Michael Akuchie

Internet access
Why Internet Access in Africa Is Expensive and Slow

While data prices in Africa are considerably higher than in other regions, the quality of…

Online dating scams
Counting the Losses of Online Dating Scams: How Victims Can Find Trust Again

For online dating scam victims, the urge to venture into the world looking for love…

How Budgeting Apps Empower Young Africans
How Budgeting Apps Empower Young Africans

When done correctly, budgeting can transform one’s finances by allocating resources wisely, reducing the likelihood…

Content piracy on digital streaming platforms
Content Piracy in Nigeria: Trends, Challenges, and Pathways to Resolution

While it can be tempting to download new movies, songs, and the latest episodes of…

Cross-border payment
Can Digital Innovation Simplify Africa’s Cross-Border Payment Hurdles?

Despite the huge potential of cross-border payments in Africa, people still struggle to send money…

Optimus
Optimus: A Glimpse into the Future of Human-Robot Collaboration

Unlike most robots, which are programmed to perform one task or more, Optimus, the humanoid…

Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying: The Lasting Toll on Victims and How to Address It

The most troubling aspect of cyberbullying is that it pervades virtually every field of life,…

Gamification
How Gamification Can Make Technical Learning Fun for African Students

Fortunately, the gamification of learning technical subjects could be the catalyst for improved academic performance…

BudgIT, a civil organisation platform
How Civic Organisations in Nigeria Are Making the Public Sector More Transparent With Technology

To reinvigorate the people’s interest in the public sector, various civic organisations are leveraging technology…

Identity management
How Multiple Identity Management Systems Complicate Service Delivery in Nigeria

It is worth noting that Nigeria’s various identity management databases are not designed to be…