Earth Week: The E-Waste Crisis Nobody Wants to Talk About The e-waste crisis is growing quietly. Every year, millions of old phones, laptops, and gadgets are thrown away.… TechCity

Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO: John Ternus Takes Over September 2026 After fifteen years running the most valuable company on earth, Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple’s CEO.… TechCity

AXIAN's corporate VC has backed 33 African startups in four years with at least $100,000 each. Its head explains why and how.

Football is often described as more than just a game, and nowhere is this more evident than in the culture of its fans. Across continents, football supporters form communities that go far beyond simply watching matches. They create traditions, develop shared identities, and express deep emotional connections to their teams. This culture has evolved over […] The post Football Fan Culture: Identity, Passion, and Philosophy Behind the World’s Most Devoted Communities appeared first on Tekedia.

By Boluwatife Oshadiya | April 20, 2026 Key Points Main Story The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced the successful completion of its scheduled system maintenance, restoring full access to its digital registration and compliance services nationwide. In a public notice issued on April 20, 2026, the Commission confirmed that all online services — including […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

India’s currency and bond markets are entering the week with a measure of relief from softer oil prices, but the underlying picture remains fragile as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz persists and a ceasefire deadline between Washington and Tehran approaches. The Indian rupee closed at 92.9250 per dollar on Friday, down modestly on the […] The post Rupee, Bonds Steady as Oil Retreats, but Hormuz Disruption and Iran Deadline Keep India on Edge appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s exports of rare-earth magnets posted a modest annual decline in March while extending a monthly rebound, underscoring a market increasingly shaped by geopolitics as much as industrial demand. Figures from the General Administration of Customs show outbound shipments reached 5,238 metric tons in March, down 1.6% from a year earlier but up 10.5% from […] The post China’s Rare-Earth Magnet Exports Edge Lower Year-on-Year, U.S. Shipments Extend Decline appeared first on Tekedia.

QXO has agreed to acquire TopBuild in a $17 billion cash-and-stock transaction, accelerating a rapid consolidation strategy that is reshaping the U.S. construction supply chain and testing whether scale can unlock durable pricing power in a traditionally fragmented industry. The deal will create the second-largest publicly traded building products distributor in North America, with more […] The post QXO to Acquire TopBuild in $17bn Deal that Signals High-Stakes Bet on Scale, Data Center Boom appeared first on Tekedia.

Google is in discussions with Marvell Technology to develop a new set of custom AI chips, a move that reflects a broader shift among hyperscalers toward tighter control over the infrastructure underpinning artificial intelligence. According to The Information, the collaboration would focus on two components: a memory processing unit designed to work alongside Google’s tensor […] The post Google Eyes Custom AI Chips With Marvell as It Presses Challenge to Nvidia’s Dominance appeared first on Tekedia.

Fears that agentic artificial intelligence could dismantle the traditional software industry are prompting a strategic response from incumbents, with Microsoft advancing a framework that would fold AI agents into the same commercial logic that has underpinned enterprise software for decades. The argument, articulated by Microsoft Executive Vice President Rajesh Jha, is that AI systems will […] The post Microsoft’s ‘Agent Seats’ Vision Challenges Narrative of AI Disrupting Software Industry appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin erased its recent weekend gains and briefly dipped below the $74,000 level on Sunday evening, as escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran triggered a risk-off sentiment across global markets. The price of the crypto asset dipped after the US military seized an Iranian cargo ship, putting pressure on a ceasefire between […] The post Bitcoin Drops Below $74,000 as Iran Rejects Second Round of US Peace Talks Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa’s startup ecosystem continues to project resilience, with funding totals holding firm and signaling sustained investor confidence. Yet beneath these strong headline figures lies a more fragile reality. A recent report by Africa: The Big Deal reveals that capital is increasingly concentrated in larger, later-stage deals, while the early-stage segment, where future industry leaders are […] The post Africa’s Startup Funding Holds Strong at The Top, But Early-Stage Deals Show Signs of Strain – Report appeared first on Tekedia.

