Azeez Liadi
Azeez is an AI Engineer, Data Scientist, founder, and Senior Tech Writer at Afritech Connect. A top 1% graduate of Lagos State University, he has worked with international startups and cross-functional teams to build scalable data and AI systems, while also contributing to open-source projects and smart-city real estate solutions. At Afritech Connect, Azeez breaks down and analyzes technology news to bring readers closer to the details that matter. Outside tech, he enjoys podcasts, football, and science-fiction novels.
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Articles by Azeez Liadi
How to Build an App With AI: A Complete Guide for Beginners
Want to build an app without being a software engineer? Learn how to plan, research, connect databases, use MCP and AI coding agents, test your app and deploy it safely.
How to Choose a Tech Career in 2026: AI, Cloud, Data, Cybersecurity or Software?
Want to break into tech but don't know what to learn? Compare AI, cloud, data, cybersecurity and software by coding, hardware, skills and portfolio requirements.
Nigeria Is 66 Today: Does the Government Finally Have One Database That Knows Who You Are?
Nigeria is 66, but citizens still appear in many government databases. Here is how NIN, data interoperability and Nigeria's emerging digital identity system are supposed to work.
Why Trust in Palantir Is Becoming a Cybersecurity Problem
Palantir’s growing role in defence, policing, healthcare and AI raises concerns about privacy, surveillance, vendor lock-in and who controls sensitive data.
How Do We Read the Mind of AI? Why the Black Box Matters for Africa
AI models are becoming more capable and autonomous, but even their developers struggle to explain how they reach decisions. As competition accelerates, understanding the AI black box is becoming a global safety challenge.
5 Work-From-Anywhere Remote Jobs Hiring Now in 2026
Companies are hiring remote workers in customer support, sales, AI training and software. See the skills employers want and which roles Africans can pursue.
How to Get Your First 50 Customers as an Early-Stage Startup in Africa
Building a startup is only half the battle. This practical guide explains how African founders can find their first 50 paying customers through communities, direct outreach, demos, referrals and founder-led sales.
NITDA Builders Festival 2026: How to Apply Before October 5
NITDA Builders Festival 2026 applications are open for Nigerian startups. Learn who can apply, what judges want, the ₦3 billion pipeline and how to prepare your product.
AI Is Speeding Up Drug Discovery — What It Could Mean for Africa
AI is helping scientists identify drug targets and design medicines faster. From AlphaFold to African research centres, here's how it could change healthcare and drug costs.
How to Build a Professional LinkedIn Profile With AI: Complete Guide for Job Seekers
Learn how to use ChatGPT, Gemini and other AI tools to improve your LinkedIn photo, banner, headline, About section, experience, projects and recruiter outreach.
Best Laptops for Learning Cloud and AI Infrastructure Architecture: 3 Picks From ₦500K to ₦2M+
Three laptops for learning Docker, Kubernetes, local LLMs, vLLM, DevOps, AIOps and GPU infrastructure, with options from ₦500K to premium.
How to Become a Cloud & AI Infrastructure Architect: 5 Projects That Can Prepare You for the AI Computing Boom
Learn how to break into Cloud and AI Infrastructure Engineering with five practical projects covering Docker, Kubernetes, vLLM, GPUs, autoscaling, observability and AIOps.