillance, early detection, isolation and case management, contact tracing and prevention of onward spread of 2019-nCoV infection, and to share full data with WHO”. On January 30, 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 to be a public health emergency of international concern.
More than a year after, it seems the Pandemic is history, as Nigerians now go about their regular duties and day to day activities without observing the Covid-19 protocols. This leaves us wondering if finally Nigeria and Nigerians are free of the shackles of Covid.
Gloria engages two nurses, Jesupelumi Victory and Busari Imoleayo, in this thought-provoking interview as to if Nigeria is truly free of CoronaVirus
Male Infertility and The Need For Sperm Analysis are not topics that are often mentioned, let alone openly discussed. However, in 40% of infertility cases in the USA, the issues are with the male partner. In Nigeria, male infertility is a major factor in about 80% of couples who struggle with conception.
Infertility has always been considered a problem that affects women because after all “it is the woman that did not get pregnant.” Increasingly, it is becoming clear that a lot of these women are not getting pregnant because “the man is not getting them pregnant”.
Embryologist and Geneticist, Uwa Joseph Olayinka, breaks down what Male Infertility is, its treatment and the role technology plays in this.
With more than 1.1 billion estimated monthly visits from organic search, Wikipedia is one of the most visited websites and widely used reference compendiums in the world.
Despite these numbers, it is stunning to know that many Africans do not know that this open and free platform exists and even a lesser number of people know that they can actively rewrite the stories of and about Africa by actively collaborating with other Africans to factcheck the stories shared about us and make sure these stories share the right stories from the right perspectives.
In this episode, the Communications Lead for the 2021 WikiIndaba Conference, Geoffrey Kattarega, discusses these issues with the aim of raising awareness about the issues, concerns and importance of this conference to Africa.
When people say “just Google it”, most times they mean “just Wiki it”. Because, when you google it, (whatever it is), you’ll get the closest, seemingly clearest and most diverse answer or resource from the Wikipedia page.
Wikipedia, one of the world’s most widely used reference compendium, is one of the few spaces where Africans can directly write and edit their stories.
This is the reason all Africans should be involved in telling their stories because stories have been used to dispossess and to malign, but stories can also be used to empower and to humanize. Stories can break the dignity of a people, but stories can also repair that broken dignity.
In the wake of the 2021 WikiIndaba Conference, the incoming CEO of Wikimedia Foundation, the global nonprofit organization that supports Wikipedia and 12 other free knowledge projects,, Maryana Iskander, discusses why Africans should tell their stories.
Social Media has benefited a lot of businesses but some business owners still haven't understood how they can benefit from it while others under-utilize it.
Indeed, social media is one of the best ways to connect with people who already love your brand but it’s also important for reaching those who haven’t heard of your business yet.
Getting started with social Media doesn’t have to be scary or expensive.
In this chat with the President of The Association of African Startups and Cofounder of INSCRIBE Tech, a startup Tech company revolutionizing content creation, distribution and Sales, Just Ibe, you’ll be a step closer to growing your business with Social Media.
In today's world, it's not uncommon for women to be the breadwinners or sole earners in their homes. However, sometimes, this can be a really difficult situation to be in as a woman. Although times are quickly changing, many women still face challenges in their relationships when they are female breadwinners.
Some men feel useless once they can't bring home the bacon; for some, it is the feeling of inadequacy and some women use this against their men.
In this conversation, Gloria is joined by TV/Film Producer and Fashion Designer, Adaugo Uzoma-Adebimpe and Film Director / Content Creator, Dozie Ilozue, as they both talk about how women can navigate being the breadwinner and tips on overcoming relationship challenges arising from it.
When the Central Bank of Nigeria announced that it will pilot the country’s Digital currency now known as the eNaira on the 1st of October, 2021 (which was rescheduled to 25 October, 2021), it came as a shock to many for many reasons.
Many Nigerians are interested in how this will work because Nigeria remains the top country with the most adoption of cryptocurrencies and they would like to know how this will impact their crypto investments and businesses.
Knowing and understanding the technology behind it and what the tech can do is the first step of knowing how this will affect You.
Let’s take that first step together with a Blockchain Developer, an Information System Lead Auditor and the founder of a decentralized social interactive marketplace service platform called SOMIDAX, Victor Oyemi.
Do you remember experiences from the back seat of your parent's car staring at one of those 10-foot billboards on the side of the road and how you immediately realized that you needed an ice-cream or a bike?
Now things have moved from billboards digitally. Digital marketing is like any other type of marketing—it’s a way to connect with and influence your potential customers. The real difference is that you connect with and influence those customers online.
A Digital Marketing Expert, Samuel Balogun, joins Gloria in this eye-opening discussion on the right or wrong way to market digitally. You'd surely need this!
Have you caught yourself eating at every opportunity you get even if you are not hungry and then forcing yourself to spew all you've eaten? Or not even eating at all as all sorts of food just smell repulsive to you? If yes, you might have an eating disorder.
Eating disorders are serious mental and physical illnesses that involve complex and damaging relationships with food, eating, exercise, and body image. In severe cases, eating disorders can cause serious health consequences and may even result in death if left untreated.
In this conversation, Gloria is joined by Lawyer and Mind and Wellness Coach, Obie Anekwe; Success Coach and Creative Marketer, Ben Inyang; and Creative Scientist, Jenna Chinwe Onyema who all share from different perspectives how to get help for eating disorders.
