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.
#NextQuestion: Gbenga Odegbami of Youverify Speaks on the Possibilities of Remote Work
A number of weeks ago, we launched our premium talk show called #NextQuestion. The show seeks to interrogate…
Austin Okere Encourages Entrepreneurs and Business Professionals to Adopt the 3Ws for Entrepreneurial Success
These, he said are; Way power (speaking to Aptitude), Will power (speaking to Attitude) and Wait power (speaking to patience).
Nigerian Automaker, JET Motor Company Has Been Quietly Building Africa’s Custom Vehicles
A uniquely built set of automobiles that will change the experience of African automobile users has been in…
Lagos-Based Identity Verification Startup, Youverify Closes $1.5m Seed Round Investment from Orange Digital Ventures
Youverify, a Lagos-based startup that helps automate due diligence and compliance by using data-driven decisions for the financial services,…
Bitter Truths About the Lagos Government Showdown With Uber, Gokada, Opay and Others
The past month has been quite dramatic for stakeholders in the Lagos transport sector (investors, service providers and…
Story Behind the Name: How God is Good Motors Rebranded to GIGM to Scale
The excitement that the freedom the new name change brings could be better felt in the projects of the GIG Group.
Introducing Next Invasion: TechNext is Storming Your Campus Soon!
Our mission is to empower students and faculty members to efficiently contribute to the growing potentials of the African tech space one university at a time.
A New NIPOST Would Have Been this Government’s Brightest Tech Initiative, but for Politics
I hope the story of NIPOST and its sacked PMG does not go done as of the lost chances to move the needle forward, even if it is a little.
TechNext Chronicles #3: Getting an Office Space and the Lessons We Learnt
We sought to create an place of ambience were many excuses will be eliminated and people could be a bit shielded from realities as much as they want.
Technology Trends that Will Define the African Tech Space in the New Decade
As we take on a new decade, it is only credible to anticipate ideas, products, individuals and companies…