We asked @iam_YCee if he thinks our phones are keeping us more informed or distracted Watch the video to catch his insightful response #Appstack #AppstackbyTechCabal

Episode 37 of Headlines by TechCabal is live! 🎙️ This week, we’re talking about events, the Nigerian events economy, and what it takes to build in the space with Folayemi Agusto @folayemiia , CEO of @tixdotafrica Get the full episode on our YouTube channel : piped.video/XlhL7kQO-Gs , or listen wherever you get your podcasts by searching for “Headlines by TechCabal”. #techcabal #headlinesbytechcabal

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Three years later, @thecedisaver has 37 informal vendors, about 6,000 monthly users, and has remained completely bootstrapped. This week on Day 1–1,000, Adika takes us through his journey from solving a campus problem to building a Ghanaian e-commerce marketplace. Swipe for more. Click this link to read the full story : techcabal.com/2026/10/03/day… #techcabal #day1to1000

Moriah Adika wanted affordable clothes for university. What he found was a fragmented market where shoppers had to search through thrift stalls, open-air markets, and scattered social media vendors. So, the geophysics student taught himself to code and built Cedisaver, an online marketplace bringing affordable fashion from different vendors onto one platform.

Big bets need the right people in the room. At Moonshot 2026, you’ll have access to the founders, investors, operators, and policymakers shaping what comes next across Africa’s tech and business ecosystems. And with our Salary Week discount, you can save 20% on your ticket until October 5. Head to moonshot.techcabal.com to secure your seat at one of Africa’s most anticipated tech gatherings of 2026. #MoonshotByTechCabal #Moonshot2026 #CourageAndConviction

We're thrilled to share that Cognetiks is a Moonshot 2026 Booth Sponsor! Cognetiks Consulting empowers mid-to-large organizations to navigate the complexities of modern cloud infrastructure. We specialize in cutting cloud costs,fortifying security, and deploying practical AI solutions that drive measurable business value. Join the businesses, financial institutions, builders, operators, and investors shaping Africa's future at Moonshot 2026. Visit moonshot.techcabal.com to secure your ticket now. #Moonshot2026 #MoonshotByTechCabal #CourageAndConviction

We’re excited to announce that Felicia Okoye Otolorin will be speaking at Moonshot 2026! Felicia Okoye Otolorin, MBA is the Head of Financial Services Industry, East & West Africa at Google, where she leads strategic partnerships and growth for leading banks and fintechs across the region harnessing AI-driven marketing solutions for customer acquisition, retention, and loyalty. With over 16 years of experience spanning technology, marketing, communications, and commercial strategy, she has held leadership roles at Google, Microsoft, and the Tony Elumelu Foundation. Passionate about Africa's digital transformation, Felicia also champions diversity and inclusion through Women@Google Nigeria and Mind the Gap. She serves as a Non-Executive Director at Bvndle and holds an MBA from IE Business School, Madrid. Head to moonshot.techcabal.com to get 20% off your Moonshot 2026 ticket and join global financial operators, enterprise leaders, investors, and innovators defining Africa’s future. #MoonshotByTechCabal #CourageAndConviction #Moonshot2026

Ever wondered how Truecaller knows your name even if you've never used the app? 📲 Following a Lagos High Court ruling, @Truecaller now allows any Nigerian user to remove their phone number from their searchable database—even if you’ve never signed up. While the court ultimately dismissed the case due to a lack of evidence, the applicants plan to appeal. If you want your number off the platform, you can now remove it directly via their unlisting portal Read our reporting on this issue from 2019 here : techcabal.com/2019/09/30/the… Read the latest updates : techcabal.com/2026/09/23/nig… techcabal.com/2026/09/28/tru…

Maybe we just need to start playing with what we already have. Swipe through. 🎮 →

Maybe Africa doesn't need to wait for the perfect conditions to build a gaming industry. Swipe through. 🎮 →

What started as a few clever ideas is becoming something bigger: developers building in public, players shaping updates, brands finding new ways to plug in, and more people getting inspired to build their own. Swipe through. 🎮 →

What if the next big game is hiding in plain sight? 🎮 A danfo ride. A trotro run. A delivery round. A bus empire. A mad dash through Lagos traffic. Building your Lagos city life? Across Africa, developers are turning the places, chaos and everyday experiences we know into games—and the internet is playing along. Swipe through. 🎮 →

