Africa Tech Radio

Don’t Stay Hungry - Tech Can Satisfy Your Hunger

Food is one of the basic necessities for living and health. As it remains indispensable, Technology has revolutionized how food is cooked, prepared and even marketed. From production, to sales, marketing and delivery, technology makes feeding and food, easier and simpler.

With her yummy banana bread which has been described by many as "The Best Banana Bread" in Lagos, the CEO of Gourmet Twist, an online food store, Uche Uzoka, shares with Gloria all the ways technology makes cooking fun and can satisfy your hunger.

Can You Be Sued For Copying People’s Contents On Social Media?

Every day, images, sounds and videos go viral, without permission, compensation or even credits given to the original creators of these contents who take effort, time and creativity to piece these contents together. This brings about Intellectual property issues.

As digital technology has made it easier to create, replicate and share content on social media spaces, can you be sued for copying someone’s content on social media?

A Lawyer who advises on Intellectual Property, Information Technology, and Startup Law, Gabriel Eze, answers this question and other related questions concerning intellectual property issues on social media.

Disc Jockeying With Tech - A Telltale For You

Have you ever attended a wedding or birthday party that didn't have a DJ? How did that feel? Not too interesting and fun right? That's to show the indispensable place of a DJ in fun and entertainment.

The Veteran Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt joins Gloria in an exciting, insightful and emotional interview as he opens up on his journey in DJing, the challenges, wins and successes of doing all with technology.

No More Darkness: Light Up Your Home Using Tech

A great career, a great relationship and a great home equals a great life. Now focus on the great home, what happens when your home isn’t so great because of poor lighting. Lightings are such an integral part of the home that you cannot do without, hence Technology steps in to make your “great lighting” even greater.

With the proper amount of light, your home feels safe, beautiful and more comfortable. These are a few of the tips shared by the CEO of VetoLightings, Jennifer Elukeme, on this show with your host, Gloria.

Is Renewable Energy The Cheapest In Africa Too?

An intergovernmental organisation which supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), recently revealed that renewables are now a lot cheaper and can considerably compete with the cost of other energy sources

According to statistics from the World bank, over 625 million people in Africa still lack access to electricity. Africa faces an enormous energy challenge and its growing population and economic progress has increased the demand for energy.

Considering the immediate costs of energy across Africa, renewable energy may not be cheapest in Africa but listen to Climate Activist Chiagozie Udeh who argues that given the effects of climate change and how devastating it is on the continent, Renewables are the cheapest source of energy and calls for a rapid increase in supply on the continent.

Hey Woman, Tech Can Sort Your Weight Worries

Every woman wants a great body and relatively great weight. No woman wants to be referred to as obese or too skiny. This has gotten many worried and thinking of ways to either stay big or stay petite.

Women, the choice is yours as Tech has provided multiple ways to solve your weight worries. Dr Esther Adelopo of the Medi-Centre Ikeja, Lagos, joins Gloria in showing you ways Tech can help you solve and sort your weight worries.

Unclaimed Dividends Controversy: An Explainer

Concerns followed the Federal Government of Nigeria's decision on December 31, 2021 to securitize unclaimed dividends and dormant account balances of up to six (6) years in the country. In the assented 2020 Finance Bill, the management of unclaimed dividends and dormant account balances was captured as part of many other provisions intended by the Federal Government of Nigeria to mitigate Nigeria's fiscal frailties and economic crunch caused by the emergence of Covid-19.

The funds realized will be placed in a trust fund, managed by the Debt Management Office (DMO). The DMO's responsibility also includes payment of claims for such dividends and the accompanying compensation for accrued interest.

What is an Unclaimed Dividend and what is this Dormant Account Controversy about? James Akinyemi helps you better understand this and how your money will be affected.

Work-Life Balance: Do Fathers Really Need Paternity Leave?

Mother! A child's hero and this is probably largely due to the amount of time a child spends with the mother right after birth. Where does this then leave the Father?

Gloria and Tony have an interesting Live Chat with a mother, an intending father and some working class fathers on Paternity Leave and how much of it fathers should be entitled to it.

Wow And Win Back Lost Customers: Here's How

In the next century, relationships will be the new currency and not money. The customer service of any brand must be topnotch to get leads and turn these leads into sales and recurring sales.

The question then is: how do we wow our customers and win back the lost ones? The formula is simple; listen to Customer Experience Expert Oluchi Okafor divulge the intricacies of attracting and winning your lost customers.

Intellectual Property: What It Means In Tech

Developing a new idea, creating a website, getting customers and raising funding for your startup are all exciting things which are usually at the top of a Founder’s list but dealing with legal issues will most likely not be in the top five on the list. Sadly, strong legal protection is an imperative in building a start-up as this can keep you from getting investment and expanding later or even crash the start-up totally.

If you do believe that all you need is a good idea and some funding, then let Gabriel Eze, a lawyer who advises on Intellectual Property, Information Technology and Startup Law with Infusion Lawyers help you understand why your startup needs legal protection.