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How to check 2025 NECO results
Table of contents How to check your 2025 NECO results on the official NECO website How to check your 2025 NECO results on your phone How to check your 2025 NECO results offline What to do if your result is not showing On Tuesday, the National Examinations Council (NECO) released the 2025 Senior Secondary Certificate […]
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Understanding digital assets: A simple guide to help first-time crypto users build their confidence
Crypto can feel mysterious if you’re a beginner. What’s a hardware wallet? And what on earth are all these different ‘keys’? But with millions of Americans now using digital assets, it’s clear that you don’t need to be a tech expert to participate in crypto. What trips people up in the early days is the […] The post Understanding digital assets: A simple guide to help first-time crypto users build their confidence appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI Takes Center Stage in Nigerian Fintech as Fraud Detection Leads Adoption
Nigeria has emerged as one of Africa’s leading fintech ecosystems, driven by progressive regulatory reforms, robust digital payments infrastructure, and a rapidly growing innovation community. The country has long been a pioneer in digital financial innovation. As far back as 2011, Nigeria implemented a nationwide, real-time interoperable payments system, making instant interbank transfers a standard […] The post AI Takes Center Stage in Nigerian Fintech as Fraud Detection Leads Adoption appeared first on Tekedia.
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Rafiki Works Launches petl pay: A New Fintech Solution for Project-Based Teams
Rafiki Works has introduced petl pay, a new fintech platform now available in private beta. Designed for modern, project-driven teams working both domestically and internationally, petl pay addresses the challenges faced by these teams in managing payroll, banking, and payments. Born from over two years of experience running Rafiki Works and handling numerous client projects […] The post Rafiki Works Launches petl pay: A New Fintech Solution for Project-Based Teams appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Nigerian gig workers struggle with tax rules. KeepAm wants to guide them
KeepAm, a Nigeria-based tax record and filing app, is built for remote workers, creators, and small operators who have historically earned first and thought about tax later. 
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Why Trade Policy Shocks Are Hitting Cryptocurrencies First
The sharp drop in cryptocurrencies has become part of a broader wave of investor withdrawal from risky assets following U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements about his intention to impose new trade duties on eight European countries. In the Asian session, Bitcoin dropped below $92,000, while the Ethereum price fell by more than 5% and Solana […] The post Why Trade Policy Shocks Are Hitting Cryptocurrencies First appeared first on Tekedia.
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How to Choose the Best Remote Alternatives for Global Hiring
As remote work becomes the norm, businesses worldwide are rethinking how they hire, manage, and pay international talent. While platforms like Remote have gained popularity for global employment solutions, many companies actively explore Remote alternatives to find better pricing, broader country coverage, faster onboarding, or more flexible compliance support. Choosing the right Remote alternative can […] The post How to Choose the Best Remote Alternatives for Global Hiring appeared first on Tekedia.
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Aligning Spare Parts Planning With Preventive Maintenance in Manufacturing
Preventive maintenance issues in manufacturing rarely arise due to missing schedules or poorly defined tasks. Most plants know what needs to be done and when. Problems arise when planned work reaches execution and cannot be completed because the required spare parts are unavailable, incorrect, or not accessible at the time of work. When this happens […] The post Aligning Spare Parts Planning With Preventive Maintenance in Manufacturing appeared first on Tekedia.
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Europe Pushes “Made in Europe” Strategy to Shield Industries from Chinese Imports
As the European Union grapples with intensifying competition from subsidized Chinese imports, EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné has rallied over 1,100 CEOs and business leaders in a high-profile op-ed calling for a bold “Made in Europe” strategy to prioritize local production in strategic sectors. Published across major European newspapers on February 1, 2026, the piece […] The post Europe Pushes “Made in Europe” Strategy to Shield Industries from Chinese Imports appeared first on Tekedia.
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Oracle’s Shares Rise 5% Following Plan of $50bn Capital Raise for Data Centers
Oracle’s shares rose 5% in premarket trading on Monday after the company disclosed plans to raise as much as $50 billion to expand data center capacity. The company said it aims to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion in gross proceeds during the 2026 calendar year through a combination of debt and equity. The […] The post Oracle’s Shares Rise 5% Following Plan of $50bn Capital Raise for Data Centers appeared first on Tekedia.