Odunayo Eweniyi knows what it takes to build for Africa, and what it takes to back the people building for it. At Moonshot by TechCabal 2026, she’ll be sharing her perspective on what it takes to scale globally. If you want to understand how African companies can compete beyond their home markets, you’ll want to hear from @OdunEweniyi at Moonshot. Get 20% off your Moonshot ticket: moonshot.techcabal.com #MoonshotByTechCabal #Moonshot2026 #CourageAndConviction

We’re excited to announce that Shalom Osiadi will be speaking at Moonshot 2026! Shalom Osiadi is the Founder and CEO of Esca Finance, a Web2.5 financial infrastructure company helping businesses seamlessly move between fiat and stablecoins across Africa and global markets. With a background in technology, data analytics, and entrepreneurship, he is building infrastructure that enables businesses to manage currency volatility, access cross-border liquidity, and scale internationally with confidence. Under his leadership, Esca has processed over $1 billion in cross-border payment volume and works with leading financial institutions and fintechs to power enterprise payments and treasury operations. Backed by Techstars, Polygon, and Prime Video, Shalom is passionate about the future of digital assets, financial infrastructure, and Africa's role in the global economy. Head to moonshot.techcabal.com to get 20% off your Moonshot 2026 ticket and join global financial operators, enterprise leaders, investors, and innovators defining Africa’s future. #MoonshotByTechCabal #CourageAndConviction #Moonshot2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Content Connect as a Moonshot 2026 Community Partner! Content Connect is a content marketing and media agency working with African brands, creators, and operators to turn good work into stories people can understand, trust, and remember. Through their work, they spotlight the people, ideas, decisions, and stories shaping Africa’s business and creative landscape. We’re excited to have Content Connect join the Moonshot community as we bring together the businesses, builders, operators, investors, and leaders shaping Africa’s future. Join us at Moonshot 2026. Visit moonshot.techcabal.com to secure your ticket. #Moonshot2026 #MoonshotByTechCabal #CourageAndConviction

From the Top 20, 10 startups will emerge from the pre-accelerator and earn their place on the Moonshot stage, where they’ll pitch live at Moonshot by TechCabal. There’s a lot to learn. A lot to build. And, eventually, a lot to pitch. To our Top 20: welcome to Battlefield. 🫡 And to everyone who applied, thank you for trusting us with your stories and your ambitions. TC Battlefield 2026 is brought to you by Yango Group. 🚀 #MoonshotByTechCabal #CourageAndConviction #Moonshot2026

We’re excited to announce the 20 startups selected for TC Battlefield 2026. 📷 But making the Top 20 is only the beginning. Our founders are now entering the TC Battlefield Pre-Accelerator, where they’ll spend the next phase sharpening their businesses, strengthening their pitches, learning from experienced operators and investors, and preparing for the competition and beyond. And they’re getting started with a session from our programme partner, Antler, on Fundraising Strategy That Works—because building a great startup is one thing; knowing how to position it for the right capital is another.

We're thrilled to share that @Mainoneservice is a Moonshot 2026 Sponsor! MainOne, Solutions by Equinix, is West Africa's leading connectivity and managed services provider, delivering innovative services that empower the digital transformation of West Africa and beyond. As an Equinix company, MainOne is committed to accelerating the growth of digital economies by providing top-tier data center services, network connectivity solutions, and cloud services throughout the West African region. The organization's objectives align with the overarching goal of enhancing internet accessibility, reliability, and affordability for businesses and individuals. Join the businesses, financial institutions, builders, operators, and investors shaping Africa's future at Moonshot 2026. Visit moonshot.techcabal.com to secure your ticket now. #Moonshot2026 #MoonshotByTechCabal #CourageAndConviction

Everyone who is anyone across Africa’s tech, business, finance, corporate, and creative sectors will be at Moonshot. The question is: will you be there? If you’re coming to Moonshot, create your own Moonshot image here: inbranded.co/c/moonshot2026-… Share it on your socials, tag @TechCabal and we’ll repost our favourites. @TechProd_Arch @oviosu @KendysonD @OdunEweniyi #Moonshot #Moonshot2026 #CourageandConviction

