TechCity Podcast
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingConversations about people, products and everywhere tech is applied.
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Online vendors vs Customers | Startup Suits EP2
September 27, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBIn this episode of StartUp Suits, host, BellaRose Okojie-Duruji moderates a Q&A session with some of the brightest legal minds in Nigeria's legal startup landscape; Chiemela Iwegbulem - Legal counsel at Kuda Adebayo Fabamise - founder of CrestHall Attorneys Temitope Arowosegbe - Litigation Lawyer Temitayo Sonuyi - Senior Counsel at Cresthall Attorneys These legal talents thrash out issues between online businesses and their customers as well as startups and their approach to legal repr...
Layoffs that shook the tech sector and the Twitter auction
August 18, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBThis episode of the TechCity Podcast explores the #techlayoffs that shook the tech sector globally. From Microsoft to Google to Amazon, Meta and Twitter, Salesforce... the list goes on! Host, BellaRose Duruji is joined by Oyindamola Fadeyi as they share their thoughts on what led to the mass layoffs as well as how the layoffs affected individuals, families and the globally economy.
The Nigeria Data Protection Act | Startup Suits EP1
August 16, 2023 16:14 - 49 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this first episode of #StartUpSuits, a collaborative series between TechCity and law firm, Cresthall Attorneys, we take a look at the new Nigeria Data Protection Act in detail and explore what it means to the "average" Nigeria. Host, BellaRose Duruji speaks with Ifeoluwa Duro-Bello, partner at Cresthall, as he explains what the important elements of the act are as well as what the new act portends for startups and big tech companies, and how they operate in Nigeria moving forward.
Cybersecurity is affecting banks, individuals and governments!
February 13, 2023 14:14 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode of the #TechCityPodcast, we dive into the world of #cybersecurity with our special guest, Dr. Fred Akintunwa. Dr. Akintunwa is a renowned cybersecurity expert who shares his insights and expertise on how to keep individuals, institutions, and companies safe in the #digital age. #NigerianBanks have recently been facing a number of cybersecurity issues and people have reported instances of their accounts being hacked. This episode will be particularly beneficial for those who a...
You can relocate from Nigeria with an App!
February 03, 2023 16:35 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBOur guest on this episode of The TechCity Podcast is #OlusolaAmusan, founder of #Vesti, an app that has scaled from helping newly relocated people make payments easier to being an all-in-one platform for #immigration and #finance. Founded by Olusola and his brother, their goal is to democratize and digitize immigration for as many who want to #relocatefromNigeria to the US, UK, Canada, etc with whatever approach. We hope that you enjoy this episode as much as we have creating it. Remember to...
Meet the man who wants to totally digitize immigration
February 03, 2023 16:35 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBOur guest on this episode of The TechCity Podcast is #OlusolaAmusan, founder of #Vesti, an app that has scaled from helping newly relocated people make payments easier to being an all-in-one platform for #immigration and #finance. Founded by Olusola and his brother, their goal is to democratize and digitize immigration for as many who want to #relocatefromNigeria to the US, UK, Canada, etc with whatever approach. We hope that you enjoy this episode as much as we have creating it. Remember to...
What exactly is Augmented Reality? | The TechCity Podcast
January 31, 2023 16:31 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBYou have probably heard of #AugmentedReality in many conversations. You have seen videos testing #AR in some way, but do you know the possibilities of Augmented Reality from its most basic use to its most complex? This week's episode of #TheTechCityPodcast has AR aficionado and developer, #SimiPeters take us on a masterclass about Augmented Reality, it's use cases and everything in between! Hosted by #BellaRoseOkojieDuruji Guest co-host - #TegaOdia Listen, LIKE, leave a comment and rememb...
The untold truth of Loan Apps in Nigeria
January 21, 2023 13:21 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode of the #TechCity #Podcast, we expose some of the things that #LoanApps in Nigeria do which border on destructive, intrusive and an infringement on privacy rights of its #customers. From the manner with which they market their products to the defaming ways they demand repayment, you will be stunned by the revelations made by our guest who is a ex-employee of a loan app company in Nigeria. On the illegality of these actions by the loan companies, please refer to this bill publ...
Should tech entreprenuers campaign for Peter Obi or BAT?
January 21, 2023 11:18 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBSometime in 2022, #techmaven #IyinAboyeji, founder of #Andela, #Flutterwave and other revolutionary tech companies was photographed making a presentation at #APCPresidential candidate, #bolaahmedtinubu's policy forum. This appearance of Aboyeji's got many people talking and it informed the question, should tech entrepreneurs go public with their support for a candidate or a party? Giving the position that their products and services often put them between government, regulatory bodies and ...
How to avoid Online shopping scams
December 02, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBThe holidays are here and #BlackFriday sales are all the buzz! As you take on those deals, you need to be careful so as not to end up with tales of woes. In this episode of the #TechCityPodcast, TechCity Editor-in-chief BellaRose Duruji gives the history of Black Friday and shares useful tips on how to stay safe and shop smart while grabbing discount sales and deals across #ecommerce sites this season!
