French aerospace company Thales Alenia Space and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have been selected to build Nigeria’s next communications satellites

Key points Main story Reliable telecommunications and data services are critical to Nigeria’s economic growth, productivity and social inclusion, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has said. Dare made the statement on Thursday in Abuja at the National Civil Society Dialogue on Telecommunication and Data Service Provisions in […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

EBC Financial Group notes that Kenya’s new virtual asset regulations created a restriction on local access to foreign dollar-linked stablecoins before the shilling came under pressure, giving the Central Bank of Kenya a way to limit that access if demand for US dollar-linked assets rises later. EBC Financial Group (EBC) highlights that Kenya gave the […]

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE, the latest addition to its Galaxy S26 family, bringing upgraded artificial intelligence, camera capabilities and performance to the company’s more accessible Fan Edition range. The Galaxy S26 FE is the first device in the S26 line-up to launch with Android 17 and One UI 9, Samsung’s latest interface, […]

Microsoft has announced the appointment of Angela Nganga as the Country Lead for East Africa. A long-standing member of the Microsoft Middle East and Africa (Emerging Markets) leadership team, she brings extensive experience in government engagement, strategic business development, stakeholder management and digital transformation to the role. Nganga will advance Microsoft’s commitment to empowering people, […]

MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), the fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to provide digital financial services, money transfers and bill payments via mobile devices, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bode Abifarin as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026. Bode joins […]

Mastercard, QNB Group have processed Syria’s first international card payment in more than 15 years, marking an important milestone in the modernization of Syria’s payments ecosystem. Following the technical reconnection of Syria’s payments ecosystem to Mastercard’s global network, QNB Syria processed the first point-of-sale (POS) transaction at an eligible approved local merchant using an internationally […]

Customs authorities are struggling to keep pace with global trade. Cross-border e-commerce is driving up daily shipment volumes, and de minimis rules (the thresholds below which low-value shipments can be exempted from duties and controls) are being continually rewritten around the world. Yet none of these changes fully keeps pace with current trade volumes. Today, […]

Slot symbols help define a game’s identity by turning its theme into recognizable visual elements. From colorful fruits and precious gems to mythical creatures and familiar characters, each symbol contributes to the look and feel of the reels. These choices can make games with similar mechanics feel noticeably different from one another. Symbols also help […] The post Slot Symbols Explained: How Visual Themes Create Distinct Game Identities appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is taking a significant step toward greater control over its artificial intelligence infrastructure after claiming that its custom-designed Jalapeño chip can outperform NVIDIA’s leading processors in key tests. The development highlights an increasingly competitive AI hardware market in which major technology companies are seeking alternatives to the expensive and highly demanded graphics processing units […] The post OpenAI’s AI Chip Strategy Could Reshape the Semiconductor Industry appeared first on Tekedia.

El Salvador’s experiment with Bitcoin as a mainstream payment method is facing another test as everyday cryptocurrency spending appears to be fading, even in the country’s iconic Bitcoin Beach community. Recent reports from El Zonte, the coastal town that became synonymous with Bitcoin adoption, suggest that customers are increasingly choosing traditional payment methods such as […] The post Bitcoin Payments in El Salvador Dry Up as Consumers Return to Fiat appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is taking the company deeper into the rapidly expanding open-weight artificial intelligence market. Signaling that the world’s leading AI chipmaker wants a stronger position not only in the infrastructure layer but also in the models that power the next generation of software. The move comes as competition intensifies among technology companies […] The post Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Enters the Open-Weight AI Race appeared first on Tekedia.

The convergence of advanced artificial intelligence and blockchain-based finance is becoming increasingly visible, with two developments highlighting how quickly both industries are evolving. Prediction-market traders are placing substantial odds on Anthropic releasing a new Mythos-class model within weeks, while fintech giant Revolut has launched EURR, a euro-backed stablecoin designed to bring digital euro-denominated money directly […] The post Anthropic’s Mythos Bets and Revolut’s EURR Signal a New Phase for AI and Digital Finance appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto market is entering a period in which activity is increasingly being shaped by three powerful forces: speculative trading, institutional capital and the tokenization of traditional financial assets. Recent developments surrounding Pump.fun, Ethereum exchange-traded funds and Bitwise’s tokenized stock portfolios highlight how rapidly the digital-asset ecosystem is expanding beyond its traditional boundaries. Pump.fun has […] The post How Pump.fun Revenue, ETH ETF Inflows and Tokenization Are Reshaping Crypto appeared first on Tekedia.

Oil prices have come under renewed pressure as expectations grow that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen, easing concerns about one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. The prospect of improved shipping conditions has encouraged traders to reassess the risk premium that had pushed crude prices higher, highlighting how quickly geopolitical developments can reshape […] The post Why Oil Prices Are Falling on Strait of Hormuz Reopening Expectations appeared first on Tekedia.

