Why Many Business Owners Look Beyond Traditional IRAs Most retirement accounts offered through brokerages come with a very limited investment menu. Typically, you’re choosing from stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, or bonds. That may work well for many investors, but entrepreneurs often see opportunities outside public markets every day. Maybe it’s a rental property that pencils […] The post What Can a Self-Directed IRA Invest In? Top SDIRA Investment Options appeared first on Tekedia.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has scrapped a key restriction on oil export proceeds, allowing international oil companies to repatriate their earnings in full, in a move that signals a broader effort to sustain recent stability in the foreign exchange market and reinforce investor confidence. In a circular dated March 25, the apex bank removed […] The post Central Bank of Nigeria Scraps Oil FX Retention Rule, Hands IOCs Full Access to Export Proceeds appeared first on Tekedia.

In the latest episode of the Lex Fridman Podcast, released this week, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang offered a rare glimpse into the no-frills management philosophy powering one of the most valuable companies on the planet. At the helm of a roughly $4.3 trillion AI juggernaut, Huang oversees more than 60 direct reports, engineers, C-suite executives, […] The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says He Leads 60 Direct Reports Without a Single One-on-One Meeting appeared first on Tekedia.

The latest US jobs report for February 2026 showed a notable slowdown: nonfarm payroll employment fell by 92,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4% from 4.3% in January. This was much weaker than economists’ expectations of modest job gains around +50,000 to +60,000 and a steady or slightly lower rate. The number […] The post US Unemployment Jumps to a 4 Year high appeared first on Tekedia.

ARK Invest led by Cathie Wood bought approximately 161,513 shares of Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) worth about $16.34 million as the stock plunged roughly 20% that day. Circle; the issuer of the USDC stablecoin saw its shares tumble amid reports on a draft provision in the U.S. CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at creating […] The post ARK Invest Adds $16.34M Worth of Circle’s CRCL to its Holdings  appeared first on Tekedia.

In the rapidly evolving wearable market of 2026, smart glasses have transitioned from niche gadgets to essential productivity and lifestyle tools. No longer just a secondary screen for your phone, these devices now offer high-fidelity spatial computing, professional-grade cinematography, and AI-driven sensory enhancement. This article explores the top-performing smart glasses in 2026, focusing on the […]

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By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 27, 2026 Key Points Main Story The Nigerian Communications Commission has unveiled a new regulatory platform, the Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS), aimed at curbing fraud and strengthening trust in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. Speaking at a stakeholder forum in Abuja, Executive Vice-Chairman Aminu Maida said the initiative responds to […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Nigeria’s external financing position showed further signs of recovery in the final quarter of 2025, with total capital importation rising to $6.44 billion. But the underlying composition of those inflows points to a fragile foundation built largely on short-term bets. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics shows inflows increased by 26.61% year-on-year from […] The post Hot Money Drives Nigeria’s Capital Inflows to $6.44bn, but Long-Term Investment Still Lags appeared first on Tekedia.

The global mobile money industry reached new heights in 2025, marking a pivotal moment in its evolution. With record-breaking growth in users, transactions, and agent networks, the sector not only expanded its global footprint but also deepened its impact on financial inclusion, especially across emerging markets. According to GSMA, “The State of the Industry Report […] The post Global Mobile Money Industry Hits Record Growth in 2025, Surpasses $2 Trillion Transaction Milestone appeared first on Tekedia.

SpaceX is moving closer to a long-anticipated public debut, with plans to file its initial public offering prospectus later this week or next week, a step that could culminate in one of the largest capital raises in market history. According to a person with direct knowledge of the process, who spoke to The Information, advisers […] The post SpaceX Reportedly Prepares to Launch Landmark IPO Within Days appeared first on Tekedia.

Iran is reportedly moving to formalize control over the Strait of Hormuz with proposed legislation to charge vessels for safe passage, a step that signals both a geopolitical escalation and a mounting fiscal strain from nearly a month of war. According to state-aligned media, lawmakers are drafting a bill that would require ships transiting the […] The post Iran Reportedly Moves to Charge Ships for Safe Passage Through Hormuz as War Costs Mount appeared first on Tekedia.