The spontaneous loss of a woman's pregnancy before the 20th week is called a Miscarriage and it can be both physically and emotionally painful. Miscarriage is the most common type of pregnancy loss and often occurs because the foetus isn't developing normally.
In Nigeria, more than 1.5 million cases are registered per year. Unfortunately, the miscarriage process can’t be reversed once it has started.
To determine the cause of recurrent miscarriages, a fertility specialist or a gynecologist will review a patient's medical history and past pregnancies. Then adequate treatment is given.
Fertility Physician Dr Shittu Olawale sheds more light on miscarriages and how to get through it.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) earlier announced to launch the pilot scheme of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) on Nigeria's Independence Day (October 1, 2021) but rescheduled it to 25 October, 2021.
The initiative tagged Project “GIANT” uses a blockchain technology known as the Hyperledger Fabric Blockchain and was christened the ‘e-Naira.’
While many experts and stakeholders continue to discuss the gains and possible challenges of this new technology, some have asked if the eNaira is what Nigeria really needs now and if Nigeria/Nigerians are ready for the eNaira.
In this episode, a banker in Nigeria, Stanley Onuorah, provides some perspectives into the many concerns surrounding the eNaira.
We know how important social media is for getting the word out about your business and connecting with your customers. But it is also for more than just connections. You can also make money on social media!
If you’ve never used social media for your business, don’t be scared about learning a new skill. Even tech newbies can master and use social media platforms to maximize their small business income.
Sales Coach and Founder of Kaizen Academy, Joseph Don, shares a few simple-to-implement, actionable tips for how your small business can make money on social.
As a form of art, comedy skits have a modest history in Nigeria. As they have evolved in recent years and exploded during the pandemic, we have seen the rise of creative online comedians, dominating the social media space each with their unique visual content.
Imitation, impersonation, parodies and accent is what Nigerian born online comedian, Femi Imokhai Owolabi, simply known as The Real Femi uses to draw attention to his craft and content. Focusing on the role technology plays behind his brand, this conversation will leave in you stiches as we focus on the role technology plays behind his brand.
On October 1, 2021, Nigeria celebrated her 61st Independence Anniversary, amidst jubilations and uncertainties.
Usually, discussions about the Independence are centered on Nigerians at home, their struggles and what they want for a better Nigeria.
However, in this documentary about Nigeria at 61, Gloria and Anthony are joined by myriads of Nigerians in the Diaspora including Sports Analyst, Bolarinwa Olajide; Legal Counsel, Samijat Ajuwon; Business Transformation Expert, Markanthony Akem, who all share their thoughts about the Nation.
In many African homes, Insurance, no matter how little, is a fruit hanging at the topmost part of the tree of life, which they have no access to and may never consider for a lifetime, except if their economic conditions become better. It is only human to first satisfy hunger, clothing, shelter and other basic living conditions before thinking of a life insured from risks. What is more risky than not having your basic living needs taken care of?
What is Technology and Insurance meeting to solve in Africa, What is InsurTech? How does it work and will the challenge of serving low-income and vulnerable customers with cost-effective methods be solved through this innovation?
In this episode, an insurance professional, a strong promoter of InsurTech in Africa and Co-Host of the number one Insurtech podcast in Nigeria, InsurTech Business Series Podcast, Adedamola Oloko ,tries to provide answers to our many questions and concerns.
You work hard every single day to earn money to cover your expenses and build a brighter future for you and your family. No matter how exhausting your job has become, you find it hard to leave because you have bills to pay.
The question is, have you already started saving? How can you develop a culture of savings?
To make things seem easier for you, it could be wise to cultivate a culture of saving. Do it at home, at work, or wherever and whenever possible. If you can, get other people involved, especially in your household where you have more control of your finances.
Savings and Financial Coach and Founder TOL Creation, iamToluwakemi, gears us up to the savings culture as she joins Gloria to explain how to make savings easier.
Asides the search engine Google, 4 out of the 5 most visited sites in Nigeria are social media sites.
2010 saw the start of the Social Media Boom in Africa.
The case of the young Nigerian, Emmanuella, who recently bought an apartment for her parents is one of the many success stories from Africa.
In this episode, a twitter influencer and social media content creator from Nigeria, Toyosi Godwin Oni, shares some insight into how most content creators on social media make their money.
The mention of any kind cancer sends shivers down the spine of many. For a lot of women, cervical and breast cancers are a death sentence. But, does it have to be tough? Definitely not!
Undeniably, breast cancer does claim lives. However, 7.8 million women diagnosed with breast cancer still live past 5 years after diagnosis.
In this conversation with Dr. Abimbola Hussein joins to Gloria to explain how Breast cancer is not a death sentence and preventive measures against the cancer.
Listen to concluding part of Tony's interaction with two educators, Pilippa Okonji and Juliana Odekhian, who share insight into How To Make African Parenting More Intentional In This Digital World?
In recent times, due to harsh economic and social realities, there has been an increasing number of parents who leave the education of their children to schools, family members, their peers and even technology. While it is important to understand the rights of children, it is more important to teach children these rights and responsibilities, knowing that it is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men and women.
But, is it really possible in this current harsh social and economic realities for African parents to intentionally raise children who can operate in this digital world?
Two educators, Pilippa Okonji and Juliana Odekhian, share insights into How To Make African Parenting More Intentional In This Digital World?
