The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has tightened the rules for account opening and reactivation, mandating that all such processes must now include liveness verification and be validated in real time against the Bank Verification Number (BVN) or National Identity Number (NIN) database.

Keeping a digital presence steady is a full-time job. It takes more than just a strong password to stay ahead of the curve. Success comes from combining smart tools with safe habits. Many people forget that growth needs a solid base. You need to build a structure that can handle more traffic and more data. […] The post Bulletproof Your Digital Presence: Stability, Security, and Seamless Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Network International (www.Network.ae), a fintech company in the Middle East and Africa, and ADCB Egypt—part of the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Group, one of the UAE’s foremost financial institutions—unveil FICO® Falcon® Fraud Manager. The advanced analytics solution, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities, delivers superior fraud detection.  This is part of […]

By Yewande Ayowole‑Oso, Talent Leader, English‑speaking Africa at Schneider Electric Across industries, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate conversations about the future of work. The questions all have a very familiar ring to it: “will AI replace jobs, dilute human creativity and reshape the workforce faster than people can adapt?” Well, no; it has become […]

Future of Electric Vehicles in Emerging Markets: 2026 Growth This article examines how electrification will unfold in emerging markets, focusing on vehicle classes, charging and grid realities, financing models, local manufacturing, and policy. It highlights practical strategies for startups, investors, and policymakers to accelerate adoption. TechCity

While political parties prepare for the polls, a quieter contest is underway inside the data pipelines, recommendation algorithms, and artificial intelligence (AI) tools shaping what Nigerian voters see, read, and believe online

Her story begins far from Nairobi. Kabra grew up in Jalgaon, a small town in India, where, she says, entrepreneurship was simply how people lived.

Britain’s media regulator Ofcom and privacy watchdog the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued stark warnings to major social media platforms on Thursday, demanding urgent improvements to age verification and child safety measures. The regulators accused Facebook, Instagram (Meta), TikTok (ByteDance), YouTube (Alphabet), Snapchat, and Roblox of failing to enforce their own minimum age rules, exposing […] The post UK Regulators Demand Tougher Age Checks from Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, and Roblox as Online Safety Act Enforcement Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent data from GitHub analytics primarily tracked via platforms like Artemis confirms a major drawdown in blockchain and crypto developer activity, with sharp declines in both the number of active developers and code commits since early 2025. This trend has continued into early 2026. Weekly code commits to crypto/blockchain repositories have fallen roughly 75% since […] The post GitHub Blockchain, Crypto Developer and Code Activity Decline  appeared first on Tekedia.

Goldman Sachs has raised its oil price forecasts for late 2026, warning that disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could last longer than previously expected as the conflict involving Iran continues to unsettle global energy markets. In a research note released on Thursday, the investment bank lifted its fourth-quarter 2026 forecast for […] The post Goldman Sachs raises oil forecasts Due to Supply Disruptions at Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Tekedia.

Ripple, the company behind XRP, has kicked off a share buyback program that values the company at approximately $50 billion. Ripple has launched a tender offer to repurchase up to $750 million worth of its private shares from early investors and employees. The buyback is expected to run through April 2026. This implies a $50 […] The post Ripple XRP Kicks Off a Share Buyback Program Which Values the Company at ~$50B appeared first on Tekedia.

Based on recent developments as of March 2026, the U.S. remains deeply engaged in the region through military, diplomatic, and economic levers, particularly under the second Trump administration. However, there are signs of shifting dynamics, including strained alliances and a pivot toward more unilateral actions, which some analysts interpret as a relative waning compared to […] The post If the War in Iran Intensifies, It Might Create Uneven Balance on US Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

A bill has been introduced in the U.S. Congress to explicitly ban prediction market contracts related to death and war. Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the DEATH BETS Act (: Discouraging Exploitative Assassination, Tragedy, and Harm Betting in Event Trading Systems Act). This bicameral legislation amends the Commodity Exchange Act […] The post US Congressmen Introduces Bill to Explicitly Ban Prediction Markets Contracts on DEATH and War Events appeared first on Tekedia.

