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85% of Nigerian workloads run on public clouds as government pushes localisation
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How to Build an AI Agent GTM Workflow
Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), businesses can be more efficient and competitive than ever. Gone are the days of manually crafting emails, hunting down prospects, and dealing with the same lineup of mundane responsibilities. Instead, AI-powered go-to-market (GTM) strategies are freeing up employees to work toward big-picture goals. AI tools can be a huge asset, […] The post How to Build an AI Agent GTM Workflow appeared first on Tekedia.
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What African investors think about the funding squeeze killing early-stage startups
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Nigeria is making crypto companies collect taxes for the government
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How to Remove Activation Lock Without Previous Owner
Buying a second-hand iPhone can be a great way to save money, but sometimes you may encounter an unexpected problem — the device is locked with Activation Lock. Activation Lock is a security feature from Apple designed to protect iPhone users if their device is lost or stolen. However, if the previous owner forgot to […]
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SeerBit Integrates PayPal to Expand Global Payment Options for African Merchants
SeerBit, a leading pan-African payments company, today announced its integration with PayPal, enabling merchants across its supported markets to accept payments directly from PayPal users at checkout. Through this integration, customers shopping on SeerBit-powered platforms can now choose PayPal alongside cards, bank transfers, and mobile money, while allowing merchants to manage all transactions in one […]
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Rupee Holds Near 95 per Dollar as RBI Intervention Counters Oil, Dollar Demand
The Indian rupee remained largely steady against the dollar on Monday as suspected intervention by the Reserve Bank of India helped absorb demand for the U.S. currency and cushion the impact of higher oil prices. The rupee was trading at 95.25 per dollar at 11:30 a.m. IST, little changed from Friday’s close of 95.2075. The […] The post Rupee Holds Near 95 per Dollar as RBI Intervention Counters Oil, Dollar Demand appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Doesn’t Get Enough Credit for Expanding Global Financial Access – Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has highlighted cryptocurrency’s growing role in expanding financial access globally, arguing that the industry has not received enough credit for the opportunities it has created. According to Armstrong, crypto has helped break down traditional financial barriers by giving more people access to digital payments, global markets and financial services, particularly in […] The post Crypto Doesn’t Get Enough Credit for Expanding Global Financial Access – Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong appeared first on Tekedia.
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Apple Tests China’s CXMT Memory Chips as AI Boom Tightens Global Supply
Apple is testing memory chips made by China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) across products including iPhones and MacBooks, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, as the artificial intelligence boom intensifies competition for memory components and puts pressure on global supplies. Apple has held preliminary discussions with CXMT, China’s largest memory-chip maker by market value, […] The post Apple Tests China’s CXMT Memory Chips as AI Boom Tightens Global Supply appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oil, Treasury Yields, Dollar Steady as Hormuz Talks Face Iranian Conditions
Brent holds above $83 as Tehran demands U.S. concessions before reopening strategic waterway; softer jobs data cuts September Fed hike bets to 44% Oil prices were little changed on Monday as optimism over efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was tempered by Iran’s insistence that Washington meet a series of demands before the strategically […] The post Oil, Treasury Yields, Dollar Steady as Hormuz Talks Face Iranian Conditions appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Does eSIM Work Internationally? A Clear Guide for Global Travelers
Every traveler knows the fear of the roaming bill. An eSIM removes it. Instead of hunting for a local SIM card at the airport, you download a mobile plan before you leave home. The technology is no longer niche either. By 2025, it is anticipated that over 2 billion eSIM-enabled devices will be in use […] The post How Does eSIM Work Internationally? A Clear Guide for Global Travelers appeared first on Tekedia.
