A fresh wave of layoffs across major U.S. technology firms is reinforcing a shift that has been building for months: the same companies driving the artificial intelligence boom are now cutting thousands of jobs, accelerating concerns about long-term job security in the sector. The latest announcements from Meta and Microsoft, alongside earlier reductions at Amazon, […] The post Meta, Microsoft Job Cuts Compound Tech Layoffs, Deepening Fears Over AI-induced Job Losses appeared first on Tekedia.

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has intensified scrutiny of Nigeria’s fiscal direction, questioning why the federal government continues to accumulate debt despite removing fuel subsidies, a reform widely expected to ease pressure on public finances. In a public address posted on social media, the former central bank governor restated his opposition to the […] The post Sanusi Questions Tinubu’s Borrowing Drive Despite Subsidy Removal as Nigeria’s Debt Nears N160tn, Debt Servicing Strains Public Finances appeared first on Tekedia.

Just two days after President Ruto made a call for self-sufficiency during The Africa We Build Summit, a delegation led by Energy CS Opiyo Wandayo led a groundbreaking ceremony in Lokichar Basin; a project that will see the drilling of oil wells in the county, the locals making their demands clear to avoid past mistakes.

Kurat ole Manini was attacked and killed by a machete-wielding gang. According to the family and the Maasai community living in Mombasa, more than 100 individuals invaded the land Kurat was guarding, leaving four more people nursing serious injuries.

"We had the necessity to win the game, the margins are very short, and we got through it," Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta told Sky Sports.

Reports indicate that the two were allegedly out hunting hyenas on Tuesday night when tragedy struck.Police say Ivan and his son have been arraigned and released on cash bail and bond as an investigation into the incident continues.

The gala will take place as scrutiny of the Trump family’s broader crypto ventures has intensified, with Democratic leaders calling for investigations.

The leaders have thrown their weight behind Nyali MP Mohamed Ali for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat on a Wiper ticket, in what appears to be a strategy to consolidate opposition support across regions.

Speaking in Vihiga County on Saturday, the leaders launched a scathing attack on the Siaya Senator, trashing any planned talks between ODM and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

The early goal gave Kibera control, with their attacking play troubling the visitors in the opening half.

Bitcoin has climbed more than 30% from its February lows and is pressing toward $80,000, turning sentiment sharply bullish across trading communities. The crypto asset surged past the $79,000 zone, trading as high as $79,425 on Friday, amid bullish optimism. Data from TradingView and CoinGlass confirms that at 14.3%, BTCUSD is on track for its […] The post Bitcoin Eyes Breakout Above $80K as Institutional Inflows Fuel Momentum appeared first on Tekedia.

Caocao Inc, the mobility arm of Geely Holding Group, plans to deploy thousands of robotaxis globally from next year, intensifying competition in a market increasingly defined by autonomous vehicle ambitions, according to its chief executive. Chief executive Gong Xin told Reuters at the Beijing auto show that the company is positioning itself for large-scale autonomous […] The post China’s Robotaxi Push Accelerates as Geely’s Caocao Targets Global Fleet Amid Intense Competition appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Britain, warning that Washington could impose sweeping tariffs if London refuses to scrap its digital services tax, a policy long viewed in the United States as disproportionately targeting American technology firms. “If they don’t drop the tax, we’ll probably put a big tariff on the UK,” Trump […] The post Trump Threatens Tariffs Over U.K. Digital Tax, Raising Fresh Risk of Transatlantic Trade Clash appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company climbed 5% to a fresh record on Friday after Taiwan’s regulator unveiled plans to relax limits on how much domestic funds can allocate to a single stock — a move that is set to channel additional capital into the island’s most dominant company. The revised framework allows domestic equity […] The post TSMC Surges to Record as Taiwan Loosens Fund Caps, Reinforcing AI-Driven Rally and Market Concentration appeared first on Tekedia.

The President said he is working for all Kenyans who gave him a popular mandate in 2022 polls, and not a tiny and corrupt political cartel in pursuit of self-enrichment.He called out the political cabal for attempting to restrict the constitutional freedoms of Kenyans to associate freely and make independent choices.

Qubetics, a pioneering blockchain platform, has announced the appointment of Godspower Effiong as its new Chief Executive Officer. This leadership transition marks a strategic milestone for the platform, ushering in a new phase of growth, innovation, and global expansion. Effiong, a seasoned Web3 and fintech expert, brings a proven track record of guiding technology-driven ecosystems […] The post Godspower Effiong Appointed CEO to Strengthen Qubetics Network and Ecosystem Strategy appeared first on Tekedia.

Amara Uyanna left Lagos with one goal: run a global oil company. A summer internship in the Niger Delta changed everything. What followed was a decade of reinvention across oil fields, newsrooms, fintech startups, and energy-tech operations in four continents.

