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Marvell Technology has agreed to acquire optical-components maker Lumentum in a deal valued at $115 billion, making it one of the largest corporate transactions of 2026 and marking a major expansion of the chipmaker’s ambitions in the artificial intelligence infrastructure market. The deal, announced on Monday, positions Marvell to compete more aggressively with larger rival […] The post Marvell to Acquire Lumentum in $115 Billion Deal to Expand AI Data Centre Business appeared first on Tekedia.

The global financial markets are facing an increasingly complicated monetary policy environment as central bank officials signal greater concern about inflation and the possibility that interest rates may need to remain elevated for longer. This week’s central bank dissent was particularly revealing, with every recorded disagreement coming from policymakers favoring a more hawkish approach. The […] The post Bitcoin Outperforms Stocks but Struggles to Break $85K as Central Banks Turn Hawkish appeared first on Tekedia.

Most Gulf stock markets declined on Sunday as investors weighed the possibility of renewed military confrontation between the United States and Iran after the November 3 US midterm elections, although Qatar’s market surged on energy-sector developments and stronger sovereign credit reassurance. The regional weakness reflects persistent concerns about the economic and financial consequences of another […] The post Gulf Stock Markets Fall as US-Iran Conflict Risks Weigh on Sentiment, Qatar Rallies 4.6% appeared first on Tekedia.

The tokenization of traditional financial assets is transforming decentralized finance, creating new opportunities for investors to earn yields directly on blockchain networks. Leading institutional products such as BlackRock’s BUIDL, Circle’s USYC, and Ondo’s OUSG have demonstrated that traditional money-market instruments and short-term government securities can be brought onchain. These products provide investors with access to […] The post The Next Frontier of Onchain Yield: Moving Beyond Risk-Free Rates appeared first on Tekedia.

Google’s rapid expansion during the artificial intelligence boom highlights how the technology race is reshaping corporate America. As the company increases its workforce to support its growing AI ambitions, hedge funds that have benefited from the market rally face a different challenge: identifying which companies will continue to win and which could struggle as investor […] The post Google’s AI Hiring Boom: Why Hedge Funds Are Searching for Stock Market Winners and Losers appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft AI chief executive Mustafa Suleyman has warned that developing artificial intelligence systems capable of consciousness could create serious ethical and safety risks, arguing that researchers should stop development if evidence emerges that models are acquiring conscious experiences. In a lengthy post on X on Sunday, Suleyman said current AI models are not conscious and […] The post Microsoft AI Chief Mustafa Suleyman Warns Against Developing Conscious AI appeared first on Tekedia.

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Nigeria’s stablecoin market is far more efficient than it was in 2018 and 2019, but the supply behind it is still spread across many small sellers.

Stablecoins already move money in and out of Africa fast, but a lack of mainstream use holds back its adoption.

Nigerian-founded artificial intelligence startup Minicor has raised $3.8 million in seed funding to help businesses integrate AI technology with older desktop applications that lack modern connectivity features. The investment round was led by IA Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Paul Graham, Pioneer Fund, Robinhood Ventures, Garage Capital, Rebel Fund, and several other institutional and […] The post AI Startup Minicor Lands $3.8M to Modernise Outdated Business Systems appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Stablecoins are moving beyond crypto trading to become part of how African businesses move money across borders, panellists said at Moonshot.

Moonshot 2026 was as much a celebration of style as it was of technology, with attendees bringing bold prints, vibrant colours and contemporary West African fashion to Lagos’s National Theatre.

Anthropic has reached a milestone that illustrates how artificial intelligence is changing the economics of software development: the value of AI services consumed internally by the company has surpassed its monthly employee compensation costs, excluding stock-based awards. The disclosure, contained in the artificial intelligence company’s IPO filing, shows that in April the value of Claude […] The post Anthropic’s Internal AI Usage Surpasses Employee Compensation as Claude Writes 90% of New Code appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance has resumed withdrawals of bitcoin, ether, and selected stablecoins after replacing approximately 95% of the $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency stolen from the exchange, as the world’s largest digital asset trading platform works to restore normal operations following a cyberattack attributed by the FBI to North Korea. The exchange said on Sunday that it had […] The post Binance Resumes Crypto Withdrawals After Covering 95% of $6.3 Billion Hack Losses appeared first on Tekedia.

