Africa Tech Radio

From one of SA’s major regulator failing its own AI test, to Startup Funding in Q1 2026 compared to 2025 and then a look into what Apple’s incoming CEO has to offer, Tony takes us into the biggest tech stories of the past week on the continent.

Special Episode Out Now!   Will everything in your relationship fall into place if you love each other? Can you build love? Does love last a lifetime? Shireen and Luisa, guest hosts on this special episode lead the conversation on love.   Tell us what you think about this week’s episode of “What's on Your Mind Podcast” and share your love experiences with us in the comments. Replays are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & other podcast platforms!   Links: https://www.theideasletter.org/essay/feminism-made-in-china/ Guest Hosts: a) Shireen Noor: a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and licensed couple’s therapist in private practice in Hertfordshire and London. Shireen’s clinical and academic interests include trauma, culture, migration, identity, and decolonising psychoanalysis, with a particular focus on South Asian experiences of mental health. b) Luisa Bloom: is a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with 15 years of clinical experience. Before training in psychotherapy, she worked in the entertainment industry on non-fiction and factual films, which informs her narrative sensibility and attention to life stories. As a psychoanalyst she specializes in relational work, helping individuals and couples reflect on and work through interpersonal difficulties, and—when possible—transform entrenched patterns.  Duration: ~51 minutes Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Hosts: Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori

Is the future of AI in Design?   The world of Design got a boost this year when Open AI took in Apple’s legendary Chief Design Officer, Jonny Ive.   In this special session designers discuss the design trends that shaped 2025.    Host and Designer; Chima Ifeji chats with Product and Creative Interface Designer; Emisho Victor and Brand & Type Designer; Amarachi Nwauwa in this ALL Designer episode.  

Africa’s digital growth is accelerating, but are organisations building on secure foundations? In this conversation with Gideon Aniechi, Chief Security Officer at 3Cs Aquarah, we explore the findings of the Zero Day Africa Report, from cloud misconfigurations and third-party risks to insider threats and the real cost of lost trust.

New Episode out NOW! This week, Ekene is calling out the stigma surrounding Autism and special needs, while Ayisha is questioning identity politics.  Does sharing a race or religion make us blind to political flaws? Why do we still struggle with inclusion? Tell us what you think about this week’s episode of “What's on Your Mind Podcast”. Replays are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & other podcast platforms! Guests Feature: a) Yinka Ogunnubi - Yinka is a corporate treasury leader and President of the Association of Corporate Treasurers of Nigeria (ACTN), known for shaping financial strategy, policy discourse, and industry collaboration.  As a Finance Professional, he champions innovation in liquidity, FX risk, and digital finance, while influencing national conversations on governance, taxation, and economic development. Duration: ~51 minutes Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Hosts: Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori

New “What’s On Your Mind Podcast” episode out now! 2 thought-provoking discussions this week - our obsession with awards/recognition and Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. This week, Ekene asks, “What’s our obsession with awards, honours and accolades?” While Ayisha interrogates if Nigerians should bother to vote in the 2027 general elections. Tell us what you think in the comments. Replays are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & other podcast platforms every 2nd and 4th Fridays!   Links Behind the smile: The inner theatre of the sycophant - https://medium.com/@manfred.ketsdevries_62226/behind-the-smile-the-inner-theatre-of-the-sycophant-fa4639f798f4 One dictator, two dictators; no difference for Nigeria and Nigerians - https://ayio.substack.com/p/one-dictator-two-dictators-no-difference Nike of Nike Art Gallery welcoming Pres. Tinubu on his UK State Visit - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWE5C6YCDcB/?igsh=cjBzYzN4NGI3bWNs Misan Harriman’s thoughts on Pres. Tinubu’s State visit to the UK -  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWD2EOrjGFr/?igsh=MWRyM3lvb3J5NjI0bg== Nigeria’s State visit to the UK, Who benefits - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWD2EOrjGFr/?igsh=MWRyM3lvb3J5NjI0bg== Adesuwa (A Nigerian on Instagram, commenting on Nigeria’s State visit to the UK - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWCXcxXDERs/?igsh=MWoyc210cjNhdGpnMw== Guest Feature : a) Ufuoma Nnamdi-Udeh - Executive Director of EiE Nigeria, a leading voice in civic engagement and democratic accountability. Duration: ~49 minutes Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Hosts: Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori

