Techbytes 47: Is a tech-driven fuel-on-credit service a solution to Nigerian’s problems?

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Nigerian fintech PayDay is looking to sell the company six months after $3 million raiseSearch Queries related to Metaverse has dropped by 71%Google sued after Maps allegedly directed father returning from daughter’s birthday off a collapsed bridgeX/Twitter to discontinue Circles by Oct 31, 2023NCC to introduce new numbering scheme for fixed telephone linesWe also discussed the topic for the week: "Transforming Nigerian Teenagers to Becoming Tech Bros". We discuss this with Johnson Abbaly, Foudnr, The Smartan House, as he shares insights as to bringing teens from underprivileged environments into Tech.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Okra Solar secures $12m in series A funding to drive mesh-grid electrification in AfricaMicrosoft to discontinue WordPad after 28 years of serviceNigeria is home to 32% of Africa’s fintech market with 217 companiesJack Dorsey’s Btrust acquires Qala, the Africa-focused Blockchain talent developerNigeria signs MoU with India to upgrade learning facilities in Nigerian schoolsWe also discussed the topic for the week: "NUC introduces software engineering, cybersecurity, and others to the university curriculum". We discuss the new courses introduced into Nigerian University through the National Universities Commission including Cybersecurity, and Data Science.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Donald Trump returns back to social mediaGbenga Agboola says Flutterwave’s IPO plans remain on track despite unstable marketKenya government sets up 15 member committee to investigate WorldCoin projectInstagram Threads launch web browserKenya court asks Meta and content moderators to settle out of courtWe also discuss the topic for the week, "Balancing Roles: Navigating Social Media Influencing and an Inspiring Tech Sis" as we discuss the social media trend of underestimating female tech professionals based on their social media activities and how she has been able to balance both.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Moniepoint enters Nigeria’s consumer banking segment, to rival Opay and PalmPayFounders Factory Africa closes $114 million round to better serve founders in AfricaChatGPT costs $700,000 to run daily, and OpenAI may go bankrupt in 2024Nigerian schoolgirls at FGGC Sagamu built an AI robot called Kiki-SaggyMark Zuckerberg no longer interested in a cage fight, says Elon Musk is unseriousWe also discuss the topic for the week: "Expectations for the new Minister for Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani" as we discuss what the appointment means for the tech space and Nigeria's digital economy as well as what we expect him to do over the next 4 years.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.X (Twitter) users will soon be able to make video calls on the appNYSC certificates will now be issued and certified on blockchain technologyBolt introduces scheduled ride tripsAirtel partners with Mastercard to allow mobile customers to transfer funds across AfricaSpotify female podcaster to launch GenZ-focused podcast networkWhatsApp to battle Microsoft, Zoom and Google with screen-sharing featureWe also discuss the topic for the week: "Making Money with Twitter's Ad Share Program"

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirms cutting electricity supply to Niger RepublicAnonymous Sudan attacks Nigeria’s digital infrastructure over involvement in NigerStarlink classifies South Africa as ‘low-priority’ as regulatory hurdles stall launchNIPOST to prosecute over 500 delivery companies for not obtaining licensesX (Twitter) Blue subscribers can now hide their verification checkmarks if they wantThreads to launch desktop version after losing more than 50% of its users

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Elon Musk has converted Twitter finally to the everything appBundle shuts down after 3 years of operationsCBN should remodel the eNaira to make it attractive to more NigeriansThe Kenyan government has been hit by numerous cyberattacks.We also discuss the topic for the week: "Is a tech-driven fuel-on-credit service a solution to Nigeria’s problems?" with Olusola Olanipekun, the founder of Fuel Credit, a digital platform that makes buying fuel on credit conveniently a reality, as we delve into the role technology can play and the importance of harnessing it in solving our everyday problems.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Apple is testing a ChatGPT-like AI chatbotNigeria will start producing electric vehiclesJumia Kenya’s employee stole $150,000 by manipulating vendor payment recordsNigeria is planning to build a cybersecurity laboratory in 2024Chris Amani will replace Do Kwon as Terra's CEOThe number of Threads active users plunges 50% in one week as user engagement dipsNetflix posts 2.7% revenue growth and 5.9 million new subscribers in Q2 despite password-sharing crackdownUber and Bolt refuse calls for 10% commission and say they are working on minimising drivers' hardshipFG delists two registered loan apps for harassment and vows more clampdowns

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Central Bank of Nigeria hikes interest rate to 18.5% amid soaring inflationBinance was accused of mixing customers’ funds with revenueOpenAI founders worried “super-intelligent” AIs would destroy the world if not strictly regulatedAn Android app started secretly recording users almost a year after it was listed on Google PlayUber Eats Kenya now delivers alcohol and medicine amid growing competition from rivalsWe discuss our big story for the week, "Opportunities of being a tech teen" We speak with 4 amazing teenagers doing amazing things in tech to talk about being a part of the growth in the tech space and shaping the future of the tech industry.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Elon Musk launches xAI, “a company unravelling the universe’s unanswered questions”Nigerians can now receive diaspora remittances in Naira, according to CBNThreads crossed 100 million sign-ups within five days of the launchFTC opens investigation into OpenAI over misleading statementsMeta to launch its own version of ChatGPTWe also discuss the topic for the week: "Is Nigeria ready to adopt digital academic results and certificates?" with Ayodeji Agboola, the founder of Akowe. Listen now to understand why digital results might be the next step to curbing false and forged results in the Nigerian academic sector.