Back in the day, dry cleaning clothes was considered for the rich only. Thanks to vast technical developments, dry cleaners started offering their dry cleaning services at lower rates. Though today, due to a hike in prices, people once again are tilting towards the practice of handwashing their clothes at home.
While both have their benefits and disadvantages, CEO Da'Vicky Cleaning Agency, Dipo Aderupoko, and Nurse, Jesupelumi Victory, take on a head-to-help battle to convince you on which is better, either Dry cleaning or Home Washing.
When Covid forced schools to shut down in 2020, it was clear to all that millions of school children and students were going to be impacted. If it is difficult Post-Covid for children and students without any learning disability, just imagine how much effort will be needed for children with special needs like dyslexia.
In this episode with an internationally certified special needs Educator, Dyslexia coach and the founder of Dyslexia Help Africa, Blessing Ingyape, we pay attention to children with special needs like dyslexia.
This also raises awareness about assistive technology enabled products and services that can be gotten to aid dyslexics.
Feeding your baby is more than just a matter of nutrition, it's also about nurturing and comfort. Breastfeeding provides you and your baby with many health benefits. It also costs less money than other feeding methods, in addition to the health benefits.
However, the question on every new mother's mind is How do I properly breastfeed my child? Gloria and Dr. Melody Akinyemi, General Practitioner and Nutritionist at Medicentre, Isolo, Lagos engage in a conversation to mark the World Breastfeeding Week and provide guides to How to get started, how to get comfortable and how to make sure your baby is getting enough to eat when breastfeeding.
A lot of mothers want to increase their breast milk supply as they feel they are not producing enough for their baby’s requirements. This is more of a silent worry.
While nursing, the biggest aspect that should be taken care of is the diet of the mother, as it not only impacts the amount and quality of breast milk produced, but also impacts the post-delivery recovery of the mother. It is important to consult a doctor while planning your postpartum diet, so as to balance nutritional requirements while keeping in mind which food enhances breast milk supply.
Medical Practitioner and Nutritionist at Medicentre, Isolo, Lagos, Dr. Melody Akinyemi, explains in detail what Breastfeeding Moms should and shouldn't eat.
Developing a new idea, creating a website, getting customers and raising funding for your startup are all exciting things which are usually at the top of a founder’s list but dealing with legal issues will most likely not be in the top five on the list. Sadly, legal protection is an imperative to build a start-up as this can keep you from getting investment and expanding later. The lack of it can crash the start-up totally.
If you do believe that all you need is a good idea and some funding, then let’s help you better understand why your startup needs legal protection
A Lawyer who advises on Intellectual Property, Information Technology, and Startup Law, Gabriel Eze, works us through this episode.
Before now, most African women weren't so opened to a maid helping them do the house chores and running the home. But nowadays, hiring a maids is common. However, the question of whether your maid should cook for your husband and kids or not is a debate that has lingered through the years.
Should a woman cook for her husband or let her maid do the cooking? Celebrity Chef, Lawyer and Food Blogger, Ifeyinwa Mogekwu of Ify Kitchen, takes on Gloria in this eye-opening discussion as to why housemaids might not be permitted to do the cooking in the home and the different scenarios that might play in this narrative.
In our daily lives, the caps lock key is utilized often when we need to type a long string of capital letters, for instance, an acronym that contains several letters. In Internet culture, people often type words in all capital letters to denote anger, emphasis, or shouting in general. Many people also engage the caps lock when creating headings, titles, or important notes in documents.
On World Caps Lock Day, everyone is dedicated to celebrating something that drives most people crazy—text that is written in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. Freelance Typist, Sotonwa Ayooluwa, and 3D Graphics Designer, Ajetumobi Stephen, join Gloria to celebrate the World Caps Lock day as they discuss the uses, advantages and disadvantages of the CAPS LOCK Key.
Have you ever dated a guy or lady who at first looked at you like you were magic but then soon after seemed indifferent to you? Oh, how about being 'ghosted'? Have you faced the pain or agony of verbal, psychological or emotional abuse from your partner and can't just leave because of how you feel?
Red flags! Those glaring signs that show your partner might just not be the one. Constantly bashing you with words and making you feel unworthy, yes those red flags are in some relationships but we see many still stay because of several reasons.
Relationship Coach, Onome Omatsola, explains what red flags are, how to identify them and what to do – whether to stay or quit!
The climate emergency is wreaking havoc across the world at a scale that people on the frontlines and in the humanitarian community cannot manage. Time is already running out for the world’s most vulnerable people — those who have contributed least to the global climate emergency yet are hit the hardest — and millions of others that are already losing their homes, their livelihoods, and their lives.
Maps tell stories and help us find people but the most vulnerable people globally can’t be found on most maps. There is a new effort called the Missing Maps Project – organised by the Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders and the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team - which recruits volunteers to fill in the cartographical blanks in Africa and other parts of the developing world.
In this episode, the Community Manager at Eastern and Southern Africa Open Mapping Hub of the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT), Geoffrey Kateregga, will help you understand Why Putting Africa’s Most Vulnerable People On The Map Is Important.
Ever since pornography's migration from magazines and videos to a digital format, it has been readily accessible and secretly watched. Unfortunately, pornography use has negatively affected many relationships in many ways. But what is it about porn that harms relationships?
Listen to this conversation of Gloria with award-winning sexologist, Sanasi Amos, who explains that one cannot be addicted to porn rather one can have a compulsive disorder. According to Sanasi Amos, if porn is hindering the complete wellness of your relationship, then you need to get help, talk to a therapist and find a way to break out of porn as a compulsive disorder.
