Africa Tech Radio

After the 2023 elections in Nigeria, young people have a lot to say about the process and the outcome.   Senior Reporter at Premium Times, Amaka Okafor, PR and Political Enthusiast, Abdulganiyu Issa, Media Consultant, Njideka Agbo, Human Rights Activist, Femi Adeyeye, and Public Policy Analyst, Nneka Nnadi, in this episode, share their thoughts on what is next for young people in Nigeria.

What really is a podcast? Will the introduction of facial recognition technology at Lagos and Abuja airports improve security in Nigeria? Is removing the blue tick from accounts who have not subscribed to Twitter Blue an April Fool's Joke?   Join Tony to learn about the latest tech news on #Tony'sTechSide.  

Zimbabweans are facing Dollar crisis, there are now apps that can help nurses work better. Also, TikTok CEO Shou Chew faces US congress.   Catch up on the latest Technews with Bookii on #CruiseCtrl.

Let's talk WhatsApp video and audio call on bid screen. Adobe Firefly Ethics using AI image creator. What regret do techies have?  Join Bookii on #CruiseCtrl as she shares the latest Technews.

Your data is worth more than you know, but first, how do you like your coffee? Elon Musk says latte is for babies. Is inflation stopping Africans from buying smartphones?   Catch up with the latest Technews update on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.

Are you happy?   Being social should make us happier, but has Tech & Social Media really made us more social and connected as a people?   Brand Influencer/Product Manager, Edugie Omoregie, Digital Creator/Twitter Influencer, Toyosi Godwin, and Co-Founder of Ingressive for Good, Sean Burrowes, share their thoughts on how much impact tech has had on our social lives as humans in this episode.

Are the threats of AI to humanity real? What is the impact of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse on African Tech Economy? Join Bookii as she shares stories about latest Tech News on #CruiseCtrl.

In this episode, we began a tour of Microsoft Excel, sharing some tips on how to Autofill, Transpose with Paste Special, automatically Add Serial Numbers and a bonus tip.

Learn what Facial Recognition means today on this episode of Tony's Tech Side.   tech Gist: 1) Cyclone Freddy claims 100 lives. 2) Nigeria's CBN says old N200, N500, N1,000 remains legal tender till December 31st, 2023. 3) Somalia passes law to launch new civil registry and national ID. 4) Nigerians and South Africans now have access to Twitter Blue. 5) Biometric ID card delays Mali's constitution...

Catch up with the latest Tech News Updates on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.

We had a chat with Akinlaja Ayofemi, Founder & CEO of Shacks Evolution Studios, which is Africa's first iGaming studio that develops localized content for the African market.   He took us through his journey so far, the stumbling blocks he faced along the way, and how one can go about creating an iGaming studio.

Learn what Computer Vision means today on this episode of Tony's Tech Side.   Tech Gist: 1) Cyclone Freddy frightens us again. 2) Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse may affect African Tech Startups. 3) WhatsApp to replace phone numbers with usernames in chat list. 4) Nigeria officially adopts Africa's first Open Banking guidelines.

Learn what a Smart Contract is today on this episode of Tony's Tech Side.   Tech Gist: 1) Nigeria to implement Uniform USSD for Telco Services from May 17. 2) Smartphone shipments in Africa declines yet again in Q4 2022. 3) Deadly cyclone Freddy expected again in Mozambique. 4) Facebook, TikTok and Telegram restriction in Ethiopia enters 1 month. 5) Apple to launch its standalone classical music a...

China vs US Techwar, Starbucks NFT sold out, and Classical music app on apple. Catch up with the latest Technews on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.

Talking about Digital Detox, Bookii explains why and when you need to take a break from Technology.

What was used before the major Tech innovations we have today? Before medicine got to where it is currently, it has gone through different stages of advancement.   In this episode, continuing the Tech Me Back medical series, we talk about the evolution and discovery of the Stethoscope, X-ray machine, and Anesthesia.

In this conversation with Oluwafunke Kofoworade, founder of Digital Health Global, we talk about how a dorm-room idea became a nationwide digital health movement that connects communities to care, even without smartphones or data.

Listen to Tony as he explains the #WordOfTheDay "Token", and shares some stories of what happened today in Tech on March 8, 2023.

How can we get women to expand their Tech skills, target higher paying roles and move up the ladder in the technology industry?   With a low barrier to entry and higher career opportunities for women to explore at different stages in their Tech Career journey.   Joining in this conversation to share their expert opinions and ideas on how to scale your career path in Tech as a female is the Special...

Tech is way too important for females to be excluded from when they are still girls and younger women.   Digital Technology is not a luxury but a necessity and a right that all girls should have but how do we get more girls into STEM in Africa?   Listen to the Managing Director, TechQuest STEM Academy, Itoro Emembolu, Co-Founder of PiggyVest, Odunayo Eweniyi, The Founder of Women's Technology Empo...

Whatever your interests are, there's something for you in Tech as a female.   Join Blessing Abeng of Ingressive for Good, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya/Cybersecurity Expert, Cynthia Chepkemoi, and the SSA to Lagos State Governor on SDGs and Investment, Solape Hammond, as they share tips about switching to tech as a female, and moving from being a novice to a tech professional. 

When the discussion about cyber security comes up, many small business owners and managers leave the room.   In this episode, Cyber Security Researcher and Content Creator, Chioma Chigozie-Okwum, will help small businesses understand why they need to think and plan for cyber security.

Catchup on why there's no ChatGPT app for IOS apple, and AirBnB draws line on users who's had any criminal record.   Bookii is celebrating toptiers women in tech for the month of March on CruiseCtrl.

African women proving they've got what it takes to be at the forefront on the technological revolution sweeping the continent.   A Product Specialist at Paystack, Folu Otubanjo, and a Product Designer at Paystack, Tere Sagay, joins Bookii to discuss "What are the necessary skills and strategies for advancing career to the next level as a woman in tech".

We continue the exploration of the use of tech in the practice of medicine this week. Join Lilian as she shares weird and funny, but scary stories on Milk Transfusions, and some surprising items introduced to cure asthma.