In 2025, Nigerians used AI for far more than drafting emails or summarising PDFs. Chatbots became makeshift therapists, romantic intermediaries, and personal consultants.

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has reported a sharp return to profitability in its unaudited results for the half year ended 30 November 2025, posting a pre-tax profit of N37.9 billion. This marks a significant reversal from the N5.5 billion pre-tax loss recorded in the corresponding period of 2024, underscoring the scale of the recovery achieved […] The post PZ Cussons Nigeria Swings to N37.9bn PBT in H1 2025 as FX Gains, Asset Sales Drive Turnaround appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria recorded a fiscal deficit of about N5.7 trillion in the first six months of 2025, underscoring the persistent strain on public finances as revenue continues to lag far behind expenditure, even as government borrowing intensifies. Data from the Q1 and Q2 2025 Budget Implementation Reports released by the Budget Office of the Federation show […] The post Nigeria’s Fiscal Strain Deepens as H1 2025 Deficit hits N5.7tn Amid Weak Revenue and Rising Borrowing appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia has agreed to acquire Groq, a fast-rising designer of high-performance artificial intelligence accelerator chips, in a $20 billion all-cash deal that would rank as the largest acquisition in the chipmaker’s history, according to Alex Davis, chief executive of Disruptive, which led Groq’s most recent funding round. Davis said the transaction came together rapidly, catching […] The post Nvidia Moves to Swallow Groq in $20bn Cash Deal, Signaling New Phase of AI Chip Consolidation appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft is laying the groundwork for one of the most ambitious software rewrites in its history, as it moves to translate large swathes of its sprawling codebase from C and C++ into Rust, a memory-safe programming language it believes is critical to the future of secure software. “My goal is to eliminate every line of […] The post Microsoft Sets 2030 Target to Purge C and C++ as It Pushes Massive Shift to Rust appeared first on Tekedia.

Ozak AI ($OZ) has quickly become one of the most closely watched AI-powered crypto projects of 2025. Built at the intersection of AI and DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), Ozak AI blends predictive intelligence, decentralized compute power, and tokenized participation into a single ecosystem designed for long-term blockchain utility. As the market continues to search […] The post Ozak AI Nears Its First $5M Milestone — Over 1,050,211,171.54 $OZ Tokens Sold as Investor Confidence Skyrockets in Phase 7 appeared first on Tekedia.

Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham reported that wallets associated with Aleksey Bilyuchenko—a Russian national charged by U.S. authorities for his alleged role in the 2011-2014 Mt. Gox hack—transferred approximately 1,300 BTC valued at around $114 million to unidentified platforms over the past week. Bilyuchenko and co-conspirator Aleksandr Verner are accused of stealing ~647,000 BTC from Mt. […] The post Mt. Gox Hacker-Linked Wallets Move ~$114M in Bitcoin appeared first on Tekedia.

Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers has recently prefilled legislation to make the state more cryptocurrency-friendly by proposing significant tax exemptions for Bitcoin and other digital assets. This bill seeks to amend Arizona statutes to fully exempt “virtual currency,” defined as digital representations of value functioning as a medium of exchange, unit of account, or store […] The post Senator Wendy Rogers Prefiles Legislation Proposing Tax Exemption for Bitcoin and other Digital Assets appeared first on Tekedia.

Major internet service providers (ISPs) in the Philippines, such as PLDT, Globe Telecom, and DITO, have blocked access to the websites of Coinbase (coinbase.com) and Gemini (gemini.com). This action follows a directive from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), issued at the request of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), to restrict around 50 unlicensed virtual […] The post Major ISPs in Philippines Block Access to Coinbase and Gemini Websites appeared first on Tekedia.

Copper has reached a new all-time high, surpassing $12,000 per metric ton on the London Metal Exchange (LME) for the first time ever. Prices hit a peak of around $12,159.50 per ton on December 23, driven by: Tight global supply from mine outages in Chile, Peru, and Indonesia. Pre-emptive stockpiling in the US ahead of […] The post Copper Hits ATH As Gold and Silver Rally On Safe Haven Narrative appeared first on Tekedia.

