BRICS Tech Governance: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa urged BRICS to set up an independent, scientific AI evaluation mechanism, warning that powerful systems could enable cyber attacks, mass surveillance and even biological weapons—while stressing AI should be used responsibly. BRICS Diplomacy & Deals: At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi held 15 bilateral meetings in three days, including with Ramaphosa and Egypt’s El-Sisi, focusing on trade, investment, defence and people-to-people ties. Nigeria Capital Markets: Dangote Refinery launched its IPO on Sept 14, offering 4.1bn new shares at N525 each to raise about N2.15tn, aiming to broaden ownership of a strategic industrial asset. Digital Divide in Nigeria: Kaduna South senator Sunday Katung is building a 700-capacity ICT/CBT centre in Zonkwa to train youths and improve access to computers and modern skills. Urban Environment Monitoring: Addis Ababa deployed digital monitoring apps to track urban air quality, pushing smarter city management. Xenophobia Fallout: Nigeria condemned the killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, renewing calls for investigations and protection for migrants. Youth & Skills: BRICS’ TVET cooperation alliance is expanding grassroots training and faculty exchanges across member states. Energy Finance for Smallholders: IFAD and Equity Group launched ARCAFIM, a $200m rural climate adaptation finance mechanism for East Africa’s smallholder farmers and rural MSMEs.