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

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.<ul><li><strong>Okra Solar secures $12m in series A funding to drive mesh-grid electrification in Africa</strong></li><li><strong>Microsoft to discontinue WordPad after 28 years of service</strong></li><li><strong>Nigeria is home to 32% of Africa’s fintech market with 217 companies</strong></li><li><strong>Jack Dorsey’s Btrust acquires Qala, the Africa-focused Blockchain talent developer</strong></li><li><strong>Nigeria signs MoU with India to upgrade learning facilities in Nigerian schools</strong></li></ul>We also discussed the topic for the week: <strong>"NUC introduces software engineering, cybersecurity, and others to the university curriculum". </strong>We discuss the new courses introduced into Nigerian University through the National Universities Commission including Cybersecurity, and Data Science.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.<ul><li><strong>Donald Trump returns back to social media</strong></li><li><strong>Gbenga Agboola says Flutterwave’s IPO plans remain on track despite unstable market</strong></li><li><strong>Kenya government sets up 15 member committee to investigate WorldCoin project</strong></li><li><strong>Instagram Threads launch web browser</strong></li><li><strong>Kenya court asks Meta and content moderators to settle out of court</strong></li></ul>We also discuss the topic for the week, <strong>"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 able to balance both.</strong>

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.<ul><li><strong>Moniepoint enters Nigeria’s consumer banking segment, to rival Opay and PalmPay</strong></li><li><strong>Founders Factory Africa closes $114 million round to better serve founders in Africa</strong></li><li><strong>ChatGPT costs $700,000 to run daily, and OpenAI may go bankrupt in 2024</strong></li><li><strong>Nigerian schoolgirls at FGGC Sagamu built an AI robot called Kiki-Saggy</strong></li><li><strong>Mark Zuckerberg no longer interested in a cage fight, says Elon Musk is unserious</strong></li></ul>We also discuss the topic for the week: <strong>"Expectations for the new Minister for Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani" as we discuss what the appointment means for the tech space and Nigeria's digital economy as well as what we expect him to do over the next 4 years.</strong>

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.<ul><li><strong>X (Twitter) users will soon be able to make video calls on the app</strong></li><li><strong>NYSC certificates will now be issued and certified on blockchain technology</strong></li><li><strong>Bolt introduces scheduled ride trips</strong></li><li><strong>Airtel partners with Mastercard to allow mobile customers to transfer funds across Africa</strong></li><li><strong>Spotify female podcaster to launch GenZ-focused podcast network</strong></li><li><strong>WhatsApp to battle Microsoft, Zoom and Google with screen-sharing feature</strong></li></ul>We also discuss the topic for the week: <strong>"Making Money with Twitter's Ad Share Program" </strong>

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

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.<ul><li><strong>Elon Musk has converted Twitter finally to the everything app</strong></li><li><strong>Bundle shuts down after 3 years of operations</strong></li><li><strong>CBN should remodel the eNaira to make it attractive to more Nigerians</strong></li><li><strong>The Kenyan government has been hit by numerous cyberattacks.</strong></li></ul>We also discuss the topic for the week: <strong>"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 the importance of harnessing it in solving our everyday problems.</strong>

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 Uber and Bolt refuse calls for 10% commission and say they are working on minimising drivers' hardship FG delists two registered loan apps for harassment and vows more clampdowns

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.<ul><li><strong>Central Bank of Nigeria hikes interest rate to 18.5% amid soaring inflation</strong></li><li><strong>Binance was accused of mixing customers’ funds with revenue</strong></li><li><strong>OpenAI founders worried “super-intelligent” AIs would destroy the world if not strictly regulated</strong></li><li><strong>An Android app started secretly recording users almost a year after it was listed on Google Play</strong></li><li><strong>Uber Eats Kenya now delivers alcohol and medicine amid growing competition from rivals</strong></li></ul>We discuss our big story for the week, <strong>"Opportunities of being a tech teen" </strong>We speak with 4 amazing teenagers doing amazing things in tech to talk about being a part of the growth in the tech space and shaping the future of the tech industry.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.<ul><li><strong>Elon Musk launches xAI, “a company unravelling the universe’s unanswered questions”</strong></li><li><strong>Nigerians can now receive diaspora remittances in Naira, according to CBN</strong></li><li><strong>Threads crossed 100 million sign-ups within five days of the launch</strong></li><li><strong>FTC opens investigation into OpenAI over misleading statements</strong></li><li><strong>Meta to launch its own version of ChatGPT</strong></li></ul>We also discuss the topic for the week: <strong>"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 and forged results in the Nigerian academic sector.</strong>

