Africa Tech Radio

Battle Against Lupus With Tech: The Battle Line Has Been Drawn

It's a not-so widely known disease, Lupus! However, it widely affects a lot of people; an estimated 5 million people worldwide have Lupus. In the past, Lupus was often deadly, but current treatment can relive symptoms and delay the start of complications. We can actually win this battle against Lupus if we know all we need to know about this disease.

Gloria is joined by Professor of Medicine and Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr Femi Adelowo, to discuss Lupus, it's prevention and treatment.

Plastic Pollution: Can Recycling Help Save Lagos?

We are in the midst of a plastic crisis. With its vast population, Lagos state generates about 148,000 metric tonnes of plastic waste annually, the highest in the country, and its harmful effects are telling on the environment.

Have you been in Lagos when it rains? Most drainages are blocked with polythene and plastics while some of the beaches are littered with the same. How these affect the environment is also of grave concern to all. Although the Lagos State government has introduced several initiatives to solve the different levels of plastic pollution from sorting, disposal, recycling and sensitization, there is still a lot more to be done over a period of time.

A Social impact technology provider and the Founder/CEO of XRubicon solutions limited, Adeleye Odebunmi, discussed the issues of the plastic pollution in Lagos and the place of recycling in solving this challenge.

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.