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Breaking Into the US Market? Start on the Trade Show Floor
So you want to crack the US market? That’s the aim of nearly every growth-oriented global brand — because it should be. The US is by far the largest B2B playground in the world. It’s also highly saturated, competitive and dominated by companies that already have the mindshare of your ideal buyers. Here’s the good […] The post Breaking Into the US Market? Start on the Trade Show Floor appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tax-Efficient Investing: Strategies Every Long-Term Investor Should Understand
If you’re an investor, planning for tax season is one of the best ways to keep money in your pocket. Keep more of your returns by carefully managing how and when taxes affect your portfolio. The way assets are sold, structured, and managed can have a major impact on how much wealth you accumulate. Many […] The post Tax-Efficient Investing: Strategies Every Long-Term Investor Should Understand appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI Video Generators Are Removing the Cost Barrier That Kept Small Businesses Out of Video Marketing
Video production used to require budgets that most small businesses in emerging markets simply did not have. That constraint is disappearing faster than most operators realize. Walk through any commercial district in Lagos, Nairobi, or Accra and you will find thousands of businesses that sell through Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok. Their storefront is a phone […] The post AI Video Generators Are Removing the Cost Barrier That Kept Small Businesses Out of Video Marketing appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Next Wave: The mechanics of buying your own company
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The next battleground for business isn’t AI. It’s proving what’s real
For years, organisations have invested heavily in protecting themselves against cyberattacks and online misinformation. They are now confronting a different challenge. The question is no longer simply whether false information will circulate, but whether audiences can distinguish authentic corporate communications from increasingly sophisticated fabrications. A chief executive appears to endorse an investment platform. A central […]
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Absa Deploys AI to Speed Up Debt Review Process
Absa has deployed an artificial intelligence and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) solution within its Debt Review operations, cutting document-processing times and reducing the amount of manual work required from employees. Since the system went live in late June, the bank says document indexing efficiency has improved by 41%, with new documents and emails now processed […]
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The Future of Work Takes Center Stage in Africa: Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (GCHRA26) Returns to Accra
Global Business Leaders, HR Visionaries, Policymakers, and Technology Experts to Convene for Africa’s Premier Human Capital Conference Africa’s growing influence in shaping the future of work will be on full display as the 3rd Annual Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (GCHRA26) welcomes some of the world’s leading voices in human capital strategy, organizational […]
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Germany Expands Drone Security Research After Explosive Drone Found at Airport
Germany is moving to strengthen its research and security capabilities against drones after an alarming discovery at Leipzig/Halle Airport highlighted the growing risks posed by unmanned aerial systems. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the government plans to expand research into drone security, underscoring concerns that drones are no longer simply tools for commercial, recreational or […] The post Germany Expands Drone Security Research After Explosive Drone Found at Airport appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI Detection Errors and the Future of Social Media
The rise of generative artificial intelligence has created a new challenge for social media platforms: determining what is genuinely produced by humans and what has been created or altered by machines. In response, platforms such as TikTok and Instagram have introduced labels intended to inform users when content has been generated or significantly modified using […] The post AI Detection Errors and the Future of Social Media appeared first on Tekedia.
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Austin’s Housing Boom Turns Into a Costly Reality for Homeowners
In 2022, Austin, Texas, looked like one of the most attractive housing markets in America. The city was booming, businesses were expanding, and thousands of people were arriving from more expensive parts of the country. For many buyers fleeing cities such as San Francisco, Austin offered what appeared to be an ideal combination of relatively […] The post Austin’s Housing Boom Turns Into a Costly Reality for Homeowners appeared first on Tekedia.
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Solana’s Institutional Moment: BlackRock, Western Union and a Record Transaction Week
Recent developments involving BlackRock, Western Union and a record level of network activity suggest that Solana blockchain is becoming infrastructure for a broader financial system built around tokenized assets, stablecoins and high-volume payments. BlackRock’s filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to issue tokenized shares of its BRSRV fund on Solana represents one of […] The post Solana’s Institutional Moment: BlackRock, Western Union and a Record Transaction Week appeared first on Tekedia.
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Jito’s Maker Priority Plugin Signals a New Era for Solana Market Infrastructure
Jito’s three-month results for its Maker Priority Plugin offer a glimpse into how transaction execution on Solana could evolve as decentralized markets become more sophisticated. Built as the first implementation of Jito’s Application Controlled Execution through its Block Assembly Marketplace, MPP is designed to solve a persistent problem for market makers and oracle systems: getting […] The post Jito’s Maker Priority Plugin Signals a New Era for Solana Market Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Jeff Dean’s Google Departure Matters to the AI Industry
Jeff Dean’s departure from Google has sent a noticeable shock through the company and the broader technology industry. For many employees, engineers and longtime observers of Silicon Valley, Dean was more than a senior executive. He represented a generation of Google’s engineering culture, one built around ambitious infrastructure, enormous scale and a willingness to solve […] The post Why Jeff Dean’s Google Departure Matters to the AI Industry appeared first on Tekedia.
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Every ₦100M Business Was Once a ₦10M Business. So What Changed?
Every ₦100M Business Was Once a ₦10M Business. So What Changed? STRETCH Solutions Lab: The Scale Room Bootcamp The answer isn’t harder work. It’s what happened underneath, the money… TechCity
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Why Foreign Students Should Consider Their Long Term Immigration Goals
While studying in Canada can be an important step toward establishing a life in the country, simply finishing a program of study is not necessarily a guarantee of continued presence there. For those considering staying after their initial studies, it is important to make immigration goals a priority early on in their education and understand […] The post Why Foreign Students Should Consider Their Long Term Immigration Goals appeared first on Tekedia.