We have Folayemi Agusto , CEO and co-founder of @tixdotafrica , joining us on the newest episode of Headlines by TechCabal dropping tomorrow! Clear your schedule, mark your calendars, and tell everyone you know! Catch the episode on YouTube and all major podcast platforms by searching for “Headlines by TechCabal”. #techcabal #headlinesbytechcabal

Yoco started with card machines, but the business grew into something much bigger: building the infrastructure that helped small businesses accept digital payments and participate in a changing financial system. The journey from “Will anyone believe in this?” to building a company that could survive the next decade is a reminder of what the Class of 2016 had to navigate: sceptical institutions, uncertain markets, difficult fundraising rounds, and the constant pressure to prove that the business could actually work. Because sometimes, survival isn’t about sticking to the first idea. It’s about having enough conviction to keep going — and enough flexibility to become something else along the way. Ten years later, what does Yoco’s journey tell us about what it really takes to build a company that lasts? Read the second article from the class of 16 collection : techcabal.com/2026/10/02/yoc… #Classof16 #techcabalclassof16

Some of the biggest African tech stories don’t begin with a breakthrough. Sometimes, they begin with a card machine, a difficult pitch, and a bank that wasn’t immediately convinced. When @Yoco_ZA started out, the founders spent their first year trying to get a bank to say yes. Mercantile Bank eventually agreed, only for the lead investor to pull its term sheet. Instead of walking away, the angel investors stayed in and put in more. That early uncertainty would become part of the story.

Dangote’s IPO is testing the market Nigerian startups may eventually need. Venture capital has poured billions into African startups. But when investors want their money back, the options are still limited: sell to another investor, find an acquirer, or keep waiting for another funding round. Nigeria has never produced a VC-backed IPO. This is why Dangote Refinery’s IPO is interesting beyond the size of the transaction. The refinery is looking to raise about $1.62 billion and attract as many as 10 million retail investors. If it succeeds, it could show that a deep enough pool of Nigerian capital is willing to participate in large public offerings. This does not mean startups can suddenly replicate Dangote’s playbook. They cannot. Dangote has the scale, assets, operating history, brand recognition, distribution network, and capital to market an offering at a level most startups cannot. Nigeria already has an NGX Growth Board, a Technology Board, and provisions in the Startup Act intended to facilitate startup listings. Yet no Nigerian startup has tested the public market at scale. Dangote's IPO is a market test. And if it succeeds, it would prove that the market startups need for exits actually exists. techcabal.com/2026/10/02/dan…

What do 1,200 Kenyans tell a chatbot that they won’t tell another human being? Many people think generative AI was built to draft emails and automate spreadsheets. But nearly half of the Kenyans surveyed in a recent study are using it as a 24/7 digital confidant, sharing personal anxieties, relationship crises and unspoken secrets. In this edition of Delve Into AI, Adonijah Ndege examines new research by Nendo. This Nairobi-based research consultancy reveals how chatbots are quietly crossing the line from productivity tools to emotional safe spaces, and why seeking life advice from code carries subtle new risks. Read more : techcabal.com/2026/10/01/sec…

Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecommunications company and operator of M-PESA, is bringing tap-to-pay to physical shops through a partnership with Pesapal, a Kenyan payments company that provides point-of-sale terminals to merchants. Customers with near field communication (NFC)-enabled Android or iPhone devices can now tap their phones on compatible Pesapal terminals to pay a merchant through M-PESA, rather than manually entering the merchant’s Till Number, a code used to receive M-PESA payments. Customers without NFC can scan a quick response (QR) code instead. The partnership lets Safaricom put M-PESA on thousands of existing checkout terminals without building its own POS network. techcabal.com/2026/10/01/saf…

Kora, a Nigerian-founded fintech that provides payment rails for businesses across African markets, has launched One Rail, a product that integrates stablecoin payment and settlement options into its existing network. The new product allows eligible merchants in supported markets to accept payments in dollar-backed stablecoins USDT and USDC, convert between supported assets, and settle funds to bank accounts, mobile wallets, or stablecoin wallets through Kora’s existing infrastructure. Kora said it is expanding access in stages, with supported functions varying by market and the payment rails enabled for each merchant. The move comes as African fintech infrastructure providers, including Onafriq and Fincra, are increasingly turning to stablecoin-based options for cross-border payments. 👉 : techcabal.com/2026/10/01/kor…

