Africa Tech Radio

Is starting an iGaming Studio profitable in Nigeria?

We had a chat with Akinlaja Ayofemi, Founder & CEO of Shacks Evolution Studios, which is Africa's first iGaming studio that develops localized content for the African market.

 

He took us through his journey so far, the stumbling blocks he faced along the way, and how one can go about creating an iGaming studio.

Tony’s Tech Side - 13th March, 2023

Learn what Computer Vision means today on this episode of Tony's Tech Side.

 

Tech Gist:

1) Cyclone Freddy frightens us again.

2) Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse may affect African Tech Startups.

3) WhatsApp to replace phone numbers with usernames in chat list.

4) Nigeria officially adopts Africa's first Open Banking guidelines.

Tony’s Tech Side - 10th March, 2023

Learn what a Smart Contract is today on this episode of Tony's Tech Side.

 

Tech Gist:

1) Nigeria to implement Uniform USSD for Telco Services from May 17.

2) Smartphone shipments in Africa declines yet again in Q4 2022.

3) Deadly cyclone Freddy expected again in Mozambique.

4) Facebook, TikTok and Telegram restriction in Ethiopia enters 1 month.

5) Apple to launch its standalone classical music app on March 28th.

6) Instagram may be building a decentralized Twitter alternative.

Cruise Control - 10th March, 2023

China vs US Techwar, Starbucks NFT sold out, and Classical music app on apple.

Catch up with the latest Technews on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.

Cruise Control - 9th March, 2023

Talking about Digital Detox, Bookii explains why and when you need to take a break from Technology.

Tek Talk: Tech Me Back - 9th March, 2023

What was used before the major Tech innovations we have today?

Before medicine got to where it is currently, it has gone through different stages of advancement.

 

In this episode, continuing the Tech Me Back medical series, we talk about the evolution and discovery of the Stethoscope, X-ray machine, and Anesthesia.

Tony’s Tech Side - 8th March, 2023

Listen to Tony as he explains the #WordOfTheDay "Token", and shares some stories of what happened today in Tech on March 8, 2023.

How to Scale your Career in Tech as a Female

How can we get women to expand their Tech skills, target higher paying roles and move up the ladder in the technology industry?

 

With a low barrier to entry and higher career opportunities for women to explore at different stages in their Tech Career journey.

 

Joining in this conversation to share their expert opinions and ideas on how to scale your career path in Tech as a female is the Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on SDGs and Global Investments, Solape Hammond, AI and Tech Policy Expert, Lavina Ramkissoon, mLab CEO, Nikki Koorbanally, and Founder HerEconomy, Ife Durosinmi-Etti.

Getting More Girls into STEM in Africa

Tech is way too important for females to be excluded from when they are still girls and younger women.

 

Digital Technology is not a luxury but a necessity and a right that all girls should have but how do we get more girls into STEM in Africa?

 

Listen to the Managing Director, TechQuest STEM Academy, Itoro Emembolu, Co-Founder of PiggyVest, Odunayo Eweniyi, The Founder of Women's Technology Empowerment Centre, Oreoluwa Lesi, and an Independent Educational Consultant, Karen Walstra, as they share expert thoughts on how to get more girls into STEM in Africa.

Switching Careers: From Novice to Tech Professionals

Whatever your interests are, there's something for you in Tech as a female.

 

Join Blessing Abeng of Ingressive for Good, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya/Cybersecurity Expert, Cynthia Chepkemoi, and the SSA to Lagos State Governor on SDGs and Investment, Solape Hammond, as they share tips about switching to tech as a female, and moving from being a novice to a tech professional.