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.
NiRA slashes .ng domain price by 40%, opens awards voting platform
According to the NiRA President, Mr Muhammed Rudman, the reduction in price by about 40%, promotes the agenda of government...
From Nigeria to the world: TikTok celebrates top content creators in Nigeria
As part of its efforts to expand its reach and influence in Nigeria, TikTok hosted an event that took place on Friday, 18 March 2022....
Crypto Exchange platform, Quidax unveils Don Jazzy as brand ambassador
Don Jazzy is the CEO and founder of Mavin Records| Mavin has managed award-winning artists like Dbanj, Wande Coal, Dr Sid, Dija and Korede Bello....
ThriveAgric raises $56.4m debt funding to accelerate pan-Africa expansion
The fundraise will help company take advantage of Africa’s growing agriculture sector and
scale-up business across the continent...
Microsoft opens world-class offices for its Africa Development Center (ADC) in Lagos
To expand and equip talent pipeline for Nigeria and West Africa tech ecosystem| The new ADC offices will also house The Microsoft Garage
Microsoft says it has invested $200m through its Africa Development Centre in 3 years
*Microsoft has invested about $200 million in establishing its Africa Development Centre | *The ADC West Africa, which is Microsoft’s 7th globally, serves as a premier centre of engineering for Microsoft in the region
Kenyan e-commerce platform Sokowatch raises $125m, rebrands as Wasoko
Sokowatch plans to use the $125 million to help fund an ongoing expansion in the cities of Abidjan in Ivory Coast and Senegal’s Dakar.
Meet the 15 African startups selected for Google for Startups Accelerator 2022 programme
Google today announced the participants in Google Startups Accelerator 2022 (Class 7). The selected startups are developing solutions…
Philippines, Nigeria, Ghana are top destinations for diaspora remittances globally
A new report by leading global payments company, WorldRemit has indicated that the Philippines, Nigeria and Ghana are…
Google launches Mali Magic to preserve Mali’s 40,000+ manuscripts, art and culture
With the launch of Mali Magic, people from all over the world can view an array of manuscripts, music, art and over 40 000+ manuscripts...