Good music does not sell itself! - RotimiKeys
April 26, 2021 13:39 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBIn this episode of the podcast, Ace producer, Rotimi Keys, real name Rotimi Akinfenwa joins BellaRose from TechCity to have a glorious chat about music production, arrangement, songwriting, IP ownership in gospel music ministration and so much more! This is one podcast for the books! Share with your tribe and remember to please subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening from.
Why is Erica a fintech ambassador? Prince Harry too.
March 31, 2021 13:13 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBBig Brother Naija evictee Erica Nlewedim was announced Kuda Bank ambassador earlier this month and while her fans are adamant that her ambassadorial deal made the bank get its newest series funding, some more tech savvy individuals think otherwise. Some in fact think Erica wasn't the best choice but what of the case of Prince Harry being chief impact officer at mental health startup Better Up? Does the fact that he's taking on an official role make him different from a reality star? Is he qua...
I used to battle with NEPA & GEN noise while shooting - Youtuber, Henreeneo
February 17, 2021 15:33 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBBellaRose from TechCity has a very fun and insightful chat with YouTube, Henreeneo. In this episode of the TechCity Podcast, Henreeneo shares his challenges as a YouTuber, the perks and the possibility of hosting another channel for his other interest, FOOD! Please FAVORITE, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to The TechCity Podcast everywhere you listen to Podcasts. Also, follow Henreeneo on social media; https://instagram.com/Henreeneo https://youtube.com/Henreeneo Follow us as well; https://instagram....
Of Crypto bans and blood money at Lekki Ikoyi | The TechCity Podcast
February 11, 2021 14:59 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBOn this episode of the podcast, BellaRose shares views on the central bank of Nigeria banning trade of cryptocurrency and the cascade effect of the policy on national development, the tech ecosystem and tech founders in Nigeria. There are also updates on the #EndSARS panel of inquiry and it looks like the toll plaza which was suspended from reaching payment will be resuming operations soon, much to the chagrin of Nigerians. There is some good news, however, and it is that 2 young Nigerian con...
Funke Akindele did THAT! & What is GB WhatsApp? | The TechCity Podcast
January 27, 2021 14:06 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBSo, Funke Akindele is trending on Twitter because according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), her movie Omo Ghetto The Saga released on December 25, has broken a four-year record held by Kemi Adetiba’s ‘The Wedding Party’. In a statement released by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), Omo Ghetto The Saga has so far grossed N468,036,300! WHUTTT? Also, the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwoolu's solution to touts harassing filmmakers is... err... inaccurate? There is a Ja...
"Where is Jack Ma?" & other puzzles
January 20, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBOn October 24, 2020 at the Bund Summit in Shanghai, China’s wealthiest man Jack Ma was preparing to float Ant Group, a fintech company, in what was billed to be the largest IPO in the world. But the listing never happened. That night was the last time that he was seen in public. In other puzzling happenings, #EndSARS protester and youth representative on the Lagos state End SARS judicial panel @savvyrinu called Nigeria a "Zoo" and was dragged for it. Aren't there more important things to "dr...
Tunde Ednut's IG & NIMC vs The People
January 13, 2021 14:01 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode of The TechCity Podcast, BellaRose shares her surprise at Tunde Ednut's Instagram page record breaking return and what the psychology behind being astute followers could possibly be. She also shares details of WhatsApp's new policy update from the perspective of its developers and the concern of its users in Africa & Europe as well as the interesting~ish announcements and innovations at CES2021. There's a mask that wants to replace cloth masks, y'all. There's also the confusio...
The New year, new news episode
January 05, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBBellaRose, on behalf of the team is wishing you all a happy new year and has some "new" news to share. Listen and please subscribe. Also check out our other channels below. Do subscribe and share as well. Thanks and Happy 2021! ~ TechCityNG https://youtube.com/techcityng https://instagram.com/techcityng https://facebook.com/techcityng https://twitter.com/techcityng
The CBN sanction from a fintech director's perspective
December 31, 2020 11:33 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBTunde Leye is our guest on this episode finale of the CBN sanction series. While Tunde Leye is currently promoting his new movie title finding hubby, he first gained prominence when years ago, he started a blog called "Finding Hubby; The diary of Oyin Clegg." Bella says she read the blog religiously at the time. Haha, now many awards and published books later, not many know that Tunde at those times was neck deep into banking and financial solutions. He joins BellaRose on this episode to tal...
The CBN Sanction episode ft Banker, Elvis Christopher
December 07, 2020 11:59 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, BellaRose chats with banker and tech enthusiast, Elvis Christopher on the "new" CBN policy which states thus: A failed direct debit transaction resulting from an unfunded account is liable to a charge of 1% of the transaction amount or N5,000 - the higher amount is applicable. While this penal charge is only applicable if a customer's account is insufficiently funded at the time of the transaction, the qualifying amount shall be debited to customers account once it i...