Many businesses are unaware of how to ensure accessibility on their websites for the 35 million Nigerians with disabilities. Adaptive Atelier wants to address that omission.

DBA, a New York-based crypto investment firm, has announced the closing of its Fund II at $62 million. This follows their $50 million Fund I raised in 2023, bringing their total capital under management to approximately $112 million across two 10-year closed-end venture funds. The funds invest across private and public markets, with a focus […] The post DBA Announces Closing of its Fund II at $62M  appeared first on Tekedia.

Vitalik Buterin has strongly criticized proposals for self-replicating, autonomous AI agent systems—specifically one called “The Automaton” promoted as the start of “Web 4.0.” He responded to developer Sigil who announced “the first AI that earns its existence, self-improves, and replicates without a human.” The system, built using Conway Terminal from Conway Research, gives AI agents: […] The post Vitalik Buterin Prioritizes AI Tools that make Humans Stronger, as Uniswap Weighs Expansion of its Protocol Fees appeared first on Tekedia.

Polymarket has acquired Dome, a Y Combinator-backed startup (Fall 2025 cohort) that built a unified API platform for prediction markets. The acquisition was announced and confirmed on February 19, 2026, via posts on X by Polymarket and Dome’s team. Financial terms were not disclosed, marking this as Polymarket’s second known acquisition following its 2025 purchase […] The post Polymarket Acquires Dome, a Unified API Platform  appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase has recently rolled out or highlighted as a key perk a 3.5% APY yield on USDC holdings, exclusively for Coinbase One subscribers. This appears to have been emphasized or newly activated around mid-February 2026. Rate: 3.50% APY (rewards) on USDC balances — unlimited, with no maximum holding limit mentioned for the base rate. Exclusive […] The post Coinbase Highlights Key Perk for APY Yield on USDC  appeared first on Tekedia.

Nissan introduces the all-new Gravite Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that its subsidiary, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd., is launching the all-new… TechCity

As digital transactions accelerate across the economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is urging stronger collaboration among regulators, financial institutions, and technology providers to reform the country’s digital payment ecosystem. CBN governor Olayemi Cardoso, urged emerging and developing economies to pursue coordinated reforms in digital cross-border payments, describing efficient payment infrastructure as a cornerstone […] The post Nigeria’s Central Bank Calls For Coordinated Digital Payment Reforms to Unlock Inclusive Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

The United States has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford—the world’s largest warship and aircraft carrier—toward the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran. This is part of a significant military buildup under the Trump administration, aimed at pressuring Iran over its nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and regional activities. The USS Gerald R. Ford, accompanied […] The post The Deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford Raises Odd for Military Actions in Iran appeared first on Tekedia.

Nations often ascend when great entrepreneurs emerge to build at scale. India is rising, and one of the clearest signals comes from Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries. He recently announced one of the most ambitious private-sector technology investments in Indian history, a ?10 trillion (about $110 billion) plan to develop renewable energy-powered, AI-ready data […] The post Finding Nigeria’s Digital Dangote: Catalyzing the Next Economic Leap appeared first on Tekedia.

Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, unveiled one of the most ambitious private-sector technology investments in Indian history on Thursday, announcing a R10 trillion (~$110 billion) plan to develop renewable energy-powered, AI-ready data centers and edge computing infrastructure across the country over the next seven years. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in New […] The post Reliance Commits $110bn to Build India’s Largest AI Compute Infrastructure by 2033, Positioning Country as Global AI Powerhouse appeared first on Tekedia.