Nomba has integrated Apple Pay into its ecosystem, marking a major move for Nigerian fintech. Announced on December 23, 2025, this collaboration enables over 300,000 merchants to accept contactless payments via Apple Pay on POS terminals. This comes four years after Paystack’s 2021 launch, which primarily focused on digital “Checkout” for websites, while Nomba brings […] The post Nigeria’s Detty December Gets an Upgrade: Nomba Integrates Apple Pay Across 300,000 POS Terminals appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) recently licensed Safaricom and Airtel Money as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs), allowing the two companies to offer regulated capital markets products through their mobile platforms. Safaricom dominates both the mobile and mobile money markets in Kenya, with market shares of 65.3% for mobile subscriptions and 89.7% for mobile money […] The post Kenya Opens Capital Markets to Mobile Money as Safaricom, Airtel Secure Investment Platform Licenses appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Online businesses struggle to build merchant identity. Consumers seem to be wary of merchants without a physical presence. Despite the challenge, you can still run a successful online business. If you have been struggling to expand your client pool, this guide dives deep into the reasons you are struggling and how to solve your problems […] The post The Merchant Identity Problem: How to Prove Legitimacy Online appeared first on Tekedia.

IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, has announced the successful acquisition of a 70% stake in Peko Holdings Limited, a technology-driven company offering an integrated digital platform designed to simplify and automate core business operations. Peko provides an all-in-one digital solution built to help businesses streamline financial management and essential […]

Effective smartphone repair always begins with identifying the actual cause of the issue, not jumping to conclusions or trying random fixes in the hope that one will work. A proper diagnostic procedure helps distinguish between: How to tell if a smartphone issue is hardware or software-related  The stability of smartphones relies on two major layers: […]

MiniMax, the fast-rising Chinese AI startup often dubbed one of the “AI Tigers,” has launched MiniMax M2.1, a significant upgrade to its sparse Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) model series. The release, announced December 22, emphasizes real-world complex tasks, positioning M2.1 as a state-of-the-art open-source contender for coding, agent scaffolding, and enterprise automation—delivering performance that rivals or exceeds […] The post MiniMax’s M2.1: Frontier-Level Open-Source Model Excels in Multi-Language Coding, Mobile Dev, Agentic Workflows appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold has surged to a historic high of $4,525, reaffirming its status as a safe-haven asset at a time of mounting global uncertainty, while Bitcoin continues to struggle to regain bullish momentum. The divergence between the two assets has reignited the long-running debate over Bitcoin’s role as “digital gold,” with longtime crypto critic Peter Schiff […] The post Gold Hits Record $4,525 While Bitcoin Lags – Peter Schiff Calls End of BTC Bull Run appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI has openly acknowledged that prompt injection attacks—a sophisticated vulnerability where malicious instructions are concealed in web content, emails, or documents to manipulate AI agents—pose an intractable, long-term security threat to its ChatGPT Atlas browser, with no prospect of complete elimination. In a comprehensive blog post published Monday titled “Continuously hardening ChatGPT Atlas against prompt […] The post OpenAI Admits Prompt Injection Risks in Atlas Browser Are Here to Stay, Unveils AI-Powered “Attacker” Defense appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Commission has welcomed Apple’s latest interoperability enhancements in the upcoming iOS 26.3 update, attributing them directly to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The commission described the changes as delivering “new opportunities” for European users and developers while fostering “a more inter-connected digital ecosystem to the benefit of all EU citizens.” In a statement […] The post EU Praises Apple’s iOS 26.3 Interoperability Updates, Crediting DMA for Enhanced Third-Party Accessory Support appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin is on track to record its second-worst fourth quarter (Q4) in history, highlighting a sharp reversal in what is traditionally the cryptocurrency’s strongest period of the year. The worst Q4 on record occurred in 2018, during the depths of the crypto winter, when Bitcoin plunged roughly 42% amid collapsing investor confidence and widespread market […] The post Bitcoin Heads Toward Second-Worst Q4 on Record as Demand Weakens and Whale Selling Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.

I do not believe in New Year resolutions. It is an illusion to think that flipping a digit, from 2025 to 2026, will magically deliver new outcomes when you have not examined, redesigned, and deepened what truly matters: your processes. Good People, one of the greatest victories in life is the victory over time. Time […] The post The Best New Year Resolution! appeared first on Tekedia.

Online gambling has transformed into a vibrant world of entertainment, offering instant access to thrilling slot games and live dealer tables. Whether you’re a casual player or a seasoned gamer, choosing platforms with the best slots and live casino options ensures a better gaming experience, higher payouts, and enhanced security. These top-rated sites combine cutting-edge […] The post Where to Play Top-Rated Slots and Live Tables appeared first on Tekedia.

Waiting days for your casino winnings feels like torture, right? That’s exactly why crypto casinos have changed the game. Traditional online casinos can tie up your money for 3-7 days while banks shuffle paperwork. Crypto casinos flip that script completely. Think about it this way. When you win at a crypto casino, your payout hits […] The post What Are the Fastest Payout Crypto Casinos in 2025? appeared first on Tekedia.