Data centres are the infrastructure that stores and processes the digital information used by cloud applications and artificial intelligence. They are usually built on land and packed with servers that need electricity and fibre connections to keep data moving. Satlyt, a space-tech startup with its African headquarters in Nairobi, is betting that some of that computing can happen in space. The startup builds software to let satellites process data and run artificial intelligence (AI) applications on the computers already inside the spacecraft. Satlyt has raised $8 million in seed funding to build towards that vision. non sibi ventures, a Houston-headquartered early-stage venture capital firm, led the round, with participation from TLCOM, Antler, Slauson & Co., Launch Africa Ventures, Enza Capital, Askya Investment Partners, Demos, BAG Collective, Gaingels, Axian Investment and other investors. The company will use the funding to expand its engineering and customer delivery teams and deploy its software across more spacecraft operated by other companies. 👉 : techcabal.com/2026/10/01/the…

Airtel Money has priced its London initial public offering at £1.96 ($2.59) per share, valuing the mobile money business at £5.3 billion ($7 billion) ahead of its October 14 debut, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday. This marks the first time the market will put a public price on Airtel Africa’s fastest-growing business, after years of turning mobile money into a major part of the group’s financial story. But the $7 billion valuation is below the $8–9 billion range reported when the IPO was announced, and most of the sale proceeds will go to existing investors rather than Airtel Africa or Airtel Money. 👉 techcabal.com/2026/10/01/air…

. @LunoGlobal , the UK-headquartered cryptocurrency firm that operates in four African countries, spent much of its first decade building a retail crypto exchange. Now, Ayotunde Alabi, chief executive officer and country manager for Luno Nigeria, says the company is pursuing a bigger ambition: selling digital asset infrastructure to banks, asset managers, fintechs, and large enterprises. Luno wants to give institutions the tools to offer digital assets to their own customers, issue stablecoins, and move money across borders, Alabi told TechCabal in an interview. Get full details techcabal.com/2026/10/01/lun…

Rising Tide Africa, a women-led pan-African angel investment network, has committed up to ₦1.4 billion ($1 million) to Ororo Waste Management Limited, a Lagos-based used cooking oil (UCO) waste management company, to expand its collection infrastructure and working capital. Ororo Waste, Lagos State’s partner for institutional-scale UCO collection and export, received the first allocation on September 16, with additional funding potentially available through December 16. The new capital will finance the purchase of used cooking oil from its collector network and cover hub operating costs. Ororo is betting that the oil Nigerians treat as waste can become valuable for global biofuel markets and generate income for the people who collect it. Get full details : techcabal.com/2026/09/30/oro…

Africa’s retail-investing boom is exposing a problem beneath the apps: the infrastructure connecting investors to capital markets isn’t always ready for the demand. Dangote Refinery’s $1.6 billion IPO is a useful test. When the offer opened in Nigeria, fintech platforms Bamboo and Cowrywise struggled with a surge in traffic. But the infrastructure challenge looks different outside Nigeria. For Zimbabweans, accessing the IPO through Bard Santner Investors requires regulatory approvals, cross-border bank transfers and nominee arrangements. Applications have largely been handled manually, with a minimum investment of $20,000. The bigger lesson is that “digital access” is only one part of investing. A transaction can depend on fintech apps, banks, brokers, payment rails, KYC providers and other third-party services. When one link struggles, the whole experience can slow down. Africa wants more retail investors in its capital markets. To get there, the infrastructure behind the interfaces needs to scale too. Get the full story: techcabal.com/2026/09/30/dan…

Nigeria wants more critical data stored at home. But as the CBN tightens localisation requirements for financial institutions and the government builds a broader cloud framework, a bigger question is emerging: can multiple regulators enforce data sovereignty without creating a costly compliance maze? The issue is not simply localisation. It is about who regulates what, where their mandates overlap, and how businesses navigate requirements covering payment data, cloud infrastructure, backups and disaster recovery. We spoke with technology policy and legal experts about where the CBN’s sector-specific mandate meets NITDA’s broader technology and cloud responsibilities — and why coordination may matter as much as localisation itself. We explore the implications in this analysis. techcabal.com/2026/09/28/how…