The proposed “freedom.gov” portal signals a sharp escalation in Washington’s clash with European content rules, positioning the U.S. government as a potential facilitator of access to material banned under EU law. The domain name is live. The page is sparse. And behind it sits a proposal that could redefine how the United States confronts Europe’s […] The post U.S. Plans ‘Freedom.gov’ Portal to Showcase Europe-Banned Content, Raising Tensions With Allies appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance’s stablecoin reserves have surpassed $45 billion, with recent data showing the figure climbing to approximately $47.5 billion in USDT and USDC combined as of mid-February 2026. This represents about 65% of all stablecoin holdings (primarily USDT and USDC) on centralized exchanges (CEXs), according to on-chain analytics from sources like CryptoQuant. The reserves have grown […] The post Binance’s Stablecoin Reserves Surpasses over $45B appeared first on Tekedia.

Building a huge fortune in Warcraft begins with your very first gold. Many beginners spend hours on mindless work with their bags still empty. They see others purchasing expensive mounts while their own gold disappears fast. Most players do not make it for the reason that they follow bad advice or out-of-date methods. The good […] The post Warcraft Gold for Beginners: Common Mistakes That Stop You from Earning appeared first on Tekedia.

The phones were first put on pre-order in Kenya and Nigeria, underscoring Tecno’s mobile-first focus in the African market.

As registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Nigeria’s entrance exam into universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, continues across Nigeria, the process has not been exactly smooth, especially for visually-impaired candidates,for whom the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says registration is free.  

MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecommunication company, is spending $2.2 billion to regain control of nearly $4.8 billion worth of telecom towers across Africa from IHS Holdings.

No account casinos have changed the way players experience online gaming by removing traditional sign-up forms and lengthy verification steps. Instead, these platforms use modern banking and digital identity systems to verify players in seconds. But how do they manage to stay compliant with age and identity laws while protecting players’ privacy? Understanding these mechanisms […] The post How No Registration Casinos Handle Age and Identity Checks: Is It Safe? appeared first on Tekedia.

Even as questions persist over revenue durability and the timeline to profitability, investors are poised to commit more than $100 billion to OpenAI, underscoring extraordinary confidence in its long-term dominance of the AI stack. OpenAI is close to finalizing the first phase of a funding round expected to bring in more than $100 billion, according […] The post OpenAI Nears Record $100bn Funding Round, Valuation May Surpass $850bn as Investors Double Down appeared first on Tekedia.

Exabeam Expands Regional Leadership with Strategic Appointments Across India, the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa  Exabeam, a global leader in intelligence and automation that powers security operations,has appointed Mazen Adnan Dohaji as Senior Vice… TechCity

FMBN’s record N152.4 billion NHF collection in 2025 signals a structural shift in Nigeria’s public housing finance architecture, driven by higher contributions, stronger recoveries, and expanded construction funding. Nigeria’s public housing finance system is undergoing its most significant expansion in decades, with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) posting a historic N152.4 billion in […] The post Federal Mortgage Bank Posts Record N152.4bn NHF Collection in 2025 as Contributions, Disbursements, and Recoveries Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI has partnered with Pine Labs, one of India’s largest merchant payment processors, to integrate its advanced reasoning models into the fintech company’s payments and commerce infrastructure. Announced Thursday, the collaboration aims to automate settlement, reconciliation, invoicing, and payments orchestration workflows—starting with business-to-business use cases—while positioning India as a key testing ground for AI-led commerce […] The post India’s AI-Powered Payments Push Gains Momentum as OpenAI Partners with Pine Labs to Automate B2B Workflows appeared first on Tekedia.

While the capital moves at the speed of light, verifying that the receiving business actually exists, operates legally, and is controlled by legitimate actors routinely takes weeks.

The way virtual experiences land on us is different: they’re pre-packaged. They’re brighter, louder, quicker to start, and simpler to re-run. Real life, on the other hand, makes you wait. It includes the time spent traveling, the awkward silences, the poor sound quality, and the messy, unscripted friction of other people. In 2026, the surprise […] The post Why virtual experiences influence us more than real ones appeared first on Tekedia.