Across the continent, the biggest opportunities often lie in infrastructure gaps: payments, logistics, mobility, energy, and healthcare.

Fintech LemFi raised $53M to expand beyond Africa - secure EU licenses, add US/UK/Canada cards and scale zero-fee remittances for immigrant communities. The post LemFi Secures $53M to Expand Fintech Services Beyond Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nigeria’s internet penetration crossed the 50% mark in November 2025, reaching 50.58%, according to the latest industry data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), signifying steady progress but well short of the 70% broadband penetration target set under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) 2020–2025, which expires in December

Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed to support joint investment and partnership initiatives between Ethio Telecom and Safaricom, signaling growing policy alignment around regional digital infrastructure and cross-border connectivity in the Horn of Africa. The commitment was affirmed during a one-day working visit by Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto to Addis Ababa, where he held high-level […]

Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated prediction market platform, has integrated BNB Smart Chain (BSC) to support deposits and withdrawals using BNB and certain stablecoins. For U.S. domestic accounts: Direct deposits and withdrawals of native BNB and USDT on BSC. For international accounts: Deposits and withdrawals of BNB, USDT, and USDC on BSC, often facilitated through connected exchanges […] The post Kalshi Integrates BNB Chain to Support Deposits and Withdrawals appeared first on Tekedia.

According to a Bloomberg report published on December 22, 2025, JPMorgan Chase is actively exploring the possibility of offering cryptocurrency trading services to its institutional clients. This includes potential spot trading; direct buying/selling of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and derivatives products. The initiative is in early stages, driven by growing client demand from hedge funds, pension managers, […] The post JPMorgan Exploring Crypto Trading for Institutional Clients appeared first on Tekedia.

ETHZilla, a Peter Thiel-backed firm, has indeed sold approximately $74.5 million worth of Ethereum specifically 24,291 ETH to redeem outstanding senior secured convertible notes and pay off debt. This move marks a strategic pivot away from its digital asset treasury (DAT) model, which involved holding cryptocurrencies like ETH, toward a focus on real-world asset (RWA) […] The post ETHZILLA’s $74.5M Sale Triggers Fear on Institutions Selling Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.

German economy has witnessed a sharp decline in the German exports to the United States in 2025, largely attributed to U.S. tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump’s administration. A December 2025 study by the German Economic Institute (IW), commissioned by the German Foreign Office and reported widely including by Reuters and Xinhua, found that overall […] The post Tariff-hit German Exports to the US Decline Sharply, Analysis Finds appeared first on Tekedia.

ServiceNow said on Tuesday it will acquire cybersecurity startup Armis in a cash deal valued at $7.75 billion, marking one of the company’s largest acquisitions to date as it moves to strengthen its security offerings amid rising artificial intelligence-driven threats. Shares of the enterprise software company fell about 3% following the announcement. ServiceNow said the […] The post ServiceNow strikes $7.75bn Armis Acquisition deal to deepen cybersecurity push as AI risks multiply appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s largest exporter of crude oil to the United States in the first eight months of 2025, a development that underscores growing relevance in the U.S. energy supply chain even as its domestic refining capacity expands and reshapes regional oil flows. Data released by the U.S. Mission show that between January […] The post Nigeria’s $2.57bn Leads African Crude Exports to the U.S. in 2025, With Volumes Set to Rise Further in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon is broadening the scope of its AI-powered digital assistant Alexa+ as it seeks to transform the long-running voice service into a central gateway for travel bookings, local services, and everyday commerce, a move that underscores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way consumers interact with online platforms. The company said on Thursday that Alexa+ […] The post Amazon Expands Alexa+ Into an AI Service Hub With New Travel, Commerce, and Local Business Integrations appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence chatbots are designed to be helpful and engaging, but according to one of AI’s founding figures, that very eagerness can make them unhelpfully flattering. Yoshua Bengio, a professor at the Université de Montréal and one of the so-called “AI godfathers,” says chatbots are often too eager to please, rendering them ineffective for providing […] The post Why Lying To Your Chatbot Might Get You The Truth Amid Growing AI Sycophancy Problem: AI Pioneer appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy Inc,  formerly MicroStrategy, has paused its Bitcoin purchases for the week,  according to a recent SEC filing. Instead of buying BTC, the company raised approximately $748 million through sales of common stock and added these proceeds to its U.S. dollar cash reserves, bringing the total to $2.19 billion. Strategy holds 671,268 BTC, acquired for […] The post MicroStrategy Pauses Bitcoin Buying, Consolidates $748M on Common Stocks appeared first on Tekedia.