As of early February 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $76,000–$79,000 based on recent market data from sources like CME futures, Coinbase, and real-time trackers, having recently broken below the $80,000 level for the first time since mid-2025. This represents a significant pullback—roughly 40% from its 2025 peak above $120,000—driven by factors like liquidity concerns […] The post Bullish Reasons Bitcoin May Rebound Above $80,000 Relatively Soon appeared first on Tekedia.

The Bitcoin halving is a programmed event in Bitcoin’s protocol that occurs approximately every four years; every 210,000 blocks, reducing the block reward for miners by 50%. This mechanism, designed by Satoshi Nakamoto, controls Bitcoin’s issuance rate and enforces its fixed maximum supply of 21 million BTC. Halving cuts the daily influx of new BTC […] The post Bitcoin Halving Enforces Scarcity and Historically Supported Long-term Price Appreciation appeared first on Tekedia.

In an era of escalating geopolitical tensions, financial neutrality has emerged as a critical strategy for individuals, corporations, and nations alike. At its core, financial neutrality refers to the ability to store, transfer, and protect value without reliance on politically controlled financial systems—think of it as a safeguard against asset freezes, sanctions, or arbitrary de-platforming. […] The post Understanding Financial Neutrality in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria has emerged as one of Africa’s most dynamic fintech hubs, driven by a combination of technological innovation, progressive regulations, and a growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. Over the past decade, the country has witnessed a remarkable expansion in digital financial services, from mobile payments and e-wallets to lending platforms, wealth management apps, and blockchain-based solutions. As […] The post Nigeria’s Maturing Fintech Ecosystem Faces Growing Regulatory Complexity, CBN Report Reveals appeared first on Tekedia.

Table of contents How to register for the 2026 UTME online How to register for the 2026 UTME offline Comprehensive 2026 UTME/DE registration and examination timeline Important things to know before and after you register Registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)  began with the sale of e-PINS on Monday, January 19, 2026. […]

Google is quietly preparing to draw the curtain on Chromebooks, ending a 16-year experiment that reshaped low-cost computing in schools and offices, as newly revealed court filings, reported by Arstechnica, point to a full phase-out of ChromeOS by 2034. The disclosure, buried in documents filed during the remedies phase of the U.S. government’s landmark antitrust […] The post Chromebooks Head for a Managed Exit as Google Prepares Android PCs for the Post-ChromeOS Era appeared first on Tekedia.

In Africa’s fast-growing tech ecosystem, communities are often the first real interface between talent and opportunity. They introduce people to new tools, unlock career pathways, and foster a sense of belonging in an industry that can otherwise feel distant and opaque. Yet despite their importance, the people who run these communities are rarely trained or […] The post From Figma to SheCode Africa: How Mfonobong Umondia Is Building a Mentorship Pipeline for Aspiring Community Managers appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Startup Founders: As Nigeria passes through a difficult fundraising season, what many describe as funding paralysis, I want you to remember a simple but enduring truth: nations rarely fail. Economies bend, currencies weaken, systems stall, but societies recover. History is remarkably consistent on this point. So, that your growth fund is not coming does not […] The post As Funding Dries Up, Lesson for Nigerian Founders from Slim And Templeton appeared first on Tekedia.

AGOA renewal will preserve duty free US access for Kenyan exports and shield over 7,000 tech-related jobs in Kenya.

T2 Mobile, formerly known as 9mobile and Nigeria’s fourth-largest mobile network operator, has posted its first full quarter of consecutive internet subscriber growth

The Republic of South Africa has today officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s leading Multilateral Financial Institution, marking the formal entry of one of Africa’s largest economies into the Bank’s membership, heralding deeper financial sovereignty. The accession follows the South African Parliament’s historic approval of the accession in […] The post South Africa Joins Afreximbank, announces US$8bn Country Programme appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nvidia Corp. has reportedly pressed Samsung Electronics to hasten deliveries of its sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) chips, even before completing full reliability and quality evaluations, according to Chosun. The move signals a high-stakes scramble for advanced memory that underscores the shifting power dynamics in the global AI ecosystem. Industry sources indicate Samsung is finalizing inspections […] The post Nvidia’s Urgent HBM4 Push Spotlights Korean Memory Giants’ Rising Dominance in AI Supply Chain appeared first on Tekedia.

