People feature with Afolabi Oyebiyi, a software engineer at Nigerian software consulting firm Cyclone, on how he navigates the digital world.

Courage & Conviction, the theme for the fourth edition of Moonshot by TechCabal coming to the National Theatre in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 28 and 29, 2026.

The shift away from cash has accelerated faster than most hospitality operators anticipated. Guests arrive at hotels, restaurants, and event venues without a dollar bill in their wallet — not because they are unappreciative, but because digital payments have become the default. For front-line staff, that shift creates a real problem: fewer spontaneous tips at […] The post Cashless Guests, Real Earnings: What Modern Tip Payout Infrastructure Actually Looks Like appeared first on Tekedia.

One of the most difficult things for a small business to manage is cash flow. Even a company with good profits can struggle if its costs are due before they receive payment from customers. It might be to make payroll in a slow month, or purchase inventory ahead of busy times, or unexpected expenses, almost […] The post Business Line of Credit: A Flexible Funding Solution for Growing Companies appeared first on Tekedia.

Kenya had the largest representation on the Bloomberg list with four startups. South Africa, Nigeria, and Tanzania each had three companies.

A global ranking by US consultancy Ataraxis places South Africa first in Africa, followed by Nigeria and Kenya, highlighting the continent’s growing role in the global outsourcing market.

As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks the third anniversary of his administration, Nigeria stands at a definitive crossroads between the “foundational sacrifice” of his early tenure and the “visible recovery” he now proclaims. Since assuming office in May 2023, the administration has moved through a narrative arc that transitioned from urgent, painful reforms to a […] The post Tinubu: Three Years of Renewed Hope or Sustained Progress? appeared first on Tekedia.

MTN’s decision to restore the service is a departure from what executives told investors during the company’s May 4 earnings call.

On the third anniversary of his administration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented a vision of a nation in recovery, positioning Nigerian youth not as a demographic to be managed, but as the primary “engine of Nigeria’s future”. Since May 2023, the administration has navigated a landscape of profound economic and structural difficulties, implementing reforms […] The post Tinubu: Assessing Three Years of Youth-Centric Reform appeared first on Tekedia.

65 healthtech startups were launched in Nigeria between 2020 and 2025, more than half of the 103 startups launched in the 15 years before the pandemic.

 Key points Main story Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Nigeria are considering the introduction of a data calculator tool that would allow subscribers to track and measure their data usage more precisely amid rising complaints over perceived fast data depletion. The proposed tool, according to industry indications, would provide users with a clearer breakdown of […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Meet John Eni-ibukun, an African Gospel and Afrobeats curator at Audiomack, where he thinks about how music travels, gets discovered, and lands with audiences in a fragmented digital world.

Technology often receives praise for its ability to transform economies, improve healthcare, expand education, and deepen democratic engagement. Yet, across many societies, particularly in Africa, a persistent challenge is that technology does not automatically improve lives simply because it exists. The real determinant of success lies in whether people trust, understand, adopt, and meaningfully benefit […] The post How Professor Ojebuyi’s Communication Research Humanises Technology, Strengthens Digital Society appeared first on Tekedia.

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As Bitcoin faces renewed selling pressure trading below the $73,000 price level, Strategy CEO Michael Saylor delivered one of his most striking messages yet, simply the word “HODL”. This comes at a relevant time when Bitcoin pulled back from highs above $80,000 earlier in the month, testing the $73K–$75K zone amid profit-taking, macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical […] The post Michael Saylor Urges Investors to “HODL” as Bitcoin Faces Renewed Selling Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields edged higher on Thursday while gold tumbled deeper into a sharp correction, as renewed military escalation between the United States and Iran reignited fears of persistent inflation and reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated for longer. The move across global markets highlights how rapidly investor sentiment has […] The post Treasury Yields Rebound, Gold Sinks to Two-Month Low as Iran Conflict Fuels Inflation Fears appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin plunged below the $73,000 mark as escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran triggered a sharp wave of risk-off sentiment across global financial markets. The drop follows reports of fresh US strikes on Iranian targets, including sites near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil shipments. Iran has reportedly […] The post Bitcoin Crashes Below $73K as US-Iran Strikes Spark Global Risk-Off appeared first on Tekedia.

The planned IPO of SpaceX is increasingly being viewed not simply as another blockbuster listing, but as a structural event that could reshape how modern index investing influences stock prices. Leading that argument is veteran index strategist Rob Arnott, whose research over decades has often challenged conventional assumptions about passive investing and benchmark inclusion. Arnott […] The post SpaceX IPO Could Trigger Historic Index-Fund Buying Frenzy, Says Indexing Veteran Rob Arnott appeared first on Tekedia.

Samsung Electronics has narrowly avoided what could have become one of the most disruptive labor actions in South Korea’s technology sector in years, after unionized workers approved a controversial profit-linked bonus agreement. The bonus agreement is already reshaping debates around corporate governance, shareholder rights, and wage inequality in South Korea’s export-driven economy. The agreement, approved […] The post Samsung Avoids Historic Strike, But Bonus Deal Opens New Fault Lines, as It invests in Vietnam appeared first on Tekedia.

NVIDIA is dramatically expanding its footprint in Taiwan, with CEO Jensen Huang unveiling plans for a sprawling new campus and a tenfold surge in annual spending on the island, underscoring how central Taiwan has become to the global artificial intelligence supply chain. Speaking in Taipei on Wednesday, Huang said Nvidia’s annual spending in Taiwan is […] The post Taiwan Market Surges as Nvidia Unleashes Massive $150bn Taipei Expansion Plan appeared first on Tekedia.