Mastercard has officially announced the launch of its Mastercard Crypto Partner Program. This is a new global initiative designed to foster collaboration between the traditional payments world and the digital assets ecosystem. The program unites more than 85 crypto-native companies, payments providers, financial institutions, and other industry players. The goal is to create a forum […] The post Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program to Foster Collaborations appeared first on Tekedia.

China has imposed an immediate halt on refined fuel exports as authorities move to safeguard domestic energy supplies amid escalating geopolitical tensions tied to the U.S.-Israeli confrontation with Iran, Reuters reports, citing people familiar with the matter. The export suspension, ordered by the country’s top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission, applies to […] The post China halts fuel exports amid fears Middle East conflict could trigger domestic shortages appeared first on Tekedia.

Singapore-based logistics investment giant GLP is considering a Hong Kong initial public offering that could value the company at about $20 billion, according to people familiar with the matter quoted by Reuters. The move potentially marks one of the most prominent listings in the city’s resurgent equity market this year. The company has been discussing […] The post GLP Eyes $20bn Hong Kong IPO in Bid to Re-Enter Public Markets as Listing Pipeline Rebounds appeared first on Tekedia.

Goldman Sachs has pushed back its expected timeline for U.S. Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts, now projecting quarter-point reductions in September and December 2026 rather than the previously anticipated June start, according to a research note published Wednesday. The revision comes amid heightened concerns over inflation pressures stemming from the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and its impact […] The post Goldman Sachs Delays Fed Rate-Cut Forecast, Citing War Inflation Risks and Resilient Labor Market appeared first on Tekedia.

MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares have outperformed Bitcoin in 2026 so far, primarily by losing less value during a period of Bitcoin price declines. Bitcoin is down approximately 22% year-to-date, while MSTR stock has declined only about 9.5% with some sources citing around 8-10% YTD losses depending on exact dates. For context, recent prices show Bitcoin around […] The post MicroStrategy Shares Outperforming Bitcoin So Far in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic is engaged in discussions with a consortium of major private equity firms, including Blackstone and Hellman & Friedman, to establish a joint venture focused on deploying the startup’s Claude AI technology across the investors’ portfolio companies, according to a report by The Information. The proposed partnership would adopt a Palantir-style model, providing consulting services […] The post Anthropic in Talks with Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman to Form AI-Focused Joint Venture Targeting Private Equity Portfolio Companies appeared first on Tekedia.

Meet Oluwatobi Busola, the Human Resource Manager at Redtech, the technology company backed by Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Holdings. With nearly a decade of experience across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, she has scaled HR systems to support rapid growth while embedding culture and performance frameworks that sustain momentum.

In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Oluwatobi Busola || CBN embraces AI for combating AML fraud || Kenya and Rwanda shake hands on licence passporting || Who secured the bag? 💰

Social Media Privacy Settings: A Step-by-Step Guide to Protecting Yourself Online Think about what your social media profiles reveal about you. Your full name. Your face. Where you live,… TechCity

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has acquired Moltbook, a viral social network platform built exclusively for AI agents. Moltbook launched in January 2026 as an experimental, Reddit-style forum where autonomous AI agents primarily those powered by tools like OpenClaw can autonomously create accounts, post content, comment, upvote/downvote, form communities (called “submolts”), […] The post Meta’s Acquisition of Moltbook is A Push Towards Embedded AI Agents Exploration appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that Iran’s ruling establishment remains largely intact and is not at immediate risk of collapse, even after nearly two weeks of sustained military strikes by the United States and Israel, according to three sources familiar with the reports quoted by Reuters. The latest intelligence analysis, completed within the past few days, […] The post U.S. Intelligence Sees Iran’s Leadership Intact Despite Weeks of U.S.–Israel Strikes appeared first on Tekedia.

