Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about developments shaping the modern world. From education and business to healthcare and communication, AI is influencing how people live and work. Newspapers play an important role in explaining such changes to the public. By reporting on emerging technologies, they help readers understand what these […] The post Artificial Intelligence in Nigerian Newspapers: Who Is Telling the Story? appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Treasury has extended a temporary waiver on sanctions covering certain Russian oil shipments, a move that reflects mounting stress in global energy markets as instability around the Strait of Hormuz undermines supply flows. The decision, announced Friday by the US Treasury Department, allows a 30-day grace period during which sanctions will not apply […] The post U.S. Reopens Window for Russian Oil as Hormuz Disruptions Deepen Supply Strains appeared first on Tekedia.

As geopolitical tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints, an unexpected narrative has emerged at the intersection of global trade and digital finance. Iran’s reported move to explore cryptocurrency payments, including Bitcoin, for oil tanker transit has sparked intense debate about the future of money in conflict […] The post Impossible to Blockade Bitcoin: Strategy CEO Saylor Says Amid Iran’s Hormuz Crypto Toll Drama appeared first on Tekedia.

The Strait of Hormuz, briefly declared open to commercial shipping on Friday, has effectively been shut again, with Iranian naval warnings and reported gunfire forcing vessels to abort passage. The abrupt reversal followed what had appeared to be a coordinated de-escalation. Iran’s Foreign Minister announced the strait was “completely open” to all commercial vessels, a […] The post Reopened Hormuz Shuts Within Hours Following Fresh Disagreement Between Tehran and Washington appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence boom is being measured in tokens, billed in tokens, and increasingly justified by tokens. Yet beneath the surge in usage metrics lies a growing concern across the industry: the core signal used to validate hundreds of billions of dollars in infrastructure investment may be overstating real economic demand. Tokens, the fragments of […] The post The Token Illusion: Why AI’s Explosive Demand May Be Mispriced—and How Anthropic Is Positioning for a Reset appeared first on Tekedia.

African-born AI startup Lua has secured $5.8 million in seed funding, to build an operating system for human-AI agent collaboration in the workplace. The seed fund marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to redefine how businesses operate in the age of automation. The round was led by Africa-focused growth fund Norrsken22, with participation […] The post African Born AI Startup Lua Secures $5.8M Seed Funding to Power Next-Gen AI Agent Workforces for Businesses appeared first on Tekedia.

Cursor is closing in on one of the largest venture checks of the year, with talks underway for a funding round that would bring in at least $2 billion and value the four-year-old company at roughly $50 billion before the new money, according to people familiar with the discussions quoted by TechCrunch. Returning backers Thrive […] The post Cursor, the Breakneck AI Coding Startup, Lines Up $2 Billion+ Round at $50 Billion Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

The price of Bitcoin surged past the $78,000 mark as global markets reacted to easing geopolitical tensions following Iran’s decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route. It has since dropped to $75,000. The news, amplified by President Donald Trump, triggered an immediate risk-on rally across global markets, with oil prices […] The post Bitcoin Surged Past $78,000 as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz, then Dropped to $75,000 appeared first on Tekedia.

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Netflix is moving to reshape how audiences find and consume content, introducing a TikTok-style vertical video feed inside its app while embedding artificial intelligence more deeply across recommendations, content creation, and advertising. The short-form feed, set to launch this month after a year of testing, marks a notable shift in the company’s interface design. It […] The post Netflix Rewires Discovery With TikTok-Style Feed, Doubles Down on AI Across Production and Ads appeared first on Tekedia.

Traders aren’t piling into upside calls, out-of-the-money call options that profit if oil prices rise sharply because they’re convinced the next big move is higher. Instead, they’re treating them as conflict insurance—a hedge against a potential escalation in the Iran situation. This is defensive positioning, not directional conviction. Declining futures open interest + falling volume: […] The post Traders Buying Upside Calls on Oil Via BNO As Conflict Insurance Rather Than Directional Bets appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. government is moving to place one of the most powerful new cybersecurity tools yet developed into the hands of federal agencies, even as officials acknowledge that the same technology could introduce a new class of risk to already fragile digital systems. The new tool is Mythos, a frontier model developed by Anthropic, which […] The post U.S. Weighs Controlled Rollout of Anthropic Mythos as Cybersecurity Enters a New Phase appeared first on Tekedia.