European equities opened in negative territory on Thursday, as investors parsed a wave of corporate earnings reports—including results from Airbus, Renault, and Nestlé—while broader market sentiment remained cautious ahead of key U.S. data releases and ongoing geopolitical developments. The pan-European STOXX 600 index traded just below flat in early dealing, with the U.K.’s FTSE 100 […] The post European Stocks Open Lower as Investors Digest Mixed Earnings from Airbus, Renault, Nestlé Amid Global Caution appeared first on Tekedia.

Three Vietnamese airlines signed major aircraft purchase and financing agreements with Boeing on Thursday, totaling more than $30 billion in commitments, as Vietnam and the United States continue negotiations toward a new bilateral trade deal. The deals were announced during a visit to the United States by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam […] The post Vietnam Airlines Ink Major Boeing Deals Worth Over $30bn as Hanoi Seeks Stronger U.S. Ties Amid Trade Talks appeared first on Tekedia.

Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited confirmed that their proposed merger remains on track, with integration processes already underway ahead of the final court sanction. The update, disclosed in a joint release on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, follows a Court-Ordered Meeting where shareholders of both institutions overwhelmingly approved the strategic combination. The banks emphasized […] The post Unity Bank, Providus Merger Advances After Court-Ordered Meeting, Eyes N200bn Capital Mark appeared first on Tekedia.

Custom illustrations are the dream. Designers know that hiring an illustrator to build a bespoke brand system is the ideal scenario. But budgets get cut, timelines shrink, and that dream often dies before the kickoff meeting. The alternative usually involves scouring the web for free vectors. That path leads to a “Frankenstein” UI. Line weights […] The post Building a Brand Identity with Stock Vector Libraries: An Ouch Review appeared first on Tekedia.

For over a decade, Kenya’s clean-cooking revolution has been sold as a rare climate win-win.

Following the successful launch of Binance Junior in December 2025, Binance is pleased to introduce exciting new features aimed at making saving and learning about crypto even more engaging and accessible for families. Designed for kids and teens aged 6 to 17, Binance Junior already provides a secure, parent-controlled platform that encourages positive savings habits […]

Google is pushing the boundaries of creative AI once again. Since the launch of the Gemini app, users have been able to experiment with image and video generation. Now, the next frontier is here: custom music creation powered by Lyria 3, DeepMind’s latest generative music model. Imagine asking for “a comical R&B slow jam about […]

Bill Gates’ last-minute withdrawal deepened scrutiny of an AI summit that drew over $200 billion in pledges but was overshadowed by cancellations, organizational lapses, and traffic chaos in New Delhi. Bill Gates withdrew from India’s AI Impact Summit just hours before his scheduled keynote address on Thursday, compounding pressure on an event that has secured […] The post Bill Gates Pulls Out of India’s AI Impact Summit as $200bn in Pledges Collide With Logistical Turmoil appeared first on Tekedia.

The modern sports landscape is increasingly dominated by data. From player performance tracking to fan engagement metrics, technology has fundamentally altered how we understand and interact with games like football. This digital transformation extends into the world of sports analysis and predictions, creating a new frontier for enthusiasts seeking to move beyond simple intuition and […]

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in partnership with MTN Nigeria, has officially launched free, high-speed WiFi services for passengers as part of a major move to modernise Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure. The free WiFi services were piloted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 2, Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

For millions of Nigerian students, registering for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Nigeria’s entrance exam into tertiary institutions, is their first encounter with the country’s digital examination infrastructure. 

With the release of the Q4 2025 Quarterly Labour Force Survey, which shows employment up by 44,000 and 172,000 fewer unemployed South Africans, bringing the official unemployment rate down by 0.5 percentage points, there are encouraging signs of movement in the labor market. That said, youth unemployment remains a significant challenge and requires sustained, targeted […]

ChatGPT for Small Business Africa: Practical Guide 2026, Growth Tips This practical guide explains how African small businesses can adopt ChatGPT to save time, improve marketing, and automate routine tasks. It covers setup, cost considerations, 12 hands-on use cases with sample prompts, integrations, security best practices, and a Day 1 to Day 30 roadmap. TechCity