Natural gas markets: ending inventory levels (storage occupancy) that are unusually low can create a tighter supply-demand balance, leaving less buffer against unexpected demand spikes; cold winters, higher power-sector use from data centers/AI, or surging LNG exports. This dynamic often supports upside price risk—potentially into 2026 and carrying over into 2027. U.S. storage: Working gas inventories […] The post Natural Gas Unusually Low Occupancy Rate can Create a Tighter Supply-Demand Balance  appeared first on Tekedia.

Revolut, the UK-based fintech, just posted impressive 2025 results: profit before tax surged 57% to $2.3 billion (£1.7 billion), while revenue climbed 46% to $6 billion (£4.5 billion). This marks its fifth straight year of net profitability, with a healthy pre-tax margin of 38% up from 35%. Customer numbers hit 68.3 million up 30%, balances […] The post Revolut Posted Impressive 2025 Revenue Results as German Economy Faces Subdued Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI has effectively “sunset” parts of Sora; its text-to-video AI, but the full picture is more nuanced than a complete shutdown—and it does appear to be freeing up resources that could strengthen OpenAI’s broader video understanding and analysis capabilities. Sora 1; the original version is no longer available in the US. It now defaults to […] The post OpenAI Sunsets Part of Sora Amid Discontinued Disney’s Partnership Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

GameStop’s latest quarterly numbers lay bare the structural pressures bearing down on its once-dominant retail model, as the migration toward digital gaming continues to erode the company’s traditional revenue streams. The video game retailer reported a 14% decline in fourth-quarter revenue, with sales falling to $1.10 billion for the period ended January 31, from $1.28 […] The post GameStop Faces Steep Revenue Decline as Digital Shift Undercuts Core Business, Eyes Collectibles for Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Ledger, the Paris-based crypto hardware wallet maker, has completed a $50 million secondary share sale in Q4 2025. This was not a primary funding round issuing new shares which would dilute existing holders. Instead, it was a secondary transaction allowing an early investor to sell part of their stake, providing liquidity without bringing in fresh […] The post Ledger Completes a $50M Secondary Share Sale in Q4 2025  appeared first on Tekedia.

Tether has announced that it has formally engaged one of the Big Four accounting firms to conduct its first full independent financial statement audit. This marks a significant development for the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT currently with a market cap exceeding $184 billion and over 550 million users. The audit will examine […] The post Tether Formally Engages a Big Four Accounting Firm for an Independent Audit appeared first on Tekedia.

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Russia has emerged as a significant short-term economic beneficiary from the ongoing US-Israeli military conflict with Iran, primarily through surging global oil prices and related market shifts triggered by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz through which about 20% of global oil passes. Iran’s retaliatory actions, including threats and effective blockades or delays in tanker […] The post Russia is Reaping Billions Mainly Via An Energy Price Windfall  appeared first on Tekedia.

Scale, a South African card‑issuing startup, has partnered with Mastercard, a global payments company, to simplify card products for businesses in Senegal, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.  Across many African markets, companies offering card payment must coordinate with several parties, including issuing banks, payment networks, and Bank Identification Number (BIN) sponsors, leading to slow […]

Moniepoint Inc., a Nigerian business-banking unicorn, has completed its acquisition of a 78% stake in Kenya’s Sumac Microfinance Bank, ending a multi-year effort by the Nigerian fintech to secure a foothold in East Africa’s largest economy. The deal was finalised on Thursday as executives gathered for a reception in Nairobi’s Westlands area. It provides Moniepoint […]

Baji is an international online betting and casino platform that provides players with access to sports betting, live casino games, slot machines, and other gambling entertainment. The platform has gained attention in several Asian markets, including Pakistan, where many users prefer mobile-friendly services that allow them to place bets and play games directly from their […] The post Baji Live App in Pakistan: Overview of the Betting Platform and Mobile Experience appeared first on Tekedia.