Key points Main story A Nigerian subscriber has publicly criticised MTN Nigeria on social media platform X over what he described as unusually rapid data depletion, reigniting debate about billing transparency in the country’s telecommunications sector. In a complaint that has gained traction online, the customer alleged that his weekly data subscription was exhausted in […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Terra Industries, Africa's most-funded defence startup, is building a drone factory in Accra as drone warfare intensifies across the Sahel.

How To Protect Your Data Online: 10 Smart Habits This article explains how to protect your data online with practical steps like strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, phishing awareness, updates, and privacy checks. It is written for everyday users, founders, and SMEs who want simple habits that reduce risk fast. TechCity

Manchester United moved ten points clear of Chelsea in the race for top-five qualification after Matheus Cunha’s first-half finish secured a 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, delivering a result that leaves Liam Rosenior’s side staring at the very real prospect of missing European football entirely as their goalless run deepens into a […] The post Bruno Fernandes Sets Up Cunha Strike as Manchester United Damage Chelsea’s Champions League Hopes appeared first on Gooner Daily.

In today's edition: Prosus sells Delivery Hero stake to Uber || Nigerian telcos temporarily suspend airtime lending || Absa to launch mobile virtual network || Kenya’s proposed rules for lenders

The biggest risk of a botched super app launch is that it gives customers a reason to consider alternatives. Airtel Kenya and digital banking apps from Equity and KCB, among tens of other fintechs, have been waiting for exactly this kind of opening.

Good People, I am delighted to share that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria has granted my company Approval-in-Principle (AIP) to operate a new securities exchange in Nigeria. This is a full-service exchange (yes, “stock market” lol) designed to support public markets, private markets, and derivatives, covering instruments such as equities, corporate and government […] The post Contisx Securities Exchange Receives AIP from SEC Nigeria appeared first on Tekedia.

Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany’s state-owned rail operator, has announced a major push to modernize its stations as part of ongoing efforts to address long-standing infrastructure issues. According to DB Chairwoman Evelyn Palla, the company plans to invest €4 billion per year in station renovations through 2030. This amounts to more than €20 billion over the […] The post Deutsche Bahn to Modernize its Stations to Address Long-standing Infrastructure Issues  appeared first on Tekedia.

Cerebras Systems has officially filed to go public, positioning the startup as one of the most ambitious challengers yet to Nvidia’s near-monopoly in high-performance AI hardware. CEO Andrew Feldman has long described the company’s technology as “the fastest AI hardware for training and inference,” and the IPO filing marks the latest step in Cerebras’ push […] The post Cerebras Systems Files for IPO, Taking Direct Aim at Nvidia with Massive Wafer-Scale AI Chips appeared first on Tekedia.

Kelp DAO, a liquid restaking protocol on EigenLayer suffered a major exploit on April 18, 2026. Attackers drained approximately $280M–$293M worth of rsETH, its liquid restaking token. The vulnerability was in Kelp DAO’s rsETH cross-chain bridge powered by LayerZero. The attacker drained ~116,500 rsETH — roughly 18% of the token’s circulating supply. They then used […] The post Kelp DAO, a Liquid Restaking Protocol on EigenLayer Hacked for over $280M  appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) is extending its equities trading hours to 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. WAT (West Africa Time), effective Monday, April 27, 2026. Previously, trading ran from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This change adds about two hours to the daily session; one hour earlier open and 1.5 hours later close and […] The post Nigeria’s Stock Market Extending its Equities Trading Hours from 9.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m WAT appeared first on Tekedia.

AI bias refers to systematic and repeatable errors in AI systems that produce unfair, prejudiced, or skewed outcomes. These arise because AI models especially machine learning and large language models learn patterns from data created or curated by humans, who are inherently imperfect and influenced by societal, historical, and cognitive factors. Bias is not always […] The post AI Bias Stems from Patterns of Datasets Created by Humans appeared first on Tekedia.