Slash Financial, a business banking and payments platform, has raised $100 million in a Series C round at a $1.4 billion valuation, achieving unicorn status. The round was led by Ribbit Capital, with Khosla Ventures and Goodwater Capital which led the prior Series B co-leading. Returning investors included New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Y Combinator participating […] The post Slash Financial Raises $100M in a Series C Round at $1.4B Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Circle Internet Group (issuer of USDC) over its handling of the April 1 Drift Protocol hack on Solana. On April 1, 2026, hackers widely attributed by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic to North Korean state-sponsored actors, likely Lazarus Group exploited Drift Protocol, a Solana-based DeFi platform, draining roughly $280–285 […] The post Circle USDC Faces Class-action Suit Over its Handling of Drift Protocol Hack appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa’s most prominent industrial conglomerate is preparing for a partial opening of its flagship energy asset, a move that signals both confidence in its operational turnaround and a shift toward capital recycling for an aggressive expansion programme spanning refining, petrochemicals, and mining. Aliko Dangote confirmed in Washington that about 10% of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and […] The post Dangote to Open 10% of Refinery to Public Markets Across Africa appeared first on Tekedia.

San Francisco startup Loop is out to do more than patch up the world’s notoriously tangled supply chains. It wants to give them something closer to foresight — turning fragmented, chaotic data into clear, forward-looking recommendations that help companies avoid trouble before it starts. Think of it as the difference between a doctor who simply […] The post Loop Raises $95m to Make Supply Chains Think Ahead Instead of Just React appeared first on Tekedia.

The Nasdaq Composite finished higher for its 12th consecutive trading day, marking its longest winning streak since July 2009 roughly 17 years ago. It closed at approximately 24,102.70, up about 0.36% on the day, while also hitting a fresh record high. The S&P 500 rose modestly to a new all-time closing high of around 7,041.28; […] The post Nasdaq Composite Finishes Higher for its 12th Consecutive Trading Day appeared first on Tekedia.

Drift Protocol got hit with a $280-285M exploit on April 1, 2026 — largely tied to a sophisticated social engineering attack that compromised multisigs, with North Korean hackers allegedly involved. A big chunk ($232M) moved through USDC via Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP). Circle faced heavy criticism for not freezing the stolen funds quickly, citing […] The post Tether and Solana Foundation Rescue Drift Protocol with $150M Credit Line and $20M Grant appeared first on Tekedia.

Charles Schwab is preparing to launch direct spot trading for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in the coming weeks (phased rollout starting in Q2 2026, within the first half of the year). The service, branded Schwab Crypto, will operate through its subsidiary Charles Schwab Premier Bank and allow clients to buy/sell these assets directly alongside […] The post Charles Schwab Preparing to Launch Direct Spot Trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum  appeared first on Tekedia.

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A venture capital firm with roots in the MENA region has brought its most ambitious cross-border bet to life, landing five founders from Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan, and Egypt in the Bay Area for an eight-week residency designed to embed them into the heart of the global AI ecosystem. Propeller, the VC firm focused on AI […] The post Five MENA Deep-Tech Startups Touch Down in Silicon Valley for Propeller’s First-Ever Kernel Camp appeared first on Tech In Africa.

By Boluwatife Oshadiya | April 17, 2026 Key Points Main Story The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has denied claims that it banned airtime borrowing and data advance services in Nigeria, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a statement issued Friday, the Commission clarified that it had not issued any directive […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

By Boluwatife Oshadiya | April 17, 2026 Key Points Main Story The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has opened an investigation into a reported data breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), escalating concerns over the security of government-held data and digital infrastructure. The probe, initiated under Section 46(3) of the Nigeria Data Protection Act […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

What if the next big crypto opportunity is already in front of you, but most people haven’t noticed it yet? Finding the best crypto to buy today can feel like searching for hidden treasure, especially when so many coins are competing for attention. From well-known names like Litecoin, Tron, Cardano, and Solana to rising players […] The post Is APEMARS The Best Crypto To Buy Today? Stage 16 Surge With 2,300% ROI Potential, Among Top 10 Coins You Can’t Ignore appeared first on Tekedia.

The US government has transferred approximately 8.2 BTC worth about $606,000 at the time to a Coinbase Prime institutional wallet. On-chain data tracked by platforms like Arkham Intelligence and Lookonchain shows the funds came from wallets linked to Bitcoin seized in connection with the 2016 Bitfinex hack. The transfers occurred in two parts, roughly 8 […] The post US Government Transferred Approximately 8.2 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime Institutional Wallet appeared first on Tekedia.

