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In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Nigerian fintech PayDay is looking to sell the company six months after $3 million raiseSearch Queries related to Metaverse has dropped by 71%Google sued after Maps allegedly directed father returning from daughter’s birthday off a collapsed bridgeX/Twitter to discontinue Circles by Oct 31, 2023NCC to introduce new numbering scheme for fixed telephone linesWe also discussed the topic for the week: "Transforming Nigerian Teenagers to Becoming Tech Bros". We discuss this with Johnson Abbaly, Foudnr, The Smartan House, as he shares insights as to bringing te...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Okra Solar secures $12m in series A funding to drive mesh-grid electrification in AfricaMicrosoft to discontinue WordPad after 28 years of serviceNigeria is home to 32% of Africa’s fintech market with 217 companiesJack Dorsey’s Btrust acquires Qala, the Africa-focused Blockchain talent developerNigeria signs MoU with India to upgrade learning facilities in Nigerian schoolsWe also discussed the topic for the week: "NUC introduces software engineering, cybersecurity, and others to the university curriculum". We discuss the new courses introduced into Nigerian University through the National Universities Commission incl...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Donald Trump returns back to social mediaGbenga Agboola says Flutterwave’s IPO plans remain on track despite unstable marketKenya government sets up 15 member committee to investigate WorldCoin projectInstagram Threads launch web browserKenya court asks Meta and content moderators to settle out of courtWe also discuss the topic for the week, "Balancing Roles: Navigating Social Media Influencing and an Inspiring Tech Sis" as we discuss the social media trend of underestimating female tech professionals based on their social media activities and how she has been ab...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Moniepoint enters Nigeria’s consumer banking segment, to rival Opay and PalmPayFounders Factory Africa closes $114 million round to better serve founders in AfricaChatGPT costs $700,000 to run daily, and OpenAI may go bankrupt in 2024Nigerian schoolgirls at FGGC Sagamu built an AI robot called Kiki-SaggyMark Zuckerberg no longer interested in a cage fight, says Elon Musk is unseriousWe also discuss the topic for the week: "Expectations for the new Minister for Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani" as we discuss what the appointment means fo...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.X (Twitter) users will soon be able to make video calls on the appNYSC certificates will now be issued and certified on blockchain technologyBolt introduces scheduled ride tripsAirtel partners with Mastercard to allow mobile customers to transfer funds across AfricaSpotify female podcaster to launch GenZ-focused podcast networkWhatsApp to battle Microsoft, Zoom and Google with screen-sharing featureWe also discuss the topic for the week: "Making Money with Twitter's Ad Share Program"

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirms cutting electricity supply to Niger RepublicAnonymous Sudan attacks Nigeria’s digital infrastructure over involvement in NigerStarlink classifies South Africa as ‘low-priority’ as regulatory hurdles stall launchNIPOST to prosecute over 500 delivery companies for not obtaining licensesX (Twitter) Blue subscribers can now hide their verification checkmarks if they wantThreads to launch desktop version after losing more than 50% of its users

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Elon Musk has converted Twitter finally to the everything appBundle shuts down after 3 years of operationsCBN should remodel the eNaira to make it attractive to more NigeriansThe Kenyan government has been hit by numerous cyberattacks.We also discuss the topic for the week: "Is a tech-driven fuel-on-credit service a solution to Nigeria’s problems?" with Olusola Olanipekun, the founder of Fuel Credit, a digital platform that makes buying fuel on credit conveniently a reality, as we delve into the role technology can play and th...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.

Apple is testing a ChatGPT-like AI chatbot

Nigeria will start producing electric vehicles

Jumia Kenya’s employee stole $150,000 by manipulating vendor payment records

Nigeria is planning to build a cybersecurity laboratory in 2024

Chris Amani will replace Do Kwon as Terra's CEO

The number of Threads active users plunges 50% in one week as user engagement dips

Netflix posts 2.7% revenue growth and 5.9 million new subscribers in Q2 despite password-sharing crackdown

