Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has moved to personally shore up Paramount Skydance’s bid for Warner Bros Discovery, offering a $40.4 billion personal guarantee in an effort to revive confidence in the deal and pull the Hollywood studio away from a rival offer by Netflix. The guarantee, disclosed in a filing on Monday, is aimed squarely […] The post Ellison steps in with $40.4bn guarantee as Paramount battles Netflix for Warner Bros assets appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold and silver prices surged to fresh record highs on Monday, extending a rally that has gathered remarkable momentum this year as investors retreat from risk assets and brace for mounting economic and political uncertainty. Gold futures for February delivery settled 1.9% higher at $4,469.40 per ounce after touching an intraday record of $4,477.70. Spot […] The post Gold, Silver Surge to Record Highs as Investors Seek Shelter From Fiscal Strains and Policy Uncertainty appeared first on Tekedia.

In the city of Chifeng, in northern China’s Inner Mongolia region, Reuters reports an ultra-modern factory humming to life not on coal or gas, but on wind, solar power, and algorithms. Owned by green-energy company Envision, the facility produces hydrogen and ammonia using renewable electricity, guided by an artificial intelligence system designed to solve one […] The post How China Is Using AI to Rewire Its Energy System as Power Becomes the Biggest Constraint on Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Tekedia.

China has escalated its trade confrontation with the European Union by announcing provisional anti-subsidy tariffs of up to 42.7% on select dairy imports from the bloc, effective from December 23, following a preliminary investigation that concluded EU subsidies have inflicted “substantial damage” on its domestic dairy sector. The move, detailed in a statement from the […] The post China Imposes Up to 42.7% Provisional Tariffs on EU Dairy Products, Escalating Tit-for-Tat Trade Dispute appeared first on Tekedia.

  ADQ and the Gates Foundation have announced a four-year, $40 million partnership aimed at scaling the responsible use of AI and EdTech to improve foundational learning outcomes across sub-Saharan Africa, with ADQ contributing up to $20 million. This announcement was made during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, coinciding with a visit by Bill Gates to […] The post UAE’s ADQ and Gates Foundation Launch $40 Million AI-Education Partnership to Tackle Africa’s Learning Crisis appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The UNDP’s Timbuktoo initiative has launched applications for its Pan-African Incubator Network, inviting experienced African incubators and accelerators to participate. As part of its flagship innovation initiative, Timbuktoo, UNDP has opened applications for its Pan-African Incubator Network. This call is aimed at Africa-based incubators and accelerators to join a continent-wide platform that seeks to scale […] The post UNDP Opens Applications for Pan-African Incubator Network Under $1 Billion Timbuktoo Initiative appeared first on Tech In Africa.

South African fintech startup Ezeebit has secured approximately US$2.05 million in seed funding to expand its stablecoin and cryptocurrency payment infrastructure across Africa, according to industry sources. The funding will be deployed to speed up product development, grow merchant adoption, and strengthen partnerships in key markets, including South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. Established in 2023 […] The post South African Crypto Payments Startup Ezeebit Raises $2 Million to Scale Across Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just reshaping how work is done, it is now reshaping who gets to keep their jobs. In 2025, the rapid adoption of AI across U.S. industries was responsible for almost 50,000 layoffs, according to data from consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. These figures highlight a growing shift as […] The post AI Drove Over 50,000 Job Cuts in U.S. in 2025 – Report appeared first on Tekedia.

From January 2026, sending ₦50,000 ($34.14) through your bank app could cost you ₦100 in transfer fees. Not because banks suddenly changed their pricing, but because the Nigerian government has changed who pays for electronic transfers.

The Tecno Spark 40 is the latest addition to Tecno’s Spark lineup, a lineup tailored for buyers who want budget-friendly smartphones with a long battery life, a big display, and a decent camera. The Spark 40 delivers reliable day-to-day performance, a smooth interface, and features that offer value for its price.  Buyers get a 50-megapixel […]

They emerged as a response to the unpredictability all too often associated with popular cryptocurrencies. Their greater stability stems from being pegged to traditional currencies and commodities. This also bolsters their standing within the context of daily transactions as they are deemed a more consistent medium of exchange. Payment settlement system and currency exchange Ripple, […]

Layoffs have become one of the most defining and unsettling features of the U.S. labor market in 2025, with artificial intelligence now sitting at the center of corporate explanations for sweeping job cuts. Across technology, finance, enterprise software, and cybersecurity, companies are increasingly framing workforce reductions as a necessary consequence of rapid AI adoption, even […] The post AI-Fueled Layoffs Deepen in 2025 as 1.17m Job Cuts Mark Automation Acceleration appeared first on Tekedia.

