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1-year vs. 5-year Two-wheeler Insurance: Which Saves You More?
Choosing between a one-year and a five-year policy depends on your budget, coverage needs, and personal preference for convenience. A longer-term policy saves you the hassle of annual renewals, but it does mean paying more upfront. Opting for multi-year 2-wheeler insurance can help lock in your rates and offer long-term peace of mind. Before deciding […] The post 1-year vs. 5-year Two-wheeler Insurance: Which Saves You More? appeared first on Tekedia.
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How to Pay Chinese Suppliers in RMB (Alipay & WeChat Pay) or Swap Naira, Kenyan Shillings, Ghana Cedis & USDT in Minutes
If you import goods from 1688, Alibaba, Taobao or the Canton Fair and need to pay Chinese suppliers in RMB from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya or other African countries, you probably know how stressful and challenging cross-border payments can be. Similarly, many African freelancers, remote workers and crypto traders struggle to convert their local currencies into […]
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The Business of Synthetic Media: How Niche AI Image Platforms Are Finding Profitable Audiences
Large image generators are capable of taking pretty much anything and creating an image out of it. When you’re looking to build a business around one you’ll want to look for something people will enjoy using to further their creativity. Custom AI anime characters are a great example. People will want to generate images with […] The post The Business of Synthetic Media: How Niche AI Image Platforms Are Finding Profitable Audiences appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nonprofits Sue OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Google and SpaceX Over Advanced AI Risks
A coalition of nonprofit organizations has sued OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX’s artificial intelligence division, Meta Platforms and Alphabet’s Google, seeking a court order to halt further development of the most advanced AI models over concerns that the technology could pose an existential threat to humanity. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday in San Francisco, argues that California’s […] The post Nonprofits Sue OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Google and SpaceX Over Advanced AI Risks appeared first on Tekedia.
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Fed Governor Says U.S. Should Prepare For “Serious Short-Term AI Job Disruptions
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence could create a sharp imbalance in the US economy, allowing companies and investors that own the technology to capture a growing share of national income while workers face job losses, weaker bargaining power, and limited opportunities to adjust, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr has warned. Barr said on Thursday […] The post Fed Governor Says U.S. Should Prepare For “Serious Short-Term AI Job Disruptions appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump Calls on Tim Cook to Take Over Nvidia Amid Jensen Huang Resignation Speculation
President Donald Trump has called for Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook to replace Jensen Huang as chief executive of Nvidia following Huang’s abrupt resignation. In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote that Huang “has done a fantastic job” and that “there is only one man to take his place which is the CEO of Apple. […] The post Trump Calls on Tim Cook to Take Over Nvidia Amid Jensen Huang Resignation Speculation appeared first on Tekedia.
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Novo Holdings-Backed Windward Bio Raises $175m in US IPO as Biotech Listings Gather Pace
Windward Bio has raised $175 million in its US initial public offering, adding to a growing pipeline of healthcare and biotechnology companies tapping public markets as listings in other sectors face pressure from economic uncertainty. The Basel, Switzerland-based drug developer sold approximately 10.3 million shares at $17 each, within its marketed range of $16 to […] The post Novo Holdings-Backed Windward Bio Raises $175m in US IPO as Biotech Listings Gather Pace appeared first on Tekedia.
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Cramer Says Jensen Huang Put Nvidia Shareholders at Risk, Sees Opportunity for a More Disciplined Company
CNBC host Jim Cramer has accused former Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang of putting shareholders at risk through his personal conduct and management decisions, arguing that the chipmaker may emerge from the leadership crisis as a more disciplined business under new management. “Did he betray you, the shareholders?” Cramer asked on Thursday. “Yes. End of […] The post Cramer Says Jensen Huang Put Nvidia Shareholders at Risk, Sees Opportunity for a More Disciplined Company appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nebius’ $40bn AI Infrastructure Spending Plan Faces Delays, Microsoft Contract Risks
Nebius has outlined plans to spend between $40 billion and $45 billion on artificial intelligence infrastructure in 2027, a substantially larger investment programme than Wall Street had anticipated. However, delays at major data center projects and growing scrutiny from Microsoft are raising questions about whether the neocloud provider can deliver the capacity needed to support […] The post Nebius’ $40bn AI Infrastructure Spending Plan Faces Delays, Microsoft Contract Risks appeared first on Tekedia.