The future of Al in Nigeria isn't just about innovation it's about sovereignty and governance. As Al adoption accelerates across industries, the conversation must shift from capability to control. Listen as we explore Sovereign Al, governance & the future of intelligent enterprises in Nigeria.

From telco, finance and AI across Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Africa, Tony speaks about the stories shaping technology in Africa. While MTN retail investors smile as their biggest dividend drops, IHS towers gets ready for MTN takeover and we have more news from Canal+, Multichoice and SAPO. In other news, Rwanda and Kenya plan a fintech regulation license marriage that other African countries may well adopt meanwhile, Ghana announces a totally new SIM registration process. Follow Africa Tech Radio for more.

What does “Give to Gain” really mean for women in the tech ecosystem? In this Women’s Month conversation, Precious Adesina-Ola, a growth leader in the digital technology sector, discusses inclusion, leadership and the role women play in driving innovation across the tech ecosystem. Tune in listen to the full conversation!

AI might soon become the newest member of your group chat. From Meta testing AI assistants in conversations to WhatsApp’s new @all feature. Find out what’s happening across all your favorite social media platforms.

From the history of global conflicts to the vital need for mental health retreats, we’re diving deep into what’s actually on your mind. Join this week’s episode of “What's on Your Mind Podcast”. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & on Africa Tech Radio! Resources -  About Green Spaces being sold off in Abuja, Nigeria - https://africasacountry.com/2026/02/betraying-abujas-green-soul Guests Feature: a) Shireen Noor Shireen Noor is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and licensed couple’s therapist in private practice in Hertfordshire and London.  Her paper titled, “Beyond the Skulls of our Colonised Ancestors – Reflections on Psychoanalysis and Culture has been published in the European Journal of Psychotherapy and Counselling. Shireen’s clinical and academic interests include trauma, culture, migration, identity, and decolonising psychoanalysis, with a particular focus on South Asian experiences of mental health. b) Cheta Nwanze - Researcher, Knowledge Manager, Risk Advisor, Data Analyst. Duration: ~54 minutes Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Hosts: Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori

"Over 400,000 data analytics professionals in Africa" - Philip Ade-Akanbi In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi shares why ALL Data professionals should form a community around this podcast. He explains how the advent of ChatGPT opened up endless possibilities for professionals in the Data and AI space and how data professionals should position to make the best out of this attention. He shares how as a data professional pre-ChatGPT, it was not a popular opinion to be in Data and AI. Philip who is the CEO of DecisionSpaak Technologies shares his thoughts about security, ethics and privacy issues around AI and a gives a run-down on the quality of guests on this season of the Data and AI Gist Podcast. Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts.

"AI isn't just for hype, it's about creating real business impact" - Maduabuchi Anamelechi In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with a Senior ML Engineer at JadaSquad; Maduabuchi Anamelechi. Maduabuchi explains why analytics fails, why distribution matters more than modelling and how real impact comes from putting insights into the hands of the people who use them. He shares how an early sentiment analysis project which he carried out early in his career which was on brand monitoring, decision-making and measurable results paved the way for more strategic data initiatives. Maduabuchi shares how businesses can align AI with short-term goals, build iteratively and scale solutions that deliver measurable ROI over time. Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts.

With Coups, electoral reforms and elections, West Africa faces a big question, “Is Democracy failing in Africa?” In this episode, Project Manager, Media in National Elections (MiNE); Amina Miango and Digital Investigations Manager at CJID; Silas Jonathan speaks to Tony about democracy, media integrity and elections in West Africa.

