Consumer buying habits rarely stay the same for long. New technologies, changing financial priorities, and greater access to information have transformed how people discover products and decide which brands deserve their money. For emerging businesses, understanding these changes can be just as important as developing a good product. Today’s customers can compare prices, read reviews, […] The post What Emerging Consumer Brands Can Learn From Changing Buying Habits appeared first on Tekedia.

African payments infrastructure provider Enza has raised $6 million in a Seed+ funding round led by 4DX Ventures to accelerate its expansion into new markets and strengthen digital payment services for banks and financial technology companies across the continent. The investment attracted British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom’s development finance institution, as a new […] The post Enza Raises $6M to Expand Payments Infrastructure Across African Markets appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Ethiopian gaming startup Rise of Fearless has secured $1 million in funding from Epic Edges Capital to expand its African-inspired battle royale mobile game, strengthen its technology infrastructure and reach more players across international markets. The investment marks a significant milestone for the company, which previously operated without external funding, as it seeks to establish […] The post Ethiopia’s Rise of Fearless Lands $1M Investment to Take African-Themed Gaming Global appeared first on Tech In Africa.

A crypto trading bot does three jobs that decide whether a trade ends in profit: it copies a wallet, buys or sells at a price you set, and exits on rules you chose once. Banana Gun runs all three inside Telegram, so they keep working while you are at your day job. Banana Gun is […] The post How to Make Money With a Crypto Trading Bot: Copy Trades, Limit Orders and Exits on Banana Gun appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI has renewed its commitment to pay the full cost of electricity for its data centers, while promising greater transparency and community engagement around new facilities, as opposition to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure gains political momentum across the United States. The commitments, published on Thursday, include promises that OpenAI will seek community […] The post OpenAI Pledges to Cover Full Data Centre Power Costs After US Voters Reject Expansion Projects appeared first on Tekedia.

David Jones, one of Australia’s oldest and most recognizable department store chains, has entered voluntary administration after 188 years in business, marking another major setback for the country’s retail sector as higher operating costs, weak consumer spending and supply chain pressures strain established companies. The retailer’s 38 stores across Australia and New Zealand will remain […] The post David Jones Enters Voluntary Administration After 188 Years as Australia’s Retail Pressures Deepen appeared first on Tekedia.

China has said it is willing to increase purchases of American agricultural products, but only if Washington implements an agreed reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement, signaling that trade concessions remain key to Beijing’s efforts to expand agricultural imports from the United States. The Chinese commerce ministry’s position raises questions about the timing and scale of a proposed […] The post China Links $17 Billion US Farm Purchases to Implementation of Reciprocal Tariff Cuts appeared first on Tekedia.

Why should your business outfit your team with ContiSX phones? Because ContiSX drastically reduces your communication expenses. 1. Zero Data Expenses for 12 Months Equip your team members with ContiSX phones, and your organization pays $0 in communication costs for a full year for all text, voice, and video calls made within the ContiSX platform. […] The post Use ContiSX Phones to Cut Your Organization’s Data Costs Anywhere appeared first on Tekedia.

US Treasury yields edged lower on Thursday as investors assessed the implications of the midterm election results for economic policy and geopolitical risks, while positioning ahead of fresh employment data that could influence expectations for Federal Reserve interest rates. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield fell about three basis points to 4.865% at 4:11 a.m. ET. […] The post US Treasury Yields Fall Further as Investors Assess Midterm Election Results and Await Jobs Data appeared first on Tekedia.

If OPay is to succeed on its second IPO attempt, it will need to revisit how well it bounced back from inquiries by Nigerian policymakers. 

The artificial intelligence boom is creating an unusual shift in the technology job market, with forward-deployed engineers emerging as some of the most sought-after professionals in the industry. As companies race to integrate AI into their operations, competition for engineers capable of turning sophisticated technology into practical business solutions is driving compensation packages as high […] The post Why Forward-Deployed Engineers Are Earning Up to $1.5 Million as AI Demand Surges appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, reportedly thwarted 57 cyber threats linked to North Korea in 2026 before suffering a record-breaking $6.3 billion security breach attributed to the same country’s state-sponsored hackers. The revelation highlights the persistent cybersecurity pressure facing the exchange, which had successfully identified and disrupted dozens of suspected North Korean-linked operations before […] The post Binance Prevented 57 North Korean Cyber Threats in 2026 Before Suffering A $6.3 Billion Breach – Report appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s cryptocurrency market is moving beyond trading and digital savings as Bitget Wallet introduces a Visa-powered card that lets users spend stablecoins on everyday purchases. Launched on November 3, the virtual card connects dollar-pegged digital assets with Visa’s global merchant network, offering Nigerians another option for online and international payments. Issued through the Bitget Wallet […] The post Nigeria’s Crypto Boom Moves Into Everyday Spending With New Visa Card by Bitget Wallet appeared first on Tekedia.