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Cerebras Shares Surge 17% After Strong Earnings and New Microsoft Deal
Cerebras Systems shares surged 17% in extended trading on Thursday after the artificial intelligence chipmaker reported better-than-expected quarterly results and issued revenue guidance above Wall Street estimates. The company also disclosed that it had secured a new agreement with Microsoft, adding another major cloud provider to its growing list of customers. The company reported adjusted […] The post Cerebras Shares Surge 17% After Strong Earnings and New Microsoft Deal appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump Suggests Tim Cook Replace Jensen Huang at Nvidia, While Urging CEO to Fight for His Position
US President Donald Trump has suggested that former Apple chief executive Tim Cook should replace Jensen Huang as head of Nvidia, adding an unexpected political dimension to the leadership crisis at the world’s leading AI chipmaker. “NOW THAT Nvidia CEO JENSEN HUANG, who has done a fantastic job, has resigned, there is only one man […] The post Trump Suggests Tim Cook Replace Jensen Huang at Nvidia, While Urging CEO to Fight for His Position appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nvidia’s New Leaders Reassure Employees After Jensen Huang’s Sudden Exit: Read the Memo
Nvidia’s interim chief executive, Colette Kress, and newly appointed board chair Harvey Jones have moved to reassure employees following Jensen Huang’s abrupt resignation, promising continuity in the company’s operations while the board searches for a permanent successor. The two executives addressed the leadership transition in separate internal memos circulated on Thursday, according to documents obtained […] The post Nvidia’s New Leaders Reassure Employees After Jensen Huang’s Sudden Exit: Read the Memo appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nectar Launches AI Agent to Automate Influencer Marketing From Creator Discovery to Campaign Management
Nectar, an artificial intelligence-powered marketing platform, has launched a new agent designed to automate much of the work involved in influencer marketing, from identifying suitable creators and initiating contact to managing partnerships and tracking campaign performance. The new product, called Creator Agent, is intended to reduce the time marketing teams spend searching social media for […] The post Nectar Launches AI Agent to Automate Influencer Marketing From Creator Discovery to Campaign Management appeared first on Tekedia.
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Jim Cramer Questions Anthropic’s $1.4tn IPO Over Revenue Growth, Computing Costs
As Anthropic prepares to launch one of the largest technology initial public offerings in history, CNBC host Jim Cramer has questioned whether the artificial intelligence company’s rapid growth can support its proposed valuation of as much as $1.405 trillion. The developer of Claude plans to price its shares on November 18 and begin trading the […] The post Jim Cramer Questions Anthropic’s $1.4tn IPO Over Revenue Growth, Computing Costs appeared first on Tekedia.
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How To Register for SMEDAN Online 2026
Learn how to register for SMEDAN online for free. Get your SMEDAN ID, download your SMEDAN certificate and discover exclusive benefits for registered MSMEs.
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IFC Invests in Ethiopian Fintech Kifiya to Expand Agricultural Financing Across Africa
Ethiopian financial technology company Kifiya Financial Technology has secured its first investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to expand digital financing opportunities for farmers, small businesses and underserved communities. The investment agreement was announced on November 4, 2026, during the Africa Financial Summit held in Luanda, Angola. […] The post IFC Invests in Ethiopian Fintech Kifiya to Expand Agricultural Financing Across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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African Startups Raise $183 Million in October as Funding Declines 58%
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Microsoft’s 18-hour outage exposed South Africa’s dependence on Big Tech
Microsoft's global outage disrupted South African businesses and public institutions, including Eskom, Absa and FlySafair, exposing the country's growing dependence on Big Tech's cloud infrastructure.