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In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Central Bank of Nigeria hikes interest rate to 18.5% amid soaring inflationBinance was accused of mixing customers’ funds with revenueOpenAI founders worried “super-intelligent” AIs would destroy the world if not strictly regulatedAn Android app started secretly recording users almost a year after it was listed on Google PlayUber Eats Kenya now delivers alcohol and medicine amid growing competition from rivalsWe discuss our big story for the week, "Opportunities of being a tech teen" We speak with 4 amazing teenagers doing amazing things in tech to talk about...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Elon Musk launches xAI, “a company unravelling the universe’s unanswered questions”Nigerians can now receive diaspora remittances in Naira, according to CBNThreads crossed 100 million sign-ups within five days of the launchFTC opens investigation into OpenAI over misleading statementsMeta to launch its own version of ChatGPTWe also discuss the topic for the week: "Is Nigeria ready to adopt digital academic results and certificates?" with Ayodeji Agboola, the founder of Akowe. Listen now to understand why digital results might be the next step to curbing false...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Twitter sues Meta over Thread appEx-manager who defrauded Amazon of nearly $10 million was jailed for 16 yearsThe new Apple AirPods Pro will also double as hearing aidsFIRS plans to collect VAT from market traders using technology.South Africa will admit Starlink if 30% of its equity is owned by women, blacks, and PLWDWe also discuss our most significant topic for the week: "Has Threads taken over Twitter?" spotlighting the newly released Threads app by Meta, which has been described as a Twitter killer. We explore if...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.ChatGPT creator OpenAI sued $3 billion for stealing private data to train its AIOPay and MoniePoint dominate Nigeria’s agency banking, controlling 57.8% of 1.5m POS agentsPaga CEO rejects Arsenal partnership proposalFTX cryptocurrency exchange to relaunch sooner than expectedWe also discuss our most significant topic for the week: "CBN and Social Media KYC for Banks," following the release of the new circular mandating banks to collect the social media accounts of their customers.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Spotify launches new Afrobeat platform to showcase the genre’s evolutionEgyptian fintech Agel secures 7-figure pre-seed funding for Sharia-compliant financingMalawi’s Yellow raises $14 million to broaden its solar system and smartphone financing offeringsIMF to launch global Digital Currency platform to facilitate international fund transfersTikTok looks to challenge Amazon and Shein with a new e-commerce initiative.Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agree to hold cage fightWe also discuss our most significant topic for the week: "Getting into tech without coding and making it in tech."

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.‘Avoid offline trips because of accidents and emergencies’ – Bolt warns e-hailing drivers and passengers.Multichoice generated N277 billion from operations in Nigeria in one year.Over 45 Nigerian YouTube channels have more than 1 million followers, the most in any African country.Tinubu signs Data Protection bill into law.Bitcoin briefly drops below $25,000, Tether’s stablecoin falls under its dollar peg.We discuss our big story for the week, "Navigating the CBN Forex Policy: Impact on Fintech Companies." We speak to Godfrey Elimian, Socio-economic analyst and writer a...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world."Stop blackmailing us with passengers"—striking e-hailing drivers slam Bolt and Uber.NIBSS slashes electronic transfer fees from N5 to N3.75k, effective July 1.Haul247 secures $3 million in seed funding to drive innovation in Africa’s logistics industry.Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya rank among the top 100 for global online threats.Tingo Group denies fraud allegationsWe discuss our big story for the week, "Internet Shutdowns: A Threat to Democracy". We speak to Aisha Dabo, the co-founder of AfricTivistes, an African League of Bloggers and Cybe...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.e-Hailing drivers lament Uber and Bolt’s reluctance to increase fares, threaten to park vehiclesTwitter value reportedly drops to $15 billion, only a third of Elon Musk’s purchase priceGovernment, media websites in Senegal suffer cyberattacks amid political tensionsMultiChoice launches Moment to expand payment infrastructure for AfricansOpenAI is pursuing a new way to fight A.I. ‘hallucinations’We discuss our big story for the week, "Live talk: the challenges of being a gig economy worker in Africa". Omoleye, Dami and Tomiwo speak on the challenges that gig...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Central Bank of Nigeria hikes interest rate to 18.5% amid soaring inflationBinance was accused of mixing customers’ funds with revenueOpenAI founders worried “super-intelligent” AIs would destroy the world if not strictly regulatedAn Android app started secretly recording users almost a year after it was listed on Google PlayUber Eats Kenya now delivers alcohol and medicine amid growing competition from rivalsWe discuss our big story for the week, "Opportunities of being a tech teen" We speak with 4 amazing teenagers doing amazing things in tech to talk about...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Guinea’s interim government orders fresh internet shutdown ahead of 2-day anti-govt protest84.5% of Nigerians negatively affected by CBN’s Naira redesign policyNigeria to Invest N5.3bn in Digital Birth and death registration platformGoogle plans to use new A.I. models for ads and to help YouTube creatorsGTCO, CEO, Segun Agbaje said telcos are partly responsible for the 22% decline in GTCO's USSD valueWe discuss our big story for the week, "Sharing experiences of digital nomads across Africa" We speak with Ebovi Wali, the CEO of K...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Telecom operators reject NITDA billThe AI takeover of Google Search starts nowTwitter to launch encrypted direct messages with voice and video chat to followMeta content review partner Sama was told by the court to pay moderatorsTinder-inspired Cala dares you to swipe left on useless meetingsWe discuss our big story for the week, "Remote vs. Physical Business Operations: Are you losing money or making even more revenue?" We speak with Babatola Awe, a Co-Founder (CEO) at Flowmono and Akintayo Okekunle, a Co-Founder (CFO) also at...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Nomba raises $30 million to drive payment solutions for African businesses.You no longer need a password to sign in to your Google account.Discord is making everyone need to pick a new usernameBuhari’s declaration overrides the new telecom tax policy.Crypto investors lost over $103 million to thefts in April. We discuss our big story for the week, "African expansion, the pros and challenges for African founders." We speak with Dr. Babatunde Obrimah, Chief Operating Officer of the Fintech Association of Nigeria, to talk ab...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Thodex’s Farul Fatih Ozer jailed in Turkey two years after allegedly fleeing with $2bnTwitter’s blue check apocalypse is hereYellow Card rewards “A whole in Your Wallet” winner with 1 bitcoinApple launches its savings account with 4.15% interest rateGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai warns society to brace for impact of A.I. acceleration

