In today's edition: Kenya’s Central Bank is hiring crypto compliance roles || Canal+ to list on the JSE in June || Ethiopia-based e-mobility startup Dodai raises $13m || South Africa delays long-expected public merger

A brief but consequential systems failure at PocketOS is sharpening industry focus on the risks of deploying autonomous AI agents inside live production environments, where speed and scale can magnify even a single misjudgment into a full-blown outage. Founder Jer Crane said an AI coding agent, running on Claude Opus via Cursor, issued a destructive […] The post AI autonomy meets fragile safeguards as PoceketOS ‘vibe deletion’ incident exposes operational fault lines appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta heads into its first-quarter earnings under intensified scrutiny, with its newly launched Muse Spark model at the center of investor focus. The model, unveiled in early April, represents a decisive shift in the company’s artificial intelligence strategy and raises fresh questions: Can a late but decisive shift in its AI posture translate into durable […] The post Meta Bets on Muse Spark to Reclaim AI Momentum as Ad Engine Masks a Shift appeared first on Tekedia.

Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh will likely struggle to deliver the aggressive interest rate cuts demanded by President Donald Trump, as surging oil prices and persistent inflation constrain the central bank’s room for maneuver, according to the latest CNBC Fed Survey. Respondents to the survey, which includes some of Wall Street’s most closely watched […] The post High Oil Prices and Sticky Inflation Seen Crippling Fed’s Ability to Deliver Rate Cuts Sought by Trump appeared first on Tekedia.

Germany’s military is stepping back, at least for now, from adopting software by Palantir, in a decision that underlines how national security concerns are colliding with the rapid advance of artificial intelligence in defense. The decision is also seen as an early signal of how the politics of artificial intelligence, particularly its use in warfare, […] The post Germany Balks at Palantir as Data Sovereignty Concerns Override AI Push appeared first on Tekedia.

Jack Dorsey, the founder and CEO of Block Inc., is once again doubling down on his long-standing belief that Bitcoin is more than just a speculative asset, noting that the crypto asset is money meant to be used in everyday life.  In a post on X, he wrote “Bitcoin is Money”, in response to Block’s ongoing […] The post “Bitcoin is Money”: Jack Dorsey Endorses Block’s Latest Push to Make BTC Everyday Spendable Cash appeared first on Tekedia.

A quiet but consequential shift is underway in U.S. financial markets. Perpetual futures, long a staple of offshore crypto exchanges, are edging toward mainstream adoption domestically, drawing interest from prediction market platforms and raising fresh questions about risk, regulation, and market structure. Known as “perps,” these derivatives have no expiration date and allow traders to […] The post Race for ‘Perps’ Comes to the U.S., as Prediction Markets Eye Crypto’s Most Lucrative — and Volatile — Frontier appeared first on Tekedia.

Google has quietly reached an agreement with the Pentagon to make its artificial intelligence models available for classified government work, the latest sign of how deeply Silicon Valley is becoming intertwined with U.S. national security. According to The Information, the deal allows the Defense Department, recently renamed the Department of War by President Donald Trump, […] The post Google Signs Major Deal with Pentagon to Supply AI Models for U.S. Military Classified Operations appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has once again stirred conversation across the financial world with a stark warning about the future of Bitcoin. Known for his unwavering support of gold and skepticism toward BTC, Schiff has doubled down on his bearish stance, predicting that Bitcoin will collapse to zero. This familiar prediction from Schiff, a vocal […] The post Peter Schiff Predicts Bitcoin Collapse: “It Will Crash Close to Zero” appeared first on Tekedia.

United Parcel Service (UPS) delivered a first-quarter earnings beat that offers early evidence its restructuring plan is gaining traction, even as declining profits and softer volumes underline how fragile the recovery remains. The logistics group reported adjusted earnings of $1.07 per share on revenue of $21.2 billion, both ahead of expectations. Yet net income dropped […] The post UPS Beats Estimates but Volume Declines and Profit Drop Underscore Fragile Turnaround appeared first on Tekedia.

Over the coming weeks, we will begin overview of a suite of features as we prepare for the official launch of Contisx Securities Exchange in September 2026. Our ecosystem is built for total accessibility, whether you prefer our mobile app (Apple iOS, Google Android), Google Chrome extension, or our dedicated Smart TV app, which allows […] The post Cube Phone, Blockchain-Powered Phone Comes with Contisx App appeared first on Tekedia.

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China’s industrial sector delivered its strongest profit growth in six months in March, offering a surface-level sign of recovery. The underlying picture is less stable, shaped by a widening gap between production strength and fragile demand, with fresh risks emerging from rising energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict. Figures released by the National […] The post China’s Industrial Profits Surge Amid Iran War Strains, but Weak Demand and Rising Costs Still Pose Threats appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. dollar gave up a bit of ground Monday, reflecting the market’s uneasy mix of guarded optimism around Middle East diplomacy and lingering uncertainty heading into a packed week of central bank meetings. Fresh overnight reports that Iran had delivered a new proposal to the U.S. via Pakistani mediators, prioritizing the reopening of the […] The post Dollar Dips on Fragile Middle East Hopes as Traders Brace for Key Central Bank Decisions appeared first on Tekedia.

The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates steady this week, as policymakers weigh the early economic fallout from the Iran war against renewed inflation risks building in the UK economy. Markets have already priced in a pause at Thursday’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, with Bank Rate expected to remain at […] The post Bank of England to Hold Rate Steady as War-Driven Energy Shock Complicates Decision appeared first on Tekedia.

