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.
Nigerian artists earned N25bn on Spotify in 2023, more than double the previous year
Spotify says the N25 billion paid to nigerian artists in 2023 more than doubled the N11 billion paid in 2022
Google opens application for 2024 Hustle Academy, to introduce AI training for attendees
Last November, Google through the Hustle Academy awarded N75 million to support 15 standout Nigerian SMBs...
Google opens applications for Startups AI Accelerator Africa. Here is how to apply
So far, the program has supported 106 startups from 17 African countries and has collectively raised over $263 million...
TikTok introduces ‘Account Check’ in new community guidelines update
The Account Check feature is in addition to the existing Account status page, introduced last year, which lists a creator's video violations...
Binance: court adjourns trial to May 17 as Kenyan police arrest fleeing executive
CEO, Richard Teng has said that the company is working closely with the Nigerian authorities...
Detained executive: CEO says Binance is working with Nigerian government to resolve issues
"What I can say is we are working very closely with the Nigerian authorities to try to resolve the matter," Teng said
Canal+ acquires additional multichoice shares to inch over 40% ownership
The French media company also indicated its intention to acquire more shares soon...
South Africa issues first crypto licence to Luno, 59 other companies
South Africa has opted not to develop a separate framework for crypto operators and instead will oversee the firms under the existing Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act...
Heirs Technologies: Unveiling the company’s vision, offerings and strategic positioning
Although Heirs Technologies commenced business operations in January 2024, the company has been incorporated since 2004...
Okra, MDX-i, uLesson, 6 other Nigerian tech companies get tax exemptions over N159bn investment in 2023
..the Pioneer Status Incentive is a tax holiday for qualifying companies that relieves them from paying corporate income tax for three years.














