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.
DStv parent company, MultiChoice reaches $37m tax agreement with Nigeria
The Multichoice group agreed to pay a total of $37.5 million, about 10% of the initial claim filed by the Nigerian tax authorities, after a long period of negotiation...
Mastercard to invest $200m in MTN’s fintech unit at a $5.2bn valuation
...Mastercard is taking up a minority stake in the business of about 3.8% at the said amount of $200 million.
Bard’s latest update: users in Nigeria can now access Gemini Pro and generate AI images
Google is making Gemini Pro available to Bard users in over 40 languages and more than 230 countries and territories...
Aleph Group appoints Stanislaus Martins as managing director for West Africa
Aleph Group Inc., an ecosystem of global digital experts and technology-driven solutions that enables the growth of digital…
Here is all you need to know about Google’s latest AI-powered updates on Search
...the company has introduced two major updates that will make it easier for users to get answers to queries: the Circle to Search and an AI-powered multisearch experience.
Ministry of Interior, Immigration Service launches digital portal for passport booking, renewal, visa others
The Nigerian Immigration Service, under the auspices of the Ministry of Interior, has launched a new website portal…
Innovating Africa Documentary: On Peace Itimi’s why, challenges and lessons
What is unique about the Innovating Africa Documentary is what it stands for. The project represents an observer's quest to understand the complete view of the Nigerian tech ecosystem and document its opportunities, challenges, wins, losses...
AI for Good: How Google is building AI solutions to global problems in Africa
..the Google Research team in Africa is focused on developing Al solutions that will solve problems that are peculiar to the African continent and that have the potential for global relevance.
Exclusive: Bitmama acquires Payday, backend transition already ongoing
According to a document seen by Technext, the acquisition deal was made through Bitmama's flagship cross-border payments product, Changera...
Meet the 15 beneficiaries of the Google Hustle Academy N75m fund
This year’s graduation solidifies the programme's success as it has graduated about 10,300 startup founders since its inception...














