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Airtel Africa gains 178% as analysts differ on target price
Key Points Main Story Airtel Africa shares have gained 177.53% year-to-date on the Nigerian Exchange, as analysts diverge on the stock’s valuation ahead of the planned Airtel Money IPO, The telecoms company closed at N6,300 per share on Friday, its latest 52-week high, giving Airtel Africa a market capitalisation of N23.676 trillion based on 3.758 […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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EkPlus8: Is This the Best Free Credit No Deposit Casino for Malaysian Slot Players
Ask a room of Malaysian slot players what they want from a casino and the answers are pretty consistent. Free credit to start, a wide slot library, and a smooth path to actually withdraw what they win. Plenty of sites claim all three. Fewer deliver. We took a closer look at EkPlus8 to see whether […] The post EkPlus8: Is This the Best Free Credit No Deposit Casino for Malaysian Slot Players appeared first on Tekedia.
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Masakhane African Languages Hub Awards 26 LINGUA Africa Grants to Advance Inclusive AI
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Meta, FMCIDE, 3MTT and RAIN Partner to Accelerate AI Skills and Innovation in Nigeria
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Defence-tech startup Terra Industries closes seed round at $52 million
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Next Wave: The next media business will be a strange one
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Ransomware Attacks Double Year over Year as July 2026 Cyber Threat Volumes Continue to Rise Worldwide
Check Point Research, the threat intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., today released its Global Threat Intelligence insights for July 2026, revealing that organisations worldwide experienced an average of 2,336 cyber attacks per week, representing a 3% increase month on month and a 16% increase year on year. African organisations recorded 3,237 attacks […]
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Storage is no longer an IT decision. It’s a business decision
For years, storage was viewed as a back-office technology decision. Organisations bought additional capacity when they needed more space, upgraded ageing infrastructure every few years and largely left storage discussions to IT departments. Today, that thinking no longer holds. Artificial intelligence, cyber resilience and the rapid growth of enterprise data have fundamentally changed the role […]
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Mozambique: Southern Africa’s emerging industrial platform
Mozambique has spent a decade being defined by one story. It may be time to pay attention to another. The first is well known. The discovery of vast offshore gas reserves in the Rovuma Basin attracted TotalEnergies, Eni and significant long-term capital, positioning Mozambique as one of Africa’s most consequential energy stories. That trajectory was […]
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NiYA, Cascador Partner to Back Nigeria’s Next Generation of Startup Founders
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD), through the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), has partnered with entrepreneurship platform Cascador to support early-stage Nigerian founders with business training, mentorship and access to non-dilutive funding. The partnership will launch the NiYA × Cascador Founders Program, a pilot initiative targeting 20 young Nigerian entrepreneurs, including founders who may […]
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Phones running Android 17 right now (2026)
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Android 17 QPR2 features confirmed so far
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What’s new with Samsung One UI 9 Beta 5 update
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – ICASA rolls over
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Mind the gap: The space between profit and connectivity has widened
If connectivity is now only a fraction of a viable ISP’s revenue, where does the business go from here, and what should companies be changing to ensure they remain relevant to South Africans? asks Jacques du Toit, Chief Executive Officer, Vox. Over the past few years, mobile and fixed connectivity have delivered low to moderate […]
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Mark Cuban Says AI Chips Will Be the New Crypto
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has declared that computer chips are poised to become the next major asset class, comparing their potential to the rise of cryptocurrency. In a concise post on X, Cuban wrote, “Chips as an asset class will be the new crypto.” His statement refers primarily to high-performance AI accelerators, especially advanced GPUs […] The post Mark Cuban Says AI Chips Will Be the New Crypto appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic CEO Amodei Rejects Claim His AI Warnings Are Fueling Backlash, Says Industry Faces ‘Crisis of Trust’
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has pushed back against claims that his warnings about artificial intelligence have contributed to growing public opposition to the technology, explaining that the industry’s deeper problem is a longstanding “crisis of trust” rather than the way AI executives communicate its risks. Amodei was responding to investor Gavin Baker, who said on […] The post Anthropic CEO Amodei Rejects Claim His AI Warnings Are Fueling Backlash, Says Industry Faces ‘Crisis of Trust’ appeared first on Tekedia.
