The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is shaking up its flagship tournament, increasing the Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams while shifting the competition to a four-year cycle and launching an annual Nations League starting in 2029, president Patrice Motsepe announced Sunday. The surprise expansion, revealed after a CAF executive committee meeting […] The post CAF Expands Africa Cup of Nations to 28 Teams, Unveils Four-Year Cycle and New Nations League appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy Inc. formerly known as MicroStrategy, ticker MSTR, has been aggressively acquiring Bitcoin and using innovative capital raises to fund it. STRC is Strategy’s Stretch Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: STRC). It’s a perpetual preferred share designed to trade near a $100 par value, with a variable monthly dividend recently hiked to […] The post 80% of MicroStrategy’s Retail Investors Hold STRC Compared to 40% on MSTR Common Stock  appeared first on Tekedia.

Niger State, in Nigeria’s northcentral region, has introduced a major shift in its tech governance structure, replacing its Ministry of Communications Technology and Digital Economy with a new agency

Egypt has taken another step in extending its technology ecosystem beyond the capital, as the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) concluded the Aswan Bootcamp Series program in partnership with Plug and Play, supporting 61 startups across Upper Egypt. Several of the participating companies have collectively secured investments estimated at EGP 200 million, a signal of growing […] The post ITIDA, Plug and Play Wrap Aswan Bootcamp as Upper Egypt Startups Secure EGP 200M appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Wajih Othmani built ACCP in 30 days with zero budget — now targeting 400 million underserved Arabic speakers FasterCapital has added Tunis-based Causal Quantality to its EquityPilot program, backing founder Wajih Othmani as he scales ACCP (Agentic Causal Control Platform) — an Arabic-native AI tool that moves beyond correlation to deliver actual causal diagnosis. The […] The post Tunisian Solo Founder Lands FasterCapital Backing for Arabic-First Causal AI Platform appeared first on Tech In Africa.

A market headline can move fast. A company’s actual position usually changes much more slowly. That gap matters to any reader who follows startup funding, digital finance, public company expansion, or the business logic behind new products. On Tech In Africa, stories about capital raises, fintech growth, and company performance appear in a context where […] The post Fundamental Analysis Explained: How Investors Evaluate a Company’s True Value appeared first on Tech In Africa.

A U.S. federal judge in California certified a class-action securities lawsuit against NVIDIA and its CEO Jensen Huang. The suit alleges that the company concealed more than $1 billion in revenue from GPU sales to cryptocurrency miners during the 2017–2018 crypto boom, improperly booking it as standard gaming demand. The class period covers investors who […] The post Judge Certifies Class Action Securities Lawsuit Againt NVIDIA On Alleged Concealed Revenue from GPU Sales appeared first on Tekedia.

David Sacks has stepped down from his role as the White House’s AI and Crypto Czar formally Special Advisor for AI and Crypto after serving roughly 130 days. He announced this in a Bloomberg Television interview on March 26, 2026, citing the expiration of his term as a special government employee (SGE). Federal rules limit […] The post Implications of David Sack Steping Down As Whitehouse AI and Crypto Czar  appeared first on Tekedia.

The surge in oil prices to around $96 and beyond, with spikes to $100–$120+ for Brent amid the US-Iran conflict has triggered one of the most significant disruptions to global energy markets in recent history. The core driver is the effective closure or severe restriction of the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries about 20% […] The post Current Global Oil Market Performances Exposed Vulnerabilities in Energy Security Guarantees appeared first on Tekedia.

Coinbase and Better Home & Finance (Better Mortgage) announced a partnership, to launch the first token-backed conforming mortgages in the U.S. This allows qualified borrowers to pledge Bitcoin (BTC) or USDC as collateral for their down payment without selling the crypto. Borrowers get two linked loans from Better: A standard conforming mortgage for the home […] The post Coinbase and Better Home to Launch Token-Backed Conforming Mortgages Pledged with Bitcoin or USDC appeared first on Tekedia.

The Federal Reserve has explicitly stated it has no plans to issue or develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC), often referred to as a digital dollar. This position aligns with longstanding caution from the Fed, reinforced in 2025–2026 under Chair Jerome Powell. The Fed’s 2022 discussion paper Money and Payments explored potential benefits and […] The post Jerome Powell Notes that Federal Reserve Has No Plans for a Central Bank Digital Currency appeared first on Tekedia.

