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.
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MTN Nigeria celebrates media excellence at inaugural MIP Alumni Awards
MTN Nigeria on Sunday, May 17, 2026, celebrated outstanding alumni of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP) at the…
Meet AI Mode, Google’s new tool to enhance users’ search experience
Increasingly, Google is deepening the complexity of its Search, emphasising the tech giant’s mission to organise and make…
8 startups win N49m at MTN-Powered “Gathering on 100” Pitchaton event
Eight startups have been awarded a total of ₦45 million after a pitch session at the recently concluded…
Stakeholders demand bottleneck redress between Nigeria and South Africa to unlock Africa’s $3.4 trillion economy
MTN Group, in partnership with the South African Mission in Lagos, brought together government officials and corporate executives…
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…














