At the opening of the Hannover Messe trade fair on April 20, 2026, BDI President Peter Leibinger stated that the organization no longer expects any growth in industrial production for 2026. Instead, it anticipates stagnation at best or possibly a further contraction. Earlier in the year, the BDI had forecast a slight improvement or modest […] The post German Industry Body Scraps Growth Forecast as Geopolitics Weigh appeared first on Tekedia.

JPMorgan Chase is expanding its $1.5 trillion Security and Resiliency Initiative (SRI) into Europe, signaling a deeper alignment between private capital and Western efforts to rebuild industrial capacity, secure supply chains, and respond to a more fragmented geopolitical environment. Originally launched in the United States last October, the 10-year programme is designed to mobilize financing […] The post JPMorgan Extends $1.5tn Security Push to Europe as West Rethinks Supply Chains and Defense Capacity appeared first on Tekedia.

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple’s CEO effective September 1, 2026, after nearly 15 years in the role. He will transition to executive chairman of the board, remaining involved in key areas like global policy engagement. John Ternus, Apple’s current senior vice president of Hardware Engineering and a 25-year veteran who joined in 2001 […] The post Tim Cook Transitions from CEO to Chair as Ternus Takes Over on Strategic Alignment with AI and Hardware Future appeared first on Tekedia.

SpaceX is accelerating preparations for what could become the largest initial public offering in history, hosting Wall Street’s top analysts this week for an unprecedented three-day deep dive into its operations. The closed-door sessions, held at its Starbase launch site in Texas and its massive Colossus data center in Tennessee, mark a critical step as […] The post SpaceX Gears Up for Historic $75bn IPO with Intense Wall Street Briefings and a $1.75tn Valuation Pitch appeared first on Tekedia.

AI as a Creative Tool: Where It Helps and Where It Gets in the Way The rise of the AI creative tool has changed how people write, design, and create content. From generating… TechCity

Ever wished you could build a sleek, professional website just by chatting with AI? Forget about wrestling with complex code, confusing dashboards or expensive monthly fees. The future of web design is here and it is as easy as sending a text message. I am hosting an exclusive website design training in my WhatsApp group […]

Would you like to add bluetooth printer to Android phone? In this blog post, I’ll show you a simple mobile app you can use to get it done quickly and easily. If you are running a mobile business, managing a pop-up shop, or just need to use a portable thermal printer on the go, finding […]

The rebound masks an ecosystem still dominated by early-stage bets and a narrow focus on stablecoin-driven payments.

Nigeria’s BFree has secured fresh capital to expand its unconventional approach to one of Africa’s most persistent financial problems: the mountain of non-performing loans sitting on bank balance sheets with nowhere to go. The Lagos-headquartered ethical debt recovery startup has secured a $3 million debt investment from the Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund, the Johannesburg-based private […] The post BFree Secures New Funding to Buy Up Africa’s Bad Loans appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Algeria has taken a structural step toward turning its deep reserve of technical talent into an industrial asset, inaugurating the country’s first startup cluster specifically dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The cluster was launched at the Scientific and Technological Pole “Chahid Abdelhafid-Ihaddaden” in Sidi Abdellah, under the joint supervision of Higher Education and Scientific […] The post Algeria Launches Its First Startup Cluster Dedicated to AI and Cybersecurity appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Africa’s most-funded defence technology startup is building its biggest factory yet — and it’s not in Nigeria. Terra Industries has announced the construction of a 34,000-square-foot drone manufacturing facility in Accra, Ghana, named Pax-2, which will serve as the company’s primary regional manufacturing base for drone and counter-drone systems. Construction is in its final phase, […] The post Nigeria’s Terra Industries Takes Its Drone Manufacturing Ambitions to Ghana appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Crypto markets appear more stable than recent weeks, with Bitcoin lingering near the mid-$70K mark while Ethereum holds its ground above $2,300, displaying early recovery signs but still lacking a fierce breakout spark. The Shiba Inu price continues to drift within a narrow corridor at vital support levels, showing hesitation instead of strength, while the […] The post BlockDAG Casino Arrives May 7: 237x Gains Thrill Investors as SHIB & SOL Struggle for Momentum appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s labor market is showing renewed stress among younger workers, with fresh data reinforcing concerns that the recovery remains uneven and increasingly exposed to external shocks tied to geopolitical tensions. Figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China show that the urban unemployment rate for those aged 16 to 24, excluding students, rose […] The post China’s Youth Unemployment Climbs to 16.9% in March as External Pressures Complicate Labor Market Recovery appeared first on Tekedia.

A major shift in U.S. crypto policy may be underway as U.S Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, Paul Atkins signals a departure from the commission’s long-criticized strategy of “regulation through enforcement.” In a move that could reshape the relationship between regulators and the digital asset industry, Atkins while speaking in interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box […] The post SEC Chair Paul Atkins Declares End to Regulation Through Enforcement in Crypto appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. equities are holding near record highs even as geopolitical tensions with Iran remain unresolved, marking how strongly investor positioning is now anchored to expectations of an eventual de-escalation rather than current risk conditions. Analysts at Goldman Sachs argue that the market’s resilience reflects a recalibration of how geopolitical shocks are priced. After last week’s […] The post Goldman Sachs Bets Market Rally Can Outlast U.S.-Iran Tensions appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent reports confirm strong renewed interest in crypto ETFs, with the week ending April 17, 2026, marking the biggest weekly inflows since mid-January. Total crypto ETF inflows is approximately $1.37 billion across major spot products like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and some altcoins. Bitcoin ETFs: ~$996 million to $1.12 billion in net inflows. This was the strongest […] The post Recent Reports Confirm Strong Renewed Interest in Crypto ETFs  appeared first on Tekedia.