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

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.<ul><li><strong>ChatGPT creator OpenAI sued $3 billion for stealing private data to train its AI</strong></li><li><strong>OPay and MoniePoint dominate Nigeria’s agency banking, controlling 57.8% of 1.5m POS agents</strong></li><li><strong>Paga CEO rejects Arsenal partnership proposal</strong></li><li><strong>FTX cryptocurrency exchange to relaunch sooner than expected</strong></li></ul>We also discuss our most significant topic for the week: "CBN and Social Media KYC for Banks,"<strong> </strong>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.<ul><li><strong>Spotify launches new Afrobeat platform to showcase the genre’s evolution</strong></li><li><strong>Egyptian fintech Agel secures 7-figure pre-seed funding for Sharia-compliant financing</strong></li><li><strong>Malawi’s Yellow raises $14 million to broaden its solar system and smartphone financing offerings</strong></li><li><strong>IMF to launch global Digital Currency platform to facilitate international fund transfers</strong></li><li><strong>TikTok looks to challenge Amazon and Shein with a new e-commerce initiative.</strong></li><li><strong>Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agree to hold cage fight</strong></li></ul>We also discuss our most significant topic for the week: "<strong>Getting into tech without coding and making it in tech."</strong>

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

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 allegations We 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 Cyberactivists for Democracy, to understand why internet shutdowns pose a formidable threat to the very essence of democracy, with Senegal as a case study.

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 vehicles Twitter value reportedly drops to $15 billion, only a third of Elon Musk’s purchase price Government, media websites in Senegal suffer cyberattacks amid political tensions MultiChoice launches Moment to expand payment infrastructure for Africans OpenAI 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 economy workers in Africa face, as well as the potential benefits of this type of work.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.<ul><li><strong>Central Bank of Nigeria hikes interest rate to 18.5% amid soaring inflation</strong></li><li><strong>Binance was accused of mixing customers’ funds with revenue</strong></li><li><strong>OpenAI founders worried “super-intelligent” AIs would destroy the world if not strictly regulated</strong></li><li><strong>An Android app started secretly recording users almost a year after it was listed on Google Play</strong></li><li><strong>Uber Eats Kenya now delivers alcohol and medicine amid growing competition from rivals</strong></li></ul>We discuss our big story for the week, <strong>"Opportunities of being a tech teen" </strong>We speak with 4 amazing teenagers doing amazing things in tech to talk about being a part of the growth in the tech space and shaping the future of the tech industry.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.<ul><li><strong>Guinea’s interim government orders fresh internet shutdown ahead of 2-day anti-govt protest</strong></li><li><strong>84.5% of Nigerians negatively affected by CBN’s Naira redesign policy</strong></li><li><strong>Nigeria to Invest N5.3bn in Digital Birth and death registration platform</strong></li><li><strong>Google plans to use new A.I. models for ads and to help YouTube creators</strong></li><li><strong>GTCO, CEO, Segun Agbaje said telcos are partly responsible for the 22% decline in GTCO's USSD value</strong></li></ul>We discuss our big story for the week, <strong>"<em>Sharing experiences of digital nomads across Africa</em>" </strong>We speak with Ebovi Wali, the CEO of Kacha Labs, to explore the experiences of digital nomads across Africa and learn more about what it takes to thrive in this lifestyle on the continent.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.<ul><li><strong>Telecom operators reject NITDA bill</strong></li><li><strong>The AI takeover of Google Search starts now</strong></li><li><strong>Twitter to launch encrypted direct messages with voice and video chat to follow</strong></li><li><strong>Meta content review partner Sama was told by the court to pay moderators</strong></li><li><strong>Tinder-inspired Cala dares you to swipe left on useless meetings</strong></li></ul>We discuss our big story for the week, <strong>"<em>Remote vs. Physical Business Operations: Are you losing money or making even more revenue?</em>" </strong>We speak with Babatola Awe, a Co-Founder (CEO) at Flowmono and Akintayo Okekunle, a Co-Founder (CFO) also at Flowmono, to talk about the operational cost of running either one of the remote office operations, physical or hybrid.

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