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.

Dropbox will cut 16% of its staff as it seeks to take advantage of the new “AI era of computing.”

Multichoice confirms Nigerians will pay more for DStv and GOtv subscriptions starting May 1st.

Clubhouse is laying off more than half of its workforce.

Lyft will cut 1,072 employees, or 26% of its workforce.

US court fines South African CEO, Cornelius Steynberg paid $3.4 billion for Bitcoin fraud.

We had an open mic to discuss our...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.African crypto payment startup, Lazerpay shuts downVC funding for the cryptocurrency sector drops by 80% in Q1 2023Paxful CEO, Ray Youssef responds to allegations of substance abuse, money-laundering in Coindesk report on Paxful’s unravellingOpenAI to pay users up to $20,000 for detecting ChatGPT bugsSubstack unveils the product that got it banned from TwitterWe discuss our big story for the week, "The resurgence of Bitcoin prices: are the brighter days here?" We speak with Elochukwu Okoye, Web3 Marketer and Content Creator, to discuss if there are br...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Ghanaian Uber and Bolt drivers decry ‘sudden and forceful’ digital taxCash App Founder Bob Lee stabbed to death in San FranciscoAfDB approves $525,000 grant to create a digital hub for African fintechsBitcoin platform with over one million Nigerian users shuts downWe discuss our big story for the week, "The aftermath of the CBN Naira policy. What next?" We speak with Elvis Christopher, a highly skilled Product Growth Executive, and Tunmise Omole, a financial analyst, to discuss the short-term and long-term impacts of the CBN Naira poli...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Google says it removed over 5.2 billion bad ads in 2022Kaspersky prevents about 300,000 attacks on IoT devicesKora enables Africans to accept USD payments with new USD card-acquiringG7 calls for stricter regulations on cryptocurrenciesUK-Nigeria Tech Hub and Google for Startups offer $3M cloud credit to female foundersDuring our open mic session, we discussed the major topic of the week - "Overcoming gender stereotypes and biases in the tech industry". Our guest speakers included Ebere, an in-house tech writer who specializes in the "Women in Tech" series...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.

Adobe is bringing generative AI features to Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro

Nigeria’s OPay crosses 30 million registered app users

FG cancels proposed 5% excise duty on telecom service operators

Terra creator Do Kwon reportedly arrested

Court stops Meta, Sama from firing 260 Kenyan content moderators

We discuss our big story for the week, "Are Nigerian banks/fintech companies ready for a cashless society?" We speak with Odiri Erusiafe, Growth Marketer and Ch...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.

Stripe raises $6.5B to provide liquidity for past and current employees

Chipper Cash loses about $1m to Silicon Valley Bank closure

Meta scraps NFT features from Facebook, Instagram amid crypto misery

Failed cashless transactions shrink e-payment in Nigeria by 4.8% in February

We discuss our big story for the week, "The Cash Crunch as it Affects the Citizenry." We speak with Jeffrey Williams-Edem, a fintech expert, and David Etido, Associate, Udo Udoma and Belo...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.

Flutterwave allays the fears of its users over N2bn hack

Google celebrates IWD with 3 new initiatives, names 15 women-led startups for Africa accelerator

Nigerian government blocked over 1.2 million attempted cyber attacks during 2023 elections

Google plans to catch ChatGPT by stuffing AI into everything

Elon Musk apologizes after calling disabled Twitter employee who was laid off ‘the worst’

We discuss our big story for the week, "BVAS, IReV, and the issue of elec...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.