In January 1996, Bill Gates wrote an essay titled “Content is King” which was published on the Microsoft website. It says, “Content is where I expect much of the real money will be made on the Internet, just as it was in broadcasting….”
Content was, is and will continue to be King but Marketing, Engagement and Conversion will together serve as Queen in that Kingdom and you know what they say about who runs the world.
In this episode, an SEO and Email Growth Manager, David Adeyemo, will help you better understand How To Market Your Content With Search Engine Optimization.
In Nigeria, stories abound of widows being forced to drink the water used to wash their husband’s corpse – in the belief that it will kill them if they are guilty of causing his death – or of being made to declare their innocence before a local deity. The stigma or outright rejection a woman who has lost her husband could face often leaves her abandoned. Superstition causes other women to believe they may lose their husbands if they associate with a widow, while some men fear they, too, will die.
As the United Nations highlights International Widows’ Day, Gloria and the Founder of WiCare Lekota Foundation, a foundation to help widows and change the narrative, Diane Kalu, divulge the realities of life for widows in Nigeria and steps to better the situation of the widows.
The Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) aims to facilitate intra-regional trade in agri-food products and significantly increase intra-African trade over time as barriers to trade, including import tariffs and non-tariff barriers such as customs delays, restrictive licensing processes, and certification challenges are addressed.
Will this agreement really be a Happily ever AfCFTA for Smallholder farmers in Nigeria or Not?
An Agricultural Extension Lecturer, Operations Manager for a technology company and the CEO of Lanse Farms Nigeria Limited, popular on Nigerian Twitter as Naija Farmer, Akintobi Olanrewaju, gives further insight on this.
Have you ever wondered why there are more women than men on Social Media? Women are more active on social media; they use it more and participate more than men. This is why it is believed that they will mark trends from now on, since they have typically adapted more and better to the Technology.
But in all of these, how do women ensure they don't get lost in the euphoria of social media? Women love attention and may if not careful lose their self-identity from being online.
Celebrity TV Host, Life Coach and entrepreneur, Tope Mark Odigie, joins Gloria to explain how to channel social media to your own advantage as a woman.
Where would you look if you were in a new town or city and needed to find a restaurant?
If you’re like most people, you’d reach for your smartphone or sit down at your computer and type a simple phrase into Google.
You’d search “best camera smartphone or battery life PC or 65 inch TV,” or “restaurants near me.” Then, you’d scroll through the results and click the one that seemed best suited to your needs.
These results are based on what Google thinks will be the most helpful information to you, based on the keywords you entered. In many cases, the sites you see on the first page didn’t get there by accident. They used SEO to help Google understand what their content is about.
Listen to an Owned Media (SEO & Email) expert, David Adeyemo, who’ll help you understand everything you need to know about SEO and why it’s indispensable for your business in today’s digital world.
The safest place to hide your money is practically after the first 3 to 5 pages on Google; do you know why? It is because absolutely nobody searches there. LOL!
Do you know that 68% of online experiences begin with a search engine like Google, YouTube, Yahoo, Bing, Baidu, and Amazon? 75% of people never scroll past the first page of search engines.
Well, out of all these major search engines in the world called Earth, Google currently holds 92.27% of the total search engine market share, followed by YouTube (which is owned by Google), and then Yahoo!, Bing, and Amazon.
If they control that much, you surely want your business to be top on their list so that apparently, over 90% of all searches in the world about things related to your business can see your website first. Join an Owned Media (SEO & Email) expert, David Adeyemo, on this journey to number 1.
Nowadays, texting is our main form of communication but that could be terrifying if you don't know how to go about it properly. Let’s Be Real! Asking someone out over a text message could come out wrong.
Over a text, it's easier for the other person to say NO because they don't have to deal with your emotional expressions. So, what do you do when the odds seems stacked against you? In this conversation, Relationship and Marriage Coach, Toluwanimi Akinyemi, sheds more light on the proper way to go about asking out your crush over text. She also explains "How to move on, when your crush says NO"
As technology has become a big part of our lives, many homes are also constantly equipped with more gadgets and can be difficult to get it to play with the rest of the interior design style. But as both Technology and design evolve, it allows for the use of one's TV and Speakers as an element of the individual interior design style.
Technology and interior design have historically not always intertwined fingers. But today, there are many products that not only fit into the home, but also can help make an impression on the decor. However, to get the best out of it, you must know how to go about it. Interior Designer and freelance decorator at Feets and Inches, Inioluwa Olajide, explains all there is to know about decorating your home using technology.
Sex education is a topic many parents would prefer to avoid. If you have a young child, you might think you're off the hook — at least for a while but that's not necessarily true. As children learn to walk and talk, they also begin to learn about their bodies. So, teaching them about their bodies is important but the question remains, "How do Parents go about it?"
In this conversation on Sex educating your child, Award-winning Sexologist and Intimacy Coach, Jessica Sampson, opens up on how parents can successfully introduce their children to sex. She explains that as a child matures and asks more detailed questions, parents can provide more detailed responses. Parents must answer specific questions using correct terminology. They must remember that even if they are uncomfortable they must forge ahead. Remember, you're setting the stage for open, honest discussions in the years to come.
A brain tumor is a cluster of abnormal cells that grows out of control in your brain. Some brain tumors are benign, which means the cells aren’t cancer. Others are malignant, meaning they’re cancer. Brain tumors are called primary tumors if they started in your brain. They’re considered secondary if they started somewhere else in your body and spread to your brain.
