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Africa Tech RadioThe Role Of Architecture In Nation BuildingThe Architect is the designer of a society's built environment and provides one of the most vital of human needs, Shelter. The designing and construction of infrastructure and the built environment for the people, while taking note of the errors of the past structure, is one of an architect's roles in nation building. Providing solutions for the problems of our present condition and foreseeing the problem of the future is an important role of the Architect.
From the sky rise buildings to the long overhead bridges to the beautiful homes we live in, architects have fashioned and...2021-11-2628 minAfrica Tech RadioComputer Storage 101: How The “Cloud” WorksI know you've heard things like save it in the cloud, cloud storage, cloud computing and the rest. Some say organizations should get ready to migrate to cloud based storage and services. Do you understand what all these people mean?
If you do not understand what all these people mean, not to worry, we'll know all of that today because it’s Computer Storage 101: How The “Cloud” Works.
A Media Consultant with roots in Technology, Jeffrey Ononiwu, will help us better understand how the Cloud works.
2021-11-2019 minAfrica Tech RadioWhy Digital Literacy Is A Priority In Africa (part 2)Following the Part 1 of this episode, a consultant for TACTIS, Liana Rakotondramboa, and the CEO of Utiva, Eyitayo Ogunmola, join Tony in this concluding part of the conversation on why Africa must make giant moves towards digital literacy.
2021-11-2020 minAfrica Tech RadioWhy Digital Literacy Is A Priority In Africa (part 1)We used to think of the three R’s—reading, writing, and arithmetic—as the foundational skills in today’s education systems. Is it time to add digital to that list?
According to the Digital Skills in Sub-Saharan Africa report published by IFC, over 200 million jobs will require digital skills by 2030 in Sub Saharan Africa.
This translates into an opportunity estimated at $130 billion to provide digital skills through a combination of business-to-consumer, business-to-business, and business-to-government training services.
A consultant for TACTIS, a French consultancy firm, with the support of Smart Africa and the French D...2021-11-2019 minAfrica Tech RadioHazards Watch: Can We Predict The Next Flood? (part 2)Here is the concluding episode of Tony's discussion with climate service expert with IGAD’s Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), Abubakr Salih Babiker, who talked about the launch of the East Africa Hazards Watch, which helps predict extreme events such as drought, cyclones, pests (desert locust), heavy rainfall, floods or crop failures, which are increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate change.
2021-11-1619 minAfrica Tech RadioHazards Watch: Can We Predict The Next Flood?Out of 100 disasters reported worldwide, only 20 occur in Africa but Africa suffers 60% of all disaster-related deaths. Why? Allocation for emergency response is approximately 20 times higher than for prevention and preparedness, countering sustainability principles.
The risks from these hazards if well predicted can be prevented or reduced or eliminated to ensure that no life is lost.
In this episode, a climate service expert with IGAD’s Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), Abubakr Salih Babiker, discusses with Tony the launch of the East Africa Hazards Watch, which will help predict extreme events such as drought, cyclones, pe...2021-11-1619 minAfrica Tech RadioProviding Help for Cerebral PalsyCerebral Palsy is a common neurologic problem in children and is reported as occurring in approximately 2-2.5 of 1000 live births globally. As is the case with many pediatric neurologic conditions, very little has been reported on this condition in the African context.
This discussion between Gloria and Pediatrician and Neonatologist at Massey Children's hospital, Dr Gbajo Odedina, aims to establish what cerebral Palsy is, the symptoms, what has been reported on this condition from the African continent so far and how we can provide all round help for children living with the condition.
2021-11-1623 minAfrica Tech RadioDon’t Ignore The Red Flag, Walk Away NowRed flags represent the early warnings of unhealthy traits that could potentially be damaging to the person or people involved in the relationship.
If the red flags you spot make you feel as if your safety is in danger, you can skip the talking and just end things.
Relationship expert, Onome Omatsola, joins Gloria in this sequel to the discussion on Red Flags in Relationship. She shares how to go about quitting and winning.
2021-11-1527 minAfrica Tech RadioSpyware: The Software That Watches You, How Bad Is It?In December 2020, a report by the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab titled “Running in Circles: Uncovering the Clients of Cyberespionage Firm Circles” showed how telecom surveillance company, Circles, had deployed its platforms across Africa, helping state security departments to snoop on communications of opposition politicians, journalists, and protestors. Botswana, Nigeria, Zambia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea, Morocco and Zambia were all were all named in the report.
You may not be aware, but these software that can spy on you are getting increasingly accessible to more people around the world.
A senior software developer with FluxTe...2021-11-1528 minAfrica Tech RadioWhat Future Exists Outside Formal Education? (part 1)From 6.4 million in 2000 to 14 million in 2021, there is a growing army of out-of-school children in Nigeria which have their bases in 2 major areas of the country - the North and the South South/South East. Dropout rate in primary schools across the country is put at 30%, while only 54% transit to Junior Secondary Schools.
In the South East, the number of boys shunning school is alarmingly on the increase. Is there a future that these children and parents are seeing that has not been revealed to the government and other stakeholders?
