Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, chairman of Nigerian tier-1 lender Access Bank Group and financial services holding company Coronation Group, argues that African financial institutions must move beyond financial stability to productive finance, unlock capital tied up in commercial transactions and build banking systems capable of operating across borders.

During the first semester of my PhD Electrical & Computer Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, I took a course on embedded electronics and systems. What I learned in that classroom became the foundation of a company I established in Owerri, Nigeria. At the time, I was fortunate to hold seven academic scholarships and fellowships, […] The post Deploy ContiSX Secure Communication System In Your Organization or Government appeared first on Tekedia.

Got a ₦50,000 NERSI relief text? Here’s how to tell if it’s real The ₦50,000 NERSI relief payment started on 30 October. Here is how the real SMS works, the five providers and codes, and the signs of a fake. TechCity

Apple will check iCloud files you share with “Anyone with the link” starting in iOS 27.3 From iOS 27.3, Apple will check iCloud content shared with Anyone with the link for harmful content. Here is what changes and how to switch links. TechCity

GTA 6 needs up to 212 GB. Here’s how to make room before preload starts Nov. 10 GTA 6 preload starts Nov. 10 and needs up to 212 GB. Here is when it starts on PS5 and Xbox, how long the download takes, and how to free space. TechCity

How to spot a fake Black Friday site before you pay Fake stores and fake delivery texts follow the Black Friday sales. Here is how to check a store in 60 seconds, and what to do if you already paid. TechCity

Clea is a cross-border payments platform to serve African businesses importing goods from overseas.

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Palantir Technologies has delivered another impressive quarterly performance, reporting third-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.31 billion, beating Wall Street expectations and raising its full-year financial guidance as demand for artificial intelligence software continues to accelerate. The results highlight the company’s growing influence in the enterprise AI market, where businesses and government agencies are increasingly investing in […] The post Palantir Q3 2026 Earnings Beat Estimates as Revenue Hits $2.31B and Guidance Rises appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence boom is facing a new challenge as political resistance, infrastructure concerns and investor anxiety begin to reshape the industry’s future. What once appeared to be an unstoppable race to build bigger data centres is increasingly becoming a debate about electricity, water, financial returns and the communities expected to accommodate these facilities. The […] The post Texas Election, Elon Musk’s Space Ambitions and Growing Doubts About the AI Boom appeared first on Tekedia.

Block, the financial technology company led by Jack Dorsey, delivered a stronger-than-expected third quarter, reporting revenue of $6.72 billion while reaching a major legal agreement with the US Department of Justice. The results offer investors two contrasting developments: continued activity across its payments ecosystem and a costly resolution of a money-laundering investigation. The revenue figure […] The post Block Beats Q3 Revenue Estimates as DOJ Money-Laundering Case Ends in $764 Million Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple has updated its insider trading policy to explicitly prohibit employees from using confidential company information to place bets on prediction markets, highlighting growing concerns about how sensitive corporate information could be exploited through emerging financial platforms. The move reflects the increasing popularity of prediction markets and the challenges companies face in preventing employees from […] The post Apple Tightens Insider Trading Policy to Ban Employees From Using Confidential Information on Prediction Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Morgan Stanley has joined the first group of financial institutions using the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s new tokenization service, marking Wall Street’s move to bring traditional securities onto blockchain infrastructure. The bank says it has converted U.S. equities and Treasury securities into tokenized form through the platform, which went live on October 28. The […] The post Morgan Stanley Joins Wall Street’s Tokenization Push Through DTCC appeared first on Tekedia.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has cleared the way for equity perpetual futures contracts to trade on regulated US exchanges for the first time, marking a significant development in the convergence of traditional financial markets and cryptocurrency trading. The decision allows investors to gain exposure to individual stocks through a derivatives product that has […] The post CFTC Brings Crypto-Style Perpetual Futures to Traditional Stock Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

A shift in investor demand may be creating a new group of technology stock leaders, with semiconductor, networking and cloud infrastructure companies gaining attention as some of the industry’s biggest names struggle to sustain their rallies, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday. Broadcom and Micron helped support the major US stock market averages during Tuesday’s session, […] The post Cramer Sees New Technology Stock Leaders Emerging as Investors Move Beyond Nvidia and Big Tech appeared first on Tekedia.

Canada has become a common next step for Nigerian professionals, students and founders. The move brings a new salary, new bank accounts and a new tax system. It also raises a quieter question: what happens to the money you already invested, and to the money you invest next? The answer gets harder when savings sit […] The post Nigerians In Canada: Managing Investments Across Borders appeared first on Tekedia.

Uzoma Dozie, CEO of Sparkle MFB, says Nigerian banks must rethink collateral requirements and use transaction data and AI to expand lending to small businesses, lower borrowing costs, and improve financial inclusion.

Safaricom generated KES 4.9 billion ($38 million) from M-PESA Fuliza, its overdraft service that lets customers complete transactions when they lack enough money in their wallets.

Paga is expanding its Direct Debit access to let businesses using Paga Engine collect recurring payments from accounts outside its network.

After stints at PayPal, GTBank, a tier-one Nigerian bank, and South Africa’s Standard Bank, Agboola was frustrated by how difficult it was for businesses to move money across African markets.