Tech giant Meta, is reportedly cutting several hundred jobs as part of a broader restructuring effort affecting multiple teams, including sales, recruiting, and its Reality Labs hardware division. The layoffs, which impact employees in the United States and international markets, are part of the company’s ongoing realignment of resources toward strategic priorities. According to a […] The post Meta is Laying Off Hundred of Its Workforce as it Shifts Focus to AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Westcon-Comstor, a technology distributor specializing in cybersecurity, networking, and hybrid cloud solutions, has announced a new distribution partnership with Infoblox. Cloud adoption across Africa has moved well beyond early-stage migration, with more than 86% of organisations reporting medium or high cloud maturity in 2025 and nearly all planning to expand and refine their cloud architectures. […]

Financial technology has become one of the most powerful drivers of financial inclusion globally. In regions where traditional banking systems have struggled to reach large portions of the population, fintech solutions are bridging the gap by offering accessible, low-cost, and scalable alternatives. From mobile wallets to digital lending platforms, innovation is reshaping how individuals and […] The post Fintech Innovation and Financial Inclusion Trends appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto doesn’t sleep, but the people who guard it still need a fighting chance. In 2025, exchanges and DeFi protocols lost billions to scams, flash-loan exploits and key theft. A sharper threat looms: quantum computers designed to shred today’s cryptography. Researchers estimate 6.3 million bitcoin—about US $648 billion—sit in addresses already vulnerable to a future […] The post 10 Best Blockchain Risk Assessment Tools (Including Quantum Threat Gaps) appeared first on Tekedia.

HP introduced new AI-driven features and expanded insights for the Workforce Experience Platform (WXP). These updates give IT teams a clearer understanding of how devices are performing across their organization and faster, more automated ways to resolve issues before they disrupt work. With digital environments growing more complex, from heavier AI-powered applications to rising system […]

The situation in Qatar has escalated dramatically amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran that began in late February 2026. What started as a shipping disruption has become a severe energy and industrial crisis for the country and global markets. Iranian drone attacks struck QatarEnergy facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City (the world’s largest LNG […] The post Qatar Facing Severe Energy and Industrial Crisis Amid Ongoing US/Israeli and Iran Conflict  appeared first on Tekedia.

New research from Anthropic suggests the much-feared wave of job losses tied to artificial intelligence has yet to materialize. But the company’s latest findings indicate the technology is already redrawing the contours of the labor market in quieter, less visible ways—particularly for those at the start of their careers. Presenting the data at the Axios […] The post AI Isn’t Cutting Jobs Yet, But It’s Redrawing The Contours Of The Labor Market For Young Workers, Anthropic Says appeared first on Tekedia.

Digital transformation in emerging markets is no longer a forward-looking concept—it is a present-day necessity driven by rapid mobile adoption, expanding internet access, and shifting consumer expectations. Unlike mature economies, emerging markets face a unique combination of infrastructure gaps and leapfrogging opportunities, allowing businesses to bypass legacy systems and adopt modern digital solutions at scale. […] The post Digital Transformation Strategies for Emerging Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Dr. Anele Mngadi Hammond recently went viral on social media over a historic vehicle finance case with Standard bank in 2018. In the videos, Dr. Hammond accuses the institution of serious misconduct and also claims that Standard Bank and its representatives engaged in criminal activities. “As a 163-year institution that serves millions of customers, Standard […]

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User research has had the same basic shape for fifty years. Find participants. Schedule them. Interview them. Wait weeks for analysis. The AI wave has disrupted nearly every other part of the product development process. This one held on longer than it should have. That’s changing now. Synthetic user research — AI-generated personas that simulate […] The post The New Way to Do User Research Is Synthetic — and Most Teams Haven’t Caught Up Yet appeared first on Tekedia.

By Lindelani Ramukumba, Chief Information Officer and Interim Chief Digital Officer of Absa Business Banking Rewind just a few years and large language models and generative artificial intelligence were barely on the public radar, yet the technology has already evolved into its next iteration: agentic AI, a new breed of systems that are semi- or […]