Sycamore, a Nigerian peer-to-peer lending fintech platform, has transitioned from operating solely as a digital lender into a broader financial services group comprising three regulated business entities. The restructuring marks a significant milestone in the company’s evolution as it expands its operations across lending, asset management, and microfinance banking under one integrated financial ecosystem. Led […] The post Nigerian Fintech Sycamore Expands Beyond Lending, With Shift Into Integrated Financial Services Model appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Senate moved Tuesday to advance a War Powers Resolution aimed at restricting military action in Iran, exposing widening political resistance inside Washington as the war lingers. The resolution passed 50–47 in a preliminary vote after Republican Senator Bill Cassidy broke ranks with his party, underscoring growing unease in Congress over the administration’s authority […] The post Senate Advances War Powers Challenge, Signaling Growing Resistance to Trump’s Military Campaign in Iran appeared first on Tekedia.

The sharp reversal in capital flows for Spot Bitcoin ETFs has once again highlighted the fragile balance between institutional enthusiasm and broader market uncertainty. After months of strong inflows that helped fuel Bitcoin’s rally and reinforce the legitimacy of digital assets in traditional finance, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a staggering $649 million in daily outflows. […] The post Bitcoin ETFs Recorded a Staggering $649 Million in Daily Outflows Recently appeared first on Tekedia.

The latest stress test on the BNB Smart Chain, commonly referred to as BSC, has ignited a major debate across the blockchain industry. While the network reportedly succeeded in passing a post-quantum cryptographic simulation, the exercise came with a steep operational tradeoff: transaction throughput dropped by nearly 40%. The event highlights a growing reality confronting […] The post BSC’s Latest Test May Represent One of the Earliest Glimpses into Quantum Risk appeared first on Tekedia.

Selecting the right email platform for your company is one of those decisions that seems straightforward at first glance but quickly reveals layers of complexity. Your email system touches every part of daily operations, spanning from client communication and internal collaboration to marketing outreach and regulatory compliance, which means that any weakness in this area […] The post How to Choose the Best Email Solution for Your Business appeared first on Tekedia.

“I told my parents that I would rather be the one to make the devices that you use to treat people,” he recalls. “That was the beginning of my career”.

The reported acquisition of Stainless MCP and its SDK platform by Anthropic marks a strategic consolidation in the rapidly evolving AI tooling stack, particularly around developer infrastructure and model orchestration. While the headline emphasizes a doubling of token limits for Claude Design, the deeper significance lies in how tightly integrated AI systems are becoming with […] The post Anthropic Acquires Stainless MCP and its SDK Platform for Claude Design appeared first on Tekedia.

The move is part of a broader shift in South Africa’s fintech sector, where employee ownership is increasingly being used to attract and retain talent, moving beyond Silicon Valley-style perks.

Talksign has launched AI-powered models that enables real-time, bidirectional translation between American Sign Language (ASL) and text or speech.

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Analog Devices is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire AI-focused power management startup Empower Semiconductor for about $1.5 billion in cash, in a deal that underscores how the artificial intelligence boom is rapidly reshaping the semiconductor industry far beyond high-profile AI processors. According to Bloomberg News, the transaction could be announced as early as Tuesday. […] The post Analog Devices to Acquire AI-focused Empower Semiconductor in a $1.5 billion Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic said it is loosening earlier confidentiality restrictions tied to its powerful Mythos cybersecurity model, allowing participating organizations to share threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, and defensive tools more broadly as concerns mount over the scale of emerging AI-driven cyber risks. The shift marks a notable recalibration for the AI company’s tightly controlled “Project Glasswing” initiative, which […] The post Anthropic Eases Secrecy Rules Around Mythos AI Cybersecurity Program, Allowing Partners to Share Threat Intelligence appeared first on Tekedia.

The sharp selloff in U.S. Treasuries that has accelerated in recent weeks appears far from exhausted, with analysts warning that stubborn inflation, elevated energy prices from the Middle East conflict, and structural changes in the investor base could push yields meaningfully higher in the near term. The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield was last hovering […] The post Investors See No Signs of U.S. Treasury Selloff Abating as Inflation Fears, Shifting Buyer Dynamics, and Policy Uncertainty Collide appeared first on Tekedia.

Standard Chartered announced on Tuesday a significant restructuring plan that will eliminate more than 7,000 roles by 2030, equivalent to 15% of its corporate and support functions, as the bank aggressively embraces artificial intelligence and automation to reshape its operations and drive sustainable profitability. The move positions StanChart among the most assertive global banks in […] The post Standard Chartered Embarks on Sweeping AI-Driven Overhaul, Slashing Over 7,000 Jobs by 2030 in Bold Efficiency Push appeared first on Tekedia.

The Lagos State government plans to increase the city’s data centre capacity to more than 250 megawatts (MW) by 2030, said Olatubosun Alake, commissioner for innovation, science, and technology. 

Good People, all the fingers on our hands are not equal and our circumstances are not identical. That means the way your friend invests should not automatically become the way you invest. Investing is deeply personal; it is one thing you must own yourself and not merely inherit through herding. Just because Abu is buying […] The post Before You Invest, Invest in Understanding Yourself First appeared first on Tekedia.

Satisfactory has been around on PC for a while now, and every few months the same question shows up again. Can you play it on console yet? People keep asking about satisfactory ps5 because the game honestly looks perfect for long couch sessions. Big factories, exploration, automation, multiplayer chaos. At first it mostly feels like […] The post A Lot Of Console Players Keep Waiting For Satisfactory On PS5 appeared first on Tekedia.