In this episode with a...2021-11-1422 minAfrica Tech RadioHow free is Nigeria of CoronaVirus?On January 23, 2020, the World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee advised that “all countries should be prepared for containment, including active surveillance, early detection, isolation and case management, contact tracing and prevention of onward spread of 2019-nCoV infection, and to share full data with WHO”. On January 30, 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 to be a public health emergency of international concern.
More than a year after, it seems the Pandemic is history, as Nigerians now go about their regular duties and day to day activities without observing the Covid-19 protocols. This leaves us wondering if finall...2021-11-0925 minAfrica Tech RadioMale InfertilityMale Infertility and The Need For Sperm Analysis are not topics that are often mentioned, let alone openly discussed. However, in 40% of infertility cases in the USA, the issues are with the male partner. In Nigeria, male infertility is a major factor in about 80% of couples who struggle with conception.
Infertility has always been considered a problem that affects women because after all “it is the woman that did not get pregnant.” Increasingly, it is becoming clear that a lot of these women are not getting pregnant because “the man is not getting them pregnant”.
Embryolo...2021-11-0929 minAfrica Tech RadioWikiIndaba, Rewriting African StoriesWith more than 1.1 billion estimated monthly visits from organic search, Wikipedia is one of the most visited websites and widely used reference compendiums in the world.
Despite these numbers, it is stunning to know that many Africans do not know that this open and free platform exists and even a lesser number of people know that they can actively rewrite the stories of and about Africa by actively collaborating with other Africans to factcheck the stories shared about us and make sure these stories share the right stories from the right perspectives.
In this episode...2021-11-0419 minAfrica Tech RadioWikiindaba: Why Africans Should Tell Their StoriesWhen people say “just Google it”, most times they mean “just Wiki it”. Because, when you google it, (whatever it is), you’ll get the closest, seemingly clearest and most diverse answer or resource from the Wikipedia page.
Wikipedia, one of the world’s most widely used reference compendium, is one of the few spaces where Africans can directly write and edit their stories.
This is the reason all Africans should be involved in telling their stories because stories have been used to dispossess and to malign, but stories can also be used to empower and to human...2021-11-0420 minAfrica Tech RadioHow To Use Social Media To Really Grow Your BusinessSocial Media has benefited a lot of businesses but some business owners still haven't understood how they can benefit from it while others under-utilize it.
Indeed, social media is one of the best ways to connect with people who already love your brand but it’s also important for reaching those who haven’t heard of your business yet.
Getting started with social Media doesn’t have to be scary or expensive.
In this chat with the President of The Association of African Startups and Cofounder of INSCRIBE Tech, a startup Tech company revolu...2021-11-0233 minAfrica Tech RadioYou‘re The Breadwinner In The Relationship, And So?In today's world, it's not uncommon for women to be the breadwinners or sole earners in their homes. However, sometimes, this can be a really difficult situation to be in as a woman. Although times are quickly changing, many women still face challenges in their relationships when they are female breadwinners.
Some men feel useless once they can't bring home the bacon; for some, it is the feeling of inadequacy and some women use this against their men.
In this conversation, Gloria is joined by TV/Film Producer and Fashion Designer, Adaugo Uzoma-Adebimpe and Film...2021-11-0224 minAfrica Tech RadioWhat You Need To Know About The Digital Naira (eNaira)When the Central Bank of Nigeria announced that it will pilot the country’s Digital currency now known as the eNaira on the 1st of October, 2021 (which was rescheduled to 25 October, 2021), it came as a shock to many for many reasons.
Many Nigerians are interested in how this will work because Nigeria remains the top country with the most adoption of cryptocurrencies and they would like to know how this will impact their crypto investments and businesses.
Knowing and understanding the technology behind it and what the tech can do is the first step of kn...2021-10-2628 minAfrica Tech RadioHere’s The Right Way To Market DigitallyDo you remember experiences from the back seat of your parent's car staring at one of those 10-foot billboards on the side of the road and how you immediately realized that you needed an ice-cream or a bike?
Now things have moved from billboards digitally. Digital marketing is like any other type of marketing—it’s a way to connect with and influence your potential customers. The real difference is that you connect with and influence those customers online.
A Digital Marketing Expert, Samuel Balogun, joins Gloria in this eye-opening discussion on the right or wron...2021-10-2623 minAfrica Tech RadioGet Help For Eating DisordersHave you caught yourself eating at every opportunity you get even if you are not hungry and then forcing yourself to spew all you've eaten? Or not even eating at all as all sorts of food just smell repulsive to you? If yes, you might have an eating disorder.
Eating disorders are serious mental and physical illnesses that involve complex and damaging relationships with food, eating, exercise, and body image. In severe cases, eating disorders can cause serious health consequences and may even result in death if left untreated.
In this conversation, Gloria is joined b...2021-10-2528 minAfrica Tech RadioLet‘s Talk Pregnancy MiscarriageThe spontaneous loss of a woman's pregnancy before the 20th week is called a Miscarriage and it can be both physically and emotionally painful. Miscarriage is the most common type of pregnancy loss and often occurs because the foetus isn't developing normally.
In Nigeria, more than 1.5 million cases are registered per year. Unfortunately, the miscarriage process can’t be reversed once it has started.