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Three-year-old African fintech raises $22M to accelerate continental payments platform
Moment, a pan-African fintech, today announced the close of its $22 million (around R364 million) Series A funding round, led by AlphaCode Venture Partners, with continued investment from General Catalyst, MultiChoice, and fresh investment from Canal+. Since inception, Moment has raised $55 million (more than R900 million) to develop one of the continent’s most advanced […]
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Why Gen Z Is Taking Up Boomer Hobbies
For a generation often associated with smartphones, social media, artificial intelligence and digital entertainment, Gen Z is developing an unexpected relationship with activities that seem to belong to another era. Crochet, knitting, sewing, gardening, baking, journaling, pottery and other traditionally “boomer” hobbies are finding new audiences among younger people. Forget clubbing until sunrise; for many […] The post Why Gen Z Is Taking Up Boomer Hobbies appeared first on Tekedia.
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Circle Returns to Profit as USDC Demand Strengthens Despite Softer Crypto Market
Circle has returned to profitability, recording a $48 million profit as demand for its USDC stablecoin continued to expand despite softer conditions across the broader cryptocurrency market. The development highlights an important shift in the digital-asset industry: even when investors become cautious about volatile cryptocurrencies, demand for dollar-backed digital assets can remain remarkably resilient. USDC […] The post Circle Returns to Profit as USDC Demand Strengthens Despite Softer Crypto Market appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI Pushes Back Against Apple Lawsuit as States Demand Answers Over Hugging Face Hack
OpenAI is fighting back against Apple in court while simultaneously facing growing scrutiny over a cybersecurity incident involving Hugging Face, creating another complicated chapter in the rapidly evolving battle over artificial intelligence. The two developments highlight how AI companies are increasingly operating under intense legal, regulatory and security pressure as their technologies become more deeply […] The post OpenAI Pushes Back Against Apple Lawsuit as States Demand Answers Over Hugging Face Hack appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S. Jobs Market Shows Signs of Cooling Without a Major Downturn
The U.S. labor market is showing clearer signs of cooling, but the latest job-opening and hiring figures suggest that the slowdown remains gradual rather than abrupt. In June, job openings held near 7.4 million, while hiring remained around 5.3 million. The figures point to an economy in which employers are still seeking workers and bringing […] The post U.S. Jobs Market Shows Signs of Cooling Without a Major Downturn appeared first on Tekedia.
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Cloudflare Says AI Could Make Humans a ‘Rounding Error’ on the Internet as Machine Traffic Surges
Cloudflare executives expect artificial intelligence and other automated systems to transform the composition of internet traffic so dramatically that human-generated activity could become almost negligible within five years. Chief Financial Officer Thomas Seifert said during Cloudflare’s second-quarter earnings call on Thursday that machine-generated traffic had already surpassed human-generated traffic in May, earlier than the company’s […] The post Cloudflare Says AI Could Make Humans a ‘Rounding Error’ on the Internet as Machine Traffic Surges appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria’s External Debt Service Falls 31.5% to $954m in Q1, but Interest Burden Remains High
Nigeria’s external debt-service payments fell sharply in the first quarter of 2026, largely because the government faced significantly lower principal repayments than a year earlier, although interest costs remained the largest component of its foreign debt obligations. The country spent $954.06 million servicing external debt between January and March, down 31.5% from the $1.39 billion […] The post Nigeria’s External Debt Service Falls 31.5% to $954m in Q1, but Interest Burden Remains High appeared first on Tekedia.
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100-Day Space Isolation Test Reveals Challenges of Future Mars Missions
Six men and women from six different countries have completed a remarkable 100-day isolation experiment designed to prepare humanity for the psychological and operational challenges of future space exploration. Confined to a cramped, artificially lit environment, the participants experienced conditions intended to simulate some of the pressures astronauts could face during extended missions to the […] The post 100-Day Space Isolation Test Reveals Challenges of Future Mars Missions appeared first on Tekedia.
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Financial Freedom Is Built on Boring Decisions
Financial freedom is often presented as a glamorous destination. People see the comfortable home, flexible schedule, successful investments, travel, and freedom from financial anxiety. What they rarely see is the long series of ordinary decisions that made those outcomes possible. Behind most sustainable financial freedom are thousands of choices that appeared insignificant when they were […] The post Financial Freedom Is Built on Boring Decisions appeared first on Tekedia.
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