Are we facing the return of imperialism and colonialism? What have you heard about the Epstein files? Marco Rubio’s comments at the Munich security conference are inflammatory and in this episode, Ayisha asks if we should be cautious of a return of western imperialism.  Also, Ekene unpacks the Epstein files and the many lessons we ought to learn from such a monstrous revelation. Share your thoughts this week with Ekene and Ayisha. Leave us a comment, we’d love to hear what’s on your mind. Resources -  https://youtu.be/4OWBvze2yOM?si=tg_b8KbLxSBwmG5x https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cnv6rjp468ro Guests Feature: a) Chika Matthias Mordi - A prominent Nigerian economist, banker and public policy expert b) Oghosa - Sometimes; a hard worker. Sometimes; a house husband and a soft boy. Every time; a staunch believer in embarrassing Nigerian politicians in public.  Duration: ~49 minutes Produced by: Africa Tech Radio Listen on: Podbean | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Hosts: Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori

"Working solo was my worst mistake … " “Find a mentor, not just anyone, someone who’s killing it...” In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Damilola Babalola; Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, Vinsighte. Dami or Full-stack data analyst (as he's fondly called), shares insights into the daily life of an Analytics professional in a Health-tech startup in Nigeria. Dami who has worked full time, part-time and as a freelancer across industries in the data analysis space shares insights into how to navigate working as a data analytics professional in different industries. To Dami, getting a mentor is non-negotiable. Also, finding a community of like minded professionals is important to every analytics professional. Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts. Connect with Seyi on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/babaloladamilola/ Follow to get notified when the next episode drops!

Roles you never knew existed in Tech like SRE - John Ewuji In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with John Ewuji, a Senior Cloud Engineer at ALAT by Wema Bank. John shares insights how to get started as a cloud engineer and how to scale your career in cloud engineering. Currently, John is DevOps Engineer - @ALAT by @WemaBankOfficial and has spent the last half a decade doing the hard things in cloud engineering. He advices that all newbies into the data analytics industry and cloud engineering space get a mentor. They also discuss how to actually seek out a mentor with practical tips offered by John. He shares how he also worked to maintain the relationship with his mentor to push him into the next phase of his career. John brings to this conversation as a DevOps Engineer, over 5 years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in automating, supporting, and deploying critical applications across large-scale infrastructure. Highly proficient in Azure Cloud services, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Bitbucket Pipelines. Experienced in building and managing cloud infrastructures using ARM template, Terraform, PowerShell, Bicep, and scripting languages such as Bash and Python for Infrastructure as Code (IaC). He has also collaborated with software engineering teams to migrate on-premises services to the cloud, leading to a complete revamp of application architecture and a 70% reduction in deployment time. Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts. Connect with John on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewuji-john-40bb1413b/ Follow to get notified when the next episode drops!

In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Olamide Jolaoso, a Data Analytics & AI Manager. Olamide shares how to start a data career, where to find data jobs and how to scale your data career. Currently, Olamide leads a Data Analytics team at  @WemaBankOfficial  and has spent the last decade building a community of data analytics professionals. He mentors newbies into the data analytics industry and advocates for a more robust data and AI ecosystem in Africa. They also discuss how to manage a data team, problem solving and the how to develop Africa’s growing data talent pipeline. Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts. Connect with Gift on LinkedIn and explore DataFestAfrica at datafestafrica.com Subscribe to get notified when the next episode drops!

