The Securities and Exchange Commission has quietly shut down its long-running investigation into Faraday Future Intelligent Electric without bringing any enforcement action against the electric vehicle startup or its executives, including founder Jia Yueting, according to multiple people familiar with the case who spoke to TechCrunch. The closure, confirmed to Faraday Future and those involved […] The post SEC Drops Four-Year Probe Into Faraday Future, Clearing Founder Jia Yueting and Executives After SPAC Merger and Sales Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria has quietly built one of Africa’s most expansive AI-driven surveillance networks, committing more than $470 million to facial recognition and vehicle tracking systems. The scale of that investment now places the country at the top of the continent’s spending league, according to a March 2026 study by the Institute of Development Studies. Across 11 […] The post Nigeria Leads Africa in AI Surveillance Spending with $470m, but it Raises Hard Questions About Security appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold prices tumbled sharply on Monday, extending a historic rout as investors recalibrated expectations for global interest rates amid an escalating conflict involving Iran and its regional rivals. Spot gold fell as much as 8% intraday to $4,097.99 per ounce, its lowest level since November, before trimming losses to trade around $4,203.21. The decline marks […] The post Gold Plunges to Four-Month Low as War-Driven Rate Fears Trigger Historic Selloff, but Bulls Urge Calm appeared first on Tekedia.

The future is abundant. What constrains it is not possibility, but the limits of today’s knowledge. When you fill your mind with optimism, you unlock the energy required to achieve. Greatness begins with awareness, the discipline to observe, learn, and act. But a mind held captive by hopelessness will see darkness even in broad daylight. […] The post Ome na Unwu: Finding Greatness in Seasons of Scarcity appeared first on Tekedia.

Even as global VC funding in Africa slows down, ABAN's local networks keep deals moving. At the centre of all this is Fadilah Tchoumba, ABAN's CEO and the fund manager for Catalytic Africa. 

The locally-built futures contract, which launched in beta in December 2025 and is now out of beta, continues Roqqu's push beyond its core buy, sell, and swap offering into a broader suite of advanced trading tools.

Elon Musk has taken his most direct step yet toward controlling the supply of computing power that underpins his expanding empire, outlining plans for a semiconductor facility in Austin that would be jointly run by Tesla and SpaceX, per Bloomberg. The project, dubbed “Terafab,” is being pitched as a response to what Musk sees as […] The post Musk Unveils ‘Terafab’ Chip Plan in Texas, Betting on Vertical Integration to Power AI, Robots, and Space appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence start-up OpenAI is reportedly preparing for a significant organizational expansion, with plans to nearly double its workforce to approximately 8,000 employees by the end of 2026, according to a report by the Financial Times. The hiring push reflects a broader strategic shift as the company accelerates efforts to strengthen its position in the […] The post OpenAI Set to Double Workforce by End of The Year, to Strengthen Position in The Evolving Enterprise AI Market appeared first on Tekedia.

The business process outsourcing market has long outgrown the stereotype of simply offloading paperwork to cheaper hands. In 2026, companies worldwide are rethinking their operational models under pressure from multiple directions at once — rising costs, persistent talent shortages, growing regulatory burdens, and the demand for faster digital transformation. BPS companies have shifted from service […] The post Best Business Process Services Companies in 2026 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

With new platforms entering the market every now and then, the online casino market in Canada has grown tremendously over the years. Because of the sheer number of platforms available, competition has also increased, with every platform looking for a way to draw players to itself. ??????? – 2026-03-20T152147.363.png One common way these casinos attract […] The post New Online Casinos for Players from Canada: A Review of Bonus Programs appeared first on Tekedia.

Legend Internet Plc, the first Nigerian internet service provider listed on the Nigerian Exchange, plans to merge with Spectranet, Nigeria’s largest ISP by subscribers

CcHUB wants to train 340,000 Nigerians across 10 states in digital marketing, graphic design, UI/UX design, and video production and editing.

The One Oasis Strategy is a business concept built on a simple but powerful idea: when a company identifies and invests in its most strategic product, the “oasis” in its ecosystem, it can unlock growth and value across the entire organization. Like an oasis in a desert, this core product becomes the anchor that sustains […] The post Unlocking Growth with the One Oasis Strategy appeared first on Tekedia.

Oil markets head into the new trading week on edge after a sharp escalation in rhetoric between Washington and Tehran, with traders now forced to price in the possibility of a direct disruption to flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Crude has already staged a rapid climb, moving from about $70 a barrel to above […] The post Oil Set for Fresh Surge as U.S.–Iran Threats Raise Fears of Hormuz Shutdown and Wider Economic Fallout appeared first on Tekedia.

Ericsson today announces the appointment of Siseko Ngxola as Head of Ericsson South Africa. Ngxola has over 20 years of extensive experience in the telecommunications sector, having held various pivotal roles across different countries and industry segments. His career includes senior positions such as Head of Sales for Market Vertical and Enterprise, Sales Executive for […]

Moniepoint, a Nigerian fintech unicorn, has acquired ORDA, a vertically integrated restaurant software provider in Sub-Saharan Africa, in a move aimed at delivering specialised business solutions to the food service industry. Explaining the rationale behind the acquisition, Moniepoint reiterated that its mission is to create a world where every African can experience financial happiness. Over […] The post Moniepoint Acquires ORDA to Deepen Restaurant-Focused Financial And Business Solutions in Africa appeared first on Tekedia.

,Moniepoint Inc, Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem platform for individuals, businesses and their customers, today announced the acquisition of Orda Africa (“Orda”), a leading cloud-based restaurant management platform operating in Nigeria. Under the terms of this acquisition, Orda will become part of the Moniebook platform, Moniepoint’s all-in-one Point-of-Sale (POS) and business management platform. Since launching its business management tools product […] The post Moniepoint Acquires Orda Africa to Power Africa’s Fast-Growing Restaurant Economy appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Partech led the round, with participation from Futuregrowth Asset Management, 4Di Capital, E4E Africa, Equitable Ventures, and Felix Strategic Investments.

