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From Meta keeping creators safe from content theft to Snapchat rolling out public Topic Chats… a lot is happening on our favourite social media apps.
Which update surprised you the most?

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not.

At #MoonshotByTechCabal2024, Robert Kehinde, CEO of 1411 Group, talks about training software engineers, upskilling talent, and partnering with companies to make digital skills accessible, showing how bridging the gap can unlock countless opportunities in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem.

“Create, package, and protect your work.”

At #MoonshotByTechCabal2024, Tolu Olowofoyeku, Co-Founder of Kugali Media, shares how building proof-of-concept projects, understanding intellectual property, and combining creativity with business acumen has propelled Kugali from comic books to Disney animation, and why the right team is key to turning creativity into opportunity.

From Threads now letting creators review and approve replies to WhatsApp finally rolling out an official Apple Watch app to Instagram adding Reels watch history at last.
Here’s everything happening on your favourite social media apps this week.
Listen to catch up! 

“Technology in Africa wins when leadership inspires, collaboration happens, and every layer works together.”

At #MoonshotByTechCabal2024, Oswald Osaretin Guobadia, tech policy advisor, shares why digital trade, smart policy, and strong partnerships are key to building Africa’s thriving tech ecosystem, and why the next generation is ready to follow bold leadership.

“Consistency is not about doing what everyone else is doing,  it’s about finding what works for you and showing up.”

At #MoonshotByTechCabal2024, Tobi Ayeni, aka MissTechy, shares her journey from a 9-to-5 marketer to one of Nigeria’s top tech content creators  and how she’s now on a mission to help more women become badass editors through the upcoming MissTechy Academy.

Which is worse - constantly giving excuses for being unreliable and the desire to “Oga” it over someone else?

Why can't you keep your word? What excuses do you give for being unreliable and lacking integrity?

Is any excuse worth not keeping your word?

Does Nigeria have a hierarchical "Oga" culture?

Where does this intense competition to "Oga" it over the next person come from?

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Resources for this episode - https://www.forbes.com/sites/joefolkman/2025/08/29/when-leaders-keep-their-word-and-when-they-dont/

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/11/breaking-lieutenant-yarima-escapes-assassination-attempt-in-abuja/amp/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRKtmAVCImi/?igsh=MTJ3dW5lZWVsMjhycA== 

In healthcare, the real innovation isn’t just technology,  it’s empathy at scale.”

At #MoonshotByTechCabal2024, Guy Stiebel, VP of Product at Cedar, shares how technology is transforming patient experiences, why personalization matters in healthcare delivery, and how better data can help build trust between patients and providers

We started by bringing the Akara guy and the spaghetti stand on your street online, because convenience shouldn’t be limited to big restaurants.”

At #MoonshotByTechCabal2024, Kennedy Offor, Head of Sales at Chowdeck, shares how the company is using tech to empower local vendors and deliver meals faster with over 90% arriving in under 30 minutes.

Life advice from Tomi Davies

 

Tech evangelist, Tomi Davies, gives some advice to everyone in the tech space from startups to regulators, investors and youngins.