Can Nigeria transmit election results in real time? Can care workers have a better attitude? Elections and Medical Negligence concern and connect everyone like a common denominator! As Nigeria struggles to find its rhythm through another electoral reform process, Ayisha leads the discussion around the controversies surrounding the electoral reforms and why there’s an outburst towards Nigeria’s National Assembly. Ekene unearths another cause of medical negligence; negative attitude and lack of empathy among care workers. Share your thoughts this week with Ekene and Ayisha. Leave us a comment, we’d love to hear what’s on your mind. Resources: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/commentisfree/2026/feb/06/death-singer-ifunanya-nwangene-snakebite-chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-anthony-joshua-nigeria-healthcare-crisis   https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUNby2ejOPG/?igsh=MXF3ZnAzanN3OXFyMQ==   https://x.com/i/status/2021438096269603286

Developer will lose their jobs to AI...AI does not burn out, take leave or get sick, In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Michael Okeje who describes himself as an AI Nomad. Michael opens us up to the immense opportunities that lie with using AI to scale businesses, SMEs and big corporations. He dares even individuals to practice using AI tools in their daily life and watch how it impacts their life and perspectives to life. Michael does not shy away from the "stark reality" that AI will make some job titles and roles disappear but also agrees that many more job titles and roles will be created. Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts.

From digital ID systems, to internet services, funding, financial inclusion and digital infrastructure, who really owns Africa's digital future? In this episode, Tony questions the long term impact of foreign investments into Africa's ecosystem and the ownership/control question.

All the opportunities I have gotten till date...was through a referral - Femi Ogunbodede. In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Femi Ogunbodede; the Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Lead at Indicina. A data scientist with over 5 years of experience, mostly in the fintech space, focusing on credit, he enjoys running (having run two marathons), listening to music, and drinking coffee. His proudest moment in his career is taking a product idea from the product team and seeing it developed, sold to clients, and serving a lot of customers. Femi shares insights into the following: Absence of an African ChatGPT, Lack of Research Culture, Access to Data at Scale, Dedicating Resources to AI Research, AI and Economic Inclusion, Balancing Global Practices with Nigerian Reality, Data Privacy, Fairness and Explainability, Significant AI Solutions in Africa, AI/ML Adoption in Nigeria, AI Governance. One of the key points he highlights in this episode is how Neo-banks like FairMoney and Carbon took a data-driven approach, gathering data from the ground up for decisioning to give out loans to regular Nigerians. He notes that AI can make things easier and faster for existing players (neo-banks and traditional banks) who have already gathered data and AI models can be fine-tuned for specific use cases. For Femi, his biggest career mistake was thinking that "anything is possible" and falling into the trap of trying to do everything, not realizing that resources and time are limited. The failure of a big, 6-month "moonshot" project taught him that he should have started very small with a proof of concept (PoC) to check if the idea could actually work, instead of going straight into a full development. He advises people to identify people with similar interests, discuss projects, and keep in touch at a professional level. He also advises people to "pay it forward" and help others with referrals. Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts.

What responsibility do we all have whether as elites or ordinary citizens? While Ekene leads the conversation on medical negligence, Ayisha is asking if there is an elite consensus in Nigeria? Responsibility is wielded and demanded as well from the ordinary citizen to the powerful elites. Follow, Like, Leave a comment, share this episode!

In this episode of Digital Spaces by Radio IITA, Dadjie Odok sits down with Dr. Francis Muthoni, a GIS and Remote Sensing Scientist, to explore the role of geospatial technologies in modern agriculture and how they are being applied at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). Dr. Muthoni walks listeners through some of IITA’s key geospatial tools and innovations, explaining how GIS, remote sensing, and spatial data are used to support smarter decision-making across the agricultural value chain. The conversation highlights how these technologies help reduce manual labor, improve productivity, optimize resource use, and minimize post-harvest losses. Key insights from the episode include: How geospatial tools support crop monitoring, land use analysis, and planning The practical impact of remote sensing on agricultural research and farming systems Ways spatial data enables efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in agriculture Why digital and geospatial innovations are critical to the future of African agriculture This episode offers a practical and accessible look into how data, mapping, and technology are transforming agriculture, making it essential listening for researchers, agripreneurs, policymakers, and anyone interested in agricultural innovation.

