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September 9, 2026
Moonshot by TechCabal 2025
Published by Stephen Oluwadara at September 9, 2026
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Moonshot by TechCabal Returns to Lagos for Fourth Edition

Africa’s fast-growing technology conference, Moonshot by TechCabal, is returning for its fourth edition.  The two-day event will take place under the theme “Courage & Conviction —
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September 3, 2026
Obal Daniel, speaking at APRM (photo credit: Amanya Stuart Edward)
Published by Clare Adamson at September 3, 2026
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Africa’s New Credit Rating Agency Aims to Lower the Cost of Borrowing 

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) is preparing to launch an independent pan-African credit rating agency in an effort to give African governments an alternative to
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September 2, 2026
Uber ride-sharing mobile app
Published by Stephen Oluwadara at September 2, 2026
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Uber Shuts Down in Nigeria and Uganda Amid Global Restructuring

Uber has shut down its services in Nigeria and Uganda as the ride-hailing giant restructures its global operations. In an email to users, the company said
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September 1, 2026
Google Spotlights Tech Pioneer Dr. Marian Croak in New Film ‘The Art of Possible’
Published by Clare Adamson at September 1, 2026
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Meet the 5 Black Innovators Named to the TIME100 AI List

TIME released its fourth annual TIME100 AI List, naming the 100 people shaping artificial intelligence’s direction worldwide. Among them are five Black leaders, innovators, and thinkers
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