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7 Best Apps to Create a USDT TRC20 Wallet in Africa
Anyone who is a crypto enthusiast; beginner or expert must know what USDT is. It is one of the most widely used stablecoins in crypto. Because of its popularity, users prefer to send it on the TRON network (TRC20) mostly for its speed and low fees. This works well for people and businesses who regularly […] The post 7 Best Apps to Create a USDT TRC20 Wallet in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Vodacom Foundation Drives Tech‑Powered Disaster Relief in Mozambique & South Africa
Since the beginning of the year, severe flooding has devastated communities across southern and central Mozambique. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the most recent floods have displaced more than 400,000 people. Provinces such as Gaza, Maputo, and parts of central Mozambique have been among the hardest hit, with rapidly rising […]
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Deepsnitch AI Price Prediction: Bed Bath & Beyond Pivots to RWA and Top Coins Crash, But Smart Investors Are Buying DeepSnitch AI for Maximum Alpha
Bed Bath & Beyond has signed an agreement to acquire Tokens.com, indicating a massive push into real estate finance and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). As more tokens crash in the market, smart investors are accumulating DeepSnitch AI. Now in Stage 5 with a price of $0.03830, DeepSnitch AI has surged more than 153% from its […] The post Deepsnitch AI Price Prediction: Bed Bath & Beyond Pivots to RWA and Top Coins Crash, But Smart Investors Are Buying DeepSnitch AI for Maximum Alpha appeared first on Tekedia.
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Growthpoint Launches Strategic R270 Million Expansion of Paarl Mall
Growthpoint Properties has commenced a major redevelopment of its high-performing Paarl Mall in the Western Cape as part of its ongoing asset management strategy to enhance core retail assets across its South African portfolio, adding value and supporting long-term performance growth. “Paarl Mall’s extensive upgrade and extension project is the result of a deliberate strategy […]
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Rethink Sales
Good People, if you truly believe you have the best products and services, then silence is not humility; it is neglect. Not telling people about them is not modesty; it is unfairness. I carry a simple business philosophy: when you have something that improves human welfare, you have a moral obligation to let the world […] The post Rethink Sales appeared first on Tekedia.
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Steps Brain Injury Victims Should Take to Protect Their Rights
Brain injuries can change a person’s life in ways that are difficult to predict. Even a mild injury can affect memory, concentration, and emotional health. Severe injuries can lead to long-term physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Beyond medical recovery, brain injuries often involve complex legal matters, especially when the injury was caused by another person’s […] The post Steps Brain Injury Victims Should Take to Protect Their Rights appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Evidence Shapes Truck Accident Litigation in Austin, TX
Truck accident litigation is rarely decided by sympathy or surface facts. In reality, these cases rise or fall on evidence—what is preserved, what is documented, and what can withstand scrutiny. In Austin, Texas, where commercial trucking traffic moves through crowded highways, construction zones, and fast-growing urban corridors, the aftermath of a serious truck crash becomes […] The post How Evidence Shapes Truck Accident Litigation in Austin, TX appeared first on Tekedia.
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India’s Factory Growth Ticks Up in January, but Weak Confidence and Hiring Signal a Cautious Manufacturing Outlook
India’s manufacturing sector showed modest signs of recovery in January, with factory activity inching higher as domestic demand improved, but the rebound was too mild to restore business confidence or trigger a meaningful pickup in hiring, according to a private survey released on Monday. The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P […] The post India’s Factory Growth Ticks Up in January, but Weak Confidence and Hiring Signal a Cautious Manufacturing Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.
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GoCab Raises $45M to Scale Vehicle Ownership Platform for African Gig Workers
GoCab was founded in 2024 to address a fundamental challenge across Africa: limited access to ethical financing and vehicle ownership for gig-economy workers. By combining mobility, technology, and inclusive finance, the company enables drivers and delivery couriers to generate stable income while progressively gaining ownership of their vehicles. By 2025, GoCab had taken a leading […] The post GoCab Raises $45M to Scale Vehicle Ownership Platform for African Gig Workers appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Beta Glass Delivers Breakout Year as PBT Jumps 155% on Pricing Power and Operational Stability
Beta Glass Plc posted one of its strongest financial performances in recent years, recording a 154.5% year-on-year surge in profit before tax to N50.66 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, up sharply from N19.90 billion in 2024. The results, contained in the company’s unaudited financial statements released to the Nigerian Exchange on Friday, […] The post Beta Glass Delivers Breakout Year as PBT Jumps 155% on Pricing Power and Operational Stability appeared first on Tekedia.
