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CPPE Warns Nigeria’s $6bn Capital Inflows Mask Structural Weakness
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has cautioned that Nigeria’s $6 billion capital importation in the third quarter of 2025, while statistically impressive, may not represent durable economic transformation. In a statement, CPPE Chief Executive Officer Muda Yusuf described the 380 percent year-on-year and 17 percent quarter-on-quarter surge as a “remarkable rebound,” […] The post CPPE Warns Nigeria’s $6bn Capital Inflows Mask Structural Weakness appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI Concedes Enterprise AI Hasn’t Scaled Yet as It Bets on Agents and India Expansion
OpenAI’s Frontier launch marks a pivot from chatbot adoption to workflow automation, as the company confronts the harder problem of embedding AI agents into the operational core of large enterprises. When OpenAI introduced OpenAI Frontier earlier this month, the announcement was positioned as a step toward helping enterprises build and manage AI agents across internal […] The post OpenAI Concedes Enterprise AI Hasn’t Scaled Yet as It Bets on Agents and India Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.
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EY Leaders Push Back on AI Anxiety, Say Junior Consultants Hold Strategic Advantage
Artificial intelligence is reshaping consulting’s operating model, and entry-level professionals are often portrayed as the most exposed. Tasks that once defined the apprenticeship phase of a consulting career — building slide decks, conducting market scans, synthesizing data — can now be completed in seconds by generative AI tools. Yet senior leaders at Ernst & Young […] The post EY Leaders Push Back on AI Anxiety, Say Junior Consultants Hold Strategic Advantage appeared first on Tekedia.
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Spartans Casino Links Up with X7Dave, Rolls Out $2,000,000 Leaderboard – Can Caesars & FanDuel Compete?
Are Caesars and FanDuel still setting the pace, or is the action shifting elsewhere. Recently, both brands have faced mixed headlines, Caesars reporting steady revenue but ongoing net losses, and FanDuel pushing expansion while its sports network arm deals with layoffs. The market is competitive, and players are looking for more speed and better value. […] The post Spartans Casino Links Up with X7Dave, Rolls Out $2,000,000 Leaderboard – Can Caesars & FanDuel Compete? appeared first on Tekedia.
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X7Dave’s $2,000,000 Leaderboard on Spartans Casino: Historic Payout Takes the Fight Straight to Stake and Roobeta
Why settle for the same old delays and limits when the future of betting is already here? While Stake continues to push into the F1 world and Roobet doubles down on its Chelsea FC partnership, the actual user experience on these legacy sites often feels stuck in the past. If you are looking for the […] The post X7Dave’s $2,000,000 Leaderboard on Spartans Casino: Historic Payout Takes the Fight Straight to Stake and Roobeta appeared first on Tekedia.
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Everything Samsung announced at Galaxy Unpacked 2026
Table of contents Product announcements Software & feature announcements Pricing & availability Samsung held its first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 on Wednesday, February 25 at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. The theme was “Your Companion to AI Living,” built around what Samsung calls “Agentic AI”  software that anticipates your needs and […]
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Key highlights from Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026
The entire keynote presentation was captured and livestreamed using the Galaxy S26 Ultra, demonstrating the device's professional-grade broadcast capabilities.
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Sui Targets $20, Hyperliquid Token Commits $29M to D.C. Policy, and BlockDAG’s $0.0001 Sale Enters Final 6 Days
The Sui price prediction 2030 points toward a possible $20 target, giving long-term holders a steady roadmap to follow. At the same time, the Hyperliquid token team is turning heads by deploying $29 million to shape crypto legislation in Washington. Both projects are moving forward, but neither is moving fast. BlockDAG (BDAG) operates on a […] The post Sui Targets $20, Hyperliquid Token Commits $29M to D.C. Policy, and BlockDAG’s $0.0001 Sale Enters Final 6 Days appeared first on Tekedia.
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Jane Street Accused of Using Insider Information to Sell UST which Accelerated TerraUSD’s Depeg
Jane Street has been accused in a fresh civil lawsuit of using insider information to sell UST in a way that allegedly accelerated TerraUSD’s depeg on May 7, 2022, helping trigger the death spiral that wiped out roughly $40 billion in value. The plaintiff is Todd R. Snyder, the court-appointed administrator overseeing Terraform Labs’ bankruptcy […] The post Jane Street Accused of Using Insider Information to Sell UST which Accelerated TerraUSD’s Depeg appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria’s Equities Market Delivers Historic Gains in 2025 as Sector Reforms Power Investor Confidence
Nigeria’s equities market closed 2025 on a powerful note, delivering a +51.19% year-on-year return and outperforming the previous year’s +35.45% gain. The market surged to an all-time high of 155,613.03 points, creating approximately N26.50 trillion in investor wealth and marking the year as one of the strongest recovery periods for domestic equities in recent history. […] The post Nigeria’s Equities Market Delivers Historic Gains in 2025 as Sector Reforms Power Investor Confidence appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic’s Claim of Distillation Attacks on its Claude Models Builds Around Ongoing AI Supremacy 
Anthropic has publicly accused three Chinese AI companies—DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax—of conducting large-scale “distillation attacks” on its Claude models. Anthropic published a blog post titled “Detecting and preventing distillation attacks,” detailing what it described as industrial-scale efforts to illicitly extract Claude’s capabilities. The companies allegedly created approximately 24,000 fraudulent accounts bypassing terms of service […] The post Anthropic’s Claim of Distillation Attacks on its Claude Models Builds Around Ongoing AI Supremacy  appeared first on Tekedia.