CBN rate cuts are supposed to make borrowing cheaper. So, when the benchmark interest rate falls, banks are expected to lend more, and small businesses to have easier access to credit. Over the past decade, the CBN has taken the MPR from 11% to 27.5%, cut it during the pandemic, and tightened policy again as inflation surged. TechCabal analysed 10 years of CBN data to see how bank lending to small businesses changed as the benchmark rate moved. The data shows that SME lending sometimes rose when rates fell, but it also rose during periods of aggressive rate hikes, and fell even when rates were lower. This week on Follow the Money, we looked at the numbers to understand what is really driving credit to Nigeria’s small businesses, and why lower interest rates haven’t necessarily translated into more SME loans. Click the link below to read techcabal.com/2026/09/28/cbn…

Kenya is experiencing a significant decline in its physical mobile money agent network, with approximately 34,000 agents closing between March and June. During the exact same three-month window, total mobile money subscriptions grew by 1.2%, rising from 53.37 million to 54.01 million. Annually, subscriptions surged by 13.2%. Click the link below to see reasons for the shift. 👉 techcabal.com/2026/09/29/why…

Africa’s climate is changing. So what happens to the way we grow, move, and eat? 🌍🌾 Can AgriTech make Africa’s food systems climate-resilient? On October 2nd at 5PM WAT, we’re taking this conversation to X with Seyi Alabi, Co-founder & Interim CEO of @Crop2Cash , to unpack how technology can help African farmers adapt to a changing climate while building more productive and sustainable food systems. From climate-smart farming and access to finance to the role of data, innovation, and technology on the farm, we’re asking the questions that matter: Can we build a food system that feeds a growing Africa and survives a changing climate? 🎙️ Join the conversation. 📅 October 2 | 5PM WAT 📍 X Space: x.lingyaoai.com/i/spaces/1MJgNbv… Brought to you by Moonshot by TechCabal × Grey. #Moonshot2026 #MoonshotbyTechCabal #CourageandConviction

Now, Meta is appealing the decision. If the ruling stands, it could change how Meta gets permission to use Nigerians’ data and how it handles that data outside the country. Get full details : techcabal.com/2026/10/01/met… #techcabal #enterpriseandpolicy

Meta wants to keep using your Facebook and Instagram activity to show you targeted ads, but a Lagos High Court says users should have a say in that. The court ruled that Meta cannot make using people’s personal data for targeted ads a condition of using its platforms.

Some of Africa’s biggest opportunities may be hiding in the problems businesses deal with every day. These startups don’t exist yet, but they could: from connecting pharmacies to make procurement easier, to helping clinics manage patient referrals, and giving smaller hospitals access to specialist expertise when they need it. If you’re a builder with an idea that could solve problems like these, Moonshot 2026 is where you’ll find people thinking about what’s next for Africa. Moonshot tickets are still 20% OFF until October 5. Get your ticket now → moonshot.techcabal.com/ #Moonshot2026 #MoonshotByTechCabal #CourageandConviction

We're thrilled to announce that @PiggyvestBiz is a Moonshot 2026 Gold Sponsor! Piggyvest Business gives Nigerian business owners one place to manage their money - from treasury and payments to credit, because running a business is hard enough without running three apps to manage your money. Join the businesses, financial institutions, builders, operators, and investors shaping Africa's future at Moonshot. Visit moonshot.techcabal.com to secure your ticket now. #Moonshot2026 #MoonshotByTechCabal #CourageAndConviction

Lagos, Nigeria, is known for its yellow buses, popularly called “danfos.” What if these danfos could go cashless? We explored this question on the latest episode of Headlines by TechCabal. Watch episode 36 on our YouTube channel : piped.video/UzUk0-y1jdI , or listen wherever you get your podcasts by searching for “Headlines by TechCabal”. This episode is sponsored by @RaenestApp #techcabal #headlinesbytechcabal