To determine the cause of recurrent miscarriages, a fertility specialist or a gynecologist will review a patient's medical history and past pregnancies. Then adequate treatment is given.
Fertility Physician Dr...2021-10-2530 minAfrica Tech RadioIs Nigeria Ready For The eNaira?The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) earlier announced to launch the pilot scheme of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) on Nigeria's Independence Day (October 1, 2021) but rescheduled it to 25 October, 2021.
The initiative tagged Project “GIANT” uses a blockchain technology known as the Hyperledger Fabric Blockchain and was christened the ‘e-Naira.’
While many experts and stakeholders continue to discuss the gains and possible challenges of this new technology, some have asked if the eNaira is what Nigeria really needs now and if Nigeria/Nigerians are ready for the eNaira.
In this episode, a banker in Niger...2021-10-2533 minAfrica Tech RadioMake Money From Your Social Media Pages: Here’s HowWe know how important social media is for getting the word out about your business and connecting with your customers. But it is also for more than just connections. You can also make money on social media!
If you’ve never used social media for your business, don’t be scared about learning a new skill. Even tech newbies can master and use social media platforms to maximize their small business income.
Sales Coach and Founder of Kaizen Academy, Joseph Don, shares a few simple-to-implement, actionable tips for how your small business can make money on s...2021-10-2423 minAfrica Tech RadioThe Tech Behind The Real FemiAs a form of art, comedy skits have a modest history in Nigeria. As they have evolved in recent years and exploded during the pandemic, we have seen the rise of creative online comedians, dominating the social media space each with their unique visual content.
Imitation, impersonation, parodies and accent is what Nigerian born online comedian, Femi Imokhai Owolabi, simply known as The Real Femi uses to draw attention to his craft and content. Focusing on the role technology plays behind his brand, this conversation will leave in you stiches as we focus on the role technology...2021-10-1832 minAfrica Tech RadioVoices From The DiasporaOn October 1, 2021, Nigeria celebrated her 61st Independence Anniversary, amidst jubilations and uncertainties.
Usually, discussions about the Independence are centered on Nigerians at home, their struggles and what they want for a better Nigeria.
However, in this documentary about Nigeria at 61, Gloria and Anthony are joined by myriads of Nigerians in the Diaspora including Sports Analyst, Bolarinwa Olajide; Legal Counsel, Samijat Ajuwon; Business Transformation Expert, Markanthony Akem, who all share their thoughts about the Nation.
2021-10-0638 minAfrica Tech RadioWhat Is Insurtech All About?In many African homes, Insurance, no matter how little, is a fruit hanging at the topmost part of the tree of life, which they have no access to and may never consider for a lifetime, except if their economic conditions become better. It is only human to first satisfy hunger, clothing, shelter and other basic living conditions before thinking of a life insured from risks. What is more risky than not having your basic living needs taken care of?
What is Technology and Insurance meeting to solve in Africa, What is InsurTech? How does it work and...2021-10-0629 minAfrica Tech RadioDeveloping A Savings CultureYou work hard every single day to earn money to cover your expenses and build a brighter future for you and your family. No matter how exhausting your job has become, you find it hard to leave because you have bills to pay.
The question is, have you already started saving? How can you develop a culture of savings?
To make things seem easier for you, it could be wise to cultivate a culture of saving. Do it at home, at work, or wherever and whenever possible. If you can, get ot...2021-10-0632 minAfrica Tech RadioHow Are These Content Creators Making Money?
Asides the search engine Google, 4 out of the 5 most visited sites in Nigeria are social media sites.
2010 saw the start of the Social Media Boom in Africa.
The case of the young Nigerian, Emmanuella, who recently bought an apartment for her parents is one of the many success stories from Africa.
In this episode, a twitter influencer and social media content creator from Nigeria, Toyosi Godwin Oni, shares some insight into how most content creators on social media make their money.
2021-10-0415 minAfrica Tech RadioBreast Cancer Is Not Death SentenceThe mention of any kind cancer sends shivers down the spine of many. For a lot of women, cervical and breast cancers are a death sentence. But, does it have to be tough? Definitely not!
Undeniably, breast cancer does claim lives. However, 7.8 million women diagnosed with breast cancer still live past 5 years after diagnosis.
In this conversation with Dr. Abimbola Hussein joins to Gloria to explain how Breast cancer is not a death sentence and preventive measures against the cancer.
2021-09-2428 minAfrica Tech RadioHow To Make African Parenting More Intentional In This Digital World (Part B)Listen to concluding part of Tony's interaction with two educators, Pilippa Okonji and Juliana Odekhian, who share insight into How To Make African Parenting More Intentional In This Digital World?
2021-09-2218 minAfrica Tech RadioHow To Make African Parenting More Intentional In This Digital WorldIn recent times, due to harsh economic and social realities, there has been an increasing number of parents who leave the education of their children to schools, family members, their peers and even technology. While it is important to understand the rights of children, it is more important to teach children these rights and responsibilities, knowing that it is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men and women.
