Africa Tech Radio

On this episode, Lilian shares a step by step guide to accessing some Samsung features, Hiding Private Albums in your photo gallery, Extending Battery Life, Camera Launch Shortcut, and tips on cleaning space in your Google account.

Taking a trip down memory lane this week, we are starting a series where we explore the use of tech in the medical scene in the past, from Bloodletting, to Trepanation, amongst others. Join Lilian as she shares weird stories about tech and medicine in the past.

This episode with Lilian highlights some tips and tricks as well as some overlooked features on GOOGLE MAP, to make navigation easier.

There is an undisputed gender gap that exists in the STEM industries despite the explosion of the tech industry within the last 2-3 years.   The Senior Frontend Engineer at Hark, Grace Frank, shares her story as a Frontend Engineer, and the importance of having more women into STEM roles.

Are you taking advantage of the benefits of Email Listing? Catch-up with latest TechNews with Booki on CruiseCtrl.

In a world where technology is at the forefront of everything, how can we utilize the use of tech to boost sales? Does it take away the essence of the human factor?    The Head of Sales and Partnerships at Cora, Adetola Oloke, and Head of Marketing and Corporate Comms at LagosRide, Ayobami Akinnugba, share current trends in technologies that's helping businesses to streamline the management of sal...

Out of the 93 million eligible voters in Nigeria's 2023 General Elections, 37 million are between the ages of 18 and 34. Also, students make up 26 million or 27.8% of all registered voters. Is this a defining moment in Nigeria? Nigeria's 37 million registered youth voters: Real Change or Just Numbers?   In this episode, Senior Reporter, Premium Times, Amaka Okafor, PR and Political Enthusiast, Abd...

Are Digital IDs paving a Digital Road to Hell or are they really the rough road to Heaven? Data Privacy and Digital IDs in Africa: Can we have both?   Listen to Chief Operating Officer at Seamfix, Frank Atube, and a Responsible AI Advocate, Kingsley Owadara, as they discuss the challenges and opportunities of digital privacy in the identity management space and how the players in the industry are...

Catch up with the latest Tech News update on CruiseCtrl with Bookii.   From Twitter update on Two Factor Verification, to TikTok Creator Funds, Chipper Cash laying off more than one-third of its work force etc.

Do you really know how to read time in AM and PM? Do you know that the Egyptians had a hand in deciding how time is read now? Learn how to properly read time in AM and PM today in this episode.   Tech Gist: 1) AU launches debt observatory to monitor debt situations of African Countries. 2) INEC insists General Elections will hold in Nigeria, despite Cash Crunch and Protests. 3) Criminals now going...

Technology has tremendously changed the wellness fitness industry.   Bookii shares some of the latest fitness and TechNews Update on CruiseCtrl.

The #WordOfTheDay is "DBMS - Database Management System", and on this day in 1959, the first weather satellite in space, Vanguard 2, was launched to measure cloud-cover distribution. The satellite is still in orbit today and is expected to continue to orbit for about 300 years.   Tech Gist: 1) Israeli ex-spies reportedly hacked into phones in Kenya 2) YouTube CEO, Susan Wojcicki, steps down after...

Is the Naira redesign a Hit or a Miss? And are Nigerians using the E-Naira?   Listen Bookii on CruiseCtrl as she discusses the latest trends in Tech.

The day after February 14 (Valentine's Day), is known as Side Chicks Day in the US for those who could not get any comfort on Val's Day.   The #WordOfTheDay is "Bit" - Binary Digit and on this day in 2005, video sharing site, YouTube was launched.   Tech Gist: 1) Nigerian Dr. Pate, appointed new CEO of Vaccine Alliance, GAVI 2) MARBUG Virus hits Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon 3) TELKOM South Africa t...

ChatGPT vs Google Barb, who is running the spotlight for AI-Generated content in 2023?   As the world celebrate Valentines Day, what gift can you get your loved ones? More importantly, what tech gift can you get your loved ones?   Viral Tech news on CruiseCtrl with Bookii.

Even as we join the rest of the world to celebrate World Radio Day today, which this year is themed "Radio and Peace". Host Lilian joins Bookii to discuss the importance of Radio, a medium of expression and influence.

As we celebrate #WorldRadioDay and #AfricaPodcastDay, Tony shares reasons podcasts fail.   Also on this day, the Lumiere brothers patented one of the earliest motion picture projectors, their Cinematograph.   Tech Gist: 1) AsyariLabs launches its 1st propriety nanosatellite hardware to space. 2)Gaming startup Carry1st acquires mobile board game Gebeta for an undisclosed amount. 3) Airtel Nigeria a...

Techies are known to be goal getters of big dreams and lifestyle. Which wristwatch is the most expensive? Find out on CruiseCntrl with Bookii.

Words around the Tech blocks is that it is the easiest time in history to make money. But first, let's get some financial literacy from Financial Expert of Money Africa, Akin Egbedeyi, on CruiseCntrl with Bookii.

Do you know the full meaning of JPEG?   Today's Rubbles of History highlights are the first time a computer defeated a world class champion using standard championship rules.   Tech Gist: 1) Malawi cholera outbreak crosses 1300. 2) South Africa declares national "state of disaster" in the electricity sector. 3) Over 1 million sign up for AI-powered Bing waitlist in 48 hours. 4) Twitter expands twe...

Have the Naira Redesign and National Card Scheme affected you in any way?   What are the effects of theses policies?   A Financial Policy Analyst, Stanley Onuorah, and a Public Policy Analyst, Chima Christian, joins Tony to discuss these issues.

How's Africa reshaping energy the enrgy industry in response to fuel and climate crisis?   Chief Operating Officer at Salpha Energy, Charles Ubong Akpan, joins Bookii on CruiseCntrl to talk about the energy crisis.

Listen to Bookii as she shares tech stories around Money Market, and what impact Tech plays in businesses and organizations. 

Do you really know what a "File" is? Do you know when Google Maps was launched?   Today's Rubbles of History highlights the launch of Google Maps and record braking "24 hours in Cyberspace" event.   Today's Tech Gist; 1) AFDB announces 2nd edition of Fashionomics Africa Online Incubator and Accelerator Programme. 2) Starlink gets license and approval in Rwanda 3) Binance suspends US dollar withdra...

In an era where almost everyone is enthusiastic about starting a business, what measures are to be put in place before, during and after startup?   What should be your target? What digital platform do you need to embrace? How do you get people to notice your product? How do you get prospective investors for your business?   CEO and Founder of Ricive, Ayodeji Popoola, joins Bookii as they discuss "...