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Treasury Yields Stable As Investors Adopt Wait And See Attitude Toward Fed Leadership Uncertainty
U.S. Treasury yields exhibited minimal movement on Monday, February 2, 2026, as investors parsed President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair. The decision has injected a dose of hawkish uncertainty into monetary policy outlooks while simultaneously offering some reassurance on central bank independence. The 10-year Treasury yield eased less […] The post Treasury Yields Stable As Investors Adopt Wait And See Attitude Toward Fed Leadership Uncertainty appeared first on Tekedia.
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DeepSnitch AI Bonus: Hong Kong Announces Stablecoin Licenses Amid Crypto Downturn As SOL Hovers Around $100 While DeepSnitch AI Attracts ADA Whales With Impressive 300x Bonus Offers
Hong Kong is taking a decisive step toward regulated digital assets as the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) prepares to issue its first stablecoin issuer licenses in March, according to a Reuters report. The announcement arrives during a turbulent period for the crypto market, where declining prices and uncertainty have pushed major assets like Solana […] The post DeepSnitch AI Bonus: Hong Kong Announces Stablecoin Licenses Amid Crypto Downturn As SOL Hovers Around $100 While DeepSnitch AI Attracts ADA Whales With Impressive 300x Bonus Offers appeared first on Tekedia.
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SOFTSWISS 2026 Roadmap Responds to SA iGaming Regulatory Shift
As the South African National Treasury explores new regulatory frameworks and tax structures for the iGaming sector, global technology provider SOFTSWISS has unveiled its Strategic Vision 2026. The 2026 strategy is built on four central priorities: expanding across regulated markets, advancing product maturity, accelerating delivery cycles for partners, and scaling innovation through a dedicated focus […]
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5 Ready-to-Go AI Use Cases for South African businesses
From boardrooms to back offices, South African companies are moving beyond AI hype and into execution. But as pressure builds to show tangible ROI, business leaders are looking for practical, proven AI use cases they can deploy today, not three years from now. The good news, says Nazia Pillay, Managing Director: Southern Africa at SAP, […]
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Uber exits, again
In today's edition: Uber exits Tanzania, again || Canal+ is cutting costs at MultiChoice || Airtel Africa hits 81,500km fibre network || Google launches speech database for African languages
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Bitcoin Stages Modest Rebound After Weekend Tumble Below $80K, Erasing $200B in Value
Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, clawed back modest gains on Monday, February 2, 2026, trading around $77,926 at 8:37 a.m. ET—up about 1% on the day per CoinMetrics data—following a sharp weekend plunge that saw it dip below $80,000 for the first time since April 2025. The asset bottomed at $74,876 amid thin liquidity, capping […] The post Bitcoin Stages Modest Rebound After Weekend Tumble Below $80K, Erasing $200B in Value appeared first on Tekedia.
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Dangote Major Subsidiaries Deepen Gas Ties with NNPC as Nigeria Bets on Execution to Unlock Industrial Growth
Three major subsidiaries of the Dangote Group have moved to strengthen long-term gas supply arrangements with units of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, marking how central gas has become to Nigeria’s industrial and energy transition ambitions. The agreements, disclosed at the launch of the Nigeria Gas Master Plan 2026 in Abuja on Friday, involve […] The post Dangote Major Subsidiaries Deepen Gas Ties with NNPC as Nigeria Bets on Execution to Unlock Industrial Growth appeared first on Tekedia.
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Alibaba Raises the Stakes in China’s AI Battle With 3 Billion Yuan Lunar New Year Campaign Push
Alibaba has escalated competition in China’s fast-heating artificial intelligence market, pledging 3 billion yuan ($431 million) to drive user adoption of its Qwen AI app during the Lunar New Year holiday, a period long regarded as the country’s most intense digital marketing battleground. The spending commitment, announced on Monday, dwarfs similar efforts by rivals Tencent […] The post Alibaba Raises the Stakes in China’s AI Battle With 3 Billion Yuan Lunar New Year Campaign Push appeared first on Tekedia.