But, is it really possible in this current harsh social and economic realities for African parents to intentionally raise children who can operate in t...2021-09-2224 minAfrica Tech RadioDry Cleaning vs Home Washing - Which is better?Back in the day, dry cleaning clothes was considered for the rich only. Thanks to vast technical developments, dry cleaners started offering their dry cleaning services at lower rates. Though today, due to a hike in prices, people once again are tilting towards the practice of handwashing their clothes at home.
While both have their benefits and disadvantages, CEO Da'Vicky Cleaning Agency, Dipo Aderupoko, and Nurse, Jesupelumi Victory, take on a head-to-help battle to convince you on which is better, either Dry cleaning or Home Washing.
2021-09-2222 minAfrica Tech RadioDyslexia And How Tech Can Help Learning DifficultiesWhen Covid forced schools to shut down in 2020, it was clear to all that millions of school children and students were going to be impacted. If it is difficult Post-Covid for children and students without any learning disability, just imagine how much effort will be needed for children with special needs like dyslexia.
In this episode with an internationally certified special needs Educator, Dyslexia coach and the founder of Dyslexia Help Africa, Blessing Ingyape, we pay attention to children with special needs like dyslexia.
This also raises awareness about assistive technology enabled products and services...2021-09-2225 minAfrica Tech RadioHow To Properly Breastfeed A ChildFeeding your baby is more than just a matter of nutrition, it's also about nurturing and comfort. Breastfeeding provides you and your baby with many health benefits. It also costs less money than other feeding methods, in addition to the health benefits.
However, the question on every new mother's mind is How do I properly breastfeed my child? Gloria and Dr. Melody Akinyemi, General Practitioner and Nutritionist at Medicentre, Isolo, Lagos engage in a conversation to mark the World Breastfeeding Week and provide guides to How to get started, how to get comfortable and how to make...2021-09-2226 minAfrica Tech RadioBest Foods For Breastfeeding MomsA lot of mothers want to increase their breast milk supply as they feel they are not producing enough for their baby’s requirements. This is more of a silent worry.
While nursing, the biggest aspect that should be taken care of is the diet of the mother, as it not only impacts the amount and quality of breast milk produced, but also impacts the post-delivery recovery of the mother. It is important to consult a doctor while planning your postpartum diet, so as to balance nutritional requirements while keeping in mind which food enhances breast milk su...2021-09-2124 minAfrica Tech RadioWhy Your Startup Needs Legal ProtectionDeveloping 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, legal protection is an imperative to build a start-up as this can keep you from getting investment and expanding later. The lack of it can crash the start-up totally.
If you do believe that all you need is a good idea and some funding, then let’s help you bett...2021-09-1823 minAfrica Tech RadioHousemaids Cooking for Your Husband - Right or WrongBefore now, most African women weren't so opened to a maid helping them do the house chores and running the home. But nowadays, hiring a maids is common. However, the question of whether your maid should cook for your husband and kids or not is a debate that has lingered through the years.
Should a woman cook for her husband or let her maid do the cooking? Celebrity Chef, Lawyer and Food Blogger, Ifeyinwa Mogekwu of Ify Kitchen, takes on Gloria in this eye-opening discussion as to why housemaids might not be permitted to do the cooking...2021-09-1823 minAfrica Tech RadioWorld Caps Lock Day - What exactly is the Caps Lock?In our daily lives, the caps lock key is utilized often when we need to type a long string of capital letters, for instance, an acronym that contains several letters. In Internet culture, people often type words in all capital letters to denote anger, emphasis, or shouting in general. Many people also engage the caps lock when creating headings, titles, or important notes in documents.
On World Caps Lock Day, everyone is dedicated to celebrating something that drives most people crazy—text that is written in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. Freelance Typist, Sotonwa Ayooluwa, and 3D Graphics Designer, Aj...2021-09-1820 minAfrica Tech RadioRed Flags In Relationships - Addiction In Your RelationshipHave you ever dated a guy or lady who at first looked at you like you were magic but then soon after seemed indifferent to you? Oh, how about being 'ghosted'? Have you faced the pain or agony of verbal, psychological or emotional abuse from your partner and can't just leave because of how you feel?
Red flags! Those glaring signs that show your partner might just not be the one. Constantly bashing you with words and making you feel unworthy, yes those red flags are in some relationships but we see many still stay because of...2021-08-2323 minAfrica Tech RadioWhy Putting Africa’s Most Vulnerable People On The Map Is ImportantThe climate emergency is wreaking havoc across the world at a scale that people on the frontlines and in the humanitarian community cannot manage. Time is already running out for the world’s most vulnerable people — those who have contributed least to the global climate emergency yet are hit the hardest — and millions of others that are already losing their homes, their livelihoods, and their lives.
Maps tell stories and help us find people but the most vulnerable people globally can’t be found on most maps. There is a new effort called the Missing Maps Project – organised...2021-08-2320 minAfrica Tech RadioBreaking The Pornography Addiction In Your RelationshipEver since pornography's migration from magazines and videos to a digital format, it has been readily accessible and secretly watched. Unfortunately, pornography use has negatively affected many relationships in many ways. But what is it about porn that harms relationships?
