Moonshot 2026: Day 1 highlights as tech leaders, founders gather in Lagos [Photos]

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 28, 2026Country: Nigeria

Technology

Moonshot 2026: Day 1 highlights as tech leaders, founders gather in Lagos [Photos]

Moonshot 2026: Courage & Conviction opened in Lagos on Wednesday, bringing together technology leaders, startup founders, investors, policymakers and innovators to discuss Africa’s digital economy. Sessions covered startup growth, fintech and banking, financial discipline, digital safety, privacy and users’ rights. Speakers at the Startup Stage stressed sound financial management, effective systems and strong teams as foundations for sustainable businesses. Chioma Agwuegbo, executive director of TechHerNG, urged technology companies to protect women, children and other vulnerable users.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

Banks start enforcing 16% VAT on digital payment charges

Business & EconomyTechnologyKenya

Constant Munda•2h ago

Banks start enforcing 16% VAT on digital payment charges

Banks and fintech companies have begun adding 16% VAT to fees for processing electronic payments, settling card transactions and operating payment gateways. The tax is raising digital payment costs for businesses and households. A Business Daily spot check found that banks and payment companies had configured their systems to apply the levy, which took effect in July.

NewsBoulevard

Business & EconomyTechnologyKenya

Kepha Muiruri•2h ago

KRA Eyes M-Pesa Invoices for Small and Micro Traders

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Safaricom are discussing a system that would let M-Pesa issue electronic tax invoices on behalf of small businesses. Receipts would be generated through the eTIMS system for small traders receiving payments through M-Pesa tills and paybills. The proposal aims to make it easier for micro traders to supply large companies with goods and services.

Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Air Travel Planning

TechnologyTravel & TourismTanzania

Staff Writer•2h ago

Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Air Travel Planning

The International Air Transport Association’s 2026 Global Passenger Survey finds that travelers are using AI to search for flights, compare fares and choose destinations. More than 58% of respondents experienced biometrics at an airport in the past 12 months, up from 50% in 2025, and 87% said they were satisfied. Over 78% would share biometric data to avoid showing a passport or boarding pass at airport checkpoints. The IATA also reported that immigration requirements are discouraging some travelers and urged governments to simplify entry processes and speed up the adoption of secure digital travel credentials.

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox