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.
Lemonade Finance raises $725k pre-seed to change cross-border payment for Africans
Lemonade Finance, a startup that allows Africans abroad to send and receive money from home has announced a…
FG extends NIN-SIM verification deadline for the 7th time, 66m numbers issued
The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification…
Facebook rebrands, becomes Meta- a social technology company
Social media giant, Facebook has been renamed to be called Meta after 17 years. The new name will…
Announcing Technext Coinference 2021: Africa’s biggest cryptocurrency gathering!
Dear friends, It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you our maiden event, Technext Coinference. It is…
Finally, President Muhammadu Buhari will unveil the e-Naira tomorrow
Three weeks after postponing the much-anticipated launch of Nigeria’s digital currency, e-naira, the Central Bank has announced that…
#YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class: CKay, Omah Lay, P.Priime and Telz to represent Nigeria
YouTube has today announced a roster of 54 artists, songwriters and producers selected to join the #YouTubeBlack Voices Music…
AfriLabs celebrates 10 years of empowering innovators across Africa, announces event
Leading Pan-African network organisation, AfriLabs is commemorating 10 years of empowering and inspiring a thriving innovation economy in…
Despite Hong Kong’s restrictions, Alice Lo is building a platform for civic tech founders with Divao
Recall that we recently reported an announcement of 3 winners at the Seedstars Digital Democracy Challenge. The winners…
How Facebook is planning to connect 1 billion people to the internet using robotics
Facebook has announced some exciting connectivity technologies that will enable the company to provide access to fast and…
NCC says citizens less than 18 can own SIM cards if their parents acquire them
Nigerian telecommunications industry regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied some news reports that indicated that it…