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Will Gold Accumulation By Central Banks Lead to Forex Regime Changes
The global monetary system may be approaching an important inflection point as central banks continue to accumulate gold at elevated rates. For decades, foreign-exchange reserves have been dominated by the U.S. dollar, supported by the depth of American financial markets. The size of the U.S. economy and the dollar’s role in global trade and finance. […] The post Will Gold Accumulation By Central Banks Lead to Forex Regime Changes appeared first on Tekedia.
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How to Remove iPhone Locked to Owner
Seeing the “iPhone Locked to Owner” message means the device is currently protected by Apple’s Activation Lock. This security feature triggers when a device is reset without first signing out of the associated Apple ID. Here are six proven methods to bypass the Activation Lock and regain access, even without the previous owner. Why Does […]
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The Hidden Risks Behind Today’s Global Financial Markets and AI Infrastructure Spending
Whether you are tracking markets from London, Buenos Aires, or New York, there is a distinct sense of unease running beneath global finance. It is not necessarily the panic associated with a market crash, but rather a growing feeling that the assumptions supporting the modern financial system are becoming less reliable. For some investors, the […] The post The Hidden Risks Behind Today’s Global Financial Markets and AI Infrastructure Spending appeared first on Tekedia.
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UK Economy Expands 0.4% in Q2 as Growth Moderates
The UK economy expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter, slowing from the 0.6% growth recorded in the first quarter. While the latest figure confirms that economic activity continued to expand. The moderation highlights the increasingly uneven nature of the UK’s recovery and the challenges facing households, businesses and policymakers. Growth of 0.4% is not […] The post UK Economy Expands 0.4% in Q2 as Growth Moderates appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Looks to $190bn to $200bn 2028 Revenue to Justify a Potential Record AI Valuation
Anthropic is asking prospective investors to look unusually far into the future as it prepares for a potential blockbuster initial public offering, with bankers and investors using the company’s projected 2028 revenue to assess how much the artificial intelligence developer could be worth. The Claude maker is projecting revenue of roughly $190 billion to $200 […] The post Anthropic Looks to $190bn to $200bn 2028 Revenue to Justify a Potential Record AI Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.
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Berkshire Makes $17bn Investment in Alphabet as Buffett’s Successor Digresses from Equity Portfolio
Berkshire Hathaway made a roughly $17 billion investment in Alphabet during the second quarter, elevating Google’s parent company to its third-largest equity holding and giving investors a clearer view of how Warren Buffett’s successor, Greg Abel, is deploying the conglomerate’s enormous cash reserves. Berkshire’s latest portfolio filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission showed […] The post Berkshire Makes $17bn Investment in Alphabet as Buffett’s Successor Digresses from Equity Portfolio appeared first on Tekedia.
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JPMorgan Cuts Banking Ties With Polymarket Over Regulatory Concerns, but Relationship Continues
JPMorgan Chase terminated its direct banking relationship with prediction-market operator Polymarket in October 2025 over regulatory concerns, according to a person familiar with the matter, highlighting the growing compliance risks banks face as event-based trading platforms expand into mainstream finance. The decision, first reported by the Financial Times and confirmed by Reuters, did not amount […] The post JPMorgan Cuts Banking Ties With Polymarket Over Regulatory Concerns, but Relationship Continues appeared first on Tekedia.
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WinAUD PayID Casino Australia — Why I Believe This Platform Nails What Aussie Players Actually Want in 2026
I’ve been watching the Australian online casino scene for years now, and there’s something refreshing happening in 2026. Players aren’t just looking for flashy graphics anymore. They want speed, simplicity, and payment methods that actually work the way modern banking should. That’s exactly where WinAUD comes into the picture, and honestly, I think they’ve cracked […] The post WinAUD PayID Casino Australia — Why I Believe This Platform Nails What Aussie Players Actually Want in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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10 Best Platforms to Sell Target, Apple, and Razer Gold Gift Cards for Cash
Selling gift cards like Target, Apple, and Razer Gold for cash in Nigeria is easy when you choose a platform that’s secure, fast, and reliable.  With so many gift card trading apps and websites available, knowing which ones offer competitive rates, quick payouts, and a smooth experience can make all the difference. In this article, […] The post 10 Best Platforms to Sell Target, Apple, and Razer Gold Gift Cards for Cash appeared first on Tekedia.
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Could a Rogue AI Hit the Internet Within Two Years?
