Ridwan Oloyede

🚀 Technology Policy Hackathon 2026 3rd edition | 6-week virtual program in partnership with @HiveAdvisory bringing together participants across Africa to tackle emerging tech policy challenges. 📅 Jun 22–Jul 31 ⏳ Apply by Mar 30 🔗 Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

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That Google Drive link of 200+ novels in the Heinemann African Writers Series is piracy on a grand scale. Truly surreal to see someone so brazenly offer to share it, & for so many to express interest in getting the link. Gross violation of IP by 'supporters' of African writing.

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Are you yet to listen to our latest episode at the bar with Yomi Ajibade? Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one. Plus, it is approved for 1.5 CPA credits. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1MVo5J… Watch out for the next episode!

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Certified Data Protection Officer Training happening physically in Abuja. This is your one chance to get certified as a data protection officer. Young Lawyers in Abuja, please take this opportunity serious.

“Nobody should know my name. The fact that you’re reading this is proof of God’s grace.” This is @victorosimhen9. theplayerstribune.com/victor-osimhen…

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I’m sure that everyone who attended this Artificial Intelligence Masterclass organized by Prof. Jake Effoduh today went home with a new spark. So many eye opening moment. I can’t help but thank @readeroy, the entire TechHive Advisory team and the Centre for Law and Innovation. The Tech Policy Hackathon we did last year laid the foundation for everything happening now. It exposed to me certain knowledge I didn’t know - those things came up earlier today and it never sounded strange. I built confidence. I’d advise everyone interested in technology governance and policy to keep an eye out for this year’s hackathon. Make LinkedIn your friend.

Knowing the law matters. Understand your rights and responsibilities online. Protect your future. Protect others. Let’s build a safer digital community. #StreetLaw #DigitalResponsibility #ChildProtection #ThinkBeforeYouClick

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In reality, phones are trackable at three different levels: the cellular network, the operating system/apps, and the internet services you use. You can reduce tracking, but you can’t make a normal smartphone “nearly impossible to track.” Here’s what you need to know. Turning off the phone does stop tracking but only while it’s truly powered down. That’s obvious, not a privacy strategy. The moment you turn it back on and reconnect to a mobile network, your carrier immediately knows your approximate location again because your SIM has to register with nearby towers. That’s how calls and data work. Airplane mode isn’t magic either. It disables radios, but you’re basically just offline. As soon as you reconnect, you’re back to being visible to the carrier and apps. It’s temporary isolation, not anonymity. Installing updates is good security advice, not tracking protection. Updates patch vulnerabilities so hackers can’t spy on you, but they don’t stop your carrier, apps, or websites from collecting normal telemetry. Avoiding public Wi-Fi helps against local attackers sniffing traffic, but it doesn’t stop Google, Meta, your ISP, or your mobile provider from tracking you through accounts, cookies, device fingerprints, or your SIM. You’re still identifiable. “Block apps from tracking” and “disable ad tracking” are often misunderstood. On **Apple iPhones and Google Android, these settings mostly limit third-party ad IDs. They do not stop first-party tracking. Apps you log into still know exactly who you are because you gave them your account. Using **Tor Browser or a “secure search engine” only hides browsing activity from your ISP and adds anonymity for web traffic. It does nothing about GPS, cell tower location, Bluetooth beacons, or the apps installed on your phone. And Tor on mobile can even break many apps. Turning off location settings doesn’t fully hide you either. Even with GPS off, your device can still be located roughly using cell towers and Wi-Fi networks. Your carrier can still triangulate you. Law enforcement can still request that data. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) only hides your IP address from websites and moves trust to the VPN provider. It does not stop app tracking, device fingerprinting, or carrier-level location logging. If the VPN logs, you’re just shifting who sees your data. The honest truth is simpler: a regular smartphone is designed to be connected and identifiable. That’s how calls, maps, banking, and messaging work. You can reduce tracking by limiting permissions, using fewer apps, logging out of accounts, and being mindful of what you install but you can’t make it “nearly impossible” without extreme steps like leaving the phone off, removing the SIM, or not carrying one at all.

“First and foremost, you must be the biggest believer in your vision, whether others see it as magic or delusion.” Ridwan Oloyede @readeroy

Before you share your personal data, ask: Is this necessary? Understanding your rights is your first line of defense. Visit legalbasis.ng to learn more.

Cybercrime is increasing — but so is awareness. We will focus on the most commonly committed cybercrimes, how they happen, and the legal consequences under Rwandan law. Tag a friend and stay informed. #NoToCyberCrimes #KnowTheLaw #CyberCrimeAwareness #StreetLawCampaign

As we celebrate the Safer Internet Day under the theme "Smart tech, safe choices, in collaboration with @certafoundation, we launched #StreetLawCampaign! Learn your rights, understand #cyberlaws, and #StaySafe online. #DigitalSafety

Happening this week! Don’t miss an interactive webinar with Xaviera Medina (IAPP) on boosting your career in privacy & AI governance. Date: Feb 13 Time: 12 PM WAT Register: meet.zoho.com/wphf-zfw-lah

The Artificial intelligence and African Enterprise panel features Ade Adedeji, Tunde Balogun @octasis, Simi Olusola @SimiOlusola, Ridwan Oloyede @readeroy.