All while finishing a master’s in public health at UT Austin and championing STEM access. She analyzes races like research problems. Nairobi was her latest experiment, and the hypothesis held: speed travels.

The opening ten minutes reflected the stakes, as neither side was willing to take early risks.

Both sides began cautiously, easing into the contest with limited attacking intent in the opening exchanges.

The Kenya Sugar Board said the revised price takes effect immediately and must be adhered to when making payments to farmers.

Kalonzo said the decision had been reached in consultation with other opposition leaders, positioning Mohamed Ali alias Jicho Pevu, as their preferred candidate for the coastal county’s top job.

Sifuna said the frontline police officers were not to blame for the surge in crime and violence, arguing that the problem lies with decisions made at the highest levels of government.

Gachagua accused the Head of State of commercialising political engagements in the vote-rich region.

Reliance Industries is expected to report a mild decline in the March-quarter profit, highlighting the strain that surging crude prices are placing on its core oil-to-chemicals business even as its telecom arm continues to provide stability. Consensus estimates point to a 3.7% year-on-year drop in net profit, with revenue projected to rise 8.1%. The divergence […] The post India’s Reliance Profit Seen Slipping as Oil Shock Hits Margins, Spotlight Shifts to Jio and IPO Signals appeared first on Tekedia.

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet announced it issued ¥8 billion approximately $50 million in zero-interest ordinary bonds, with the full proceeds earmarked for purchasing additional Bitcoin. 20th series of unsecured, zero-interest bonds maturing in April 2027, repaid at par. No periodic interest payments are required. The entire issuance was subscribed by EVO FUND; a Cayman Islands-based investor linked […] The post Metaplanet Issues ~$50M in Zero Interest Ordinary Bonds for Bitcoin Purchase appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Infosys fell to their lowest level in three years on Friday after the company issued a softer-than-expected growth outlook, reinforcing concerns that a recovery in global technology spending may take longer to materialize. The stock dropped as much as 4.2% to 1,188.50 rupees, its weakest level since April 2023, and was among the […] The post Infosys Tumbles to Three-Year Low as Weak Guidance Signals Longer Slump for India’s IT Export Engine appeared first on Tekedia.

SpaceX is laying the groundwork for a tightly controlled public listing, relying on Texas corporate law to deter activist investors and hostile takeover attempts, according to a regulatory filing reviewed by Reuters. The filing suggests that the company, led by Elon Musk, is preparing not just for an initial public offering but for a specific […] The post SpaceX Turns to Texas Law for IPO Shield, Tightening Founder Control appeared first on Tekedia.

Mbappe asked to be substituted in the final 10 minutes of the game which left his side eight points behind league leaders Barcelona.

NIGERIA, I pause today to say thank you. Not because you are perfect, no nation is, but because in your imperfections, you still worked for me. In Secondary Technical School Ovim, in a village many would assume forgotten, you delivered a spectrum of education that shaped possibility. From Motor Vehicle Technology to Physics, from Chemistry […] The post Nigeria: It Worked for Me appeared first on Tekedia.

The serious push into stablecoins, B2B payment rails, futures, and more complex financial products accelerated from 2023 onward to diversify income beyond the volatile retail cycle. Recently, that strategy has become more pronounced.

Hyperliquid announced that on the next network upgrade, order priority fees will go live for all perpetuals previously limited to IOC orders on HIP-3 assets in alpha mode. This expands the existing priority fee system; launched in alpha around April across the entire perp lineup. Users can pay in HYPE tokens to gain execution priority: […] The post Hyperliquid To Introduce Order Priority Fees In Network Upgrade appeared first on Tekedia.

The United States and the European Union are set to formalize a partnership on critical minerals, a move that points to a deeper shift in how advanced economies are approaching supply chains, increasingly viewed through a geopolitical and security lens rather than purely commercial terms. The memorandum of understanding, to be signed by U.S. Secretary […] The post U.S., EU Forge Critical Minerals Pact as Supply Chains Become a Geopolitical Battleground appeared first on Tekedia.

The 18-year-old was ruled out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury which he suffered on Wednesday as Barcelona beat Celta Vigo in La Liga.

TaxStreem is an AI-powered tax calculation and computation tool that a tool that sits directly on top of a business’s financial activity.

Tesla has moved its long-promised Cybercab into production, offering the clearest signal yet that Elon Musk is intent on turning a high-stakes autonomous driving vision into a commercial reality. Footage released by the company shows early units progressing through assembly lines, marking a shift from concept to execution after two years of anticipation. Cybercab has […] The post Tesla Moves Cybercab Into Production, but Scale, Regulation, and Trust Remain the Real Tests appeared first on Tekedia.