Checker has raised $8 million in equity seed funding to expand its stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Key points Main story TD Africa, in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), operated by Selectium, has hosted a high-level partner engagement forum focused on the future of enterprise networking and infrastructure transformation. The event brought together key technology partners to examine how organisations can build faster, smarter, and more secure network systems capable of […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

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In the wake of a harrowing kidnapping incident in the Orire local government area of Oyo State, a community’s desperate turn to traditional spiritual intervention has ignited a fierce debate across Nigeria’s digital landscape. As footage of traditional rites and the invocation of deities surfaced online, the public response has been characterised by a sharp […] The post Scepticism, satire, mockery trail call on gods to save Oyo kidnapped victims appeared first on Tekedia.

In Abuja, a landmark report is set to be unveiled, detailing how artificial intelligence could redefine accountability and citizen participation from Cairo to Cape Town. A new era of digital governance is set to be mapped out in Nigeria’s capital this week, as a Non-governmental organisation prepares to unveil a comprehensive study into the transformative […] The post New research aims to transform civic engagement across 54 African nations appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is moving to lock in one of the most critical commodities in the artificial intelligence race: computing power. The company on Tuesday unveiled “Guaranteed Capacity,” a new long-term infrastructure offering that allows enterprise customers to reserve dedicated AI compute capacity for one, two, or three years. The initiative is part of a bigger shift […] The post OpenAI Moves to Offer new Guaranteed Capacity for customers to secure compute appeared first on Tekedia.

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Table of contents 1. AI and Gemini 2. Google Search 3. Google Workspace and Productivity 4. Shopping 5. YouTube 6. Android and Hardware 7. Developer Tools 8. Google Play 9. Google AI Subscription Plan Changes Release Dates at a Glance Google held its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2026, on May 19 and 20 at […]

In the 1990s, when most Nigerian businesses still relied on paper files, fax machines, and office memos, Chuma Chukwujama was already convinced software was the future he should pursue.

Cloud9, a Kenyan digital bank, acquired ticketing platform M-Tickets in an all-stock deal valued at roughly KES 100 million ($773,000).

Global impact investor Lightrock has closed a USD 500 million fund, named Accelerate7, targeting growth-stage companies working on energy access across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The fund counts Shell, TotalEnergies, Equinor, and LGT Group among its investors. It will deploy tickets ranging from USD 10 million to USD 50 million into businesses […] The post Lightrock Closes $500M Accelerate7 Fund to Back Energy Access Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Egyptian startup support platform GrowthLabs has acquired Startup Gate in a transaction valued at approximately EGP 35 million, equivalent to roughly USD 656,000. The deal merges GrowthLabs’ “Catalyst OS” backend, used by accelerators and incubators, with Startup Gate’s front-end founder-investor network. Startup Gate was founded in 2025 by Emmy Tawfik The combined platform is positioned […] The post Egypt’s GrowthLabs Acquires Startup Gate in $656K Deal appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The West African Development Bank (BOAD) and French development finance institution Proparco have signed a EUR 200 million cross-currency financing agreement targeting private sector expansion across the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). The deal, structured by advisory firm Galite, uses a euro-to-CFA franc cross-currency mechanism designed to expand local-currency lending, strengthen foreign exchange […] The post BOAD and Proparco Close EUR 200M Cross-Currency Deal for WAEMU Private Sector appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Maintaining a home swimming pool often looks simple from the outside, but in reality it involves continuous and repetitive cleaning cycles that rarely end. Leaves, dust, insects, pollen, and fine debris constantly enter the water, especially in outdoor environments where pools are exposed to wind and seasonal changes. Even after a complete cleaning session, new […] The post How Pool Robots Reduce Repetitive Home Pool Cleaning appeared first on Tekedia.

The rise of tokenized exchange-traded funds (ETFs) crossing a combined onchain market capitalization of over $430 million marks a structural shift in how traditional financial instruments are being issued, held, and settled. According to data from Token Terminal, this milestone reflects accelerating demand for bringing regulated financial exposure into blockchain-native environments, where settlement finality, composability, […] The post Tokenized Exchange-Traded Funds Have Crossed $430M Onchain Market Capitalization appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Union is preparing sweeping new supply-chain rules that would force companies across key industries to diversify suppliers and reduce dependence on China, marking one of Brussels’ most aggressive economic security moves yet against Beijing’s dominance in critical manufacturing materials and industrial components. According to the Financial Times, the proposed rules would require companies […] The post EU plans supply-chain overhaul to curb dependence on China as trade tensions deepen appeared first on Tekedia.

Intel Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan said the company’s foundry business is beginning to gain traction, signaling growing confidence that the struggling American chipmaker may finally be making progress in one of the most expensive and strategically important turnarounds in semiconductor history. Speaking Monday on CNBC’s Mad Money, Tan said Intel’s efforts to manufacture chips […] The post Intel’s Lip-Bu Tan Says Foundry Turnaround Is Gaining Momentum as Chipmaker Pushes to Challenge TSMC appeared first on Tekedia.

Oil markets surged sharply after Donald Trump warned Iran that the clock is ticking, reigniting fears of a broader geopolitical confrontation in the Middle East and raising concerns over global energy security. The statement, posted on Truth Social following reports of stalled negotiations between Washington and Tehran, immediately shook financial markets, sending Brent crude above […] The post Global Oil Price Skyrocket After Trump’s Rhetoric “Clock is Ticking” appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta is set to begin another major round of layoffs this week, with approximately 8,000 employees expected to lose their jobs starting Wednesday as the company intensifies its aggressive pivot toward artificial intelligence. The layoffs, which represent roughly 10% of Meta’s workforce, come alongside plans to eliminate 6,000 open positions that were previously slated for […] The post Meta Deepens Workforce Cuts as AI Investments Reshape Workforce Strategy appeared first on Tekedia.