"Dealing with burnout? Step away from the laptop...have some food & sleep" In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Oluwaseyi Oluwagbamila, a Senior Analytics Engineer at Piggyvest. Oluwaseyi or Seyi or Starboy (as he's fondly called), shares insights into the daily life of an Analytics professional in a fintech startup in Nigeria. Seyi who moved from Wema Bank to PiggyVest has spent 5 years in the analytics engineering space and is instrumental to PiggyVest's successful use of data to drive financial inclusion in Nigeria. Seyi sheds light on how he deals with burnout, too much information (tmi) and analysis paralysis among other daily challenges that plague data analytics professionals. Starboy has spent the last 5 years blending the precision of a data engineer with the curiosity of an analyst. He enjoys everything that moves with speed, from data, to cars, to airplanes! Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts. Connect with Seyi on Social Media. www.linkedin.com/in/oluwagbamila x.com/gbamilaDavid instagram.com/oluwagbamz Follow to get notified when the next episode drops!

In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host Philip Ade-Akanbi sits down with Gift Ojeabulu, Co-founder of  @datafestafrica351  and DataFestAfrica, to explore the role of community, mentorship, and advocacy in shaping Africa’s data and AI ecosystem. Gift shares insights into his journey from software development to developer relations, explains how African industries; from fintech to entertainment and sports are adopting AI, and reveals why mentorship and structured learning are critical to Africa’s digital transformation. They also discuss the origin story of DataFestAfrica, how it has evolved into a continental movement for knowledge sharing, and what’s next for Africa’s growing data talent pipeline.   Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts. Connect with Gift on LinkedIn and explore DataFestAfrica at datafestafrica.com Follow to get notified when the next episode drops!

Instagram didn’t just add features in 2025, it changed how we post, scroll, and connect. Tune in as we break down what changed, what stuck, and why it matters.

At the intersection of Business and Law trends is what this episode offers.   Managing Partner & Cofounder at Pavestones Legal teams up with a Senior Associate at the firm to walk Tony through the business and law trends that have defined 2025 in Nigeria.

In this episode of Digital Spaces by Radio IITA, the Data Curator Officer in the Data Management Unit at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Mr. Olawamiwa Adeoluwa, speaks on the critical topic of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and FAIR Data Principles in agricultural research and in the agric space. The conversation unpacks what constitutes PII, why its protection is essential in data-driven agricultural systems, and the risks associated with improper data handling. Mr. Adeoluwa also explains the FAIR Data Principles—Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable—and how they guide responsible data collection, storage, sharing, and reuse within the agricultural and research ecosystem. Key themes discussed include: Understanding PII in agricultural and research data contexts Balancing data openness with privacy, ethics, and compliance Practical application of FAIR data principles in agricultural research The role of data governance and stewardship in strengthening trust and impact Why responsible data management is foundational to innovation in agriculture This episode offers valuable insights for researchers, data managers, policymakers, and agritech practitioners navigating the intersection of data protection, ethics, and open science in agriculture.

If creating on TikTok felt different in 2025, it wasn’t your imagination. From longer videos and in-app scheduling to smarter search and AI-powered content creation, a lot changed. Listen in to hear what really changed on the app this year.

Here is a breakdown of the major tech stories that rocked 2025 in Africa. In this episode, Tony highlights these stories and hopes that you can share your pick of major stories also in the comments.

