GDPR, NDPR, and Africa’s data future—Africa’s Digital Policy Lab explains what data protection laws mean for Africa’s digital economy.Data fuels the digital economy—but who owns it, and who protects it? In this episode of Africa’s Digital Policy Lab, we unpack data protection laws like Europe’s GDPR, Nigeria’s NDPR, and broader data governance trends shaping Africa’s digital future. Understand the rules, the gaps, and how African innovators can navigate the new data landscape.
Inside Africa’s Digital Policy Lab: How Nigeria, China, the US, and the UK govern technology—and why it matters for Africa’s digital future.Tech policy shapes how nations build, regulate, and control digital ecosystems. In this first episode of Africa’s Digital Policy Lab, we explore how Nigeria, China, the US, and the UK approach technology governance. From free-market ideals to tight state control, we decode the differences—and what they mean for African tech builders, investors, and citizens.
Powered by notebook.lm, we turn official documents and real-world insights into engaging, accessible conversations — perfect for policymakers, government staff, compliance teams, and anyone curious about how tech and governance intersect in Nigeria and across Africa.
Brought to you by FroNet — building the infrastructure and knowledge powering Africa’s digital future.
How does a junior software developer become a tech entrepreneur in Nigeria’s fast-changing digital economy?
In this episode of FroNet Learning Circles, we break it down — from the core skills every developer needs, to spotting market gaps, building MVPs, and surviving the brutal realities of running a startup. We explore practical steps, mindset shifts, and the hidden traps along the journey from code-slinger to business builder.
Powered by notebook.lm, this episode transforms real-world insights and industry reports into an engaging audio guide for ambitious tech talent across Africa.
Whether you’re just starting out or dreaming bigger, tune in for bold, practical wisdom.
Key Topics:
Core technical skills that pay off long-term
How to identify problems worth solving
Moving from side projects to business models
Navigating funding, partnerships, and growth
The reality check: risks, failures, and resilience
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In this episode, Glen and Alan delve into Side Hustles for Tertiary students. We'll explore the opportunities, challenges, and the evolving landscape of higher education and self-sustenance across the continent. Join us as we discuss the various hustles, the impact of technology, and the future of work in Africa.
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African Remote Lab helps Africa’s remote workers master time, focus, and freedom. Start your journey to remote success.Working remotely offers freedom—but also new time traps. In this first episode of African Remote Lab, we dive into time management techniques for African remote workers balancing multiple demands. Discover practical tools to stay focused, beat distractions, and thrive in the global digital economy.
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African Remote Lab helps Africa’s remote workers master time, focus, and freedom. Start your journey to remote success.Working remotely offers freedom—but also new time traps. In this first episode of African Remote Lab, we dive into time management techniques for African remote workers balancing multiple demands. Discover practical tools to stay focused, beat distractions, and thrive in the global digital economy.
Africa’s remote workforce is growing—but unevenly. This 2024 deep dive explores the realities, gaps, and opportunities shaping remote work across the continent.What’s really happening with remote work in Africa? In this episode of African Remote Lab, we explore the trends, challenges, and untapped opportunities shaping the continent’s remote work landscape in 2024. From infrastructure gaps and power issues to rising demand for African talent, this deep dive breaks down where we are, what’s working, and what must evolve for Africa to lead in the global digital economy.
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Dive deep into the mission of FroNet, a pioneering company dedicated to providing affordable, reliable, and high-speed internet service to tertiary students living in off-campus hostels across Africa. Founded by Remy Ajenifuja, a visionary who personally experienced the challenges of unreliable internet and data restrictions as a student, FroNet is driven to unlock the full potential of Africa's youth.
In this episode, we explore:
•The Problem FroNet Solves: Discover why mobile data is often "angst-inducing" with its data caps and variable pricing, and how existing internet providers often neglect the vast majority of the population outside city centers, leaving students with poor and insufficient connections.
•FroNet's Innovative Solution: Learn about their satellite-backed, subscription-based WiFi-as-a-service, offering unlimited data at fixed monthly rates – a stark contrast to traditional mobile data plans. We'll detail their "Queen and Pawn" system, which sources high bandwidth from satellite terminals (like Starlink backhaul and C-band VSAT units) and wirelessly distributes it over a 10km radius. Crucially, FroNet deployments include uninterruptible power backed by PAYGO solar kits to combat epileptic power supply in Nigeria.•Building Sovereign Infrastructure: Understand why FroNet is not a reseller, but is instead building infrastructure vertically – from bandwidth to the last mile – with sovereignty at its core. Their technical stack is powered by RADIUS for centralized control over access points and user behavior, and they're even experimenting with local caching and CDN acceleration to cut latency for popular platforms.
•Early Success and Traction: Hear about their successful Minimum Viable Product (MVP), consistent subscribers who "love the product," and a remarkable 92% capture rate in their pilot 60-room hostel. Learn how they've already generated over ₦1 million and are seeing 40% month-to-month user growth.
•Scaling through Partnerships: Explore their innovative franchise model, allowing private investors to fund installations in exchange for a share of recurring revenue, aiming for 1000 bedspaces and deployments in tertiary institutions under state-level partnerships.
•Challenges and the Road Ahead: Get a candid look at the hurdles of deploying infrastructure in Nigeria, including fund sourcing, voltage instability, and rising cloud costs, and how FroNet is addressing them through smart financing and local manufacturing of equipment. Discover their ambitious goal to reach 1 million users within Nigeria in less than 5 years. They are also developing an internal Machine Learning (ML) project for a fully autonomous Network Operations Center (NOC).
Join us to learn how FroNet is not just building a business, but "building capacity, building sovereignty, building Nigeria's internet from the ground up
