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Starlink now has an office in Lagos despite its recent issues with the regulator in Nigeria. On the front-burner for this episode of weekly Tech updates are multichoice, big bank moves and PAPPS Card.

Misinformation about vaccines is everywhere. From fertility fears to population control conspiracies. In this episode, Founder, ATSUR, Dr. Ayodeji Bakare (aka Doki Onifere) breaks down what’s real, what’s not, and why vaccine education still matters in Nigeria today.

On this week’s couch series with Ekene Ezeji, our topic is inspired by a personal resolution to stop letting the fear of man shape my responses. As we discover who we are and how others can define us, we can afford to be gracious, even in setting boundaries for others. We will be looking at this topic from three angles;  MEN PLEASERS/EYE SERVICE THE FEAR OF MAN IS A SNARE BE SECURE IN YOURSELF Joi...

While MTN plans to rival services offered Microsoft Azure, Google and Amazon with its new $120 million data centre in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria named after Sifiso Dabengwa, Eskom plans to service crypto and blockchain services. Could this help pay off Eskom’s billion rand debt? Can Eskom even service high energy demanding crypto services? Also, Airtel seems to be biting off mPesa’s big pie in Kenya as...

On this week series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we're looking at the topic of TIME. There are only 24 hours in a day and 12 months in a year. No matter how much we wish that time were elastic! How do we make time count towards our purpose? How do we track our purpose through the different seasons of life. How do we know when to move on? How do we make the most of the season we’re in? Here’s a s...

$1 billion already Halfway into 2025 in Africa’s Tech Ecosystem. Here are the stories that shaped the past week in Africa’s Tech Ecosystem, from investments/deals flow to regulations, corporate news and foreign news influencing Africa.

Meta is testing ads, promoted channels, and even paid subscriptions on WhatsApp. Because who needs peace and quiet in a messaging app? Listen to learn more about your favourite social media platforms. 

On this week's series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we're looking at KINDNESS… being kind to ourselves and being kind to others. ‘I haven’t always known how to be kind to myself. I went through a season when I was more focused on meeting the needs of others and felt like a work horse!’ We'll be looking at this topic from three angles; Love is Kind, Be Kind to Yourself, and Be Kind to Others. Join...

Forgot to memorize your script? Instagram’s Edits app now has a built-in teleprompter to help creators stay smooth on camera. Listen to learn more. 

On this week's series on the couch 🛋 with Ekene Ezeji, we're drawing our inspirations from PROVOCATION😡 ‘Like a red rag to a bull’ 🐂; ‘I saw red!’, is it true that we can’t help being provoked? We'll be looking at this topic from three different angles, Provocation; Why We Are Provoked; and Provocation - The Choice is Ours. Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.  #couchpieceseries #livesinmot...

This week on the couch 🛋 with Ekene Ezeji, our inspiration is focused on not quitting.  COUCH INSPIRATION 🛋 - ‘DON’T QUIT!’, ‘DON’T QUIT!!’, ‘DON’T QUIT!!!’ … I imagine someone needs to hear this, "Dreams are meant to stretch us". Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.  #couchpieceseries #livesinmotionng

From Meta’s new beat markers that sync your Reels to music, to TikTok’s live DMs that take creator engagement to the next level. Here’s everything you need to stay updated on your favorite social media platforms!

Our in-house design lead, Tolu, is so excited about this story, he shares the importance and possible impacts with us on this episode.   It is clear that there’s a gap in the market for hardware that can better utilise the capabilities of generative AI.   In this episode, we discuss Ive's move to OpenAI and it’s impact on Apple from a Design Lead’s Perspectives.

Nigeria’s Communications Commission (NCC), says that users in the country can now get reimbursed for network downtime.   The NCC also launched a network downtime monitoring system where users can access in real time, the number and severity of network downtime and also report same.   A lot of questions and grey areas still exist however and they’re all highlighted in this episode. Inside TerraHapt...

This week on the couch 🛋 with Ekene Ezeji, we’re setting out the profile of a leader, the trappings as well as the weight of it… perhaps some of us are considering applying for the job? Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays.  #couchpieceseries #livesinmotionng

Is AI playing Politics with You? This is the second part in the series "The Dark Side of AI", which will highlight how we can protect our democracy from digital manipulation. ​​The objective is to educate and enlighten You on how AI influences and impacts us on a large scale. ​​This series discusses solutions at the technical and policy level on how we can protect our democracy from digital manipu...

Remote jobs are everywhere  but are they really within reach for African talent? On this episode of Cruise Ctrl, tune in to listen to Peepuu’s founder Dami Fayanjuola unpack why so many skilled Nigerians and Africans are still getting passed over for global remote roles. From access and infrastructure to mentorship, exposure, and the kinds of support African professionals really need to thrive rem...

Social engineering, deepfakes, voice cloning and identity theft; the dark side of AI? This episode is the first in the series on "The Dark Side of AI: Protecting Yourself from AI-powered Fraud".   It explores the ethical implications of AI misuse, its impact on society — from online dating scams to child exploitation — and the urgent need for robust regulatory measures.    Join us as we uncover th...

COUCHPIECE INSPIRATIONS - THE WISDOM SERIES. ‘Wisdom is crying out in the streets - O ye simple, understand wisdom!’   Why is Wisdom wooing us and not us wooing Wisdom? Why do few of us search for and find Wisdom?

From YouTube adding song search and faster playback, to Meta cleansing Facebook and launching a new AI chat app. What’s new on our favorite social media apps?

In this episode, Dr. Oluwatobi Obajimi talks about why high blood pressure is becoming more common among young people. He explains the lifestyle choices that contribute to it and offers practical advice on how to prevent and manage the condition.

This week on the couch, we'll be looking at a series on AUTISM to mark autism awareness month. A personal account of being stretched and the inevitable growth it provokes. We'll be exploring this topic from three pin points; RAIN MAN, LIVING WITH AUTISM, and SUPPORTING THOSE LIVING WITH AUTISM. Join me on the couch every week as we explore more life changing topics.

From Instagram’s new Blend feature to WhatsApp’s better privacy options, here’s everything you need to stay updated on your favorite social media platforms! 

This is an exclusive conversation with Prof. Emeka Oguzie, DVC of Research & Innovation at FUTOwerre and ACE-FUELS Leader, off the Global AI Summit in Kigali. We take a dive into Prof. Oguzie’s roles at FUTO and ACE-FUELS, AI Policies at FUTO, Top Insights from the GAIS Kigali, AI in Energy Materials Research and close out with advice for all stakeholders in Africa’s innovation future.

Are you prepared for the future of privacy, security and regulation? AI is reshaping digital identity, privacy, and compliance and in this episode, top industry experts, Niyi ADEGBOYE , Kingsley Owadara , and Odongo Brian Christopher discuss AI’s role in identity verification, data security, and compliance in an ever-changing regulatory landscape.   This episode is from Prembly’s quarterly virtual...