### A Satirical Inquiry Into a Nation That Keeps Defending Its Own Suffering — By a Concerned Observer of the Human Condition – dirty Gova Somewhere in the Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi State, a baboon pauses mid-scratch, tilts its head, and watches a group of Nigerians debate on their phones. One is a politician […] The post Do Animals Think Nigerians Are Weird? appeared first on Tekedia.

Jensen Huang has agreed to join the advisory board of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, according to a report by the Financial Times. The development places the head of the world’s most valuable semiconductor company inside one of China’s most politically connected academic institutions at a time of intensifying technological rivalry between Washington […] The post Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Joins Elite Beijing Advisory Board in Sign of Deepening Silicon Valley-China Engagement appeared first on Tekedia.

French AI champion Mistral AI is actively exploring the possibility of designing and eventually manufacturing its own custom chips, CEO Arthur Mensch told CNBC. The move marks the company’s clearest signal yet of its desire to gain greater control over its infrastructure as it competes with U.S. leaders OpenAI and Anthropic. “Of course, it is […] The post Mistral AI Explores Designing Its Own Chips as It Accelerates European AI Ambitions and Data Center Buildout appeared first on Tekedia.

A sharp sell-off in U.S. Treasurys that reignited fears about waning global appetite for American debt may be less alarming than markets initially feared, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts argue the recent wave of foreign selling appears consistent with historical reserve-management behavior rather than a broader retreat from the dollar-based financial system. […] The post Goldman Sachs Says Treasury Sell-Off Reflects Currency Defense, Not Global Flight From the Dollar appeared first on Tekedia.

Just three weeks ago, Corgi announced a fundraise at US$1.3 billion valuation. Today, we’re celebrating that the company has raised an additional US$106 million, doubling the valuation to US$2.6 billion. Good People, I have been investing for years, and I can confidently say that I have rarely witnessed this type of growth velocity. Corgi is […] The post Corgi, Tekedia Capital Portfolio Company, Doubles Valuation to $2.6 billion appeared first on Tekedia.

Cybersecurity Threats in 2026 Nobody Is Warning You About Most people think cybercrime still looks the same: suspicious emails, weak passwords, and obvious scams. That is no… TechCity

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said Wednesday it had been selected among the first companies to receive support from a new Guangdong provincial government investment fund aimed at accelerating the growth of strategic emerging industries. The funding, which highlights how Beijing and local authorities are increasingly directing state capital toward artificial intelligence-linked mobility technologies, is […] The post Xpeng Secures Backing From Guangdong’s $15bn State Fund as China Bets on AI-Driven Mobility Future appeared first on Tekedia.

A growing clash between the Canadian government and major U.S. technology companies is exposing how the global fight over encryption is entering a more confrontational phase, with implications reaching far beyond Canada’s borders. At the center of the dispute is Bill C-22, an online safety and national security measure proposed by Canada’s Liberal government that […] The post Canada’s Encryption Battle Pits Ottawa Against Big Tech as Apple and Google Warn of ‘Backdoor’ Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

Table of contents What to expect under ₦200,000 Under ₦120,000 (Entry level/Second phone) ₦120,000 to ₦150,000 (The sweet spot) ₦145,000 to ₦170,000 (Main recommendations) ₦170,000 to ₦200,000 (Premium budget) Which phone should you buy? This is a guide to the cheapest phones in Nigeria and their prices, covering everything under ₦200,000 that is worth your […]

South African fintech Yoco is banking on artificial intelligence (AI) to be the next major growth lever for small businesses. To advance that vision, the commerce platform has acquired Dyner.ai, an AI-native operating system built to help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), particularly restaurants, streamline operations. In an interview with TechCabal on Thursday, Carl Wazen, […]

Africa’s startup ecosystem is no longer in recovery mode — it’s in expansion. After a funding slowdown in 2024, the continent’s startups bounced back hard, raising $3.1 billion in 2025, up from $2.2 billion the year prior — and the biggest headline to come out of those numbers is a shift in the pecking order. […] The post Kenya Claims Africa’s VC Crown as Continent’s Startup Funding Surges Past $3 Billion appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Africa Health-Tech Accelerator, a pan-African programme targeting early-stage startups building healthcare technology solutions across the continent. The accelerator runs under the Africa Health ExCon platform and offers founders a path to mentorship, product validation support, business development training, investor readiness, and connections to strategic partners. The programme is […] The post Africa Health-Tech Accelerator Is Looking for Its Next Cohort — Here’s What Founders Need to Know appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Link building is often considered a technical SEO strategy to improve website rankings, but it has more advantages. Good quality backlinks help create an image of a company, increase its web presence, and build trust with audiences in its area of operation. For sectors such as SaaS, e-commerce or financial services, good quality links serve […] The post How Link Building Supports Brand Growth Beyond Search Rankings appeared first on Tekedia.

Nala, the Tanzanian-founded fintech building stablecoin-powered cross-border payment rails, has secured up to $50 million in credit financing from private credit firm Liquidity as demand rises for faster business payments between emerging markets, Europe and the United States.

Getting ready for the Abia State Third Year Anniversary Discussion on the impactful leadership of Governor Dr. Alex Otti at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. Prof. Chidi Odinkalu will deliver the keynote address, while Dr. Bolaji Akinyemi and I will join the discussion to reflect on the journey, reforms, and development trajectory of Abia State […] The post Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe – Discussant at the Abia State 3rd Year Anniversary Dialogue on Governor Alex Otti’s Transformational Leadership appeared first on Tekedia.

When Zipline first entered Nigeria in 2022, the company’s operations looked like another ambitious health-tech pilot: drones delivering vaccines and medical supplies across a handful of underserved states.