Africa Tech Radio

B2B: How Blessing Abeng is Building a Tech Army

In this episode of Back to Base, Lilian sits down with Blessing Abeng, a branding and communications expert with a remarkable career path. Blessing shares how her diverse experiences, equipped her with valuable skills in communication and persuasion. Blessing discusses her transition from wanting to be a medical doctor to co-founding a company.

She highlights the importance of transferable skills, advocating for yourself, and finding your passion. Lilian and Blessing also takes us through the strategies Blessing used to grow Ingressive for Good, a non-profit that empowers people with tech skills, to over 250,000 users If you are looking to navigate your career path, make a positive impact, and build a strong team, you do not want to miss this.

Listen now and hear Blessing's inspiring story!

CC: You can now send DMs on Thread

You can now send DMs directly from Threads to your instagram inbox. Listen to stay up to date with your favourite social media platforms!

CC: Common Misconceptions About Mental Health

Don't let misconceptions stop you from getting help or understanding others. Let's learn facts about mental health and break the stigma together.

CC: The Impact of Technology on Banking

From long queues to instant transactions. Let's discuss how technology has changed the way we carry out banking transactions.

Kenyan AI Regulation Bill, What Does This Mean?

In 2023, the RSK, Robotics Society of Kenya (RSK), proposed a bill to the Kenyan National Assembly. This bill would create a professional body responsible for regulating the use of AI, robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) within the country.

What does this mean for AI advancement in Africa?

CC: WhatsApp Allows Longer Videos

From longer videos to easy status navigation on WhatsApp, discover the latest features on your favorite social media apps.

Meta to Introduce Monetisation Features for Nigerian Creators, What Does This Mean?

Meta, formerly Facebook, is opening the door for Nigerian creators to monetize their content on their platforms! What does this mean for content creators in the country?

CC: Telegram is Offering Premium Subscription

Telegram is offering a free premium subscription to its users, but there's a catch. Tune in to find out more about this exciting offer and stay updated on the latest news and updates from your favorite social media platforms.

Talking Finance, Women in Tech and the Future of Africa with Elizabeth Rosiello

CEO and Founder of global fintech, AZA Finance, Elizabeth Rossiello shares her thoughts on a range of issues spanning Finance, Women in Tech, and the Future of Africa in this podcast episode on Africa Tech Radio.

This interview was done at the 2024 Web Summit Conference in Qatar.

TU: Binance vs Nigeria, What does this mean?

Earlier this year, tensions flared between Nigerian financial authorities and Binance. Nigeria accused Binance of manipulating their currency, the Naira, and potentially facilitating money laundering. Binance denied these claims, but the situation escalated quickly.

A Nigerian court demanded user data from Binance, sparking privacy concerns. Detention of Binance executives in Nigeria further strained relations. Right now, Nigerians face limitations using Naira on the platform, and the user data dispute remains unresolved. What Does This Mean?