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US Stablecoin Regulation Shows Meaningful Progress in Negotiations over Rewards
Recent developments in U.S. stablecoin regulation show meaningful progress in negotiations over stablecoin rewards, a key sticking point that has delayed broader crypto market structure legislation such as the CLARITY Act. The White House has taken a more active role in mediating between banks and crypto firms, leading to a noticeable narrowing of differences. White […] The post US Stablecoin Regulation Shows Meaningful Progress in Negotiations over Rewards appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Fear & Greed Hits a Reading of 5 out of 100, Marking Lowest in History
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index primarily tracking Bitcoin and broader crypto sentiment has hit a reading of 5 out of 100 in February 2026, marking its lowest level in history based on multiple sources tracking the index since its inception around 2018. This extreme fear level anything below ~25 is “Extreme Fear” occurred multiple […] The post Crypto Fear & Greed Hits a Reading of 5 out of 100, Marking Lowest in History appeared first on Tekedia.
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South Africa plans incentives as data centres gain “critical” status
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said the government now views data infrastructure as essential to the economy, comparing it to electricity, ports, and transport networks.
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In 2025, four in five smartphones sold in Africa cost under $200
Africa recorded 84.4 million smartphone shipments in 2025, a 13% year-on-year increase, Omdia said. Devices priced below $200 accounted for 81% of total shipments.
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Bitcoin Price Dipped During Asian Trading Amid Altcoins Weakening Metrics
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly dipped below $63,000, amid mounting liquidations and a broader risk-off sentiment in global markets. This move extends a correction that has been ongoing for much of the month, with BTC approaching levels last seen earlier in February around $60,000. BTC fell below $63,000 during Asian trading hours, with lows reported around $62,700–$62,900 […] The post Bitcoin Price Dipped During Asian Trading Amid Altcoins Weakening Metrics appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Premier League Managerial Merry-Go-Round: Who Could Be Next to Go?
January in England has a particular sound: studs on slick grass, floodlights humming, and the low buzz of a club statement waiting to be typed. The Premier League never really “settles.” It simply pauses between matchdays long enough for boardrooms to rehearse their patience. This season’s title race and relegation fight have both tightened the […] The post The Premier League Managerial Merry-Go-Round: Who Could Be Next to Go? appeared first on Tekedia.
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SKR Token Pumps Amid TokenWorks Season 2 Mint Going Live
The SKR token; associated with Solana Mobile’s Seeker Web3 smartphone ecosystem has seen strong performance, with gains in the 50-65% range over the past 24 hours, significantly outperforming the broader crypto market amid a dip. This surge appears driven primarily by its recent spot listing on Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, with trading pairs […] The post SKR Token Pumps Amid TokenWorks Season 2 Mint Going Live appeared first on Tekedia.
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“I want to be an influencer!” 6 Tips on How to Support your Child’s Dream Cybersafely
More than 30% of Gen Alpha children say they aspire to become social media creators, with studies showing that around 32% of 12–15-year-olds already name “YouTuber” as their dream job. For many children, digital creators are role models, and their desire to shine online emerges even before adolescence. In such a situation, parental involvement becomes not […]
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Agentic AI in 2026
AI agents often called “agentic AI” have transitioned from experimental prototypes and hype-driven demos to a core part of enterprise infrastructure and daily workflows. The shift is dramatic: we’re moving beyond chat-based assistants to semi-autonomous systems that plan, reason, use tools, collaborate in multi-agent setups, and execute complex, long-horizon tasks with minimal human intervention. The […] The post Agentic AI in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI Venture Capital Funding Reached $211B in 2025
AI venture capital reached $211 billion in 2025, representing about half of global VC funding. Multiple sources, including Crunchbase reports, confirm AI startups raised $211 billion in venture funding for the year—a roughly 85% increase from 2024. This accounted for approximately 50% or “one out of every two VC dollars” of total global venture capital, […] The post AI Venture Capital Funding Reached $211B in 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Ethereum Foundation Begins Staking a Portion of its Treasury 
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has officially begun staking a portion of its treasury holdings. This marks a strategic shift toward generating sustainable, on-chain yield to fund its operations, rather than relying primarily on periodic ETH sales which have been a point of community discussion in the past. The EF made its first staking deposit of […] The post Ethereum Foundation Begins Staking a Portion of its Treasury  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tech Credit Fund to Accelerate Telecommunications Infrastructure Rollout
The Tech Credit Fund (TCF) has deployed a structured private credit facility to TOGIT, a 100% youth Black-owned telecommunications and IT infrastructure services provider, to accelerate its infrastructure rollout and operational capacity. Telecommunications infrastructure expansion in South Africa remains execution-intensive and capital-dependent. Rollout programs require upfront mobilization, equipment procurement, and alignment of working capital with […]
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Crypto.com Receives OCC Approval for National Trust Bank Charter
Crypto.com has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank charter in the United States. The approval applies to Foris Dax National Trust Bank, which will operate under the name Crypto.com National Trust Bank (d.b.a.). It’s a limited-purpose national trust bank focused on digital […] The post Crypto.com Receives OCC Approval for National Trust Bank Charter appeared first on Tekedia.