Intel is preparing to enter the graphics processing unit (GPU) market in a more serious way, a move that would pit the once-dominant chipmaker more directly against Nvidia in data centers. This comes as the chipmaker’s chief executive, Lip-Bu Tan, sounds a note of urgency about China’s rapid progress in chip design despite U.S. restrictions. […] The post Intel Hires “Architect”, Announces Plan to Get Into GPUs as CEO Warns Huawei Is Closing the Chip Design Gap appeared first on Tekedia.

In a further escalation of Europe’s push to safeguard young users from the perils of online platforms, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Tuesday that his government will introduce legislation to ban social media access for children under 16. The announcement positioned Spain as the latest European nation to follow Australia’s lead in imposing […] The post Spain Becomes Another European Nation to Announce Social Media Ban for Teens appeared first on Tekedia.

Adobe has confirmed that it will discontinue Adobe Animate, its 2D animation software with a 25-year legacy, on March 1, 2026, as the company shifts its strategic focus toward artificial intelligence across its Creative Cloud suite. The decision, communicated via the company’s support site and direct emails to users on Monday, has triggered widespread concern […] The post Adobe to Discontinue Animate in 2026, Signaling AI-Driven Pivot Amid Backlash from Animators appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria has unveiled a new social networking service called LekeeLekee, created by the team behind ARISE and THISDAY media group, with its launch officially announced on February 2. Marketed as a homegrown alternative to major international platforms, it focuses on promoting digital independence, economic opportunity, and governance shaped by the community. The developers of LekeeLekee […] The post LekeeLekee, Nigeria’s Indigenous Social Media Platform, Pioneers Africa’s Digital Sovereignty appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Google, collaborating with research institutions across Africa, has introduced WAXAL, an extensive open-access speech dataset aimed at improving AI technologies for African languages. The dataset features voice samples from 21 Sub-Saharan African languages, including Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Luganda, Swahili, and Acholi. Google states that WAXAL aims to serve more than 100 million speakers who have […] The post WAXAL: Google and African Institutions Unite to Empower Indigenous Languages in AI appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Qualcomm has launched enrollment for the latest Make in Africa Startup Guidance Initiative. The programme offers young enterprises critical assistance, including specialist mentoring, links to veteran engineers, and strategies for protecting innovations. NASDAQ-traded Qualcomm is a U.S.-based global firm recognized for creating chips, applications, and solutions essential to wireless communications. It has consistently supported inventive […] The post Qualcomm Unveils Make in Africa Programme to Empower African Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Over the past ten years, Africa has become one of the world’s fastest-expanding technology markets, driven by widespread mobile and digital uptake and supported by its large youth population. Africa has emerged as a fast-expanding technology center, fueled by widespread mobile use and a predominantly young population. More than $180 billion has flowed into Africa’s […] The post Africa’s Tech Sector Surges as Japan and Gulf Investors Lead $180 Billion Influx appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Yakeey, a Moroccan prop-tech startup, raises US$15 million Series A to advance Africa’s real estate transaction network. Launched in 2023 by Karim Beqqali, Yakeey unifies developers, buyers, tenants, investors, and advisers within a single digital platform, simplifying access to housing, encouraging investment, and modernising the real estate value chain through technology. The company secured a […] The post Yakeey Raises $15 Million to Revolutionize Morocco’s Real Estate Market appeared first on Tech In Africa.

As of January 2026, the football industry is undergoing a massive technical upgrade. The biggest news involves the introduction of 3D player avatars that work alongside semi-automated offside technology. This new system creates a perfect digital replica of every player on the field to ensure that referee decisions are more accurate than ever. For those […] The post Digital Twins: The 2026 Shift to 3D Player Avatars in Professional Football appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The experience side of Fintech determines consumer perception of quality, speed, and reliability, particularly when they need their money back out. A seamless money-out experience translates to an understanding of their time and habits on the platform. Confusing options, obscure procedures, and murky timelines repel him or her away. A clean, simple, and intuitive design […] The post UX-Driven Fintech: Designing Instant and Seamless Digital Withdrawals appeared first on Tekedia.

TikTok is the fastest-growing social media platform in the world, which connects a community of millions of creators. But getting noticed can be hard with so much available content. That’s why growth platforms are in the focus of attention of creators who are looking for more visibility and engagement. At the same time, content can’t […] The post Top TikTok Growth Platforms to Watch in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

According to ESET’s H2 2025 Threat Report, phishing and social engineering remain the most significant risks for South African organizations, accounting for 45.7% of detected threats. While phishing dominates the South African market, there has been an accelerated evolution in scam activity globally. According to the report, detections of HTML-based scam campaigns, such as the Nomani […]

Having a certain budget in mind makes it challenging to find a business that suits it. An abundance of options leaves people feeling confused and needing direction. Yet, with a straightforward method, it can be an effortless and fulfilling process for buyers of any skill set. The key is knowing where to look and what […] The post How to Find Businesses for Sale That Fit Your Budget appeared first on Tekedia.

