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.
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...
Technext joins the millionaire news media club in Q3 2023 with 1.8 million quarterly views
Technext took the most significant leap in the tech-focused category as it generated a total of 1.8 million views...
Zoho announces partnership with StartupSouth to empower startups, declares 50% growth in Nigeria
As part of this partnership, startups associated with StartupSouth, new customers for Zoho, can avail of Zoho Wallet credits worth ₦ 470,000...
A chat with Mxolisi Msutwana about Onafriq’s rebranding, global mission and other implications
"We took the word “Ona” from Yoruba, which means road or path. Then, we combined it with the variation of the French word. “Afrique”, which means Africa. Then, the “IQ” is a reference to the brilliant solutions that we are building..."
Breaking: Senate confirms Aminu Maida as Executive Vice Chairman of NCC
Dr Maida was nominated by President Bola Tinubu following the sack of former EVC, Professor Umar Garba Danbatta last month...
NCC chief, Maida applauds ministry’s plan to equip 3 million Nigerians with technical skills
Maida said that the policy direction of the Ministry, which is being driven by five pillars, will deliver on the goals of fostering economic growth and development...