Every year, the world takes a pause to raise awareness about brain tumours and to celebrate those battling with this terminal illness.
There are various myths and misconceptions associated with a brain tumor. In this conversation, Gloria, alongside Neurosurgeon, Dr Babatunde Adetumbi, takes a look at the brain tumor and the history behind celebration as they both break down the disease and facts about it.
On April 29, 2021, the social media post of Convexity read, “Come, be part of History”, as we launch the 1st Blockchain hub in Abuja, Nigeria. We’ll also be hosting the Abuja blockchain community meet up with (B.N.U) Blockchain Nigeria, where blockchain, crypto, NFT’s, DEFI, Crypto investigations and more will be discussed.”
The first fully fitted blockchain hub, Convexity Hub in Abuja Nigeria, has a standard crypto forensic investigation lab and experts say this move will help to unbundle and open up the blockchain ecosystem in Africa while providing regulators with an expert channel for active government participation in the blockchain and digital currency ecosystem.
In this chat, the Founder and COO of Convexity Hub, Adedeji Owonibi, will help you better understand what impact this blockchain forensic lab will have in Africa.
Women make up only 28% of the workforce in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and men vastly outnumber them, majoring in most STEM fields in college. Gender-based harassment, violence band discrimination are some of the pervasive practices affecting millions of tech women.
What does a tech workplace hold for a lady in tech? Are there enough policies to protect women in tech fields and make them stay after bringing them in? What challenges do tech ladies face and how do we make things better?
Cloud Solutions Architect, Faith Enilama, provides answers.
One is born with Sickle Cell Anemia; it is inherited and passed down through families and in Nigeria. The carrier prevalence is about 20% to 30% and affects 2% to 3% of the Nigeria population of more than 200 million.
There's no cure for most people with Sickle cell anemia but treatments can relieve pain and help prevent complications associated with this disease.
In this conversation, medical doctor Lulu Ojiefoh takes us through the Sickle Cell Anemia and the roles technology has played in its treatment.
While some people have a genetic tendency towards depression, others develop it as a result of loneliness and social isolation, bullying, loss, abuse and conflict. Is Social media a catalyst that this generation has to contend with?
A study of how social media affects the mental health of young people found that increased participation in social media networks was associated with increased psychological distress - with the effects almost twice as severe among girls.
Cyberbullying is a leading cause of this distress but will we have to ban social media so as to escape this? There’s been a conversation about social media, aggression and stigma but little or nothing has been talked about from the angle of cyber-security and insecurities.
In this episode, a Cyber-security Researcher, Content Creator, Author, Director of ICT at Spiritan University Nneochi, Abia State in Nigeria and the Convener, Coalition for Women Professionals, Chioma Chigozie-Okwum, shares her thoughts as viewed from the lens of cybersecurity.
Music is an art people preach. Music can be more understood for the words of the heart. No matter what type of music you make, you want it to be good music. You want other people to enjoy listening to your tracks, to hear the message clearly and to not be distracted by a bad recording or weak play.
Like a chef with a kitchen full of ingredients, there are beautiful ways to put your masterpiece together, but we must know it wasn't always that easy making music. Times have changed and music production has become easier and simpler all thanks to Technology.
Gloria is joined by celebrity music producer Otaniyen-uwa Daniel (KillerTunes) to look at music production - then and now and how technology has changed everything.
Much of the talk about regulation of social media has been linked to misinformation and intentional disinformation. Two major groups have reacted much differently to this. On one hand, politicians, government and regulators who got busy drafting laws and on the other, civic society groups with journalists, who were either busy trying to stem the tide of misinformation or stop the laws by the first group from seeing the light of the day.
Would it make any difference if both parties ever considered a concerted effort? This goes straight to the heart of the dilemma facing stakeholders and policy-makers across not only Africa but the entire world; how to regulate social media while maintaining the trust of people.
To go forward, we go back to the foundation, in an effort to understand the pros and cons and find a lasting solution to this dilemma. The immediate past President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), the National Coordinator for the Alliance for Affordable Internet (www.a4ai.org) and a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD) both in Nigeria and London, Olusola Teniola, shares his insights on this dilemma.
Cervical Cancer is the second most common cancer in Nigeria and second to breast cancer among its female population. Now, despite the high prevalence of Human Papilloma Virus infections and cervical cancer in Nigeria, most women seem ignorant of the HPV vaccine which researchers have described as "highly effective preventive measure".
The target for the vaccine distribution is before a girl or woman is exposed to the virus. Hence, parents should ensure their girl child gets the HPV vaccine before exposure to sexual intercourse as explained by Dr Esther Adelopo, Family Health Doctor at the Medicentre, Ikeja, Lagos, in this all insightful interview on Cervical Cancer Vaccine.
TV Reality Shows like the Big Brother Naija is perceived to be a short cut to success, fame and fortune but many do not know there’s a lot of work to be done upon the exit from the “house”.
Gloria and Ex BBN Housemate, Seyi Awolowo, engage in an entertaining discussion on what exactly the BBN entails and the experience outside the house.
Websites are famous for being the storefront of businesses in the digital age but there are arguments that not all businesses require a website especially in Africa where social media platforms help small businesses reach their customers.
With Africa’s youthful mobile first population and the transition to a more digital community, we ask, DOES YOUR BUSINESS (BIG OR SMALL) NEED A WEBSITE?