An AI enterprise developed in Liberia is drawing global attention for enabling governments and public sector bodies to implement sophisticated artificial intelligence solutions without surrendering ownership or control of their data. Surna Technologies, a company focused on sovereign artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure, has secured a semifinalist position in Harvard University’s President’s Innovation Challenge, a […] The post Liberia’s Surna Technologies Gains Global Recognition for Advancing Sovereign AI appeared first on Tech In Africa.

OpenAI is showing growing dissatisfaction with some of Nvidia’s latest artificial intelligence chips, marking an important shift in the balance of power shaping the global AI boom, and introducing fresh uncertainty into a partnership that has, until now, symbolized the sector’s rapid rise. The development is also emerging as a meaningful stress test for the […] The post OpenAI Reportedly Seeks Alternative Following Growing Dissatisfaction with Nvidia’s Chips appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigerian banks' profitability is expected to decline marginally in 2026, according to a new banking sector forecast from S&P Global Ratings, a leading international credit rating agency.

Ozak AI’s presale has been gaining traction, with fundraising rates 4.6x faster than comparable AI token launches. The $OZ  token, which is currently under presale, is priced at $0.014, attracting those who are looking for exposure before the larger market launch. The increased popularity demonstrates growing confidence in Ozak AI’s AI-powered market intelligence platform, clear […] The post Presale Analytics Show Ozak AI Achieving a 4.6× Faster Funding Pace Compared to Similar AI Token Launches appeared first on Tekedia.

As online fashion retail becomes increasingly influenced by AI-generated search and shopping experiences, South Africa’s fashion platform, Superbalist, is actively investing in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)—a new frontier in e-commerce visibility. While traditional SEO focuses on ranking in search results, GEO is about earning presence in AI-generated answers, these kinds of responses provided by tools […]

U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that Washington has reached a trade deal with India has landed with clear geopolitical intent, coming just days after Europe sealed its own long-awaited free trade agreement with New Delhi and amid a flurry of new trade pacts among major global economies. The agreement, disclosed by Trump on Monday via […] The post U.S. Seals Trade Deal with India Trade, Signaling Washington’s Bid to Reassert Itself After EU Breakthrough With New Delhi appeared first on Tekedia.

Palantir Technologies’ shares surged 11% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the data analytics firm delivered a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter, underscoring how rising government and enterprise spending on artificial intelligence is translating into real revenue momentum — even as political and ethical scrutiny around its work intensifies. The company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.41 billion, […] The post Palantir’s AI Bet Pays Off as Government Spending Drives Earnings Beat, but Scrutiny Trails the Rally appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk on Monday confirmed that SpaceX has acquired his artificial intelligence startup xAI in a deal that reshapes the global technology landscape and sets a new benchmark for mergers and acquisitions. The transaction formally unites Musk’s ambitions in artificial intelligence and space infrastructure, combining the world’s most valuable private rocket company with the developer […] The post Musk Forges $1.250tn Record-Breaking AI–Space Colossus With xAI–SpaceX Merger appeared first on Tekedia.

Disney shares edged higher in premarket trading on Tuesday as investors turned their attention away from headline earnings and toward a question that has increasingly dominated sentiment around the stock: who will succeed Bob Iger as chief executive. The media giant’s shares were up 0.14% as of 7:05 a.m. ET, a muted rebound after the […] The post Disney Shares Steady as Succession Clock Ticks, With Investors Weighing Leadership Risk Against Strong Parks Performance appeared first on Tekedia.

South Africans have a long tradition of doing more with less, and that resourcefulness may be our greatest competitive advantage in the coming decade. Unlike global superpowers that invest heavily in sheer computing capacity, South Africa doesn’t need to be the largest computing market to lead in innovation. What matters today is how we apply […]

Iress, a financial services tech and software company, has appointed Dominic Rey as Managing Director of its Wealth Management business in South Africa, effective February 2026. Dominic Rey brings more than 30 years of experience across wealth and investment management, financial markets, and financial services technology, spanning senior leadership roles at Investec, Freedom Capital, and […]