One of the world’s largest memory chipmakers is signaling that the global shortage of RAM and storage is no longer a cyclical blip but a prolonged structural challenge, as the explosive growth of artificial intelligence continues to outstrip supply across the semiconductor industry. Micron Technology CEO Sanjay Mehrotra delivered the warning during the company’s latest […] The post AI Boom Keeps Memory Markets Tight as Micron CEO Warns RAM and Storage Shortages Will Last Beyond 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

PR & Comms Trends That Shaped 2025 2025 changed the communications landscape in a way the industry can’t ignore. With AI becoming standard infrastructure, audience… TechCity

Corporate venture capital investment in African startups just hit a three-year high. In H1 2025 alone, 26 corporate-backed deals were recorded—a 44% increase over previous half-year periods. More importantly, this surge marks a deeper shift: African startups are no longer just raising foreign capital. They are building global companies from African bases, acquiring European assets, […] The post Corporate VC hits 3-year high: 26 deals, 44% jump + African startups going global appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The rise of smart accessories has changed not just how people pay in casinos, but also how they interact with games. On stay tune with pokiesbonusfinder.com, Australian casino platforms now offer more than just fast banking, as players expect enhanced experiences and services.They demand seamless, responsive, and optimised play across devices. With gadgets now an […] The post Gadget Habits of Pokies Bonus Finder Fans appeared first on Tekedia.

In this advanced age of technology, most companies—especially manufacturing firms—depend on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions to successfully carry out their business operations. This week, IT News Africa (ITNA) conducted an exclusive interview with MRPeasy’s Senior Marketing Specialist, Shane Dubbelman, who is based in Europe. We discusse the business of ERP and what their offering […]

Each year, South Africa experiences a rise in cybercrime during the festive season. Although most public warnings focus on consumers, the underlying tactics are the same ones that drive many of the costliest business fraud incidents. The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has noted increased activity involving phishing, impersonation, and other deception-led methods, […]

Colorful Technology Company Limited, a brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and HiFi audio products, announces the global launch of the highly anticipated iGame GeForce RTX 50 MINI OC Series graphics cards. Designed for compact PCs and small-form-factor PCs, the iGame GeForce RTX 50 MINI OC graphics cards measure only 180 mm in length. […]

Cet article est aussi disponible en français First published 23 Dec, 2025 Thanks for reading The Next Wave this year. Your engagement hasn’t just been a metric because it has shaped these conversations every Sunday. I want to specifically thank my co-writers Adonijah Ndege, Frank Eleanya and Muktar Oladunmade. They are the intellectual muscle behind […]

Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote has offered a detailed explanation for why cement produced in Nigeria often sells for less abroad than it does at home, explaining that the country’s heavy tax burden and regulatory structure, rather than production inefficiencies, are the primary drivers of high domestic prices. In an exclusive interview with Business Insider […] The post Dangote Blames Taxes, Levies for Nigeria’s Expensive Cement as Export Prices Undercut Local Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Google has pushed back its plan to fully replace Google Assistant with its Gemini AI across most Android devices, signaling that the company is taking a more cautious approach to one of the most consequential platform shifts in Android’s history. The company said it is adjusting its previously announced timeline, which had targeted the end […] The post Google Pushes Back Timeline to Fully Replace Assistant With Gemini on Android appeared first on Tekedia.

SoftBank Group, the Japanese conglomerate led by billionaire CEO Masayoshi Son, is in a high-stakes sprint to fulfill a remaining $22.5 billion funding commitment to OpenAI by the end of 2025, leveraging a mix of asset divestitures, untapped borrowing facilities, and operational streamlining. This aggressive maneuver, disclosed to Reuters by sources close to the matter, […] The post SoftBank Reportedly In A Race to Complete $22.5bn OpenAI Funding by End of 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

How to Clean Out Your Charger Port When Your Phone Won’t Charge If your phone refuses to charge or only charges when the cable is positioned a certain way, the… TechCity

CBN Orders Banks to Reroute PoS Transactions to Reduce Network Failures The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks, financial institutions, acquirers, and payment service providers to urgently… TechCity

If Instagram suddenly stops working, won’t load, or won’t let you in, it’s usually not your account that’s the problem; it’s the IP address you’re using. An IP ban occurs when Instagram determines that your internet connection is untrustworthy and temporarily blocks access from that network. For most users, this shows up out of nowhere […] The post How to Fix IP Ban on Instagram: Full Troubleshooting Guide appeared first on Tekedia.