Netflix co-founder and outgoing chairman Reed Hastings has delivered a blunt message to parents, educators, and young professionals: after two decades of relentless focus on science, technology, engineering, and math, it may be time to dial back the STEM hype and rediscover the value of distinctly human skills. In a candid interview on the “Possible” […] The post Netflix Cofounder Reed Hastings Urges a Pivot from Overhyped STEM to Humanities in the AI Era appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft and OpenAI have redrawn the terms of one of the most consequential partnerships in the technology industry, replacing a rigid exclusivity framework with a time-bound, more flexible arrangement that reflects the intensifying competition among cloud and AI providers. The revised agreement grants Microsoft a non-exclusive license to OpenAI’s models and intellectual property through 2032, […] The post OpenAI Renegotiates Partnership With Microsoft: Inside The New Pact That Clears Legal Peril Of $50B Amazon Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

That global shift changes everything for you as a Nigerian buyer. Both phones are imports for now since there is no official OPPO Nigeria channel for either.

DeepSeek has paired the release of its latest model with a sharp reduction in pricing, offering developers a 75% discount on its DeepSeek-V4-Pro system until May 5 and slashing API input cache costs to a tenth of previous levels. The move points to a deliberate effort to entrench its position as the industry’s cost leader […] The post DeepSeek Cuts Prices Aggressively on V4 Rollout As New Model Fails to Wow Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Wall Street is approaching the busiest stretch of the earnings season with a degree of caution that contrasts with the optimism underpinning recent record highs. Nearly half of the companies in the Russell 1000, representing about 93% of U.S. market capitalization, are scheduled to report, compressing a significant volume of market-moving information into a narrow […] The post Wall Street Heads Into High-Stakes Earnings Week as Markets Price in Sharp Swings – JPMorgan Warns appeared first on Tekedia.

 Key points Main story The Federal Government has unveiled a new digital platform for the Federal Character Commission (FCC) as part of efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, who performed the unveiling in Abuja on Tuesday, described the initiative as a strategic milestone […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Western Union, a global financial services company specializing in money transfers, is making a bold entry into the crypto space with plans to launch its own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, USDPT on the Solana blockchain next month (May 2026). The announcement was made by Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan during the company’s Q1 2026 earnings call, […] The post Western Union Enters Crypto, Announces Plan to Launch USDPT Stablecoin on Solana Next Month appeared first on Tekedia.

NASA’s Artemis II mission, which successfully concluded its 10-day lunar flyby on April 11, 2026, has officially cleared the path toward establishing permanent human operations on the Moon. As the first crewed lunar expedition since 1972, it was both a significant scientific milestone and a driver for reshaping the space industry by providing new business […] The post What Artemis II’s Success Means for Private Space Companies appeared first on Tekedia.

The commercial vehicle market continues to significantly outpace the personal vehicle segment, recording approximately 36% growth compared to 11% in the personal segment, according to the Bank’s data. This expansion is largely driven by increased borrowing among SMEs in transport, logistics, and trade. Further, with road transport accounting for over 75% of freight movement and […]

La Ruche Health, a healthtech startup that operates Kiko, a chat-based app is bringing women-care to over 500,000 users in Côte d'Ivoire.

Nordic casino sites once felt like wood cabins in deep snow. Locals played a quick round there after work. Now they feel like bright online halls that stay open day and night on every screen. That change did not come in one rush. It grew from better tech and faster web speed. Users also wanted […] The post How Nordic Casino Sites Keep Up With New Web Trends appeared first on Tekedia.

The funding comes as Ethiopia positions itself as one of Africa’s most aggressive electric vehicle market.

It is the first time the regulator has advertised roles specifically dedicated to VASPs, a sign that it is assembling capacity ahead of what could be an imminent regulatory rollout.

Rack Centre, a Lagos-based Tier III carrier and cloud-neutral data centre facility, is launching a structured training programme for university students and engineering graduates to expand Nigeria’s technical workforce

FNB has announced the enhancement of its virtual assistant platform, NAVi, as part of a broader move to strengthen advisor-led banking and improve how customers experience servicing in real time. NAVi was launched as a virtual assistant on the FNB Banking App late last year to enhance everyday banking for customers. This latest evolution represents […]

By Lerato Lamola & Anél De Meyer, Partners at Webber Wentzel Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment options have strutted onto South Africa’s financial runway with the swagger of innovation—offering interest-free installments, bypassing traditional credit checks, and boasting sleek user interfaces that make old-school layaways look prehistoric. For consumers, it feels like a dream: swipe […]

Bootstrapped companies operate under a constraint that funded competitors do not face: every hour of operational overhead is an hour that cannot be spent on the work that generates revenue. The funded competitor can hire an operations team to manage their tool stack, a project coordinator to maintain their tracking systems, and an IT team […]

Binance today highlighted the continued scaling of the Binance Card into Africa. The initiative represents a step forward in enabling users to seamlessly integrate digital assets into everyday transactions, reinforcing Binance’s commitment to advancing accessible and practical crypto payment solutions globally.  The Binance Card allows users to make purchases and access funds using cryptocurrencies at […]

Key points Main story Lagos became the epicenter of Africa’s digital evolution on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as OPay took center stage as the headline sponsor of the inaugural BusinessDay Fintech Summit. Held at the Oriental Hotel, the event—themed “The Next Financial Frontier: Intelligence, Infrastructure & Inclusion”, served as a high-level forum for the continent’s […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

In today's edition: Starlink roaming blocked in the Central African Republic || Nokia to open regional tech hub in Egypt || Absa Bank Kenya and Airtel Money partner || Moov Africa expands 5G network in Benin

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