Africa Tech Radio

Are Books Still Important?

Every April 23, the world celebrates the importance of books. World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading.

 

Also, by championing books and copyright, stakeholders are encouraged to stand up for creativity, diversity and equal access to knowledge, promote literacy and mobile learning and advance Open Access to scientific knowledge and educational resources.

 

A Nigerian writer and poet, Stephen Nonso Okoli, shares his story with us on the importance of books to individuals and societies, in line with the theme for 2021 which is Share your Story.

Are You Breaking Up Via Text or Not?

When a relationship does not go as planned and one has to call it quits, the question of how to go about it becomes inevitable.

Gloria engages the Blunt Crazy Love Doctor on the best approach to ending a relationship.

Where Should Your Child Get Digital Etiquette From?

"Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” — the words of Emily Post.

Has your child started accessing the digital space? Where do they get to learn these little things that matter the most about their etiquette digitally? From a friend or a peer? From home? In school? From a caregiver? Or would they just grow up to learn from their experiences?

These are some of the contemporary issues facing children, adolescents and youths.

An educator and the National Coordinator International Schools, Teachers and Directors Association in Nigeria who doubles as a parent, Mrs. Juliana Odekhian, shares her expert thoughts on the issue.

A parent and a Communications Strategist, Tolulope Baiyewu, also delves in to balance the perspectives.

Gather Here If You're Ever Going Under The Knife

While some women seek to go under the knife to improve their appearance using cosmetic surgery, there are so many sides to the procedure.

Listen to Gloria take up Dr. Esan of the Indigo Cosmetic Hospital in an engaging and enlightening discussion on Cosmetic Surgery in Nigeria.

Social Media Bill Facts and Fiction (part B)

Social Media Bill Facts and Fiction (part A)

Information has become easier, cheaper and more widespread and governments around the world are struggling to keep up with the volume and kind of information in the public space hence the discussion around the regulation of social media.

The ICT Editor of THISDAY NEWSPAPER and the immediate past Chairman of NITRA, the Nigerian Information Technology Reporters Association (an interest group of all ICT reporters in Nigeria), Emma Okonji puts into perspective the conversation on regulating social media in Nigeria.

Sex Toys In Relationships

While there are diverse opinions on the use of Sex Toys in Relationships, the CEO of Intimate by Amope, Omoloya Aiyelabola, dissects this adult subject, the benefits and health effects of using these items.

This audio contains strong adult content and therefore not recommended for a younger audience of under 18 years.

What's in AfCFTA for Tech? (part B)

What's in AfCFTA for Tech?

The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement which kicked off on 1st of January, 2021 holds a lot of prospects for the people of Africa.

Several pundits and major organisations have lauded the initiative, but it presents tough questions for policymakers and huge opportunities for tech startups and innovators in Africa.

An industry sector curator, entrepreneur, African youth leader and policy expert, Carl Oshodi shares expert opinions on how important the tech ecosystem is in the success of the AfCFTA.

Preventing Pregnancy With Technology

Gloria hosts Dr. Akinsiku Solomon Tolu who details different procedures of preventing unintended pregnancy and their side effects.