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.
Civil unrest: MTN may not re-enter Ethiopian telecoms privatisation deal
According to Bloomberg, MTN will not likely resubmit a bid for a license as a result of fear that "the investment risk is starting to outweigh the benefits"
MTN appoints Thrive Agric’s CEO, Adia Sowho as its first female CMO
Nigerian Telecommunications giant, MTN has announced the appointment of Thrive Agric’s interim Chief Executive Officer, Adia Sowho as…
Breaking: Nigeria’s Central Bank may launch its digital currency in October 2021
Remember we announced 2 months ago that Nigeria’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) plans to…
CBN crypto ban aftermath: Patricia relocates headquarters from Lagos to Estonia
Nigerian Fintech company, Patricia has announced that it has relocated its operations to the Republic of Estonia and…
3 years after raising $7m in Initial Coin Offering, where is SureRemit today?
At the end of the year 2017, Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency have been established as the technology fields…
Austin Okere appointed to the Global Business Practices Council of AACSB International
The Founder of CWG Plc and the Ausso Leadership Academy, Austin Okere has been appointed to the Global…
Nigeria will introduce a “simple policy” to regulate drone use soon- Minister
The Federal Government of Nigeria will soon come up with a “simple policy” to regulate the use of…
MAGIC fund raises $30 million, to give $100- $300K cheques to founders in emerging markets
It announced that it will be writing checks between $100K and $300K in early-stage companies across different sectors and geographies.
BBN sponsorship is Nigerian tech companies’ new path to massive market adoption
before Payporte sponsored BBN, not many people could claim to know much about them or have shopped on Payporte
Edtech startup, Microverse raises $12.5m Series A funding, commits to nurturing 1m software engineers
Fast-rising Edtech startup, Microverse has announced a $12.5 million Series A raise. The round was led by global…