Is Feminism a "with us or against us" movement? Should we be concerned about Trump's attack on Venezuela? In this episode of "What's On Your Mind", Ekene and Ayisha dissect the lived realities of power dynamics from how movements like feminism are perceived to how global politics is shaped. Leave a comment, share this episode and join us LIVE in the next episode. "What's On Your Mind", LIVE every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the Month at 6pm WAT on www.africatechradio.com

It's possible that AI will take that your Job oh ... if you stop learning -  @anaest_in_tech , Esther Anagu. In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Esther Anagu; Senior Data Scientist at Wema Bank. Esther (fondly called the celebrity) has worked as a data scientist in the banking industry for over three years where she has helped her organization make informed decisions, better understand customer behavior, and drive strategies for better results. Outside of her 9-to-5 job at Wema Bank, she shares resources, teaches data skills, and helps those interested in breaking into the data world. Key Takeaways from this episode: * AI's Role: AI supports professionals by automating repetitive tasks, not replacing jobs. * Continuous learning is essential for relevance. * Data Scientist vs. Data Analyst: Analysts interpret past data while scientists perform advanced work, predicting future possibilities * Data Science Project Lifecycle: a) understand the business problem, b) gather data, c) clean the data (80% of the project), d) explore data, e) build and evaluate the model, f) communicate non-technical results, g) monitor value, and h) continuously engage stakeholders. Esther also shared her journey from an Accounting graduate who discovered her interest in data through statistical tools in her final project. She learned data analysis, Machine Learning (ML), and deep learning starting in 2020 via a Women Techsters program, leading to her current role after an internship. Esther's advice for aspiring professionals are Practice, Build a portfolio, Find a mentor/community, and Share your work. Learn from Esther's Mistakes by not Neglecting stakeholder interaction before modeling, don't focus only on technical skills but also on data storytelling/non-technical communication, and ensure the data you work with is clean. Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts. Connect with Esther on Social Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-anagu/ X (Twitter) - https://x.com/Starr_Anagxy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anaest_in_tech/# YouTube - https://youtube.com/@anaest_in_tech Facebook - Esther Chinenye Anagu - https://web.facebook.com/Anaest2/?_rdc=1&_rdr#    Subscribe/Follow to get notified when the next episode drops!

From smoother playback and Shorts updates to community and live features. Tune in as we break down what’s new on the app and how the YouTube experience changed this year.

Is AI becoming a necessity to businesses? Senior Analytics Engineer at PiggyVest, Seyi Oluwagbamila, and Database Reporting Specialist at American Tower, Temilade Olanrewaju, discuss with Philip Ade-Akanbi; Host of Data and AI Podcast, on the trends that defined the AI and Data industry in 2025.

In this episode of Digital Spaces by RadioIITA, Greenhouse Agriculture and its growing relevance for sustainable food production in Africa is explored. The episode breaks down what greenhouse agriculture is, how it works, and why it is becoming an important tool for addressing challenges such as climate variability, limited arable land, and inconsistent crop yields. Listeners are taken through the fundamentals of controlled-environment farming, including temperature regulation, water efficiency, pest management, and productivity optimization. The conversation also examines: The role of greenhouse farming in improving crop quality and yield How digital tools and data can enhance greenhouse operations Opportunities and constraints for adopting greenhouse agriculture in African contexts Why research and innovation are critical to scaling climate-smart agricultural practices This episode provides a clear, practical overview for researchers, agripreneurs, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of climate-resilient and technology-enabled agriculture in Africa.

LinkedIn didn’t just update in 2025, job hunting got smarter.  From AI job tools to video upgrades and smarter networking.   Listen to get a breakdown of the LinkedIn features that made 2025

As Nigeria’s digital economy continues evolving, 2025 brought major shifts in technology regulation, innovation, policy, and skills development.    Sitting at the center of this ecosystem is NITDA with a front-row and often a leading role in shaping these changes.   In this episode, Tony chats with Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi and how he has overseen some of the most defining moments in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi is the DG of NITDA (National Information Technology Development Agency) in Nigeria.

"We spent $350k trying to train AI models" - Vangelis Oden. In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Vangelis Oden, the VP, AI Services at BlueChip Technologies Ltd. Vangelis answers the pressing question about the future of "Prompt Engineering" and what's really important for employees as we head into a world supercharged by AI. Philip and Vangelis also discuss the AI strategy of Nigeria and other African countries, building the ecosystem around AI services in Africa, the place of Africa in the global AI race and the opportunity that changed his career trajectory. Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts. Connect with Vangelis Oden on LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/vangelis-oden-m X (formerly Twitter) - @thatData_guy Subscribe to get notified when the next episode drops!