Atlassian said it will cut roughly 10% of its workforce, about 1,600 employees, as the enterprise software company restructures operations to accelerate investment in artificial intelligence and expand its focus on large corporate customers. The announcement comes as major software firms reshape their businesses as AI tools begin to transform the economics of software development […] The post Atlassian cuts 1,600 jobs to fund AI push and enterprise expansion as software firms reshape for the next tech cycle appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple has ventured into one of the most competitive segments of the laptop market with the launch of a lower-priced MacBook, a move that is already drawing attention from rival manufacturers accustomed to competing against the company’s premium devices. The technology giant unveiled the MacBook Neo in March with a starting price of $599, roughly […] The post Apple’s $599 Macbook Neo Rattles PC Market, Rival Exec Shocked By Cheap Price appeared first on Tekedia.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that Germany’s phase-out of nuclear energy is “irreversible.” This comment came on March 10, 2026, during a press appearance in Berlin following a meeting with Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. Merz described the decision—completed in 2023 under the previous government, when the last three reactors were shut down—as a […] The post German Chancellor Merz States that Germany’s Phase-out of Nuclear Energy is “Irreversible” appeared first on Tekedia.

Iran has begun laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. This development comes amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, where the strait—a critical chokepoint for roughly 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments—has already seen effectively halted commercial traffic due to threats, attacks on vessels, and insurance risks. U.S. intelligence sources […] The post Iran’s Naval Mines in Strait of Hormuz Creates Emergent Increase on Global Oil Price Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold’s muted reaction to the latest Middle East conflict is challenging one of the oldest assumptions in financial markets: that geopolitical crises automatically trigger sustained rallies in the precious metal. After military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran on Feb. 28, spot gold initially surged from $5,296 to $5,423 per troy ounce […] The post Gold’s Safe-Haven Status Tested as Iran Conflict Fails to Ignite Sustained Rally appeared first on Tekedia.

Germany’s RWE and Munich Airport have partnered on a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for offshore wind energy. RWE will supply Munich Airport (Flughafen München GmbH) with 40 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of renewable electricity annually — equivalent to about 40 million kilowatt-hours — from its Nordseecluster A offshore wind farm in the North Sea (north of […] The post Germany’s RWE and Munich Airport Partner on a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement appeared first on Tekedia.

The leadership changes follow the departure of Pieter Prickaerts, who stepped down after nearly seven years in the company.

Fintech dominated Africa’s startup funding landscape in 2025. But early data from 2026 suggests investors may be widening their focus.

Multi-agent systems (MAS) represent one of the most important and rapidly evolving concepts in modern AI, especially in 2026 as agentic AI shifts from single agents to coordinated teams. A multi-agent system is a computational setup composed of multiple autonomous intelligent agents that interact with each other and often with a shared environment to solve […] The post Multi Agent System is a Rapidly Evolving Concept in Modern AI where Agents Shifts to Coordinated Teams appeared first on Tekedia.

In today’s digital-first retail environment, website performance is critical to the success of any online business. A single second of downtime or a slow-loading product page can lead to lost sales, frustrated customers, and diminished brand trust. Tools like Supermonitoring.com provide businesses with real-time alerts on uptime, response times, and content integrity, allowing store owners […] The post Ensuring Seamless eCommerce: How Website Monitoring Enhances Dropshipping Operations appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigerian officials signed a formal agreement to host the Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 in Lagos, a continental commerce event designed to boost trade across Africa.

Bitcoin briefly tested the critical $70,000 support level on Wednesday, before pulling back as rising geopolitical tensions and broader market uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment. The leading cryptocurrency showed relative resilience compared with traditional markets, suggesting that digital assets may be temporarily decoupling from broader risk-off sentiment. The global cryptocurrency market rose by about 1.2% […] The post Bitcoin Tests $70K Support But Pulls Back as Geopolitical Uncertainty Weighs on Markets appeared first on Tekedia.