The AI bookspam wave refers to the massive surge of low-quality, often entirely or mostly AI-generated books flooding self-publishing platforms—especially Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)—since the rise of accessible generative AI tools like ChatGPT in late 2022/early 2023. This has created a glut of slop: short, generic, poorly edited ebooks in niches like romance, self-help, […] The post AI Bookspam Wave Increasing Grut of Slops in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

The release of the revised stablecoin yield language in the U.S. CLARITY Act, a key part of broader crypto market structure legislation has been postponed from this week to next week or later. Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) confirmed in a Thursday interview that he won’t release the compromise text on stablecoin yields this week. The main […] The post Revised Stablecoin Yield Language in the U.S CLARITY Act Postponed appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. State Department announced that it has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Germany valued at an estimated $11.9 billion. This involves an integrated combat system including supporting equipment and services for the German Navy. Germany requested up to eight shipsets of equipment, primarily for its future F127 frigate program; a new class […] The post US State Department Approves Potential Foreign Military Sale to Germany Valued at $11.9B  appeared first on Tekedia.

In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how to get Tax Clearance Certificate in Nigeria. I got mine last Friday and honestly, the sense of relief is very real! Because I know how confusing the process can seem from the outside, I decided to document exactly how I got it done for my new […]

As artificial intelligence begins to erode traditional entry-level roles, a growing number of recent graduates are reconsidering their immediate career paths and turning instead to graduate school, not as a default next step, but as a calculated response to a shifting labor market. New data from education firms Jenzabar and Spark451, published by CNBC, show […] The post AI Squeeze on Entry-Level Jobs Drives Graduate School Surge, but Rising Costs and Doubts Temper Demand appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla has expanded its driverless robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, extending its footprint beyond Austin and signaling a more assertive push into a U.S. market that is quickly becoming one of the most competitive arenas in autonomous mobility. The company’s announcement, delivered via a short social media post showing vehicles operating without human drivers […] The post Tesla Pushes Into Dallas and Houston as U.S. Robotaxi Race Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.

Many Americans are now turning to ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for financial guidance, but the usefulness of what they get back depends far less on the sophistication of the AI and far more on how skillfully they phrase their questions. This, according to Andrew Lo, director of MIT’s Laboratory for Financial Engineering and principal investigator […] The post Mastering AI for Financial Advice: Why the Quality of Your Prompt Matters Far More Than the Model – MIT Prof appeared first on Tekedia.

In a significant determination for digital privacy rights, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has ruled on Complaint No. 1724 of 2025, involving the unauthorized use of personal identifiers in social media advertisements. The case, Ian Itolondo Mutoro vs. Waithera Imani (alias Cera Imani) t/a Eshe Community, highlights the stringent requirements for consent […] The post ODPC rules against unauthorized use of personal data in Social Media marketing appeared first on HapaKenya.

In a landmark decision that highlights the tension between rapid technological advancement and traditional legal frameworks, the High Court of Kenya has set aside a prior judgment on the grounds that the legal pleadings were generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The ruling, delivered by Hon. Justice John Chigiti (SC) in April 2026, serves as a […] The post High Court declares that legal pleadings drafted by AI are illegal in Kenya appeared first on HapaKenya.

Electric mobility company BasiGo has officially commenced the local assembly of its Ma3e electric vans (matatus). This initiative, launched in partnership with Associated Vehicle Assemblers (AVA), marks the first time electric vans have been manufactured on Kenyan soil. The assembly process takes place at the AVA plant in Mombasa, where the Ma3e vans are built […] The post BasiGo begins local assembly of its Ma3e electric matatus appeared first on HapaKenya.

Kenya faces a significant maternal health hurdle with an estimated 120,000 women living with untreated obstetric fistula. This crisis is fueled by a shortage of specialized surgeons, delays in emergency obstetric care, and deep-seated social stigma. In a direct response to this burden, a recent medical camp at Murang’a County Referral Hospital provided life-changing interventions […] The post M-Pesa Foundation & partners tackle fistula crisis in Murang’a County appeared first on HapaKenya.

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.