Nigerians still overpay for sub-standard internet service in 2023

Meta is experimenting with AI-powered chatbots on WhatsApp, Instagram

Jumia will now be held responsible for the sale of faulty products

8.7% of African users experienced phishing attacks in 2022

Twitter rolls out updated, zero-tolerance policy on violent speech

We discuss our big story for the week, "BVAS, IReV, and the issue of election integrity." We speak with Tomiwo Ojo, Editor, Technext, and Dennis Da-ala...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.

NCC reveals dedicated toll-free number as 2023 presidential election

More Nigerian states working to adopt the Nigeria Startup Act

Meta is rolling out a paid verification subscription service for IG and Facebook users

InDrive raises $150m in unusual debt round to develop new services

Zambia experiments with technology to regulate crypto

We discuss our big story for the week, "The Power of Media in Elections." We speak with Kola Muhammed, Editor, Pulse...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.

MTN Group to invest $1 billion in Ghana

A Founder sells his startup to Google then says the company has lost its mission

Microsoft’s Bing A.I. made several factual errors in last week’s launch demo

Smile Identity raises $20m to tackle increasing online fraud in Africa

We discuss our big story for the week, "How far has social media influenced the 2023 elections?" We speak with Investigative Journalist, David Hundeyin, on how to e...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.

Microsoft is integrating an AI-powered service into its Bing and Edge

Partech, a global VC firm raised $263 million to Fund African startups

Starlink to Launch in its 2nd African Country, Rwanda in Q1 2023

Twitter Blue users can now post longer tweets of up to 4000 words

We discuss our big story for the week and have an open mic session about the cash shortage and the impact of technology on the Nigerian elections.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.

Egypt’s MNT-Halan raises $400M to become Africa’s latest unicorn

MTN sets new Nigerian record after posting over 2 trillion naira in revenue

Google is testing a potential ChatGPT competitor called ‘Apprentice Bard’

Netflix lists guidelines to prevent account sharing outside the household

We discuss our big story for the week, "Powering transportation with tech." We speak with Afolabi Olamide, the co-founder and CEO of Touch and Pay Technologies, on how technology aims to make...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed the major topics from last week in the tech world.

We discuss our big story for the week, “Data Privacy: How to Stay Safe in 2023." We speak with cybersecurity expert Rock Adote about how employers, employees, and everyone else can keep their data safe in the face of rising cyber-attacks.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed the topics that had the most impact on the global tech ecosystem in 2022. We speak with Ganiu Oloruntade, our Writer on Policy and Regulations and our Editor, Tomiwo Ojo.

Elon Musk purchases Twitter for $44bn

Do Kwon’ Terra + LUNA crash

The season of layoffs in the tech space

Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX’s spectacular fall

The trails of Nigerian fintech startups in Kenya

Chronicles of bad bosses in Nigeria

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.

Moove quietly “dismisses” employees

Kenya’s CBK re-introduces charges for transactions between mobile money wallets and Banks

Be Mobile Africa introduces Crypto Payments in South Africa

Airtel edges closer to 5G deployment in Nigeria

Global VC Firm, Partech closes €120m fourth seed funding round

We discuss our big story for the week, “Assessing the Effect of the CBN Revised Cash Withdrawal Limit." We speak with Jeffrey Williams-Edem, an expert in sales growth and...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world.

The lay-off session continues

FTX begins payments for staff and vendors after weeks of doubt

14-year-old girl to become MTN Nigeria’s CEO for a day

Brazil approves legalization of cryptocurrency as a means of payment

NopeaRide EV taxi-hailing service shuts down

Burna Boy, Asake, and Wizkid are Spotify’s most-streamed Nigerian artists in 2022

We discuss our big story for the week, “Online Safety: A Look at TikTok’s #SaferTog...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world.

Twitter agrees to negotiate severance pay with the laid-off Africa team

Blue Verified’s relaunch was suspended by Twitter

Reserve Bank of India to launch digital currency in December

Home cleaning startup SweepSouth pauses operations in Nigeria

Kenya’s ARA drops laundering charges against Korapay, Kandon

We discuss our big story for the week, “Social Media & its Effect on Children's Mental Health." We speak with Dr Ayodele Renner, a doctor, consultant Paedia...

We had an exciting conversation with Dmitro Popov, Chief International Business Developer at Whitebit about the blockchain ecosystem and what you need to do to strategically position yourself for the future.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world.

Binance to start Recovery Fund for crypto projects in crisis

Twitter suspends Twitter Blue amid controversies

Kenya’s BasiGo raises $6.6 million

Modus launches $75m fund for blockchain & AI startups in Africa

We discuss our big story for the week, “From the Garage to the bourse: the role of Corporate Governance in tech" We speak with Austin Okere, Founder, CWG Plc and Entrepreneur in Residence, Ausso Leadership Academy, to discuss the importance of having corp...