Thailand is taking another significant step toward integrating cryptocurrencies into its regulated financial system, as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) advances draft rules for locally listed Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The proposal represents a notable shift in Thailand’s digital-asset policy, providing investors with a regulated route to gain exposure to major cryptocurrencies […] The post Thailand SEC Proposes Bitcoin ETF and Ethereum ETF Framework appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency market is showing renewed signs of bullish momentum as Hyperliquid’s HYPE token breaks above $83 and Bitcoin attracts an increasingly optimistic long-term price forecast. HYPE’s new all-time high highlights growing demand for decentralized trading infrastructure, while Bernstein’s projection that Bitcoin could reach $300,000 by 2029 has strengthened expectations that the current crypto cycle […] The post HYPE Hits New ATH Above $83 as Bernstein Predicts $300K Bitcoin by 2029 appeared first on Tekedia.

X is moving closer to becoming more than a social media platform, with the addition of crypto buy and sell buttons potentially marking another major step toward its broader ambition of becoming an “everything app.” The feature could make it easier for users to move directly from discovering a cryptocurrency on the platform to taking […] The post Elon Musk’s X Moves Closer to Becoming an Everything App With Crypto Trading appeared first on Tekedia.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has rejected growing fears that artificial intelligence could undermine the traditional software-as-a-service industry, noting that the latest generation of AI models depends on enterprise software platforms rather than replacing them. “This SaaSpocalypse narrative has been such nonsense,” Benioff told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Wednesday. “Frontier models depend on CRM. They don’t […] The post Salesforce CEO Dismisses ‘Saaspocalypse’ Fears As AI Drives 435% Surge In Spending By Leading AI Firms appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple is set to hold its next major product launch on Sept. 9, with the company expected to unveil its latest iPhone lineup and potentially introduce its first foldable iPhone in a move that could open a new chapter for its flagship product. The event would be closely watched by investors because a foldable iPhone […] The post Apple Set To Unveil New iPhones Sept. 9 As Foldable Model Could Reshape Its Premium Strategy appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI has released its official report on the Hugging Face breach, providing its most detailed account yet of how an AI model broke beyond its intended testing environment and triggered a wider cybersecurity incident. The report, released more than a month after the incident became public, describes a series of security compromises involving systems at […] The post OpenAI Releases Its Most Detailed Report on Hugging Face Breach appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic has signed a roughly $45 billion cloud infrastructure agreement with UK-based Nscale, securing about 460 megawatts of computing capacity in one of the clearest signs yet that the AI industry’s next competitive battle will be fought as much over access to power and chips as over the quality of its models. Under the agreement, […] The post Anthropic Bets $45bn on AI Infrastructure in Massive Nscale Computing Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

FleetPartners has become the center of a competitive takeover battle after a consortium led by Japan’s Sumitomo Corp offered A$813.1 million ($582.3 million) for the Australian vehicle leasing company, marking the fourth approach in less than a month. The wave of bids points to growing strategic interest in FleetPartners’ vehicle leasing platform, particularly its fast-growing […] The post Australia’s Fleetpartners Draws Fourth Bidder As Sumitomo-Led Consortium Offers $582.3 Million appeared first on Tekedia.

Kenya’s startup and technology ecosystem has gained a new digital intelligence platform designed to give founders, investors, policymakers and researchers a clearer view of activity across the country’s innovation economy. The Kenya Innovation Ecosystem Intelligence Platform has launched as an independent initiative bringing together information on startups, investors, innovation hubs, government programmes, funding activity, regulation […] The post New Intelligence Platform Aims to Bring Kenya’s Innovation Ecosystem Data Under One Roof appeared first on Tech In Africa.

A Hong Kong court has rejected PwC International’s bid to be removed from a $8.5 billion lawsuit brought by the liquidators of China Evergrande Group, allowing claims over the auditing of the failed property developer to proceed against the global PwC coordinating entity. The liquidators are seeking 57 billion yuan ($8.48 billion) in damages from […] The post Hong Kong Court Keeps PwC International in $8.5 Billion Evergrande Liquidators’ Lawsuit appeared first on Tekedia.

Huawei Technologies has signed a multi-year cross-licensing agreement with HP covering patents used in Wi-Fi technology, including the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, in a deal that highlights the Chinese technology company’s growing role as a holder and licensor of essential wireless patents despite years of U.S. restrictions. Under the agreement, HP will gain access to […] The post Huawei, HP Sign Multi-Year Wi-Fi Patent Deal As Chinese Tech Giant Expands Licensing Business appeared first on Tekedia.

A business may start with a few screens and simple announcements, but its communication needs can expand quickly. More locations, frequent promotions, and different audiences require software that keeps screen management organized. The features behind the platform therefore matter as much as the displays themselves. Retail stores, restaurants, offices, schools, and other organizations use screens […] The post 6 Essential Features to Look for in Digital Signage Solutions appeared first on Tekedia.

Indian AI startup Runable has raised $21 million in a Series A round as it expands from AI-powered website and app creation into a more ambitious market: using autonomous agents to help small businesses find customers, run marketing campaigns and generate revenue. The Bengaluru-based company said the funding round was co-led by Susquehanna Venture Capital […] The post Indian AI Startup Runable Raises $21m to Move Beyond Software Creation and Automate Customer Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of annual U.S. imports from Sept. 8, matching the latest U.S. duties dollar-for-dollar while unveiling a C$7.5 billion support package for businesses and workers affected by the escalating trade dispute. The counter-tariffs will range from 15% to 50% and cover roughly 700 products imported from the […] The post Canada Retaliates With Tariffs on $20bn of U.S. Imports As Trade War With Trump Escalates appeared first on Tekedia.

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