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.

Want to open a MoMo Wallet account, check your account balance, buy airtime or purchase MTN data without using the internet? You can do all these and more with the MoMo Wallet USSD code.

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.

Learn how to use the Moniepoint FG relief fund ussd code to check your eligibility for the Nigeria FG ₦50,000 relief fund and how to get the 50k FG grant.

OPay's October 9 Initial Public Offering (IPO) prospectus suggested that the company did not expect to require approval from Chinese regulators to list on the New York Stock Exchange. But a last-minute regulatory inquiry from China, shortly before its planned $304 million public offering, has raised questions about whether the fintech company underestimated its exposure to Beijing's securities rules.

A sharp decline in the S&P 500’s forward price-to-earnings ratio is raising concerns about the durability of the stock market rally, with Ned Davis Research warning that a valuation signal historically associated with recessions and bear markets has emerged at a time of growing uncertainty over artificial intelligence spending. The research firm said in a […] The post S&P 500 Valuation Signal Historically Linked to Recessions Raises Warning as AI Optimism Faces a Test appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon has selected Uber Eats as its official restaurant delivery partner for Prime members in the United States, ending a commercial arrangement with Grubhub and expanding a relationship that already covers several technology and mobility services. Under the partnership announced on Thursday, Amazon Prime members will be able to order meals from Uber Eats directly […] The post Amazon Replaces Grubhub With Uber Eats as Prime Members’ Restaurant Delivery Partner appeared first on Tekedia.

Sequoia Capital has raised approximately $10 billion in new funds while announcing a sweeping organizational restructuring that will close its London office, discontinue two founder investment programmes and merge its early-stage and growth investment teams. The changes, outlined in a memo titled “The Sequoia of Tomorrow” posted on X on Wednesday, mark a shift away […] The post Sequoia Capital Raises $10bn as It Closes London Office, Shuts Accelerator and Restructures Operations appeared first on Tekedia.

Somalia is facing an increasingly complicated security and political crisis as domestic instability intersects with intensifying regional rivalries. Decades of conflict, weak institutions, militant violence and political fragmentation have left the country vulnerable to external interference. Now, competition among neighbouring countries and influential regional powers threatens to turn Somalia’s internal challenges into a broader geopolitical […] The post Somalia’s Internal Instability and Regional Rivalries Threaten to Deepen Conflict in the Horn of Africa appeared first on Tekedia.

US banking regulators have contacted financial institutions to assess potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities following last week’s reported $6.3 billion hack of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, amid concerns that attacks originating in digital asset markets could spill over into traditional finance. Supervisors from the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency began contacting banks […] The post US Regulators Check Banks for Cybersecurity Weaknesses After $6.3 Billion Binance Hack appeared first on Tekedia.

A fully connected home still isn’t an everyday purchase anywhere. But with shakier grids and tighter budgets, the gap between premium and mainstream could take longer to close here. 

After seven years of training blockchain developers, Web3Bridge is expanding into startup incubation with a paid founder residency programme, as shrinking grants and tighter Web3 funding reshape its business model.

North Korea has declared that it sees no immediate need for talks with the United States, with Kim Yo Jong linking the decision directly to the FBI’s recent attribution of a massive cryptocurrency theft from Binance. In a statement carried by the official Korean Central News Agency, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un described […] The post North Korea Rejects Talks Following Links to Binance Heist, Calls Accusation “Hostile Policy” by The US appeared first on Tekedia.

The Trump administration has delayed approval of export licenses that would allow SK Hynix to install American chipmaking equipment at its facility in China, complicating the South Korean company’s plans to expand semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, people familiar with the negotiations told Reuters. SK Hynix is seeking permission to equip its Dalian plant, […] The post US Holds Up SK Hynix China Equipment Licenses, Leaving $45bn New York Chip Investment Hanging appeared first on Tekedia.

CrowdStrike has introduced a security tool that allows businesses to immediately terminate artificial intelligence agents that behave unexpectedly, as companies seek stronger controls over autonomous systems being deployed across their operations. Chief Executive George Kurtz announced the AI Kill Switch on Tuesday at the company’s Fal.Con Europe conference. The tool enables security teams to stop […] The post CrowdStrike Launches AI Kill Switch to Shut Down Rogue Agents as Enterprise Adoption Grows appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin has staged a strong recovery following its election-night selloff, climbing above $80,281 according to CoinGecko data after briefly falling to $75,700 as Democrats secured control of Congress. The rebound came amid shifting investor sentiment, aggressive options positioning and renewed attention to institutional cryptocurrency movements, highlighting the market’s sensitivity to political developments and large transactions. […] The post Bitcoin Rebounds Around $80,281 After Election Night Selloff as BlackRock Moves $702M in Crypto to Coinbase Prime appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s efforts to revive its capital markets are facing a new challenge after Beijing reportedly instructed banks to pause initial public offerings (IPOs) and large share sales following a sharp decline in domestic equities. The reported intervention comes after the CSI 300 index recorded an 8.5% loss in October, marking its worst monthly performance in […] The post Beijing’s IPO Crackdown Threatens China’s Stock Market Revival After CSI 300 Suffers Worst Month in Over a Decade appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of major US technology companies rallied on Wednesday after Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, easing uncertainty over the political outlook. However, the results also raised concerns about the future of artificial intelligence infrastructure development, as voters rejected restrictions on data centers in several local ballot measures and […] The post Hyperscalers Gain After Democrats Win Midterm Elections, but Data Center Restrictions Hit Smaller AI Providers appeared first on Tekedia.

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, chairman of Nigerian tier-1 lender Access Bank Group and financial services holding company Coronation Group, argues that African financial institutions must move beyond financial stability to productive finance, unlock capital tied up in commercial transactions and build banking systems capable of operating across borders.

During the first semester of my PhD Electrical & Computer Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, I took a course on embedded electronics and systems. What I learned in that classroom became the foundation of a company I established in Owerri, Nigeria. At the time, I was fortunate to hold seven academic scholarships and fellowships, […] The post Deploy ContiSX Secure Communication System In Your Organization or Government appeared first on Tekedia.

Got a ₦50,000 NERSI relief text? Here’s how to tell if it’s real The ₦50,000 NERSI relief payment started on 30 October. Here is how the real SMS works, the five providers and codes, and the signs of a fake. TechCity

Apple will check iCloud files you share with “Anyone with the link” starting in iOS 27.3 From iOS 27.3, Apple will check iCloud content shared with Anyone with the link for harmful content. Here is what changes and how to switch links. TechCity

GTA 6 needs up to 212 GB. Here’s how to make room before preload starts Nov. 10 GTA 6 preload starts Nov. 10 and needs up to 212 GB. Here is when it starts on PS5 and Xbox, how long the download takes, and how to free space. TechCity

How to spot a fake Black Friday site before you pay Fake stores and fake delivery texts follow the Black Friday sales. Here is how to check a store in 60 seconds, and what to do if you already paid. TechCity

Clea is a cross-border payments platform to serve African businesses importing goods from overseas.