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.
NCC directs telecom companies to simply tariffs, bundle plans and promotions
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has telecommunications operators to simplify their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional activities. According…
EV company, Spiro officially launches electric bikes in Ogun State
...the launch marks a pivotal moment in the electric mobility landscape of Nigeria's largest economy.
NIN-SIM verification: NCC orders immediate reactivation of affected lines
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered that telco companies should suspend the ongoing suspension of SIM/numbers of…
Subscribers groan as MTN allegedly bar lines over NIN-SIM linkage
An affected subscriber, Shina, informed Technext that he became aware of his line's status when he tried to make a telephone call early in the day...
Monetization: Meta shares best practices, future plans with creators in Lagos
At a brief session in Lagos, Facebook’s parent company, Meta shared strategies to leverage Facebook for monetization and…
AI in Action: Google demonstrates new Gemini capacity to help businesses at Cape Town event
Google has reaffirmed its commitment to making AI helpful for businesses. The company reaffirmed its commitment at the…
“Strengthening ISPs is the way forward”- A chat with Diseye Isoun on broadband connectivity in Africa
"The Nigerian ISP market needs to significantly improve. And, the road to that has nothing to do with what Starlink is doing..."
Global CEO, Linda Rottenberg’s visit restates Endeavor’s commitment to the Nigeria tech space 5 years on
Linda Rottenberg, Endeavor’s Global CEO, recently visited Nigeria, marking a successful series of events that underscored the country’s…
Vibranium Valley hosts tour of U.S. President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora in Lagos
Yesterday, Members of the U.S. President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement (PAC-ADE) received a guided tour of the…
d.light raises $176m to provide affordable off-grid solar in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
Off-grid solar provider d.light and impact investor African Frontier Capital partner on new financing to support consumer loans for solar and high efficiency appliances in East Africa...