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Purch Endorsed by Jeremy Allaire Via X Post Leading to Exponential Growth
Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has effectively endorsed a new AI-driven payments project called Purch through a post from its co-founder and CEO, Jeremy Allaire. Purch is designed as a payments interface that enables AI agents to autonomously purchase real-world goods online—such as from Amazon or other e-commerce platforms—using USDC for settlement. The […] The post Purch Endorsed by Jeremy Allaire Via X Post Leading to Exponential Growth appeared first on Tekedia.
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Luxembourg Grant Ripple Full EMI License, as Virtuals Protocol Releases Integration for OpenClaw with its Agent Commerce Protocol 
Luxembourg has granted Ripple, the company behind XRP a full Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), Luxembourg’s financial regulator. This approval was announced recently following an initial preliminary approval in mid-January 2026. Ripple met all remaining conditions, upgrading it to full authorization. Ripple can now issue electronic […] The post Luxembourg Grant Ripple Full EMI License, as Virtuals Protocol Releases Integration for OpenClaw with its Agent Commerce Protocol  appeared first on Tekedia.
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BitRiver’s Bankruptcy will Impact Bitcoin’s Global Hashrates 
BitRiver, Russia’s largest Bitcoin mining company, is currently facing a serious bankruptcy crisis. A Russian arbitration court specifically in the Sverdlovsk Region has initiated bankruptcy observation/monitoring proceedings (the initial stage of insolvency) against Fox Group of Companies LLC, the parent entity that owns 98% of BitRiver’s management company. This was triggered by a creditor claim […] The post BitRiver’s Bankruptcy will Impact Bitcoin’s Global Hashrates  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Global Unwind of Precious Metals Extends to Crypto Market 
While there is notable selling pressure and volatility across global markets—driven by a dramatic unwind in precious metals, crypto weakness, AI-related doubts, and policy uncertainties—it’s far from a full-blown crash or total meltdown. U.S. indices closed lower on Friday (January 30/31) and futures point to continued declines at the open today: Dow Jones Industrial Average: […] The post Global Unwind of Precious Metals Extends to Crypto Market  appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Physics of Pricing by Ndubuisi Ekekwe
In pricing, many people obsess over the number. They debate whether the product should be ?9,999 or ?10,499, $99 or $109. That debate is often misplaced. The number itself is largely inconsequential. What truly matters is how the customer perceives that number. This is where pricing stops being an social science and enters into the […] The post The Physics of Pricing by Ndubuisi Ekekwe appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S. Rare Earth Stocks Rally as Trump Advances ‘Project Vault’ to Counter China’s Grip on Critical Minerals
Shares of U.S.-listed rare earth mining companies surged on Monday after reports that President Donald Trump is preparing a sweeping initiative to establish a strategic stockpile of critical minerals, a move that would deepen Washington’s involvement in a sector long dominated by China and central to the global energy transition, defense manufacturing, and advanced technologies. […] The post U.S. Rare Earth Stocks Rally as Trump Advances ‘Project Vault’ to Counter China’s Grip on Critical Minerals appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nvidia Shares Dip as OpenAI Mega-Investment Faces Scrutiny
Nvidia shares slipped in premarket trading on Monday after fresh reports cast doubt on the size and certainty of the chipmaker’s much-publicized plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI. The semiconductor giant’s stock was down about 1.5% as of 8:47 a.m. ET, following a Wall Street Journal report late Friday that said Nvidia’s […] The post Nvidia Shares Dip as OpenAI Mega-Investment Faces Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.
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Robert Kiyosaki Calls Bitcoin’s Decline A ‘Sale’, Reveals Plans to Buy More
American businessman, entrepreneur, and author, known for his Rich Dad Poor Dad book, Robert Kiyosaki, has described the recent decline in Bitcoin and other key assets as a buying opportunity rather than a setback. The renowned author said the sell-off in Bitcoin, gold, and silver signals a “sale” in the financial markets, revealing that he […] The post Robert Kiyosaki Calls Bitcoin’s Decline A ‘Sale’, Reveals Plans to Buy More appeared first on Tekedia.
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