Listen to this conversation of Gloria with award-winning sexologist, Sanasi Amos, who explains that one cannot be addicted to porn rather one can have a compulsive disorder. According to Sanasi Amos, if porn is hindering the complete wellness of your relationship, then you need to get help, talk to a therapist and find a way to break...2021-08-2316 minAfrica Tech RadioHow To Market Your Content With SEOIn January 1996, Bill Gates wrote an essay titled “Content is King” which was published on the Microsoft website. It says, “Content is where I expect much of the real money will be made on the Internet, just as it was in broadcasting….”
Content was, is and will continue to be King but Marketing, Engagement and Conversion will together serve as Queen in that Kingdom and you know what they say about who runs the world.
In this episode, an SEO and Email Growth Manager, David Adeyemo, will help you better understand How To Market Your Content Wi...2021-08-2322 minAfrica Tech RadioInternational Widows Day - Changing the NarrativeIn Nigeria, stories abound of widows being forced to drink the water used to wash their husband’s corpse – in the belief that it will kill them if they are guilty of causing his death – or of being made to declare their innocence before a local deity. The stigma or outright rejection a woman who has lost her husband could face often leaves her abandoned. Superstition causes other women to believe they may lose their husbands if they associate with a widow, while some men fear they, too, will die.
As the United Nations highlights International Widows’ Day, Glo...2021-08-0322 minAfrica Tech RadioHappily Ever AfCFTA For Smallholder Farmers In Nigeria or NotThe Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) aims to facilitate intra-regional trade in agri-food products and significantly increase intra-African trade over time as barriers to trade, including import tariffs and non-tariff barriers such as customs delays, restrictive licensing processes, and certification challenges are addressed.
Will this agreement really be a Happily ever AfCFTA for Smallholder farmers in Nigeria or Not?
An Agricultural Extension Lecturer, Operations Manager for a technology company and the CEO of Lanse Farms Nigeria Limited, popular on Nigerian Twitter as Naija Farmer, Akintobi Olanrewaju, gives further insight on this.
2021-08-0330 minAfrica Tech RadioIt Seems Social Media Was Made For WomenHave you ever wondered why there are more women than men on Social Media? Women are more active on social media; they use it more and participate more than men. This is why it is believed that they will mark trends from now on, since they have typically adapted more and better to the Technology.
But in all of these, how do women ensure they don't get lost in the euphoria of social media? Women love attention and may if not careful lose their self-identity from being online.
Celebrity TV Host, Life Coach and entrepreneur...2021-08-0319 minAfrica Tech RadioWhat Is SEO And Why Is It Important For Your BusinessWhere would you look if you were in a new town or city and needed to find a restaurant?
If you’re like most people, you’d reach for your smartphone or sit down at your computer and type a simple phrase into Google.
You’d search “best camera smartphone or battery life PC or 65 inch TV,” or “restaurants near me.” Then, you’d scroll through the results and click the one that seemed best suited to your needs.
These results are based on what Google thinks will be the most helpful information to you, based on...2021-08-0324 minAfrica Tech RadioHow To Get Your Website To Number 1 On GoogleThe safest place to hide your money is practically after the first 3 to 5 pages on Google; do you know why? It is because absolutely nobody searches there. LOL!
Do you know that 68% of online experiences begin with a search engine like Google, YouTube, Yahoo, Bing, Baidu, and Amazon? 75% of people never scroll past the first page of search engines.
Well, out of all these major search engines in the world called Earth, Google currently holds 92.27% of the total search engine market share, followed by YouTube (which is owned by Google), and then Yahoo!, Bing, and...2021-08-0315 minAfrica Tech RadioPhysically Or Via Text - Just Ask Out Your Crush AlreadyNowadays, texting is our main form of communication but that could be terrifying if you don't know how to go about it properly. Let’s Be Real! Asking someone out over a text message could come out wrong.
Over a text, it's easier for the other person to say NO because they don't have to deal with your emotional expressions. So, what do you do when the odds seems stacked against you? In this conversation, Relationship and Marriage Coach, Toluwanimi Akinyemi, sheds more light on the proper way to go about asking out your crush over text. Sh...2021-08-0124 minAfrica Tech RadioDecorating Your Home - Do It The Tech WayAs technology has become a big part of our lives, many homes are also constantly equipped with more gadgets and can be difficult to get it to play with the rest of the interior design style. But as both Technology and design evolve, it allows for the use of one's TV and Speakers as an element of the individual interior design style.
Technology and interior design have historically not always intertwined fingers. But today, there are many products that not only fit into the home, but also can help make an impression on the decor. However, to...2021-08-0115 minAfrica Tech RadioSex Educating Your Child - As Simple as ABCSex education is a topic many parents would prefer to avoid. If you have a young child, you might think you're off the hook — at least for a while but that's not necessarily true. As children learn to walk and talk, they also begin to learn about their bodies. So, teaching them about their bodies is important but the question remains, "How do Parents go about it?"
In this conversation on Sex educating your child, Award-winning Sexologist and Intimacy Coach, Jessica Sampson, opens up on how parents can successfully introduce their children to sex. She explains that as...2021-08-0127 minAfrica Tech RadioWorld Brain Tumour Day: Tech's Endless RoleA brain tumor is a cluster of abnormal cells that grows out of control in your brain. Some brain tumors are benign, which means the cells aren’t cancer. Others are malignant, meaning they’re cancer. Brain tumors are called primary tumors if they started in your brain. They’re considered secondary if they started somewhere else in your body and spread to your brain.
