In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.

• MTN Group to invest $1 billion in Ghana

• A Founder sells his startup to Google then says the company has lost its mission

• Microsoft’s Bing A.I. made several factual errors in last week’s launch demo

• Smile Identity raises $20m to tackle increasing online fraud in Africa

We discuss our big story for the week, "How far has social media influenced the 2023 elections?" We speak with Investigative Journalist, David Hundeyin, on how to ensure that social media platforms are used responsibly and ethically in political contexts.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.

• Microsoft is integrating an AI-powered service into its Bing and Edge

• Partech, a global VC firm raised $263 million to Fund African startups

• Starlink to Launch in its 2nd African Country, Rwanda in Q1 2023

• Twitter Blue users can now post longer tweets of up to 4000 words

We discuss our big story for the week and have an open mic session about the cash shortage and the impact of technology on the Nigerian elections.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.

• Egypt’s MNT-Halan raises $400M to become Africa’s latest unicorn

• MTN sets new Nigerian record after posting over 2 trillion naira in revenue

• Google is testing a potential ChatGPT competitor called ‘Apprentice Bard’

• Netflix lists guidelines to prevent account sharing outside the household

We discuss our big story for the week, "Powering transportation with tech." We speak with Afolabi Olamide, the co-founder and CEO of Touch and Pay Technologies, on how technology aims to make transportation more efficient, convenient, and accessible for people.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed the major topics from last week in the tech world.

We discuss our big story for the week, “Data Privacy: How to Stay Safe in 2023." We speak with cybersecurity expert Rock Adote about how employers, employees, and everyone else can keep their data safe in the face of rising cyber-attacks.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed the topics that had the most impact on the global tech ecosystem in 2022. We speak with Ganiu Oloruntade, our Writer on Policy and Regulations and our Editor, Tomiwo Ojo.

• Elon Musk purchases Twitter for $44bn

• Do Kwon’ Terra + LUNA crash

• The season of layoffs in the tech space

• Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX’s spectacular fall

• The trails of Nigerian fintech startups in Kenya

• Chronicles of bad bosses in Nigeria

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.

• Moove quietly “dismisses” employees

• Kenya’s CBK re-introduces charges for transactions between mobile money wallets and Banks

• Be Mobile Africa introduces Crypto Payments in South Africa

• Airtel edges closer to 5G deployment in Nigeria

• Global VC Firm, Partech closes €120m fourth seed funding round

We discuss our big story for the week, “Assessing the Effect of the CBN Revised Cash Withdrawal Limit." We speak with Jeffrey Williams-Edem, an expert in sales growth and optimization and business and market development, to discuss whether the new withdrawal limit policy is for the better or for the worse.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world.

• The lay-off session continues

• FTX begins payments for staff and vendors after weeks of doubt

• 14-year-old girl to become MTN Nigeria’s CEO for a day

• Brazil approves legalization of cryptocurrency as a means of payment

• NopeaRide EV taxi-hailing service shuts down

• Burna Boy, Asake, and Wizkid are Spotify’s most-streamed Nigerian artists in 2022

We discuss our big story for the week, “Online Safety: A Look at TikTok’s #SaferTogether campaign." We speak with Fortune Mgwili-Sibanda - Public Policy & Government Relations Director, TikTok Africa, to discuss what TikTok is doing to ensure safety on its social media platforms.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world.

• Twitter agrees to negotiate severance pay with the laid-off Africa team

• Blue Verified’s relaunch was suspended by Twitter

• Reserve Bank of India to launch digital currency in December

• Home cleaning startup SweepSouth pauses operations in Nigeria

• Kenya’s ARA drops laundering charges against Korapay, Kandon

We discuss our big story for the week, “Social Media & its Effect on Children's Mental Health." We speak with Dr Ayodele Renner, a doctor, consultant Paediatrician, Child Health Educator and Brand Influencer, to discuss the pros and cons to the increased use of social media on kids.

We had an exciting conversation with Dmitro Popov, Chief International Business Developer at Whitebit about the blockchain ecosystem and what you need to do to strategically position yourself for the future.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world.

• Binance to start Recovery Fund for crypto projects in crisis

• Twitter suspends Twitter Blue amid controversies

• Kenya’s BasiGo raises $6.6 million

• Modus launches $75m fund for blockchain & AI startups in Africa

We discuss our big story for the week, “From the Garage to the bourse: the role of Corporate Governance in tech" We speak with Austin Okere, Founder, CWG Plc and Entrepreneur in Residence, Ausso Leadership Academy, to discuss the importance of having corporate governance/board for tech startups.