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Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD recorded its sixth consecutive month of year-on-year sales growth in October, with overseas markets providing an important source of demand as competition and weak consumer appetite weigh on its domestic business. The company sold 490,168 vehicles in October, an 11% increase from a year earlier, according to its latest disclosure. […] The post BYD October Sales Rise 11%, Xiaomi Made 50,000 Deliveries, as Overseas Demand Offsets Weak Chinese Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta Platforms is widening its advertising growth advantage over Google as artificial intelligence changes how consumers discover information, products, and services online, creating a new competitive divide between two companies that have dominated digital advertising for more than two decades. Meta’s advertising revenue rose 26% to $63.1 billion in the third quarter, up from $50.1 […] The post Meta’s Advertising Growth Outpaces Google Search as AI Reshapes the Digital Advertising Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Anti-cheat software has quietly become one of the most consequential cost centers in the games industry, and in 2026 it is also one of the clearest revenue protection tools publishers have. A fair match keeps players spending. A match full of aimbots and wallhacks empties wallets and servers alike. Estimates on how big this market […] The post How Is Anti-Cheat Software Reshaping Game Publishers’ Revenue in 2026? appeared first on Tekedia.

Most CRMs can plug into dozens of third-party tools, sometimes hundreds. Sounds ideal on paper. But teams will typically end up using five or six of those connections and forgetting the rest even exist, and the unused ones don’t just fade into the background. They clutter your settings and confuse new starters. Sometimes they’ll generate […] The post CRM Integrations: Which Ones Matter and Which to Skip appeared first on Tekedia.

A gift card rate calculator shows how much cash a card is worth before it is sold. The seller picks the card brand, the country it was issued in, the card type (physical or e-code), and the amount loaded on it. The tool then returns the payout in naira at the current rate. On Tbay, […] The post Gift Card Rate Calculator: Compare Rates Before Trading appeared first on Tekedia.

Moonshot’s move to the National Theatre was an achievement. Over 7,000 people came through a venue whose size now leaves room for growth.

WhatsApp groups can now pin messages forever. Here’s what else changed WhatsApp groups get four new features: forever pins, history for new members, group status and a mentions filter. Here is how each one works. TechCity

AI agents lifted their own spending limits in a study. Here’s what to do In a Cornell Tech and Yale test, 9 of 10 AI agents raised their own spending caps by reading approval codes in email. Here is how to protect yours. TechCity

DStv’s new packages start on 5 November. Here’s what each one costs DStv Nigeria moves to four packages on 5 November: Starter ₦6,000, Select ₦11,000, Sports ₦21,000 and Premium ₦44,500. Which one fits you? TechCity

Juicyway has received an approval from the Nigerian SEC to build a blockchain-based exchange connecting African assets with global investors.

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MTN Nigeria’s fintech revenue has yet to recover to pre-suspension levels after the company temporarily halted its airtime and data credit service between April and June 2026, even as it migrates mobile money customers to a new platform.

AI-generated photographs in Nigeria’s preliminary voter register expose a problem beyond synthetic images: weaknesses in access controls, verification and oversight. Ahead of the 2027 election, INEC faces a test of accountability—explaining how registration officers introduced irregularities and demonstrating how it will prevent a repeat.

South Africa’s revised AI policy must go beyond ethical principles to address regulatory capacity, consumer protection and the enforcement of rules governing artificial intelligence.

MTN Nigeria’s profit after tax rose 55.3% to ₦1.17 trillion in the first nine months of 2026, but its cash reserves fell nearly 40% as dividends, network investments and debt repayments absorbed cash. The results highlight the growing tension between rewarding shareholders, funding expansion and preserving liquidity amid rising operating costs and economic uncertainty.

MTN Ghana recorded a 33.5% rise in service revenue to GHS23.2B for 9M 2026, spurred by rapid adoption of mobile data, digital services, and mobile money. Profit after tax jumped 43% to GHS7.8B.

Enza Capital has launched a dedicated fund just for artificial intelligence (AI) startups and AI-enabled startups in Africa.