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 raise Search Queries related to Metaverse has dropped by 71% Google sued after Maps allegedly directed father returning from daughter’s birthday off a collapsed bridge X/Twitter to discontinue Circles by Oct 31, 2023 NCC to introduce new numbering scheme for fixed telephone lines We also discussed the topic for the week: "Transforming Nigerian Teenagers to Becoming Tech Bros". We discuss this with Johnson Abbaly, Foud ..read more

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 Africa Microsoft to discontinue WordPad after 28 years of service Nigeria is home to 32% of Africa’s fintech market with 217 companies Jack Dorsey’s Btrust acquires Qala, the Africa-focused Blockchain talent developer Nigeria signs MoU with India to upgrade learning facilities in Nigerian schools We also discussed the topic for the week: "NUC introduces software engineering, cybersecurity, and others to the university ..read more

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 PalmPay Founders Factory Africa closes $114 million round to better serve founders in Africa ChatGPT costs $700,000 to run daily, and OpenAI may go bankrupt in 2024 Nigerian schoolgirls at FGGC Sagamu built an AI robot called Kiki-Saggy Mark Zuckerberg no longer interested in a cage fight, says Elon Musk is unserious We also discuss the topic for the week: "Expectations for the new Minister for Communications, Innovations and Di ..read more

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 Republic Anonymous Sudan attacks Nigeria’s digital infrastructure over involvement in Niger Starlink classifies South Africa as ‘low-priority’ as regulatory hurdles stall launch NIPOST to prosecute over 500 delivery companies for not obtaining licenses X (Twitter) Blue subscribers can now hide their verification checkmarks if they want Threads to launch desktop version after losing more than 50% of its users ..read more

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 app Bundle shuts down after 3 years of operations CBN should remodel the eNaira to make it attractive to more Nigerians The 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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 inflation Binance was accused of mixing customers’ funds with revenue OpenAI founders worried “super-intelligent” AIs would destroy the world if not strictly regulated An Android app started secretly recording users almost a year after it was listed on Google Play Uber Eats Kenya now delivers alcohol and medicine amid growing competition from rivals We discuss our big story for the week, "Opportunities of being a tech teen" We speak w ..read more

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 CBN Threads crossed 100 million sign-ups within five days of the launch FTC opens investigation into OpenAI over misleading statements Meta to launch its own version of ChatGPT We 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 unde ..read more

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 AI OPay and MoniePoint dominate Nigeria’s agency banking, controlling 57.8% of 1.5m POS agents Paga CEO rejects Arsenal partnership proposal FTX cryptocurrency exchange to relaunch sooner than expected We 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 ..read more

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 evolution Egyptian fintech Agel secures 7-figure pre-seed funding for Sharia-compliant financing Malawi’s Yellow raises $14 million to broaden its solar system and smartphone financing offerings IMF to launch global Digital Currency platform to facilitate international fund transfers TikTok looks to challenge Amazon and Shein with a new e-commerce initiative. Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agree to hold cage fight We also discuss our most ..read more