Every year, the world takes a pause to raise awareness about brain tumours and to celebrate those battling with this terminal illness.
There are various myths and misconceptions associated with a brai...2021-07-3025 minAfrica Tech RadioAfrica’s First Blockchain Forensic Firm: What Impact Will It Have?On April 29, 2021, the social media post of Convexity read, “Come, be part of History”, as we launch the 1st Blockchain hub in Abuja, Nigeria. We’ll also be hosting the Abuja blockchain community meet up with (B.N.U) Blockchain Nigeria, where blockchain, crypto, NFT’s, DEFI, Crypto investigations and more will be discussed.”
The first fully fitted blockchain hub, Convexity Hub in Abuja Nigeria, has a standard crypto forensic investigation lab and experts say this move will help to unbundle and open up the blockchain ecosystem in Africa while providing regulators with an expert channel for active gov...2021-07-3027 minAfrica Tech RadioMore Girls And Women In Tech - The Future Is HereWomen make up only 28% of the workforce in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and men vastly outnumber them, majoring in most STEM fields in college. Gender-based harassment, violence band discrimination are some of the pervasive practices affecting millions of tech women.
What does a tech workplace hold for a lady in tech? Are there enough policies to protect women in tech fields and make them stay after bringing them in? What challenges do tech ladies face and how do we make things better?
Cloud Solutions Architect, Faith Enilama, provides answers.
2021-07-1323 minAfrica Tech RadioSickle Cell Anaemia: What You Should Know About ItOne is born with Sickle Cell Anemia; it is inherited and passed down through families and in Nigeria. The carrier prevalence is about 20% to 30% and affects 2% to 3% of the Nigeria population of more than 200 million.
There's no cure for most people with Sickle cell anemia but treatments can relieve pain and help prevent complications associated with this disease.
In this conversation, medical doctor Lulu Ojiefoh takes us through the Sickle Cell Anemia and the roles technology has played in its treatment.
2021-07-1320 minAfrica Tech RadioIs Social Media Fueling Aggression And Stigma?While some people have a genetic tendency towards depression, others develop it as a result of loneliness and social isolation, bullying, loss, abuse and conflict. Is Social media a catalyst that this generation has to contend with?
A study of how social media affects the mental health of young people found that increased participation in social media networks was associated with increased psychological distress - with the effects almost twice as severe among girls.
Cyberbullying is a leading cause of this distress but will we have to ban social media so as to escape this...2021-07-1322 minAfrica Tech RadioThen And Now: All The Ways Tech Has Changed Music MakingMusic is an art people preach. Music can be more understood for the words of the heart. No matter what type of music you make, you want it to be good music. You want other people to enjoy listening to your tracks, to hear the message clearly and to not be distracted by a bad recording or weak play.
Like a chef with a kitchen full of ingredients, there are beautiful ways to put your masterpiece together, but we must know it wasn't always that easy making music. Times have changed and music production has become easier...2021-07-1318 minAfrica Tech RadioSocial Media Regulation: The Pros And ConsMuch of the talk about regulation of social media has been linked to misinformation and intentional disinformation. Two major groups have reacted much differently to this. On one hand, politicians, government and regulators who got busy drafting laws and on the other, civic society groups with journalists, who were either busy trying to stem the tide of misinformation or stop the laws by the first group from seeing the light of the day.
Would it make any difference if both parties ever considered a concerted effort? This goes straight to the heart of the dilemma facing stakeholders...2021-07-1342 minAfrica Tech RadioCervical Cancer Vaccine: What about it?Cervical Cancer is the second most common cancer in Nigeria and second to breast cancer among its female population. Now, despite the high prevalence of Human Papilloma Virus infections and cervical cancer in Nigeria, most women seem ignorant of the HPV vaccine which researchers have described as "highly effective preventive measure".
The target for the vaccine distribution is before a girl or woman is exposed to the virus. Hence, parents should ensure their girl child gets the HPV vaccine before exposure to sexual intercourse as explained by Dr Esther Adelopo, Family Health Doctor at the Medicentre, Ikeja...2021-07-1323 minAfrica Tech RadioBBN Isn't The Issue Or Is It?TV Reality Shows like the Big Brother Naija is perceived to be a short cut to success, fame and fortune but many do not know there’s a lot of work to be done upon the exit from the “house”.
Gloria and Ex BBN Housemate, Seyi Awolowo, engage in an entertaining discussion on what exactly the BBN entails and the experience outside the house.
2021-06-3013 minAfrica Tech RadioDo I Need A Website For My Business?Websites are famous for being the storefront of businesses in the digital age but there are arguments that not all businesses require a website especially in Africa where social media platforms help small businesses reach their customers.
With Africa’s youthful mobile first population and the transition to a more digital community, we ask, DOES YOUR BUSINESS (BIG OR SMALL) NEED A WEBSITE?
If you’re a business owner who has no website or still doubts the maintenance of yours, the short answer is - Listen ON!