Nigerian artists have earned over ₦143 billion ($105.62 million) from Spotify since 2023, with annual revenues rising over the period. But that growth is beginning to stall, and the reason may lie in where the streams are coming from.

There are gaming events you watch for fun—and then there are those that leave a lasting impression. The GZone Tour falls into the latter category. It’s not just a tournament; it’s an immersive experience where every round feels intense, every decision matters, and every player carries a story worth following. From the moment the tournament […] The post What to Expect on the GZone Tour: A Complete Guide for Players and Fans appeared first on Tekedia.

FNB has launched a market-first home loan solution designed to help young South Africans enter the property market earlier by easing the financial pressures associated with the early years of homeownership. The solution allows qualifying graduates and young professionals under the age of 35 to pay interest only and this will be at a more […]

Shipping software with built-in rate comparison pulls live USPS, UPS, and FedEx rates into one dashboard before label generation. According to the 2024 Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index, rising carrier costs remain a primary margin pressure for small eCommerce sellers. This guide is for small e-commerce businesses shipping more than 30 orders per week and […] The post Best Shipping Software With Built-In Rate Comparison for Small Businesses appeared first on Tekedia.

Financial emergencies usually strike at the worst possible times. Your car breaks down, a family member gets sick, or an urgent bill lands in your inbox days before payday. If you have a solid credit score, you can simply swipe a credit card or apply for an overdraft. But if you have never borrowed money […]

Best Budget Smartphones For Gaming: Top Picks That Deliver This article breaks down the best budget smartphones for gaming, focusing on real-world value, battery life, display quality, and performance. It also highlights practical buying tips so readers can choose a phone that fits both their gaming habits and their budget. TechCity

The agreement, announced on March 21, paves the way for the over 450,000 individuals and businesses across Amhara to pay taxes through M-PESA.

The M-PESA update won't stop all fraud; criminals are nothing if not adaptive. But it does raise the cost of entry for the average criminal.

In today's edition: M-PESA extends its number masking feature || NGX launches two new index futures || ICASA hikes telecom fees

The acquisition reflects Moniepoint’s growing ambition to evolve from a payments processor into a full-stack operating system for African businesses.

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp reported a 36.8% drop in net profit for 2025. This result points to deeper structural strains facing refiners as fuel demand softens and margins come under sustained pressure. The company posted net income attributable to shareholders of 31.8 billion yuan ($4.62 billion), according to its Shanghai filing. The scale of […] The post Sinopec 2025 Profit Slumps 37% as Energy Transition and Weak Margins Impact China’s Refining Giant appeared first on Tekedia.

North Carolina has recently introduced legislation to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve at the state level. This development aligns with a broader trend among several U.S. states exploring Bitcoin as a reserve asset amid growing institutional and governmental interest in cryptocurrency. The bill in question is Senate Bill 327 (SB 327), titled the North Carolina […] The post North Carolina Introduces Legislation to Establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve  appeared first on Tekedia.

DoorDash has launched a new standalone app called Tasks, aimed at its Dashers (delivery couriers). It allows them to earn extra money by completing short activities that generate real-world data for training AI and robotics models. TASKS INVOLVE FILMING THEMSELVES PERFORMING EVERYDAY HOUSEHOLD CHORES, SUCH AS: LOADING A DISHWASHER, HAND-WASHING DISHES, FOLDING CLOTHES AND MAKING […] The post DoorDash Launches Standalone App “Tasks”, an AI Agent Aimed at Dashers  appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent analyst projections for the global agentic AI / AI agents market by 2030 generally cluster in the $40–60 billion range, with CAGRs typically in the 40–47% band from mid-decade bases. The AI agents market is projected to grow from ~$5.2 billion in 2024 or ~$7.8 billion in 2025 to $52.6 billion by 2030, at […] The post With AI, Software Isn’t Just Learning, It’s Starting to Run Parts of the World on its Own appeared first on Tekedia.

The Indian rupee (INR) has hit a record low against the US dollar (USD), breaching the 93 level amid intense pressure from an ongoing global energy crisis triggered by the escalating war involving Iran in the Middle East. The USD/INR exchange rate has surged to around 93.71–93.7350 or higher intraday peaks near 93.48–93.81 in some […] The post Indian Rupee Hits Record Low Against the US Dollar  appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent reports confirm that the Pentagon has requested over $200 billion in supplemental funding from Congress to support the ongoing U.S. military campaign against Iran. The Pentagon submitted the request to the White House for approval, with the funds intended to cover operational costs, replenish depleted munitions stockpiles; precision-guided missiles and ammunition exhausted rapidly in […] The post Pentagon Submits $200B Request in Supplemental Funding to the Whitehouse  appeared first on Tekedia.

JP Morgan has highlighted Hyperliquid’s 24/7 perpetual futures (“perps”) in a recent report, noting significant traction among traders—particularly non-crypto ones—seeking continuous exposure to assets like oil during periods when traditional markets are closed. This comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions, such as the Iran conflict, which drove volatility in oil prices over weekends and off-hours. Hyperliquid’s […] The post JP Morgan Highlights Hyperliquid’s 24/7 Perp Futures in Recent Report  appeared first on Tekedia.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) initially filed registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in early January 2026 for spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded products, including the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (proposed ticker: MSBT, to list on NYSE Arca). This marked a significant step as the first major U.S. bank to pursue a direct […] The post Morgan Stanley Recently Added Fidelity to its S-1 Filing in Pursuit for a Direct Spot Bitcoin ETF  appeared first on Tekedia.