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How to buy tech for someone who isn’t into tech: ask these four questions first Buying tech for someone who would rather not deal with it? Ask four questions before you buy, then set it up before you wrap it. TechCity

Amazon Prime now includes Uber Eats with no delivery fee on $25 orders. Here’s the fine print Prime members can now order Uber Eats inside Amazon with a $0 delivery fee on orders of $25 or more. Here's what is still on the bill. TechCity

The familiar “You’re on mute” moment is usually harmless. Other mistakes are not: a private comment reaches the call, keyboard noise covers a speaker, or someone searches for the microphone icon while the conversation stalls. Good virtual meetings need quick audio control and habits that keep the call moving. Both must work reliably when attention […] The post Better Virtual Meetings Through Audio Control and Meeting Etiquette appeared first on Tekedia.

Optasia is moving beyond airtime advances into AI-powered microfinance, targeting consumers and small businesses underserved by traditional lenders as it expands its digital lending business.

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) is introducing a new dimension to an already complicated electoral environment. From synthetic images and manipulated videos to AI-generated political narratives, the technology is changing how information is produced, distributed and interpreted. Yet the challenge may extend beyond the circulation […] The post Nigeria’s 2027 elections face a new test as AI challenges trust in political information appeared first on Tekedia.

Innov8tiv Innov8tiv - Tech news, AI, apps, and startups from Africa and beyond As traditional international lenders increasingly retreat from fossil fuel financing, Africa faces a profound energy investment gap.… Africa Just Formally Created Its Own Energy Bank, With $5 Billion in Authorized Capital Innov8tiv.com

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The new rules underscore the CBN’s push to tighten its grip on crypto trading, giving the regulator greater visibility into who moves money through P2P platforms.

The framework draws a clearer regulatory boundary for crypto businesses that combine trading with payments, requiring companies operating across both markets to secure authorisation from each regulator. It also raises compliance costs, prohibiting firms from counting the same capital toward their CBN and SEC requirements.

Innov8tiv Innov8tiv - Tech news, AI, apps, and startups from Africa and beyond Earning an income in US dollars, British pounds, or euros while living in Africa sounds like a… Grey’s Paycheck Turns Foreign Currency Salaries Into a Financial Home Base Innov8tiv.com

When he stepped into the fintech boardroom, the skills that made him a rugby star did not automatically translate into business success.

Nigeria’s central bank has introduced new licencing rules requiring foreign-currency stablecoin issuers to maintain at least ₦15 billion ($11.16 million) in paid-up capital and establish local entities.

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Bitcoin’s growing institutional ownership is facing a significant test as market volatility challenges the conviction of major investors. Edward Wu of BloFin Research believes the increasing presence of institutional holders could fundamentally change how Bitcoin responds to future market downturns, potentially making subsequent crashes less severe than those experienced in previous cycles. Bitcoin has historically […] The post Bitcoin’s Institutional Holders Face a Stress Test as BloFin Research Predicts Shallower Future Crashes appeared first on Tekedia.

African startups raised a combined $183 million in October 2026, with Morocco and Tanzania emerging as major funding destinations, signalling a shift in investment activity beyond the continent’s traditional Big Four markets. According to report by Africa: The Big Deal, 34 African startups secured investments of at least $100,000 during the month, excluding exits. The […] The post African Startups Raise $183 Million in October as Morocco and Tanzania Lead Funding Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

Argon is the gas that sits quietly in the air you breathe. It doesn’t burn, it doesn’t react, and nobody writes songs about it. So when Google called its newest AI model Gemini 4 Argon, plenty of people raised an eyebrow. I get the joke. But after spending time with the coverage, the benchmarks, and […] The post Google Named Its New AI After a Gas That Does Nothing. Here’s Why That Makes Sense appeared first on Tekedia.

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