The co-founder and CEO of one of t...2021-06-3021 minAfrica Tech RadioHow Technology Is Helping To Amplify That Beauty and To Solve Skin IssuesSkin! Your skin is an important part of your body as it is the first part anyone notices when they meet you. However a lot of ladies have insecurities from skin issues. They do not want to be seen because of skin blemishes and defects.
The good news is that these insecurities can be sorted with technology. Dr Emeka Okolo joins Gloria to explain how this can be achieved.
2021-06-2510 minAfrica Tech RadioWhat To Consider Before Buying A Used LaptopIs there such a thing as a first grade used Laptop? Are used laptops better than brand new Laptops? If you would go for a used laptop, what should you look out for?
In this episode, a computer accessory dealer who also works with cameratvboy, Adamu Ibrahim Maigeri, discusses the first set of things that you should look out for when you decide to buy a used laptop.
2021-06-2516 minAfrica Tech RadioBlockchain: Why Should I Care?The rise of Cryptocurrencies have forced many people to rethink the power of disruptive technology to change the widely held perception of money and value stored in digital forms.
Discussions are now being held about cryptocurrencies and De-Fi finance systems but little limelight has been given to the underlying technology that has made this disruption possible. If cryptocurrency is something to consider, then, much more discussions should be held on Blockchain. If you care about the many goods it is doing, then you should care about the source.
An Information System Lead Auditor, User Interface...2021-06-1922 minAfrica Tech RadioHow Does Bitcoin Affect The Environment?On Wednesday May 12, 2021, Tesla announced that it would resume accepting bitcoin (and would consider selling more of it) once the process of mining bitcoin “transitions to more sustainable energy”. The company is also “looking at other cryptocurrencies that use less than 1% of Bitcoin’s energy in transactions”
We’ve had many arguments on whether bitcoin mining actually saves the environment or harms it in the short and long term and these concerns have existed since 2009 when bitcoin began.
Many people can’t understand why bitcoin mining and the environment should be mentioned in the same sentence. In t...2021-06-1521 minAfrica Tech RadioWorld Malaria Day: Can Tech Make Our World Malaria Free?On the 25th of April every year, the world takes a stop to celebrate the World Malaria Day, highlighting the need for continued investment and sustained public commitment for the prevention and control of malaria.
"Zero Malaria Starts With Me" was the rallying cry for the World Malaria Day 2021. A health care practitioner and Covid-19 frontline worker, Dr Uju Ugwuibe, joined Gloria to explain that Technology has played a major role in mobilizing resources to fight malaria and impressing on communities and individuals to take ownership of certain aspects of malaria prevention.
2021-06-1516 minAfrica Tech RadioBattle Against Lupus With Tech: The Battle Line Has Been DrawnIt'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.
2021-06-0623 minAfrica Tech RadioPlastic 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...2021-06-0621 minAfrica Tech RadioDon’t Stay Hungry - Tech Can Satisfy Your HungerFood 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.
2021-06-0621 minAfrica Tech RadioCan 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 me...2021-06-0420 minAfrica Tech RadioDisc Jockeying With Tech - A Telltale For YouHave 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.
2021-05-3026 minAfrica Tech RadioNo More Darkness: Light Up Your Home Using TechA 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.
2021-05-3019 minAfrica Tech RadioIs 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...2021-05-3020 minAfrica Tech RadioHey Woman, Tech Can Sort Your Weight WorriesEvery 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.
2021-05-2522 minAfrica Tech RadioUnclaimed Dividends Controversy: An ExplainerConcerns 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...2021-05-2512 minAfrica Tech RadioWork-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.
2021-05-1722 minAfrica Tech RadioWow And Win Back Lost Customers: Here's HowIn 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.
2021-05-1725 minAfrica Tech RadioIntellectual Property: What It Means In TechDeveloping 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 ad...2021-05-1423 minAfrica Tech RadioClear Vision: Sit Back And Watch Tech Do ItMany say the eye is the window to the soul. But what happens when your vision is affected and your eyes cannot see clearly anymore?
To prevent that, Gloria takes on the CEO of Goshen Eye Clinic, Dr Romanus Nwakpa, in an expository conversation on all the ways your sight could be impaired, how tech has come in to help and how to ensure your vision is as clear as the Eagle’s.
2021-05-1421 minAfrica Tech RadioThe Plight Of A Nigerian Worker: Let's Make It BetterThe African worker has been faced with lots of challenges in the past and even at the moment, from unpaid salaries, poor working conditions, low minimum wage and so many more.
Gloria and Tony take up Adetoun Roberts, the CEO of HR on Wheels, in an engaging and insightful Workers Day interview on the plight of a Nigerian worker and how to make it better.
2021-05-0925 minAfrica Tech RadioDon't Sleep Off On A Bicycle: Sleep Off Using TechHow well do you sleep? Do you know that good sleep is vital and essential to an healthy body and mind? Above all do you know technology can help you sleep better?
Well Gloria and Turkish Sleep Technician, Ed Sunduk, take on an engaging conversation on the challenges we face concerning good sleep in Nigeria, how to surmount these challenges and the disparity between the sleep tech industry in Turkey and that of Nigeria.
