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Field notes, ideas, and lessons from builders shaping Africa's tech future.

After Nigeria, Uganda Exit and 3,000 Job Cuts, Uber Bets Big on Self-Driving Cars
Uber has taken its autonomous vehicle push to the streets of London.....
Read articleUber Cuts 10% of Global Workforce in Largest Layoffs Since the Pandemic
Uber is cutting roughly 3,300 jobs worldwide, about 10% of its global workforce, in the company's biggest round of layoffs since 2020.
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Uber Exits Nigeria: What the End of a 12-Year Run Means for the Ride-Hailing Market
Uber has officially pulled out of Nigeria. In a statement released on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the ride-hailing giant confirmed it is winding down all operations in the country, effective immediately — bringing to a close a 12-year presence that began in Lagos in 2014.
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Google Offers Nigerian Students Free 12-Month Access to AI Plus
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Skills in Action Photo Competition 2026
Are you an amateur or professional photographer with an interest in youth skills?
Read articleWhy We Built Builders Collective Africa
Africa is full of talent. Across the continent, developers are building, founders are trying to bring ideas to life, and professionals are searching for better opportunities. Yet, despite all this potential, one major gap remains — connection.
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