We’re excited to announce that Shayo Olumide will be speaking at Moonshot 2026! Shayo Olumide is an infrastructure investment professional with over 15 years of experience originating, structuring and executing more than US$4 billion of investments across large-scale oil & gas, industrial, telecommunications and technology transactions. He currently serves in the Heavy Industry, Telecommunications & Technology team at Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), where he is responsible for originating and developing AFC's pan-African investment pipeline, evaluating transactions, structuring bankable financing solutions and deploying capital across the continent. His recent work has centered on standing up AFC's technology and venture capability — anchoring direct equity positions in Moniepoint, MKOPA, and Lula Lend, alongside fund commitments to Lightrock, Future Africa, and Accelerate Africa — positioning him at the center of AFC's diversification beyond traditional heavy-asset lending. Prior to joining AFC, Shayo worked at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) on the Oil & Gas Support Services desk, where he managed and expanded the bank's multinational client portfolio, structured tailored financing solutions and deepened strategic client relationships. Head to moonshot.techcabal.com to get 20% off your Moonshot 2026 ticket and join global financial operators, enterprise leaders, investors, and innovators defining Africa’s future. #MoonshotByTechCabal #CourageAndConviction #Moonshot2026

4 days left to get a 20% discount on Moonshot 2026 tickets!⏰ The clock is ticking. Get your ticket for Moonshot 2026 before the discount ends on October 5. Get your ticket at moonshot.techcabal.com #MoonshotByTechCabal #Moonshot2026 #CourageAndConviction

Happy Independence Day, Nigeria. What's happening at the National Theatre? PS: This Independence Day, you get to enjoy a special 20% discount on Moonshot tickets: moonshot.techcabal.com

We’re excited to announce that Iheakachi Nwabueze will be speaking at Moonshot 2026! Iheakachi Nwabueze, ACIM, is Vice President of Global Marketing and Growth at Grey, a Y Combinator-backed fintech serving millions of users across 70+ countries. She has led Grey’s expansion from West Africa into Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and oversees the UpGreyed Her programme for women entrepreneurs. A frequent public speaker, Iheakachi shares insights on building and growing global fintech brands from emerging markets. She is based in London. Head to moonshot.techcabal.com to get 20% off your Moonshot 2026 ticket and join global financial operators, enterprise leaders, investors, and innovators defining Africa’s future. #MoonshotByTechCabal #CourageAndConviction #Moonshot2026

Ten years later, the Class of 2016 offers a different question: what does it actually take for an African startup to survive a decade? This is the story of the companies that started the journey and the lessons hidden in what happened next. Read the first article in the class of 16 collection here : techcabal.com/2026/09/30/buu… #Classof16 #TechCabalclassof16

That story is bigger than one startup or one failed idea. In 2016, Africa's tech ecosystem looked very different from what it is today. Founders were experimenting, investors were placing early bets, and many startups were trying to figure out what it really meant to build companies for fragmented, infrastructure-constrained markets. Some ideas survived. Some evolved. Some shut down. And others became something completely different from what their founders first imagined.

A decade ago, @BuuPass was exploring an ambitious idea: a solar-powered bus equipped with Wi-Fi that could also serve as an internet café. It was an attempt to rethink how people could access transportation and connectivity through one innovative model. BuuPass was part of a generation of African startups that believed technology could solve some of the continent’s everyday problems. The vision was bold, but the journey quickly showed that having a great idea is only the beginning. The solar-powered bus struggled to become a viable business. A Hult Prize judge reportedly estimated that $1 million would only be enough to buy a small fleet, highlighting just how expensive it could be to turn the concept into a scalable operation.

5 days left to get a 20% discount on Moonshot 2026 tickets! Our 20% Salary Week discount ends October 5. So if you’ve been thinking about coming to Moonshot, this is your sign to stop thinking about it and act now. Get your ticket at moonshot.techcabal.com #MoonshotByTechCabal #Moonshot2026 #CourageAndConviction

We’re excited to announce that Mike Ogbalu III will be speaking at Moonshot 2026! Mike Ogbalu III is Chief Executive Officer of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), where he leads the development of continent-wide payment infrastructure designed to facilitate cross-border trade in Africa. He brings over 15 years of banking experience and more than eight years in IT, with expertise spanning payments, technology, retail and commercial banking, and financial inclusion. Before joining PAPSS, Mike served as CEO of Verve International, where he led the expansion of the card scheme across Africa and international markets. He previously held leadership roles at Interswitch and managed the E-Business Group at Afribank, now Polaris Bank. He is an Electrical/Electronic Engineer, holds an MBA from Lagos Business School, and is a Fellow of the International Academy of Cards and Payments. Head to moonshot.techcabal.com to get 20% off your Moonshot 2026 ticket and join global financial operators, enterprise leaders, investors, and innovators shaping Africa’s future. #MoonshotByTechCabal #CourageAndConviction #Moonshot2026