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GTBank’s new 737 App turns your phone number into your account number. Here’s what it does and what GTBank hasn’t said yet
GTBank’s new 737 App turns your phone number into your account number. Here’s what it does and what GTBank hasn’t said yet GTBank's new 737 App uses your phone number as your account number and adds a free virtual card. What it does and what to check first. TechCity
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What a $7,500 Gold Revaluation Could Mean for Global Markets
The relocation of senior US officials to military installations has prompted questions about what may be unfolding behind the scenes. One interpretation argues that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche are not moving because of an imminent military threat, but because they are being positioned for a major financial operation. The […] The post What a $7,500 Gold Revaluation Could Mean for Global Markets appeared first on Tekedia.
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Dangote Refinery IPO Attracts N5.85tn in Applications, Nearly Three Times Target
Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s initial public offering has attracted share applications worth approximately N5.85 trillion ($4.1 billion), nearly three times its initial fundraising target, as investors across Nigeria and the rest of Africa seek stakes in the facility. The offering, described by Bloomberg as Africa’s largest public share sale to date, has received applications from all […] The post Dangote Refinery IPO Attracts N5.85tn in Applications, Nearly Three Times Target appeared first on Tekedia.
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Ring’s $249.99 Drone Cam flies around your house on its own. Here’s what it really costs and who should wait
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Binance Fully Covers $6.3 Billion Losses from Record Crypto Hack Linked to North Korea
Crypto exchange Binance has completed full coverage of user losses stemming from the October security incident in which approximately $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency was stolen from the exchange’s hot wallets. The announcement, confirmed on November 12, marks the final step in the company’s pledge to absorb the entire financial impact without any loss to customers. […] The post Binance Fully Covers $6.3 Billion Losses from Record Crypto Hack Linked to North Korea appeared first on Tekedia.
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“It is A Mistake to Let Him Go” – CZ Criticizes Nvidia For Accepting Jensen Huang’s Resignation
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, has publicly stated that Nvidia made a mistake by accepting Jensen Huang’s resignation as chief executive, president, and board member. His comments come as Nvidia navigates a sudden leadership transition at a critical moment for the AI industry. The company’s CEO Jensen Huang stepped down after admitting to […] The post “It is A Mistake to Let Him Go” – CZ Criticizes Nvidia For Accepting Jensen Huang’s Resignation appeared first on Tekedia.
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Sizing a Google Ads Budget for SaaS Companies From LTV Instead of the Plan Price
Two SaaS companies both sell a $300 plan, yet their Google Ads budgets couldn’t be further apart. One enjoys 80 percent gross margins, multi-year retention, and steady seat expansion; the other loses 8 percent of its customers every month. Plan price is only sticker revenue. What funds search advertising is gross-margin lifetime value (LTV), fast […] The post Sizing a Google Ads Budget for SaaS Companies From LTV Instead of the Plan Price appeared first on Tekedia.
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The best streaming devices for your TV: Roku, Fire TV, Google TV and Apple TV compared
The best streaming devices for your TV: Roku, Fire TV, Google TV and Apple TV compared The best streaming device is the one that fits your phone and TV. Roku, Google TV Streamer, Apple TV 4K and Fire TV compared on price and specs. TechCity
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Outlook and Teams are still not fully back after Microsoft’s outage. Here’s what Microsoft says and what to do
Outlook and Teams are still not fully back after Microsoft’s outage. Here’s what Microsoft says and what to do Microsoft 365 is still recovering from the Nov. 12 outage. What broke, what still works, why delayed email is being held and what to do now. TechCity
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Cyberattacks turned October into a costly month for Nigerian banks
In early October, a wave of cyberattacks, leading to fraud losses, hit several Nigerian banks and financial institutions, potentially costing billions of naira in customer funds, according to several sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
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Microsoft outage pushes Kenya’s banks onto WhatsApp and phone lines
Kenyan banks turned to WhatsApp and call centres on Friday after a global Microsoft outage cut off their email, forcing several of the country’s biggest lenders to reroute customer queries. Equity Bank and UBA Kenya asked customers to call or use WhatsApp. Stanbic Bank Kenya, part of South Africa’s Standard Bank Group, directed customers to […]
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U.S. Fed Governor Warns AI Could Trigger Large-Scale Job Displacement and Widen US Inequality
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr has warned that the United States should prepare for serious short-term disruption to its labor market as artificial intelligence adoption accelerates, raising the possibility of widespread job displacement and a further shift in national income from workers towards investors and business owners. Barr said the scale of the disruption would […] The post U.S. Fed Governor Warns AI Could Trigger Large-Scale Job Displacement and Widen US Inequality appeared first on Tekedia.