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Board of Peace Exploring Introduction of US-backed Stablecoin in Gaza
Officials associated with U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”—a body established to oversee the reconstruction and economic recovery of postwar Gaza—are exploring the introduction of a US dollar-backed stablecoin for the enclave. This initiative is still in very preliminary stages, according to multiple sources including an article in the Financial Times, which cited five […] The post Board of Peace Exploring Introduction of US-backed Stablecoin in Gaza appeared first on Tekedia.
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After TechCabal report,  JAMB promises audio texts for blind candidates, registration fee refunds 
JAMB has said visually impaired candidates who paid for the ongoing UTME registration will be refunded at the point of examination, and audio versions of prescribed texts will be provided after registration closes.
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Why African Micro-retail Digitization Is Exploding: The Chari / SMB Payments Playbook
How digital tools and embedded payments are turning Africa’s informal shops into efficient, credit-ready businesses with inventory, bookkeeping and logistics. The post Why African Micro-retail Digitization Is Exploding: The Chari / SMB Payments Playbook appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Kenyan SME lender 4G Capital says 92% of borrowers repay on time as bad loans rise
4G Capital says it has disbursed $889 million through 6.8 million loans to more than 723,000 customers in Kenya and Uganda.
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U.S. Says DeepSeek Trained New Model on Nvidia Blackwell Chips, Raising Export Control Alarm
U.S. officials say DeepSeek trained its upcoming model on Nvidia’s Blackwell chips in China, a claim that, if verified, would signal a breach of export controls and intensify the policy split in Washington over AI chip sales. U.S. authorities have said that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek trained its upcoming artificial intelligence model using Nvidia’s most […] The post U.S. Says DeepSeek Trained New Model on Nvidia Blackwell Chips, Raising Export Control Alarm appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump’s Section 122 Tariffs Face Legal Scrutiny as Economists Dispute ‘Balance of Payments’ Claim
Trump’s new 10%–15% tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act are intended to address what he calls a U.S. balance of payments problem, but economists argue no such crisis exists, raising fresh legal and political risks. President Donald Trump’s move to impose temporary tariffs of up to 15% under Section 122 of the Trade […] The post Trump’s Section 122 Tariffs Face Legal Scrutiny as Economists Dispute ‘Balance of Payments’ Claim appeared first on Tekedia.
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Huawei Reports Record-Breaking $127bn 2025 Revenue, Demonstrating Resilience Amid U.S. Sanctions
Huawei Technologies recorded revenue exceeding 880 billion yuan (approximately $127 billion) in 2025, the second-highest figure in the company’s history, executive chairman Liang Hua disclosed Tuesday, at the Guangdong High-Quality Development Conference. The result underpins Huawei’s sustained recovery and operational strength despite ongoing U.S. sanctions that have severely restricted its access to advanced semiconductors and […] The post Huawei Reports Record-Breaking $127bn 2025 Revenue, Demonstrating Resilience Amid U.S. Sanctions appeared first on Tekedia.
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10 Best Video and Image Annotation Companies in 2026
The artificial intelligence revolution is not built on algorithms alone. Beneath every self?driving vehicle that navigates a rainy intersection, every medical imaging tool that catches a tumor a human eye might miss, and every e-commerce recommendation engine that predicts what you want before you know it yourself, lies one foundational pillar: high-quality, meticulously labeled training […] The post 10 Best Video and Image Annotation Companies in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Top Fintech Startups in Rwanda to Watch (2026 Edition)
Overview of Rwanda’s booming fintech scene: eight startups transforming payments, lending, savings and health insurance amid policy reforms and growth targets. The post Top Fintech Startups in Rwanda to Watch (2026 Edition) appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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He learned trade from his mother. Now he’s building a pan-African marketplace.
Chima now applies those early lessons in trade to Kuraway, a business-to-business (B2B) platform that serves as a digital intermediary for suppliers and retailers across the continent.
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Microsoft Advances Sovereign Private Cloud with Secure AI
Microsoft has announced new sovereign private cloud capabilities that enable governments and regulated industries to run advanced artificial intelligence (AI), productivity tools and cloud infrastructure securely, including in fully disconnected environments. The development strengthens Microsoft’s Sovereign Cloud portfolio by giving organizations greater control over how and where their data, AI models and operations run, while […]
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Why Responsible Tech Use Matters More Than Innovation Alone
Technology doesn’t arrive with a trumpet fanfare. Most of the time, it slips into our routines quietly—one app update, one new shortcut, one small device we didn’t know we needed until it becomes normal. Then, one day, you realize you can’t remember what life felt like before maps lived in your pocket, before work followed […]
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