At Moonshot 2026, we’re convening the builders shaping companies, products, and institutions that will define Africa’s next chapter. Come meet and learn from builders like you at Moonshot this October. And with our 20% Salary Week discount, you can get your ticket for less before the offer ends on October 5. Get yours at moonshot.techcabal.com. #MoonshotByTechCabal #Moonshot2026 #CourageAndConviction

The “GTBank Mafia” has produced some of the people shaping Africa’s banking, finance, and technology industries. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede went on to lead @myaccessbank . Olugbenga “GB” Agboola co-founded @theflutterwave ; while Haruna Musa leads @JaizBankNG . And they’re just a few names from a much longer list.

We're thrilled to share that @myzentapp is a Moonshot 2026 Booth Sponsor! Zent is an all-in-one business operating system that helps businesses sell, manage their operations, and grow, all from one place. From building an online store and managing inventory, orders, and customers to accepting payments, tracking sales, and expenses, Zent brings the essential tools businesses need to run and grow their business together in one simple platform. Join the businesses, financial institutions, builders, operators, and investors shaping Africa's future at Moonshot 2026. Visit moonshot.techcabal.com to secure your ticket now. #Moonshot2026 #MoonshotByTechCabal #CourageAndConviction

We're thrilled to share that @SourceMFB is a Moonshot 2026 Booth Sponsor! Source Microfinance Bank is a customer-focused financial institution committed to making banking simple, accessible and empowering. Guided by our vision to be the best at providing a customer-centric banking experience and our mission to reinvent banking through innovation and technology, we are focused on delivering high-quality services and meaningful experiences that help our customers achieve their financial goals. Join the businesses, financial institutions, builders, operators, and investors shaping Africa's future at Moonshot 2026. Visit moonshot.techcabal.com to secure your ticket now. #Moonshot2026 #MoonshotByTechCabal #CourageAndConviction

The ruling keeps alive claims that MTN’s former operations in Iran and Afghanistan assisted entities allegedly linked to terrorist attacks, exposing the telecoms group to further litigation in the US. Get the full details: techcabal.com/2026/09/30/mtn… #techcabal #tctelecoms

MTN, Africa’s largest mobile network operator, has failed to halt two terrorism-related lawsuits in the United States (US) after a federal judge rejected its latest bids to reopen earlier rulings and appeal immediately. In publicly available court documents, US District Judge Carol Bagley Amon denied MTN’s requests for reconsideration and permission for an immediate appeal in Zobay v. MTN Group Limited and the related Long case.

A Kenyan High Court has ordered Copia Kenya, the e-commerce company that raised $123 million to serve consumers outside the country’s major cities, into liquidation after more than two years of administration failed to revive the business. In its September 17 ruling, the court found no realistic path for Copia to return to operating as a going concern, and said extending the administration would only add delay and costs. Full details of the ruling here: techcabal.com/2026/09/30/cop… #techcabal #startups

Moonshot speaker alert! We’re thrilled to share that Joseph Femi Aghedo will be speaking at Moonshot 2026! Joseph Femi Aghedo is the co-founder and COO of Grey, a Y Combinator-backed fintech company making cross-border payments simpler for individuals and businesses. With a background spanning fintech, software engineering, and technical leadership, Femi brings a strategic and collaborative approach to his role as COO. At Grey, his focus on optimising processes, improving efficiency, and enhancing customer experience has contributed to the company’s growth and expansion across multiple regions. Before co-founding Grey, Femi held engineering roles at companies including Arca Payment, Check DC, and Groove platforms, building experience across software development and technical leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Cross River State, Nigeria. Head to moonshot.techcabal.com to get 20% off your Moonshot 2026 ticket and join global financial operators, enterprise leaders, investors, and innovators defining Africa’s future. #MoonshotByTechCabal #CourageAndConviction #Moonshot2026