If you’re a business owner who has no website or still doubts the maintenance of yours, the short answer is - Listen ON!
The co-founder and CEO of one of the leading enterprise solution companies in Africa, Flux Tech Africa, Timothy Aigbe, shares some insight you would not want to miss.
Skin! Your skin is an important part of your body as it is the first part anyone notices when they meet you. However a lot of ladies have insecurities from skin issues. They do not want to be seen because of skin blemishes and defects.
The good news is that these insecurities can be sorted with technology. Dr Emeka Okolo joins Gloria to explain how this can be achieved.
Is there such a thing as a first grade used Laptop? Are used laptops better than brand new Laptops? If you would go for a used laptop, what should you look out for?
In this episode, a computer accessory dealer who also works with cameratvboy, Adamu Ibrahim Maigeri, discusses the first set of things that you should look out for when you decide to buy a used laptop.
The rise of Cryptocurrencies have forced many people to rethink the power of disruptive technology to change the widely held perception of money and value stored in digital forms.
Discussions are now being held about cryptocurrencies and De-Fi finance systems but little limelight has been given to the underlying technology that has made this disruption possible. If cryptocurrency is something to consider, then, much more discussions should be held on Blockchain. If you care about the many goods it is doing, then you should care about the source.
An Information System Lead Auditor, User Interface Designer, Data Analyst, Web, Mobile and Blockchain Developer who has over 15 years cross functional work experience in technical field Service and Information communication technology (ICT), and the founder of SOMIDAX, a decentralized social interactive marketplace service platform, Victor Oyemi, attempts to unravel the innovation blockchain.
On Wednesday May 12, 2021, Tesla announced that it would resume accepting bitcoin (and would consider selling more of it) once the process of mining bitcoin “transitions to more sustainable energy”. The company is also “looking at other cryptocurrencies that use less than 1% of Bitcoin’s energy in transactions”
We’ve had many arguments on whether bitcoin mining actually saves the environment or harms it in the short and long term and these concerns have existed since 2009 when bitcoin began.
Many people can’t understand why bitcoin mining and the environment should be mentioned in the same sentence. In this chat, the Chairperson, Global Executive Board of Plant-for-the-Planet and Global Focal Point SDG7 Youth Constituency at the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth, Chiagozie Udeh, talks about the relationship between bitcoin mining and the environment and why climate activists like him care?
On the 25th of April every year, the world takes a stop to celebrate the World Malaria Day, highlighting the need for continued investment and sustained public commitment for the prevention and control of malaria.
"Zero Malaria Starts With Me" was the rallying cry for the World Malaria Day 2021. A health care practitioner and Covid-19 frontline worker, Dr Uju Ugwuibe, joined Gloria to explain that Technology has played a major role in mobilizing resources to fight malaria and impressing on communities and individuals to take ownership of certain aspects of malaria prevention.
It's a not-so widely known disease, Lupus! However, it widely affects a lot of people; an estimated 5 million people worldwide have Lupus. In the past, Lupus was often deadly, but current treatment can relive symptoms and delay the start of complications. We can actually win this battle against Lupus if we know all we need to know about this disease.
Gloria is joined by Professor of Medicine and Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr Femi Adelowo, to discuss Lupus, it's prevention and treatment.
We are in the midst of a plastic crisis. With its vast population, Lagos state generates about 148,000 metric tonnes of plastic waste annually, the highest in the country, and its harmful effects are telling on the environment.
Have you been in Lagos when it rains? Most drainages are blocked with polythene and plastics while some of the beaches are littered with the same. How these affect the environment is also of grave concern to all. Although the Lagos State government has introduced several initiatives to solve the different levels of plastic pollution from sorting, disposal, recycling and sensitization, there is still a lot more to be done over a period of time.
A Social impact technology provider and the Founder/CEO of XRubicon solutions limited, Adeleye Odebunmi, discussed the issues of the plastic pollution in Lagos and the place of recycling in solving this challenge.
Food is one of the basic necessities for living and health. As it remains indispensable, Technology has revolutionized how food is cooked, prepared and even marketed. From production, to sales, marketing and delivery, technology makes feeding and food, easier and simpler.
With her yummy banana bread which has been described by many as "The Best Banana Bread" in Lagos, the CEO of Gourmet Twist, an online food store, Uche Uzoka, shares with Gloria all the ways technology makes cooking fun and can satisfy your hunger.
Every day, images, sounds and videos go viral, without permission, compensation or even credits given to the original creators of these contents who take effort, time and creativity to piece these contents together. This brings about Intellectual property issues.
As digital technology has made it easier to create, replicate and share content on social media spaces, can you be sued for copying someone’s content on social media?
A Lawyer who advises on Intellectual Property, Information Technology, and Startup Law, Gabriel Eze, answers this question and other related questions concerning intellectual property issues on social media.
Have you ever attended a wedding or birthday party that didn't have a DJ? How did that feel? Not too interesting and fun right? That's to show the indispensable place of a DJ in fun and entertainment.
The Veteran Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt joins Gloria in an exciting, insightful and emotional interview as he opens up on his journey in DJing, the challenges, wins and successes of doing all with technology.
A great career, a great relationship and a great home equals a great life. Now focus on the great home, what happens when your home isn’t so great because of poor lighting. Lightings are such an integral part of the home that you cannot do without, hence Technology steps in to make your “great lighting” even greater.