From video to messaging and discovery, X changed more than you might think in 2025. Listen to find out the features that actually reshaped the app.

What is the future of the gaming industry in 2025?   Game enthusiasts Chima Ifeji and Faith Olowonla play host to Kunmi Adenipebi, Shola Edu and Oscar Michael discussing gaming trends that shaped Africa in 2025.

In this episode of Digital Spaces by Radio IITA, Dr. Olufisayo Kolade explores the Estimate App, a mobile innovation transforming how yam anthracnose disease (YAD) is studied and managed. The Estimate App, available on Android and iOS, is a phenotyping tool designed to quantify the severity of anthracnose symptoms on yam leaves, enabling researchers, breeders, and field practitioners to collect standardized data and export it for further analysis. Developed and published by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), the app supports both field and laboratory phenotyping, with the goal of accelerating the selection of yam clones resistant to this devastating disease. During the conversation, Dr. Kolade discusses: The problem of yam anthracnose disease and its impact on food security How the Estimate App works in real-world research and field conditions Why digital phenotyping matters for crop improvement in Africa The broader role of applied technology in agricultural research and innovation This episode highlights how mobile technology, data, and agricultural science intersect to address real challenges in African food systems. A must-listen for anyone interested in agritech, research-driven innovation, plant health, and the future of digital tools in agriculture.

Here’s what happened on Snapchat this year, from auto-saving videos to safer chats and everything in between.  Listen in to find out the Snapchat updates that actually shaped 2025. 

Will AI become more important to businesses in 2026?   In this episode, Data Governance Specialist, Yinka Oke and ML Engineering Specialist, Maduabuchi Anamelechi, make projections about the future of Data and AI to individuals, small businesses, corporate organizations and government agencies.

"What's the difference between Data Skills and Data Tools?" In this episode of the Data and AI Gist Podcast, host, Philip Ade-Akanbi chats with Seun Akintibubo, a Data Analytics & AI Trainer and CEO of Avita Technologies. Seun shares where exactly to begin if you're considering getting into the data industry and the right background knowledge to have to start a data career. Currently, Seun is the Principal at Avita Technologies and has spent the last two decades training data analytics professionals. He mentors newbies into the data analytics industry and advocates for a more robust data and AI ecosystem in Africa. They also discuss biases around age limitations, the difference between data skills and data tools and the how to develop Africa’s growing data talent pipeline. Join the Conversation: Follow @AfricaTechRadio and use #DataAndAIGist to share your thoughts. Connect with Seun on LinkedIn. Subscribe to get notified when the next episode drops!

“A one stop shop for data management systems - EBS”   In this episode of Digital Space by RadioIITA, Simon Imoro, Data Manager, Breeding; IITA, talks about the Enterprise Branding Systems which is an open source, cloud based software that houses and manages all the data systems for the maize breeding program of the IITA.

From music in Status to reposting, WhatsApp got a whole bunch of new features in 2025!  Listen in to catch all the details of the updates that rocked the app this year.”

Cybersecurity continues to be a burning issue in Africa. In this episode, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Ouranos; Yusuf Oluwaseyi Onileyan, speaks to the trends that shaped the world of cybersecurity in 2025.

Agentic and Conversational AI have been the most popular topics of discussion this year.   From LLMs to data protection and regulation, the Founder of Africa Agentic and Conversational AI Summit, Sydney Eneremadu, speaks to the major trends that shaped Conversational and Agentic AI in 2025.

2025 was the year Facebook quietly changed its personality. Reels took over, original content finally won, spam got punished, and the feed got cleaner.  Listen to Cruise Ctrl as we break down the Facebook updates that actually mattered in 2025; what changed, and why it matters!