The explosion in software built with generative coding tools is beginning to expose a new pressure point in Apple’s tightly controlled ecosystem: getting apps through the App Store may now be taking longer than building them. A sharp rise in new iOS app submissions, driven by the mainstream adoption of prompt-based development tools since 2025, […] The post Developers Warn Surge in AI-Built (Vibe-coded) Apps Slows Apple’s Review System appeared first on Tekedia.

Foreign capital inflows into Nigeria’s banking sector almost doubled in 2025, underlining how the industry’s aggressive race to meet new capital thresholds has become the single biggest magnet for offshore funds into the economy. Fresh data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows the banking sector attracted $13.53 billion in foreign capital last year, […] The post Foreign Capital Into Nigeria’s Banks Nearly Doubles to $13.5bn as Recapitalization Drive Accelerates appeared first on Tekedia.

Eli Lilly has deepened its push into artificial intelligence-driven drug development, agreeing a global licensing and research deal worth up to $2.75 billion with Hong Kong-listed Insilico Medicine in one of the largest AI-focused collaborations yet in the pharmaceutical industry. The agreement gives Lilly exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize selected preclinical oral drug […] The post Eli Lilly Strikes $2.75bn AI Drug Deal With Insilico in Major Bet on Next-Generation Drug Discovery appeared first on Tekedia.

Understanding Capital Velocity in the Modern Business Landscape As we move deeper into 2026, businesses across industries are increasingly recognizing that the speed at which capital circulates within an organization, known as capital velocity, is a critical determinant of operational excellence. Unlike traditional metrics focused solely on capital allocation or accumulation, capital velocity emphasizes how […] The post Why Capital Velocity is the Catalyst for Operational Excellence in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

The End of Screens as We Know Them The glass fronts on the gizmos in your pad are basically kicking the bucket. You might not catch it just yet. Of course, you still eyeball that pocket telephone of yours. You still park it and stare at that big old box on the wall, so it’s […] The post The Future of Digital Entertainment appeared first on Tekedia.

While MTN’s 2025 growth was driven by prices, its 2026 projections will depend on how it converts increased data usage, home broadband, and its fintech play into higher revenue per user, while aggressively controlling costs and FX exposure.

Best Laptops For Remote Work: Top Picks For 2026 This guide breaks down the best laptops for remote work based on battery life, portability, webcam quality, and overall productivity. It highlights top picks from Apple, Dell, Lenovo, HP, and ASUS, then helps you match the right laptop to your work style. TechCity

Egypt's Hamilton Labs launches USDh, it's flagship stablecoin, with backing from AXIAN Investment.

By Boluwatife Oshadiya | March 30, 2026 Key Points Main Story The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators to compensate subscribers affected by poor quality of service, marking a shift toward consumer-focused regulation in the telecoms sector. Under the new directive, telecom operators will be required to provide compensation in the form […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

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Multiple bipartisan bills have been introduced in Congress in early-to-mid March 2026 aiming to restrict or ban U.S. government officials including the president, vice president, members of Congress, and in some cases their families or senior executive branch officials from participating in prediction markets, particularly on events involving politics, government actions, policy outcomes, war, or […] The post Multiple Bipartisan Bills On Prediction Markets Introduced in US Congress in Early-to-mid March 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s banking sector has emerged from a sweeping recapitalization drive with stronger buffers and renewed investor interest, but a growing body of evidence suggests the core problem, how credit flows through the economy, remains largely unresolved. In a pointed policy brief released Sunday, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise argued that the country’s […] The post Recapitalized but Not Rewired: CPPE Warns Nigeria’s Banks Still Missing the Real Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent data confirms a notable drop in UK consumer confidence in March 2026, hitting its weakest level in nearly a year according to the long-running GfK Consumer Confidence Index. The headline index fell to -21 from -19 in February, driven largely by a sharp deterioration in views of the general economic outlook over the next […] The post UK Consumer Confidence in March Hits Weakest Level in Nearly a Year  appeared first on Tekedia.

US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Germany’s reluctance to treat the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran as a shared priority, particularly regarding security in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump made the remarks recently while speaking at a conference in Miami, Florida, and in other comments. He referenced Merz saying […] The post President Trump Publicly Criticizes German Chancellor Over Germany’s Reluctance on Iran appeared first on Tekedia.

