Welcome to Techbytes with Technext. Here we bring to you a brief round-up of everything exciting about the tech space across Africa. From startup announcements to new inventions and the latest gbas gbos on the social space. We'll be sharing industry important highlights and exploring the news within the news. We'll also be bringing experts to share opinions about major news for the week. Let us begin!
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, 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.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 curriculum". 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.Donald Trump returns back to social media Gbenga Agboola says Flutterwave’s IPO plans remain on track despite unstable market Kenya government sets up 15 member committee to investigate WorldCoin project Instagram Threads launch web browser Kenya court asks Meta and content moderators to settle out of court We also discuss the topic for the week, "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.
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 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.
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.X (Twitter) users will soon be able to make video calls on the app NYSC certificates will now be issued and certified on blockchain technology Bolt introduces scheduled ride trips Airtel partners with Mastercard to allow mobile customers to transfer funds across Africa Spotify female podcaster to launch GenZ-focused podcast network WhatsApp to battle Microsoft, Zoom and Google with screen-sharing feature We also discuss the topic for the week: "Making Money with Twitter's Ad Share Program"