5 Tech Habits That Are Draining Your Battery and Your Budget Your phone battery should last quite a while. Yet for many people, it barely survives the day. Worse,… TechCity

China’s industrial sector delivered its strongest profit growth in six months in March, offering a surface-level sign of recovery. The underlying picture is less stable, shaped by a widening gap between production strength and fragile demand, with fresh risks emerging from rising energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict. Figures released by the National […] The post China’s Industrial Profits Surge Amid Iran War Strains, but Weak Demand and Rising Costs Still Pose Threats appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. dollar gave up a bit of ground Monday, reflecting the market’s uneasy mix of guarded optimism around Middle East diplomacy and lingering uncertainty heading into a packed week of central bank meetings. Fresh overnight reports that Iran had delivered a new proposal to the U.S. via Pakistani mediators, prioritizing the reopening of the […] The post Dollar Dips on Fragile Middle East Hopes as Traders Brace for Key Central Bank Decisions appeared first on Tekedia.

The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates steady this week, as policymakers weigh the early economic fallout from the Iran war against renewed inflation risks building in the UK economy. Markets have already priced in a pause at Thursday’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, with Bank Rate expected to remain at […] The post Bank of England to Hold Rate Steady as War-Driven Energy Shock Complicates Decision appeared first on Tekedia.

Netflix co-founder and outgoing chairman Reed Hastings has delivered a blunt message to parents, educators, and young professionals: after two decades of relentless focus on science, technology, engineering, and math, it may be time to dial back the STEM hype and rediscover the value of distinctly human skills. In a candid interview on the “Possible” […] The post Netflix Cofounder Reed Hastings Urges a Pivot from Overhyped STEM to Humanities in the AI Era appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft and OpenAI have redrawn the terms of one of the most consequential partnerships in the technology industry, replacing a rigid exclusivity framework with a time-bound, more flexible arrangement that reflects the intensifying competition among cloud and AI providers. The revised agreement grants Microsoft a non-exclusive license to OpenAI’s models and intellectual property through 2032, […] The post OpenAI Renegotiates Partnership With Microsoft: Inside The New Pact That Clears Legal Peril Of $50B Amazon Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

That global shift changes everything for you as a Nigerian buyer. Both phones are imports for now since there is no official OPPO Nigeria channel for either.

DeepSeek has paired the release of its latest model with a sharp reduction in pricing, offering developers a 75% discount on its DeepSeek-V4-Pro system until May 5 and slashing API input cache costs to a tenth of previous levels. The move points to a deliberate effort to entrench its position as the industry’s cost leader […] The post DeepSeek Cuts Prices Aggressively on V4 Rollout As New Model Fails to Wow Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Wall Street is approaching the busiest stretch of the earnings season with a degree of caution that contrasts with the optimism underpinning recent record highs. Nearly half of the companies in the Russell 1000, representing about 93% of U.S. market capitalization, are scheduled to report, compressing a significant volume of market-moving information into a narrow […] The post Wall Street Heads Into High-Stakes Earnings Week as Markets Price in Sharp Swings – JPMorgan Warns appeared first on Tekedia.

 Key points Main story The Federal Government has unveiled a new digital platform for the Federal Character Commission (FCC) as part of efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, who performed the unveiling in Abuja on Tuesday, described the initiative as a strategic milestone […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Western Union, a global financial services company specializing in money transfers, is making a bold entry into the crypto space with plans to launch its own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, USDPT on the Solana blockchain next month (May 2026). The announcement was made by Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan during the company’s Q1 2026 earnings call, […] The post Western Union Enters Crypto, Announces Plan to Launch USDPT Stablecoin on Solana Next Month appeared first on Tekedia.

NASA’s Artemis II mission, which successfully concluded its 10-day lunar flyby on April 11, 2026, has officially cleared the path toward establishing permanent human operations on the Moon. As the first crewed lunar expedition since 1972, it was both a significant scientific milestone and a driver for reshaping the space industry by providing new business […] The post What Artemis II’s Success Means for Private Space Companies appeared first on Tekedia.

The commercial vehicle market continues to significantly outpace the personal vehicle segment, recording approximately 36% growth compared to 11% in the personal segment, according to the Bank’s data. This expansion is largely driven by increased borrowing among SMEs in transport, logistics, and trade. Further, with road transport accounting for over 75% of freight movement and […]

La Ruche Health, a healthtech startup that operates Kiko, a chat-based app is bringing women-care to over 500,000 users in Côte d'Ivoire.

Nordic casino sites once felt like wood cabins in deep snow. Locals played a quick round there after work. Now they feel like bright online halls that stay open day and night on every screen. That change did not come in one rush. It grew from better tech and faster web speed. Users also wanted […] The post How Nordic Casino Sites Keep Up With New Web Trends appeared first on Tekedia.

The funding comes as Ethiopia positions itself as one of Africa’s most aggressive electric vehicle market.

It is the first time the regulator has advertised roles specifically dedicated to VASPs, a sign that it is assembling capacity ahead of what could be an imminent regulatory rollout.

