David Afolayan
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David is a tech Writer and Digital communications strategist. He is a keen observer of topical developments in the global tech space.
He follows the news, gets the details, reads between the lines and points out what is evident but not obvious.
David has about 9 years of cognate experience in branding, digital communications, content strategy and tech journalism. He has offered communications consulting services to key industry leaders and corporate organisations in the technology, banking and support services sector.
He has a Master’s Degree in the English Language from the University of Lagos.
David Afolayan is the Co-founder and Content Chief at Technext.
Nigeria got 1.6 million new active internet subscribers in October 2025
According to the latest industry data update by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria has a total of…
Nigeria now has 175 million telecom subscribers, NCC data says
The Nigerian telecommunications industry saw steady subscriber growth in Q3 2025. According to new data from the Nigerian…
Starlink rival, Amazon Leo launches waitlist for many countries, including Nigeria
Starlink rival Amazon Leo has launched a waitlist for many countries, including Nigeria, to collect details of would-be…
Inside Africa’s Cross-Border Payment Transformation and the Engineers Making It Work
You know what’s wild? While everyone’s talking about the next big thing in fintech, there are engineers quietly…
3 years on, Nigeria’s 5G network coverage is stuck at 3%
According to the latest data by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), only 3% of the internet subscriber population…
Understanding Danielle Dubem’s passion for relatable, authentic stories
Danielle Diana Dubem (also known as D3) started her journey in content creation during the COVID-19 lockdown of…
“We are speaking with Denmark investors to invest in our fibre optic network,”- Minister Bosun Tijani
Nigeria is in talks with investors from Denmark to invest in its 90,000km fibre optic project. This was…
Google, Apolitical, Ministry of Communications to train Nigerian civil servants on AI
The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) and Google have announced plans to train Nigerian public…
Google launches Gemini Enterprise AI to compete for a share of corporate users
Google has launched a new AI platform for business customers called Gemini Enterprise, as part of the tech…
Broadband: MTN plans to connect 8 million homes with fibre by 2028
Nigeria’s largest mobile network, MTN, has announced plans to connect 8 million homes using its Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network,…