With the proper amount of light, your home feels safe, beautiful and more comfortable. These are a few of the tips shared by the CEO of VetoLightings, Jennifer Elukeme, on this show with your host, Gloria.
An intergovernmental organisation which supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), recently revealed that renewables are now a lot cheaper and can considerably compete with the cost of other energy sources
According to statistics from the World bank, over 625 million people in Africa still lack access to electricity. Africa faces an enormous energy challenge and its growing population and economic progress has increased the demand for energy.
Considering the immediate costs of energy across Africa, renewable energy may not be cheapest in Africa but listen to Climate Activist Chiagozie Udeh who argues that given the effects of climate change and how devastating it is on the continent, Renewables are the cheapest source of energy and calls for a rapid increase in supply on the continent.
Every woman wants a great body and relatively great weight. No woman wants to be referred to as obese or too skiny. This has gotten many worried and thinking of ways to either stay big or stay petite.
Women, the choice is yours as Tech has provided multiple ways to solve your weight worries. Dr Esther Adelopo of the Medi-Centre Ikeja, Lagos, joins Gloria in showing you ways Tech can help you solve and sort your weight worries.
Concerns followed the Federal Government of Nigeria's decision on December 31, 2021 to securitize unclaimed dividends and dormant account balances of up to six (6) years in the country. In the assented 2020 Finance Bill, the management of unclaimed dividends and dormant account balances was captured as part of many other provisions intended by the Federal Government of Nigeria to mitigate Nigeria's fiscal frailties and economic crunch caused by the emergence of Covid-19.
The funds realized will be placed in a trust fund, managed by the Debt Management Office (DMO). The DMO's responsibility also includes payment of claims for such dividends and the accompanying compensation for accrued interest.
What is an Unclaimed Dividend and what is this Dormant Account Controversy about? James Akinyemi helps you better understand this and how your money will be affected.
Mother! A child's hero and this is probably largely due to the amount of time a child spends with the mother right after birth. Where does this then leave the Father?
Gloria and Tony have an interesting Live Chat with a mother, an intending father and some working class fathers on Paternity Leave and how much of it fathers should be entitled to it.
In the next century, relationships will be the new currency and not money. The customer service of any brand must be topnotch to get leads and turn these leads into sales and recurring sales.
The question then is: how do we wow our customers and win back the lost ones? The formula is simple; listen to Customer Experience Expert Oluchi Okafor divulge the intricacies of attracting and winning your lost customers.
Developing a new idea, creating a website, getting customers and raising funding for your startup are all exciting things which are usually at the top of a Founder’s list but dealing with legal issues will most likely not be in the top five on the list. Sadly, strong legal protection is an imperative in building a start-up as this can keep you from getting investment and expanding later or even crash the start-up totally.
If you do believe that all you need is a good idea and some funding, then let Gabriel Eze, a lawyer who advises on Intellectual Property, Information Technology and Startup Law with Infusion Lawyers help you understand why your startup needs legal protection.
Many say the eye is the window to the soul. But what happens when your vision is affected and your eyes cannot see clearly anymore?
To prevent that, Gloria takes on the CEO of Goshen Eye Clinic, Dr Romanus Nwakpa, in an expository conversation on all the ways your sight could be impaired, how tech has come in to help and how to ensure your vision is as clear as the Eagle’s.
The African worker has been faced with lots of challenges in the past and even at the moment, from unpaid salaries, poor working conditions, low minimum wage and so many more.
Gloria and Tony take up Adetoun Roberts, the CEO of HR on Wheels, in an engaging and insightful Workers Day interview on the plight of a Nigerian worker and how to make it better.
How well do you sleep? Do you know that good sleep is vital and essential to an healthy body and mind? Above all do you know technology can help you sleep better?
Well Gloria and Turkish Sleep Technician, Ed Sunduk, take on an engaging conversation on the challenges we face concerning good sleep in Nigeria, how to surmount these challenges and the disparity between the sleep tech industry in Turkey and that of Nigeria.
Digital lending is the use of online technology to originate and renew loans in order to deliver faster and more efficient decisions.
There has been a growing trend in the adoption of digital lending platforms across Sub-Saharan Africa which gives rise to this discussion.
Though personal loans and credit cards both offer a way to borrow funds and have many of the same standard credit provisions, there are some differences such as repayment systems.
It is true that fintech has transformed the African continent and opened the gateway to new tech innovations, the idea of credit worthiness has not been exactly digitized at a large scale across income levels and Africa needs a credit system to advance the wealth of the citizens. This is why we need fintechs to innovate on the credit system in Africa.
Nigeria’s Fehintolu Olaogun, the Co-Founder and CEO of CredPal, discusses this new fintech revolution, the issues and the contribution of CredPal in the scheme of things.
On April 2, 2021, Nigerian customers of telecom giant MTN for a short while could no longer buy airtime from their banks using the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes. It would have been the biggest Fool’s Day prank of the decade in Nigeria if it had happened on the 1st of April.
According to reports, Nigeria’s biggest telco by far, MTN had reduced the commission for banks from an average of 4.5% to 2.5% after months of negotiation and this did not go down well with the banks who flatly rejected this.
Will this showdown bring forth a new era for FinTechs? Has this showdown opened up Pandora’s box? Will the Nigerian vision 2040 goal of achieving 90% financial inclusion be a dream in wonderland or is the recent shakeup a glimpse that we are close?
Stanley Onuorah, popular on Social Media as Online Banker, provides answers to these questions.