The possibility of a rogue artificial intelligence system reaching the open internet within the next two years is no longer confined to science fiction. As AI models become more capable, autonomous and connected to external tools, researchers, governments and technology companies are increasingly confronting a difficult question: what happens when an AI system becomes capable […] The post Could a Rogue AI Hit the Internet Within Two Years? appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Revenue Surges to More Than $11.5 Billion as AI Firm Positions for Mega IPO
Anthropic’s revenue surged more than 14-fold in the second quarter from a year earlier, underscoring the rapid commercial adoption of its Claude artificial intelligence models as the company prepares investors for a potential blockbuster initial public offering. The AI company generated preliminary revenue of more than $11.5 billion in the quarter, compared with $787 million […] The post Anthropic Revenue Surges to More Than $11.5 Billion as AI Firm Positions for Mega IPO appeared first on Tekedia.
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Gen Z Leans Toward ETFs Amid Changing Investment Trend – Binance Research Finds
Gen Z is taking a different approach to investing, with younger investors trading less frequently than older generations and showing a growing preference for exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to Binance Research, traders on the platform are directing a growing share of their equity activity toward exchange-traded funds, with ETFs accounting for 25% of the cohort’s […] The post Gen Z Leans Toward ETFs Amid Changing Investment Trend – Binance Research Finds appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nvidia in Talks to Invest Up to $3bn in SoftBank’s SB Energy AI Data Center Development
Nvidia is in talks to invest as much as $3 billion in SB Energy, a subsidiary of SoftBank that is developing a major data center campus in Ohio for OpenAI, as the companies seek to assemble the financing needed for a massive expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure, The Information reported on Saturday. The proposed investment […] The post Nvidia in Talks to Invest Up to $3bn in SoftBank’s SB Energy AI Data Center Development appeared first on Tekedia.
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SpaceX Completes Integration of AI Coding Startup Cursor, Following Acquisition
AI coding startup Cursor has officially become part of SpaceX, completing a deal that brings one of the fastest-growing developer AI companies into Elon Musk’s expanding technology empire. Cursor confirmed the completion of the acquisition in a blog post, saying its integration with SpaceX will give it access to the aerospace company’s vast computing infrastructure […] The post SpaceX Completes Integration of AI Coding Startup Cursor, Following Acquisition appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tether KPMG Audit Confirms $6.8B Asset Cushion Strengthening Tether’s Financial Credibility
Tether has reached a significant milestone in its effort to answer years of skepticism surrounding the strength and transparency of its reserves. The stablecoin issuer has secured an unqualified opinion from KPMG US on its full 2025 audit. Marking a major development for the company and the broader digital-asset industry. The result is particularly notable […] The post Tether KPMG Audit Confirms $6.8B Asset Cushion Strengthening Tether’s Financial Credibility appeared first on Tekedia.
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White House Crypto Meeting and FWA’s NFT Gacha Strategy
The intersection of cryptocurrency, digital assets and mainstream policy is entering another important phase as the White House prepares to bring industry executives into the political conversation. While platforms such as FWA continue experimenting with new ways to turn NFTs into consumer-focused digital experiences. The developments highlight how blockchain is moving beyond speculative trading and […] The post White House Crypto Meeting and FWA’s NFT Gacha Strategy appeared first on Tekedia.
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FG Nexus Sells, Norway Holds $82M BMNR and SharpLink Stakes $200M ETH
The corporate Ethereum treasury market is entering a more complex phase, with companies and institutional investors taking increasingly different approaches to digital assets. FG Nexus is reportedly selling its digital-asset holdings after pivoting toward an Ethereum-focused digital asset treasury strategy, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has disclosed an $82 million position in BitMine Immersion Technologies, and […] The post FG Nexus Sells, Norway Holds $82M BMNR and SharpLink Stakes $200M ETH appeared first on Tekedia.
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Yen Intervention Loses Grip as BOJ Rate-Hike Bets Surge
Japan’s currency market is once again testing the limits of government intervention, with the yen weakening sharply despite Tokyo’s recent efforts to stabilize it. Two weeks ago, Polymarket traders placed the odds of the Bank of Japan delivering a rate hike in September at only 22%. That probability has now surged above 80%, reflecting a […] The post Yen Intervention Loses Grip as BOJ Rate-Hike Bets Surge appeared first on Tekedia.
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