Rack Centre, a Lagos-based Tier III carrier and cloud-neutral data centre facility, is launching a structured training programme for university students and engineering graduates to expand Nigeria’s technical workforce

FNB has announced the enhancement of its virtual assistant platform, NAVi, as part of a broader move to strengthen advisor-led banking and improve how customers experience servicing in real time. NAVi was launched as a virtual assistant on the FNB Banking App late last year to enhance everyday banking for customers. This latest evolution represents […]

By Lerato Lamola & Anél De Meyer, Partners at Webber Wentzel Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment options have strutted onto South Africa’s financial runway with the swagger of innovation—offering interest-free installments, bypassing traditional credit checks, and boasting sleek user interfaces that make old-school layaways look prehistoric. For consumers, it feels like a dream: swipe […]

Bootstrapped companies operate under a constraint that funded competitors do not face: every hour of operational overhead is an hour that cannot be spent on the work that generates revenue. The funded competitor can hire an operations team to manage their tool stack, a project coordinator to maintain their tracking systems, and an IT team […]

Binance today highlighted the continued scaling of the Binance Card into Africa. The initiative represents a step forward in enabling users to seamlessly integrate digital assets into everyday transactions, reinforcing Binance’s commitment to advancing accessible and practical crypto payment solutions globally.  The Binance Card allows users to make purchases and access funds using cryptocurrencies at […]

Key points Main story Lagos became the epicenter of Africa’s digital evolution on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as OPay took center stage as the headline sponsor of the inaugural BusinessDay Fintech Summit. Held at the Oriental Hotel, the event—themed “The Next Financial Frontier: Intelligence, Infrastructure & Inclusion”, served as a high-level forum for the continent’s […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

In today's edition: Starlink roaming blocked in the Central African Republic || Nokia to open regional tech hub in Egypt || Absa Bank Kenya and Airtel Money partner || Moov Africa expands 5G network in Benin

China Just Blocked Meta From Buying an AI Company. Here’s What That Actually Means for You. Most outlets are reporting this as a business story. However, it is not really a business story. It… TechCity

Energy systems are changing in ways that are no longer limited to large power plants or utility networks. Today, energy is increasingly generated, stored, and used at the household level, creating what is known as distributed energy systems. These systems include technologies like rooftop solar, battery storage, and solar-powered hot water, solutions that are quietly […] The post How Distributed Energy Systems Are Reshaping Everyday Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Prompt Engineering in 2026: The Free Skill Most People Are Sleeping On Everyone is talking about coding, AI, and cybersecurity. But one skill is quietly separating people who get great… TechCity

The Most Underrated Tech Skill You Can Learn in 2026 for Free Everyone talks about coding, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. They are valuable skills, no doubt. However, one skill gets… TechCity

Botswana Tech Fund wants to invest at least $135,000 in 1000 startups in Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, and other overlooked Southern African markets.

A marquee hedge fund launch is changing course less than two years after its debut, with Jain Global set to return external capital and run money solely for Millennium Management—a move that highlights the growing pull of large, centralized trading platforms over standalone firms. The arrangement, outlined in an internal memo from Millennium and confirmed […] The post Hedge Fund, Jain Global, Returns Capital, Strike Exclusive Mandate with Millennium in Shift Toward Platform Model appeared first on Tekedia.

Spotify has struck a wide-ranging partnership with Peloton Interactive to bring more than 1,400 instructor-led classes onto its platform, marking a deliberate expansion into the global wellness market as it looks to reduce reliance on music and podcast revenues. The integration will give Spotify Premium users access to Peloton’s catalogue of workouts, including strength training, […] The post Spotify Moves Into Digital Fitness With Peloton Partnership, Testing New Revenue Model Beyond Streaming appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s top economic planner has ordered the reversal of a high-profile cross-border acquisition involving Meta and Singapore-based startup Manus, in a move that further marks Beijing’s expanding oversight of outbound technology transfers and foreign participation in sensitive sectors. The directive from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) requires both parties to unwind the transaction […] The post China Blocks Meta’s Manus Deal, Escalating Control Over AI Talent and Cross-Border Tech Flows appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is moving beyond software and chat windows into the physical world, quietly laying the groundwork for its own smartphone designed from the ground up around AI agents rather than the familiar grid of downloadable apps, according to a detailed new analysis by veteran supply-chain forecaster Ming-Chi Kuo. The project, still in early stages, would […] The post OpenAI Reportedly Plots a Bold Hardware Leap with Qualcomm: An AI-First Smartphone Built to Shatter App Store Limits appeared first on Tekedia.

Three organisations have signed a formal agreement to build what they describe as Egypt’s first artificial intelligence campus, pairing physical innovation infrastructure with a structured programme to grow the next wave of AI-native companies. Orange Egypt has signed a memorandum of understanding with smart urban developer Paragon Adeer and global innovation platform Plug and Play […] The post Orange Egypt and Partners Open the Country’s First AI Campus, with a Target of 100 Startups by 2030 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Egypt has unveiled one of the most ambitious urban development projects in its history, a sprawling mixed-use district east of Cairo built around artificial intelligence and designed to function as both a business hub and a showcase for what the country’s next economic chapter could look like. The project, called The Spine, was unveiled by […] The post Egypt Launches $27 Billion AI-Powered Cognitive City in New Cairo appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Japanese technology giant NEC has taken a formal step into Africa’s startup ecosystem, launching a structured program designed to bridge the gap between Japanese corporate innovation capacity and the field-driven problem-solving emerging from African founders. NEC Corporation has launched the Africa Corporate Innovation Program, an initiative to strengthen collaboration with African startups tackling social challenges […] The post NEC Launches Africa Corporate Innovation Program to Connect Japanese Technology with African Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.