Foreign investor activity on the Nigerian Exchange Limited showed signs of life in February, but the underlying signal remains one of caution, with capital exits still exceeding inflows despite a notable rebound in participation. The latest Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment Report shows foreign inflows rose sharply by 39.39% to N66.71 billion, suggesting a tentative […] The post Foreign Outflows Persist on NGX Despite Pickup in Inflows, Underscoring Fragile Investor Confidence appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin mining’s hashprice—the expected daily revenue per unit of computing power typically measured in USD per petahash per second per day, or $/PH/s/day—has fallen to some of the lowest levels in recent years, with multiple reports highlighting new lows or near-record lows in early-to-mid 2026. Hashprice measures how much revenue from block rewards plus transaction […] The post Bitcoin Mining Hashprice Has Fallen to Some of the Lowest Levels in Recent Years appeared first on Tekedia.

Affiliate marketing in the trading space has become increasingly structured and data-driven in recent years. In this environment, the GetProfit stands out as a next-generation affiliate program. Rather than depending only on referral links, it offers advanced analytics, flexible reward models, and tools to build brand awareness, giving affiliates a more reliable way to improve […] The post GetProfit Affiliate Program 2026: Exclusive ExpertOption Offers appeared first on Tekedia.

Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350), Japan’s largest publicly listed Bitcoin treasury company, has announced the upcoming launch of the Metaplanet Card, a shareholder-exclusive credit card offering 1.6% cashback in Bitcoin (BTC) on all purchases. The card is scheduled to roll out in summer 2026. For every purchase, 1.6% of the transaction amount is automatically converted into […] The post Metaplanet Announces the Upcoming Launch of Metaplanet Card appeared first on Tekedia.

Oil prices have spiked back above or near $100 per barrel recently amid the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, which began with airstrikes in late February 2026. WTI crude (US benchmark) closed at around $99.64 on March 27 up ~5.5% that day, briefly hitting $100.04 intraday. It has traded in the $90–$102 range recently, with […] The post Oil Prices Spike Back to Above/Near $100 As Middle East Tensions Deepens  appeared first on Tekedia.

Finding the next crypto to explode isn’t easy, but knowing where to look makes all the difference. This week, four coins are drawing attention for very different reasons. Dogecoin is riding a fresh event-driven catalyst. Aave just hit a major governance milestone that the market is rewarding. Worldcoin is holding its ground through a tough […] The post 4 Coins That Could Be the Next Crypto to Explode: Dogecoin, Aave, Worldcoin & BlockDAG appeared first on Tekedia.

A funded trading account is basically a kind of trading arrangement where the trader receives a capital from a firm instead of using personal funds for trading. Understanding Funded Trading Accounts Typically, a funded crypto trader gets capital from a funding traders company and work on their resource allocation in trading. This kind of funding […] The post What Is a Funded Trading Account and How Can It Scale Your Crypto Trading Career? appeared first on Tekedia.

Sales teams have a lot going on and are constantly working with new products, new customer expectations, and shifting market conditions. The need for continuous training has become a requirement to maintain a competitive advantage. It is a proven method that a learning management system (LMS) can provide organizations with continuous skills development. LMS (Learning […] The post Why an LMS for Sales Training Is Critical for Revenue Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Maintaining the quality of cosmetic and beverage products requires careful attention to storage and packaging. Many items, including oils, serums, and water-based products, are sensitive to light, temperature, and air. Without appropriate containers, these products can degrade in effectiveness, lose color, or develop unwanted odors. Selecting the right packaging ensures that products remain safe, stable, […] The post Proper Storage and Packaging for Cosmetic and Beverage Products appeared first on Tekedia.

If you are exploring online casino games, you will be familiar with two terms: RTP and house edge. These ideas shape the experience, and they impact the long-term outcomes. Concepts that provide players with information they can use to make better choices and set more realistic expectations. This guide looks at RTP and house edge, […] The post What RTP and House Edge Mean for Online Casino Players appeared first on Tekedia.

My understanding is that Senegal has taken its case to retain the African Cup of Nations trophy to the global apex body for sports disputes, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). I am confident that CAS will uphold fairness and allow Senegal to keep the trophy, enjoying all the privileges that come with it […] The post Football Must Be Decided on the Pitch: Senegal, CAS, AFCON – How Senegal Retains Cup Irrespective of CAS Ruling appeared first on Tekedia.