Netflix (NFLX) shares fell sharply in after-hours trading on April 16, 2026, dropping around 8-10%; trading near $98 or lower from a regular-session close around $107.79 despite the company beating Wall Street expectations for its Q1 2026 earnings and revenue. Key Q1 2026 Results Revenue stood at $12.25 billion, up 16% year-over-year and above consensus […] The post Netflix’s NFLX Shares Fell Sharply in Hour Trading Despite Beating Wall Street Expectations in Q1 Revenue  appeared first on Tekedia.

Publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies collectively sold more than 32,000 BTC during Q1 2026 (January–March), exceeding their total net sales for the entire year of 2025. This marks a new quarterly record for miner selling, surpassing the previous high of around 20,000 BTC in Q2 2022 during the Terra-Luna collapse bear market. Major sellers included […] The post Bitcoin Mining Companies Collectively Sold ~32,000 BTC in Q1 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

A quiet but consequential shift is underway in the global semiconductor race, as a cluster of European startups moves to challenge the dominance of Nvidia by targeting what many see as the next decisive frontier in artificial intelligence: inference. While Nvidia’s graphics processing units have become the backbone of the AI boom, powering the training […] The post Europe’s AI Chip Startups Chase Nvidia With Billion-Dollar Ambitions—and Structural Constraints appeared first on Tekedia.

The war powers resolution (H.Con.Res. 40) directing President Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes continued action failed by a margin of 213-214. The vote broke down almost entirely along party lines: Nearly all Democrats supported the resolution to constrain or end the military involvement. Nearly all Republicans opposed […] The post US House War Powers Resolution Vote on US/Israeli Actions on Iran Failed by a Margin of 213-214 appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Commission has approved a German state aid scheme worth €3.8 billion to provide temporary electricity price relief for energy-intensive companies. Similar smaller schemes were approved for Bulgaria (€334 million) and Slovenia (€90 million). Retroactive from January 1, 2026, through the end of 2028. To lower electricity costs for companies in energy-intensive and trade-exposed […] The post European Commission Approves a German State Aid Scheme Worth €3.8B for Electricity Price Relief appeared first on Tekedia.

A recent viral clip from the Jack Neel Podcast features Professor Jiang Xueqin, a Beijing-based educator and YouTuber with a large following on his Predictive History channel arguing that Bitcoin was likely created by the CIA or U.S. deep state as a surveillance and operations-funding tool. He frames it through game theory: Who had the technical […] The post Bitcoin Community Opposes Prof Jiang Xeuqin Postulations of CIA or Deep State As Creator of BTC  appeared first on Tekedia.

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issued BPRD Circular Letter No. 10 of 2026, formally lifting the blanket ban on cryptocurrency-related banking services that had been in place since 2018. Banks and other SBP-regulated financial institutions can now open and maintain bank accounts for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) that are duly licensed by the […] The post Pakistan Moves from Crypto Prohibition to Controlled Transition  appeared first on Tekedia.

The S&P 500 surged and closed at a new all-time high of 7,022.95, breaking above the psychologically important 7,000 level for the first time. The Nasdaq also hit a record close, while the Dow was roughly flat. This marks a strong recovery in recent sessions, with the index climbing from levels around 6,700–6,800 earlier in […] The post Global Markets Appear to be Buying the Hope of De-escalation in the Middle East appeared first on Tekedia.

The Trump administration has an ongoing ban and restriction on federal agencies fully working with Anthropic, partly stemming from the Pentagon labeling the company a supply-chain risk earlier. This appears tied to tensions over Anthropic’s policies such as reluctance to support certain military applications like mass surveillance or autonomous weapons and broader national security reviews. […] The post White House and Federal Agencies Accessing Anthropic’s Mythos Model Despite a Ban appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigerian telecom providers are reviewing their digital lending services to consumers following new rules by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), passed in July 2025. Those guidelines apply to any entity involved in the provision, facilitation, or administration of digital or non-traditional consumer lending, bringing airtime and data advances into scope and requiring operators to obtain licences and meet the compliance requirements before continuing the services. 

The online casino industry in 2026 has hit a plateau of its own making. Legacy titans that once revolutionized the space are now coasting on brand awareness, relying on top-heavy VIP structures that actively ignore mid-tier players. Conversely, the aggressive new wave of Web3 disruptors has fallen into the trap of tokenization, forcing players to […] The post Spartans Casino Rockets to 14th Globally While Stake Fatigues Players & Shuffle Pushes Volatile Tokens appeared first on Tekedia.