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Elon Musk Says Hiring Jensen Huang Would Be an Honor as Nvidia CEO’s Exit Shakes AI Industry
Elon Musk has signaled his interest in bringing Jensen Huang into his business empire, saying it would be “an honor” to hire the Nvidia co-founder as the chipmaker faces a leadership crisis that has unsettled investors and raised questions about the future of its artificial intelligence strategy. Musk made the comment late Wednesday after financial […] The post Elon Musk Says Hiring Jensen Huang Would Be an Honor as Nvidia CEO’s Exit Shakes AI Industry appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Fear Is Not Enough to Signal a Bear Market, Says Willy Woo
Fear is spreading across cryptocurrency markets, but prominent on-chain analyst Willy Woo believes investors may be interpreting the current sentiment too negatively. According to Woo, fear alone does not signal the beginning of a Bitcoin bear market. Instead, he argues that genuine bearish conditions emerge when widespread pessimism coincides with Bitcoin repeatedly recording new price […] The post Bitcoin Fear Is Not Enough to Signal a Bear Market, Says Willy Woo appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tokyo Renews Yen Intervention Warnings as Dollar Climbs to 159.94
Japan is once again stepping up its warnings against excessive yen weakness as the currency approaches the psychologically important 160-per-dollar level. However, financial markets appear increasingly unconvinced that Tokyo’s verbal interventions will be enough to reverse the yen’s decline, particularly as the widening monetary policy gap between Japan and the United States continues to favor […] The post Tokyo Renews Yen Intervention Warnings as Dollar Climbs to 159.94 appeared first on Tekedia.
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British AI Chip Startup Fractile Raises $720m at $7bn Valuation as UK Backs Domestic Semiconductor Push
British artificial intelligence chipmaker Fractile has raised $720 million at a $7 billion valuation, securing backing from major venture capital firms and the UK government as Britain seeks to build a domestic semiconductor industry capable of supporting its ambitions in artificial intelligence. The London- and Bristol-based startup is developing processors designed to make AI inference […] The post British AI Chip Startup Fractile Raises $720m at $7bn Valuation as UK Backs Domestic Semiconductor Push appeared first on Tekedia.
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CoreWeave Stock Jumps 16% After Raising Outlook as CFTC Warns Kalshi of Imminent Charges
CoreWeave shares surged 16% after the artificial intelligence infrastructure company raised its outlook, giving investors fresh confidence in demand for the computing power needed to develop and operate advanced AI systems. At the same time, a regulatory warning to prediction-market operator Kalshi shows that fast-growing financial platforms remain exposed to scrutiny over how they communicate […] The post CoreWeave Stock Jumps 16% After Raising Outlook as CFTC Warns Kalshi of Imminent Charges appeared first on Tekedia.
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Cramer Softens View on CoreWeave After Strong Earnings and CEO’s Reassurances
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said he is becoming less skeptical of CoreWeave after the artificial intelligence infrastructure provider delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly results and its chief executive addressed concerns over demand, financing, and the value of its computing equipment. CoreWeave shares surged nearly 25% on Wednesday after the company reported quarterly revenue above market expectations and raised […] The post Cramer Softens View on CoreWeave After Strong Earnings and CEO’s Reassurances appeared first on Tekedia.
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