Executive Chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), Michael Saylor, has disclosed that the company has generated a 6.2% BTC Yield and added 47,079 in BTC Gain during the first three weeks of April alone. In a post on X, Saylor framed the achievement saying, “BTC Gain is the closest analog to Net Income on the Bitcoin […] The post Strategy Delivers Massive 6.2% BTC Yield in Just Three Weeks, Generating 47,079 BTC Gain Worth $3.6 Billion appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon has unveiled plans to invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic, tightening its grip on one of the fastest-growing artificial intelligence firms while locking in a long-term cloud partnership that could reshape the economics of the AI infrastructure race. The agreement is structured in phases, with Amazon committing $5 billion upfront and up to […] The post Amazon Deepens AI Push With $25 Billion Cloud Investment in Anthropic appeared first on Tekedia.

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair, is not arriving with modest tweaks in mind. He is openly calling for a fundamental overhaul of the world’s most powerful central bank—lower interest rates, a dramatically smaller balance sheet, a sharper focus on its core mandate, tighter coordination with the […] The post Kevin Warsh’s Bold Vision for the Fed: Regime Change, Lower Rates, and a Return to Discipline appeared first on Tekedia.

Morgan Stanley is recalibrating the narrative around artificial intelligence infrastructure, arguing that the industry is moving into a phase where coordination, not just computation, defines competitive advantage. The shift, driven by the emergence of autonomous or “agentic” AI systems, is expected to redirect capital flows across the semiconductor ecosystem and deepen demand for components that […] The post From Silicon Muscle to System Control: Morgan Stanley Flags New Winners in AI’s Next Phase appeared first on Tekedia.

The proposed rules would fundamentally change how credit works in one of Africa's most active digital lending markets.

IMAGINE: Mr. Wa Zo Bia, CEO of Wazobia AllUniverse Ltd., has received approval from the SEC to issue securities into the Nigerian capital market. In collaboration with his brokers, Contisx Exchange* has been selected as the platform for this issuance. On Contisx, a Live date will be scheduled for the offering. On that date and […] The post Contisx Live appeared first on Tekedia.

Poker does not really evolve in a straight line. People often talk about the game as if there is one main version of it, one accepted strategic path, and one universal definition of what “good poker” looks like. In practice, that has never been true. Poker grows through environments. It changes because different player pools […] The post Russian Poker vs US Poker – Innovation and Evolution in Game Mechanics appeared first on Tekedia.

Halfway through the year of 2026, where less than two years prior, automation served as a semi-convenient but lucrative service platform; today it has evolved not least from the oft-bandied term agentic economy. Unfortunately, for some business owners who require the best casino help or technical support, conversations with individuals tends to be likened to […] The post The Vital Tactics for Thriving in the 2026 AI Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

Keypoints Main Story The Central Bank of Nigeria has moved to close critical loopholes in the digital banking space. Speaking in Ibadan, financial analyst Tunji Adepeju explained that the latest guidelines are a direct response to the sophisticated methods used by fraudsters, particularly SIM swapping and unauthorized device mirroring. By enforcing a one-to-one relationship between […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

The move followed complaints on social media on Monday from users who claimed they had been locked out of their accounts with little explanation from Binance. 

This article walks you through every method available, what to do if something goes wrong, and what to watch out for this year.

To get to this stage, Uganda ‘Teens Canes” beat Zimbabwe 4-1 in second leg at Kampala following a 2-0 away results in Harare, for a 6-1 aggregate.

Let’s be real — creating video content the traditional way is exhausting. You need a script, a camera setup, decent lighting, editing software, and usually a few hours you don’t have. Meanwhile, the algorithm keeps demanding more. AI video tools have fundamentally changed this equation, and creators who figure this out early are pulling ahead […] The post 9 Ways AI Video Can 10x Your Content Output appeared first on Tekedia.

Afrisends is building logistics solutions for businesses in Francophone West Africa.

The organic molecules are not definitive evidence of past life, the NASA-led team emphasised, because they could also have formed on the red planet or crash-landed on meteorites.

The UN's International Organization for Migration said people were being forced into dangerous, irregular journeys when safe pathways were out of reach, and urged countries to find the political will to save more lives on migration routes.

Until now, banks have had no reliable way to verify the status of a mobile identity in real time.

The brand confirmed the date on April 17, 2026, through its official @Infinix_Mobile channel. 

Justice Bahati Mwamuye vacated the interim orders, finding that the proposed amendments had fundamentally altered the legal basis of the petition.

Murkomen told MPs that gangs have evolved from loosely organised street groups into “sophisticated and adaptive” criminal enterprises, with security agencies’ current assessment indicating there are over 100 organised gangs across the country, largely concentrated in major urban centres.