2021-05-0514 minAfrica Tech RadioDigital Lending - Is This A Lending Revolution?Digital lending is the use of online technology to originate and renew loans in order to deliver faster and more efficient decisions.
There has been a growing trend in the adoption of digital lending platforms across Sub-Saharan Africa which gives rise to this discussion.
Though personal loans and credit cards both offer a way to borrow funds and have many of the same standard credit provisions, there are some differences such as repayment systems.
It is true that fintech has transformed the African continent and opened the gateway to new tech innovations, the...2021-05-0318 minAfrica Tech RadioTelcos vs Banks: Easter Gift For Fintechs or Not?On April 2, 2021, Nigerian customers of telecom giant MTN for a short while could no longer buy airtime from their banks using the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes. It would have been the biggest Fool’s Day prank of the decade in Nigeria if it had happened on the 1st of April.
According to reports, Nigeria’s biggest telco by far, MTN had reduced the commission for banks from an average of 4.5% to 2.5% after months of negotiation and this did not go down well with the banks who flatly rejected this.
Will this showdown bring fort...2021-05-0122 minAfrica Tech RadioNew Coronavirus Variant: What Can Tech Do?The Coronavirus has exposed the lapses in the health care system in Nigeria. In the midst of pandemic, how has tech stepped in to the rescue?
On January 5, 2021, Dr Uju Ugwuibe joined Gloria in a conversation about the second strain of the Coronavirus and all that tech has done to help.
2021-04-3013 minAfrica Tech RadioPaypal and Flutterwave Deal: What It Really Means For SMEsCross-border payments with non-African countries have been a source of concern for individuals and SMEs in Africa due to a number of factors. Though there is a growing ePayment sector in Africa which is worth around $10 billion, many have attributed the fear of fraudulent activities, insufficient regulation and poor banking security system as major reasons major international payment platforms were unsure about stepping into Africa.
For YCombinator’s most valuable African startup, Flutterwave, simplifying payments for endless possibilities is the only goal. Flutterwave recently partnered with PayPal to enable African merchants to receive payments via PayPal on Flu...2021-04-2916 minAfrica Tech RadioDigital Currencies: Are There Cybersecurity Risks?As the world inches closer to more adoption of digital currencies, the issues of data protection and privacy will become more evident.
There are fears that the digital currency systems of major global economies may become a big global payment system and the issues of data protection, privacy, digital sovereignty, etc., may become more pronounced especially for African countries which are major consumers of products and services and at the same time lack good cybersecurity protocols.
Are there any cybersecurity risks and concerns for the use and adoption of digital currencies?
These issues...2021-04-2524 minAfrica Tech RadioAre 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 yo...2021-04-2526 minAfrica Tech RadioAre 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.
2021-04-1823 minAfrica Tech RadioWhere 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...2021-04-1721 minAfrica Tech RadioGather Here If You're Ever Going Under The KnifeWhile 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.
2021-04-1717 minAfrica Tech RadioSocial Media Bill Facts and Fiction (part B)2021-04-1018 minAfrica Tech RadioSocial 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.
2021-04-1015 minAfrica Tech RadioSex Toys In RelationshipsWhile 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.
2021-04-1018 minAfrica Tech RadioWhat's in AfCFTA for Tech? (part B)2021-04-0711 minAfrica Tech RadioWhat'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.
2021-04-0717 minAfrica Tech RadioPreventing Pregnancy With TechnologyGloria hosts Dr. Akinsiku Solomon Tolu who details different procedures of preventing unintended pregnancy and their side effects.
2021-04-0216 minAfrica Tech RadioHow African Businesses Can Benefit from the Internet of Things IOT (part B)Listen to the concluding part of the insightful conversation between Tony and CEO of Oldpine Resource, Kunle Olla, on how African Businesses can leverage the Internet of Things (IoT).
2021-04-0110 minAfrica Tech RadioHow To Create A Balance In A RelationshipRelationship Therapist, Stephen Adekunle Adegboye, talks about practical skills of successfully managing both work and family.
2021-03-2513 minAfrica Tech RadioPodcastHow African Businesses can benefit from IOT
2021-03-1910 minAfrica Tech RadioSpotify Launches in About 40 African CountriesSpotify announced that it would soon launch in over 80 markets, including Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nigeria, over the next few days.
The announcement came on Tuesday during their Stream On Livestream event.
It was among the company’s vision for audio and part of its plan for the year.
Also, it would be brought in more than 36 different languages.
This was to reach a global audience; making the market represent more than a billion people who already use the internet.
Also, more artist teams would be able to access Spotify in t...2021-03-1500 minAfrica Tech RadioHow African Businesses Can Benefit From IOT (part 2)TTS: Tony Ibe and Kunle Ola, founder/CEO of Oldpine Resource, discuss on how African businesses can leverage on the Internet of Things (IoT)
2021-03-0110 minAfrica Tech RadioHow African Businesses Can Benefit From IOTTTS: Tony Ibe and Kunle Ola, founder/CEO of Oldpine Resource, discuss on how African businesses can leverage on the Internet of Things (IoT)
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