Google is facing political opposition over a new policy integrating artificial intelligence into its education services, after reports that schools rejecting AI could lose access to parts of its search offering triggered accusations that the company was using its market position to pressure public education systems. The controversy followed a Google blog post titled “Designing […] The post Google Faces Political Backlash Over AI Policy for Schools as Search Integration Raises Concerns appeared first on Tekedia.

Canva layoffs and restructuring affect 1,271 people. Here’s what the exit package includes Canva says 1,271 people, about 22% of its staff, are affected by a restructuring. Here is what departing staff get, what Canva hasn't said, and what to ask about if you face a layoff. TechCity

Circle Internet Group delivered a stronger-than-expected third-quarter performance, reporting $865 million in revenue and adjusted earnings per share of $0.84. Both figures exceeded analyst estimates, highlighting the growing financial strength of the company behind USD Coin (USDC) as demand for dollar-backed stablecoins continues to expand across global financial markets. The results represent another important milestone […] The post Circle Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates as Revenue Reaches $865 Million appeared first on Tekedia.

The 2026 US midterm elections have delivered a major political shock, with Democrats taking control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in a sweeping defeat for Republicans. The result represents a significant shift in Washington’s political balance and raises fresh questions about the influence of corporate campaign spending, particularly from the cryptocurrency […] The post Democrats Sweep Congress as Crypto Campaign Spending Fails to Stop Midterm Losses appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX fell in premarket trading on Wednesday after Democratic candidates secured significant victories in the US midterm elections, raising concerns among investors about the political and regulatory outlook for large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure projects. SpaceX shares were last down 3.8%, while Tesla declined 3.5%, as Republican candidates backed by […] The post Tesla, SpaceX Shares Fall as Democratic Midterm Wins Raise Concerns Over US AI Data Centre Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence industry is witnessing two significant developments that highlight the growing influence of geopolitics and investor confidence in the global AI infrastructure market. Oracle has reportedly cancelled a $7 billion artificial intelligence chip leasing agreement involving Chinese technology giant Tencent following pressure from the United States, while AI startup Fal has secured $1.3 […] The post Oracle Cancels $7 Billion AI Chip Leasing Deal With Tencent as Fal Raises $1.3 Billion at $16 Billion Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington was close to reaching a trade agreement with Canada, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated that negotiations had advanced but remained incomplete, with the United States withdrawing some of its earlier demands. Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Trump expressed confidence that the two […] The post Trump Says US Nears Canada Trade Deal as Carney Signals Progress on Disputed Demands appeared first on Tekedia.

Oracle has canceled a multibillion-dollar agreement to lease advanced artificial intelligence chips to Chinese technology group Tencent after facing pressure from the administration of US President Donald Trump, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. US officials approached Oracle to raise concerns about the proposed arrangement, according to the newspaper, which cited people familiar with the […] The post Oracle Cancels $7 Billion Tencent Chip-Leasing Deal After US Government Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established a technical consultative committee to engage banks, financial institutions and market participants on policy and operational issues affecting India’s rapidly evolving financial markets. The committee will provide a formal platform for discussions on money markets, government securities, foreign exchange trading, derivatives and financial market infrastructure, according to […] The post Morgan Stanley, Others Tapped As RBI Forms Market Advisory Committee to Strengthen Oversight of India’s Financial Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says the skills that helped him build the company were not enough to prepare him for running a global business, forcing him to rethink how he hired executives, managed employees and made strategic decisions as the startup expanded. Speaking on Monday’s episode of the How I Built This podcast with host […] The post Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Reveals Three Leadership Mistakes That Nearly Undermined His Growth as a Founder appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold, silver and other precious metals surged on Wednesday as the US dollar weakened and Treasury yields fell following midterm election results that pointed to a shift in congressional control, reviving demand for assets sensitive to monetary policy and currency movements. Spot gold rose 2.97% to $4,044.90 an ounce by 4:32 a.m. ET, while spot […] The post Gold and Silver Rally as Dollar Weakens After US Midterm Election Results appeared first on Tekedia.

Global stocks and the US dollar recovered on Wednesday after falling overnight as investors assessed the implications of Democrats winning control of both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections, an outcome that could increase regulatory scrutiny of artificial intelligence and complicate President Donald Trump’s economic agenda. Democrats recorded sweeping victories in traditionally Republican […] The post Global Stocks and Dollar Recover as US Election Results Raise AI Regulation Concerns appeared first on Tekedia.

Google’s free Skilling Africa hub lets you study AI offline. Here’s how to start Download short AI and digital skills lessons on Wi-Fi, then study offline with no data. Here is how to sign up for Skilling Africa with Google. TechCity

Australian property developer Goodman Group and US data center operator Digital Realty have offered to acquire up to 9.9% of NextDC for approximately A$715 million ($499.7 million), seeking to take advantage of a sharp decline in the company’s share price following delays to a major infrastructure project. The proposed after-market transaction values the shares at […] The post JPMorgan Leads as Goodman Group and Digital Realty Offer A$715m for Stake in Struggling NextDC appeared first on Tekedia.

Android’s November update fixes a hidden text that can drop your calls Google rates the call crash bug critical. Check your Android security update date in under a minute and see if your phone has the fix. TechCity