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.
Google announces investment in Safeboda, to drive expansion in Nigeria, Uganda
Google has announced its first investment from the Africa Investment Fund which was launched by Sundar Pichai, CEO…
Mobility startup, Treepz will support Lagos-based bus company, CMS T&M, with technology
A few weeks after raising $2.8m seed funding and acquiring Ugabus, a Ugandan bus company, mobility startup, Treepz…
Zone, a blockchain-based switch may be the solution to Africa’s cross-border payment challenges
Zone is unique because it is the first platform on the African continent to connect legacy payment infrastructure using blockchain technology. ..
NCC approves MTN, Airtel and Mafab for 5G spectrum auction on December 13
..Interestingly, two other telecommunications services providers in Nigeria, Globacomms and 9mobile are missing from the list.
YouTube Music backs two Nigerian organisations to boost Africa’s creative economy
This move is set to directly impact an estimated 300 participants in initiatives led by these organisations...
DSN says it has impacted 500,000 learners in 5 years, plans to develop 2 million AI talents in Africa
Last week Friday was a memorable event for the team as Data Science Nigeria (DSN) celebrates five years…
2023 Elections: Bola Tinubu’s leaked manifesto shows a still vague plan for the tech sector
...we thought it important to examine BAT's ideas event before they become mainstream, owing to the strength of his candidacy and party
From 200 to 1800 employees, Tek Experts’ 3 years journey in Nigeria
Managing Director for Africa, Tek Experts and Elev8, Lars Johannisson shared their experience of the business ecosystem and the team's social impact so far...
How Allan Koth plans to amplify under-represented African voices with Crowd Journal
4 weeks ago, Kenyan digital platform, Crowd Journal was named second runner-up at the Seedstars Digital Democracy Challenge.…
Credit startup, Payhippo closes $3m seed raise, to improve access to finance for small businesses in Nigeria
Credit startup, Payhippo has announced a $3 million seed funding raise. This brings the fintech startup’s total raise…