The Coronavirus has exposed the lapses in the health care system in Nigeria. In the midst of pandemic, how has tech stepped in to the rescue?
On January 5, 2021, Dr Uju Ugwuibe joined Gloria in a conversation about the second strain of the Coronavirus and all that tech has done to help.
Cross-border payments with non-African countries have been a source of concern for individuals and SMEs in Africa due to a number of factors. Though there is a growing ePayment sector in Africa which is worth around $10 billion, many have attributed the fear of fraudulent activities, insufficient regulation and poor banking security system as major reasons major international payment platforms were unsure about stepping into Africa.
For YCombinator’s most valuable African startup, Flutterwave, simplifying payments for endless possibilities is the only goal. Flutterwave recently partnered with PayPal to enable African merchants to receive payments via PayPal on Flutterwave’s platform. This partnership will connect African businesses with more than 377 million PayPal account holders globally.
A banker and innovator, Nkemjika Okeke, spotlights the importance of this deal for African SME’s in this chat with Tony.
As the world inches closer to more adoption of digital currencies, the issues of data protection and privacy will become more evident.
There are fears that the digital currency systems of major global economies may become a big global payment system and the issues of data protection, privacy, digital sovereignty, etc., may become more pronounced especially for African countries which are major consumers of products and services and at the same time lack good cybersecurity protocols.
Are there any cybersecurity risks and concerns for the use and adoption of digital currencies?
These issues are discussed by a cybersecurity expert and the Chairperson, African Union Cyber Security expert group, Abdul-Hakeem Ajijola.
Every April 23, the world celebrates the importance of books. World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading.
Also, by championing books and copyright, stakeholders are encouraged to stand up for creativity, diversity and equal access to knowledge, promote literacy and mobile learning and advance Open Access to scientific knowledge and educational resources.
A Nigerian writer and poet, Stephen Nonso Okoli, shares his story with us on the importance of books to individuals and societies, in line with the theme for 2021 which is Share your Story.
When a relationship does not go as planned and one has to call it quits, the question of how to go about it becomes inevitable.
Gloria engages the Blunt Crazy Love Doctor on the best approach to ending a relationship.
"Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” — the words of Emily Post.
Has your child started accessing the digital space? Where do they get to learn these little things that matter the most about their etiquette digitally? From a friend or a peer? From home? In school? From a caregiver? Or would they just grow up to learn from their experiences?
These are some of the contemporary issues facing children, adolescents and youths.
An educator and the National Coordinator International Schools, Teachers and Directors Association in Nigeria who doubles as a parent, Mrs. Juliana Odekhian, shares her expert thoughts on the issue.
A parent and a Communications Strategist, Tolulope Baiyewu, also delves in to balance the perspectives.
While some women seek to go under the knife to improve their appearance using cosmetic surgery, there are so many sides to the procedure.
Listen to Gloria take up Dr. Esan of the Indigo Cosmetic Hospital in an engaging and enlightening discussion on Cosmetic Surgery in Nigeria.
Information has become easier, cheaper and more widespread and governments around the world are struggling to keep up with the volume and kind of information in the public space hence the discussion around the regulation of social media.
The ICT Editor of THISDAY NEWSPAPER and the immediate past Chairman of NITRA, the Nigerian Information Technology Reporters Association (an interest group of all ICT reporters in Nigeria), Emma Okonji puts into perspective the conversation on regulating social media in Nigeria.
While there are diverse opinions on the use of Sex Toys in Relationships, the CEO of Intimate by Amope, Omoloya Aiyelabola, dissects this adult subject, the benefits and health effects of using these items.
This audio contains strong adult content and therefore not recommended for a younger audience of under 18 years.
The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement which kicked off on 1st of January, 2021 holds a lot of prospects for the people of Africa.
Several pundits and major organisations have lauded the initiative, but it presents tough questions for policymakers and huge opportunities for tech startups and innovators in Africa.
An industry sector curator, entrepreneur, African youth leader and policy expert, Carl Oshodi shares expert opinions on how important the tech ecosystem is in the success of the AfCFTA.
Gloria hosts Dr. Akinsiku Solomon Tolu who details different procedures of preventing unintended pregnancy and their side effects.
Listen to the concluding part of the insightful conversation between Tony and CEO of Oldpine Resource, Kunle Olla, on how African Businesses can leverage the Internet of Things (IoT).
Relationship Therapist, Stephen Adekunle Adegboye, talks about practical skills of successfully managing both work and family.
Spotify announced that it would soon launch in over 80 markets, including Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nigeria, over the next few days.
The announcement came on Tuesday during their Stream On Livestream event.
It was among the company’s vision for audio and part of its plan for the year.
Also, it would be brought in more than 36 different languages.
This was to reach a global audience; making the market represent more than a billion people who already use the internet.
Also, more artist teams would be able to access Spotify in their native language and control their success on the platform.
In a blog post, Spotify said that the change would be reflected on the dashboard of Spotify for Artists.
“You’ll see listeners from these new countries reflected in your Spotify for Artists dashboard as we launch throughout the year.”
However, the expansion aimed to create new ways for artists to use select playlists to share their stories and create connections with fans.
TTS: Tony Ibe and Kunle Ola, founder/CEO of Oldpine Resource, discuss on how African businesses can leverage on the Internet of Things (IoT)
TTS: Tony Ibe and Kunle Ola, founder/CEO of Oldpine Resource, discuss on how African businesses can leverage on the Internet of Things (IoT)