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.
OnePipe launches new PaywithAccount solution to ease cashflow struggles for Nigerian small businesses
Nigerian fintech infrastructure provider, OnePipe has launched PaywithAccount, a direct-from-account payment solution that helps businesses automate and simplify…
“For us, it is a game of diversification”- A chat with GVCA’s Amma Gyampo on capital funding in Ghana
A few weeks ago, the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) appointed Amma Gyampo as its…
Health minister, Governor Diri commission Zipline drone distribution centre in Bayelsa
Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, and Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State…
Temu marks 100 days in Nigeria- 46% users save estimated half shopping budget
The direct-from-factory online marketplace, Temu has celebrated 100 days in Nigeria. According to the company, this milestone is…
Using AI, researchers develop asphalt that can self-repair, not needing maintenance
Researchers from King’s College London and Swansea University, in collaboration with scientists in Chile, have developed a new type of asphalt…
Community guidelines: TikTok removes 2 million videos in Nigeria in Q3 2024
TikTok said 99.1% of the said videos were removed within 24 hours of posting
Tech companies laid off 280,000 employees in 2024; 11,000 in 2025 already
The global tech industry experienced a turbulent year in 2024 with no signs of slowing down. According to…
South Sudan lifts temporary ban on Facebook, Tiktok after 5 days
South Sudan authorities have lifted the temporary ban on access to social media platforms such as Facebook and…
AI reshaping global labour markets as US, Singapore lead the way- new report at Davos says
Whiteshield released the 9th edition of the Global Labour Resilience Index (GLRI) in collaboration with Google Cloud, in…
Samsung unveils Galaxy S25 with AI features powered by Google
At the close of its Unpacked presentation in San Jose, California, Yesterday, Samsung Electronics unveiled its newest Galaxy…














