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.
Bitmama launches first African physical crypto cards for in-store payments
The new cards can be funded with stable coins - USDT, USDC, cUSD. So, users can spend crypto directly without first converting to fiat.
International Women’s Day: Google announces $1m fund for female entrepreneurs
Google announces initiatives to support African women entrepreneurs, including $1m Google.org philanthropic commitment and Hustle Academy cohort...
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February 14 this year saw people spend less money as they would on days like that...
Google News Initiative searches for news innovators in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa with funding plans of up to $150,000
The Google News Initiative (GNI) today announced the opening of its third Innovation Challenge for innovators in the…
Africa now has 716,000 software developers, a 3.8% rise in one year- Google report
50% of these developers are concentrated in five key markets: Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, and South Africa...
NIMC says ‘NIN portal’ is now restored; banks, telcos hope for relief
Banking institutions and telecommunications services providers may breathe an air of relief as the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced…
Olubayo Adekanmbi Joins Airtel as Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer
Adekanmbi previously worked for MTN in South Africa and Nigeria as Chief Transformation and Strategy Officer...
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Meet the 26 African creators selected for the 2nd #YouTubeBlack voices fund
The fund focuses on investing in Black creators from around the world who are telling fresh and authentic stories...
Meta introduces SuperCluster, an AI supercomputer for metaverse research
According to Meta, the RSC was built following a period of work with a number of long-time partners...