Visa Tests AI Agents That Can Make Payments on Behalf of Users Visa has revealed that it successfully completed hundreds of AI-powered transactions as part of a pilot program aimed… TechCity

Google Sues SerpApi Over Alleged Illegal Scraping of Search Results Google has filed a lawsuit against Texas-based data scraping company SerpApi, accusing it of illegally collecting and selling… TechCity

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) continues to pose the most significant nation-state threat to cryptocurrency security, achieving a record-breaking year for stolen funds despite an assessed dramatic reduction in attack frequency. A report by Chainalysis reveals that North Korean hackers stole $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, a 51% year-over-year increase, pushing their […] The post North Korean hackers Stole at Least $2.02 Billion in Cryptocurrency in 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

In a landmark victory capping a legal saga that has spanned nearly three decades, Telecom Italia (TIM), Italy’s former telecommunications monopoly, has won a final ruling from the country’s Supreme Court entitling it to a reimbursement of approximately €1 billion ($1.2 billion) from the Italian government. The decision, confirmed by TIM in a statement on […] The post Telecom Italia Secures €1 Billion Windfall in Decades-Old Dispute, Bolstering Turnaround Efforts appeared first on Tekedia.

The Trump administration is moving to clamp down on the U.S. diversity visa lottery program, linking the policy shift to a fatal attack connected to a recipient of the scheme, in what critics describe as the latest use of a violent incident to justify a broader tightening of legal immigration. The move followed confirmation on […] The post Trump Administration Targets Diversity Visa Lottery After Brown University Attack, Rekindling Long-Running Immigration Crackdown appeared first on Tekedia.

The World Bank has approved a $500 million financing package to address chronic funding shortages plaguing Nigeria’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the engine of the country’s economy. Announced in a press release on Saturday, the funding supports the Fostering Inclusive Finance for MSMEs in Nigeria (FINCLUDE) project, a blended facility combining $400 million […] The post World Bank Approves $500m to Boost Credit Access for Nigeria’s MSMEs, Targeting Women and Agribusinesses appeared first on Tekedia.

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa has issued a blunt warning that the European Union’s latest package of measures for the auto industry could undermine long-term investment in the region, deepening uncertainty for manufacturers already under pressure from weak demand, high costs, and intensifying global competition. Speaking to the Financial Times in an interview published on Saturday, […] The post Stellantis CEO Warns EU Auto Policy Shift Risks Investment Freeze and Weakens Europe’s Industrial Ambitions appeared first on Tekedia.

Google and Apple have advised employees on visas not to travel outside the United States, as significant delays at U.S. embassies and consulates threaten to leave workers stranded abroad for months. Internal memos reviewed by Business Insider reveal that these warnings come amid an ongoing Trump administration-led immigration crackdown, which has tightened scrutiny on H-1B […] The post Google, Apple Warn Visa Workers Against International Travel Amid U.S. Embassy Delays and Trump Administration Crackdown appeared first on Tekedia.

Everyone is talking about AI bubbles. But I think AI bubbles are not the real issue. In every major technological era, bubbles happen. They are not anomalies; they are features of progress. In a seminal paper I wrote in Harvard Business Review, I tracked gross world product (GWP) across two millennia and arrived at a […] The post The Praise and Abundance in AI Bubbles appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk’s net worth has surged to an estimated $749 billion, putting him within striking distance of the $1 trillion threshold even before the separate $1 trillion pay package Tesla shareholders approved earlier this year. The dramatic jump followed a landmark ruling by the Delaware Supreme Court on Friday, which reinstated Tesla stock options now […] The post Musk’s Fortune Explodes to $749bn After Court Restores Tesla Pay Deal, Cementing His Grip on Corporate Wealth History appeared first on Tekedia.