Apple is entering a consequential leadership transition that could redefine its trajectory, as longtime hardware chief John Ternus prepares to take over as chief executive in September from Tim Cook, ending a tenure that reshaped the company into a services and operations powerhouse. The shift is already prompting debate among investors about what Apple’s next […] The post Apple’s Leadership Reset: Investor Urges Temus to Break Off From Cook Playbook and Push for AI-Led Innovation appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial Intelligence company OpenAI, has once again pushed beyond the boundaries of AI with the release of GPT-5.5, its most advanced and intuitive model to date. Building on the capabilities of its predecessors, GPT-5.5 represents a significant leap forward in reasoning, contextual understanding, and human-like interaction. Designed to better interpret nuance, adapt to complex tasks, […] The post OpenAI Releases GPT 5.5, Its Smartest And Most Intuitive Model appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta, Facebook parent company, has announced plans to layoff approximately 8,000 of its workers, roughly about 10% of its global workforce. The first wave of layoffs is scheduled to begin on May 20, 2026, as the tech giant will also freeze around 6,000 open roles, according to an internal memo sent to employees and report […] The post Meta Announces Plans to Cut 8,000 Jobs as it Doubles Down on AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Nike is accelerating its restructuring with another round of layoffs affecting about 1,400 roles, as the world’s largest sportswear brand recalibrates its operating model to cope with slowing sales, rising competition, and a faster, more technology-driven retail cycle. The cuts, announced Thursday, are concentrated largely in the company’s technology division and span North America, Asia, […] The post Nike Cuts 1,400 Jobs as Turnaround Plan Shifts Focus to Automation, Supply Chain Integration appeared first on Tekedia.

MTN Nigeria has confirmed it will begin compensating customers affected by poor network quality following a directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), marking a notable shift in regulatory enforcement toward direct consumer restitution in Nigeria’s telecom sector. The compensation covers service disruptions recorded in November, December, and January, with affected subscribers in identified locations […] The post NCC Orders Airtime Compensation as MTN Moves to Reimburse Subscribers for Network Failures appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold prices have been fluctuating between roughly $4,690 and $4,750+ per ounce with various sources showing it around $4,700–$4,730 in recent hours. It’s pulled back a bit from recent peaks but remains elevated overall, reflecting ongoing safe-haven demand. WTI has been trading around $92–$97 per barrel; spiking toward the higher end today amid volatility, while […] The post Gold Price Fluctuating Amid Oil Prices Spiking Toward High Zone appeared first on Tekedia.

Intel delivered a first-quarter performance that sharply exceeded Wall Street expectations, reigniting investor optimism around a company long seen as lagging in the artificial intelligence race. The chipmaker reported adjusted earnings per share of 29 cents, far ahead of the 1-cent forecast, while revenue reached $13.58 billion versus expectations of $12.42 billion. The results triggered […] The post Intel’s Q1 Result Beats Estimates, Stock Soars 16% With Chipmaker Signaling Turnaround appeared first on Tekedia.

In late 2023, French streamer TeufeurS, a content creator had a family member kidnapped in Sarthe, France, in what appears to be one of the earlier high-profile cases in a rising trend of crypto-related kidnappings and home invasions targeting individuals perceived to hold digital assets in France. The family paid approximately $2 million in cryptocurrency ransom […] The post ZachXBT Helps Freeze $800K of $2M Ransom Paid by French Kidnapping Victim appeared first on Tekedia.

When crypto like Bitcoin and Ethereum slip on days the S&P 500 is up, it usually points to capital rotation rather than outright risk-off sentiment. A few dynamics tend to drive this: Large funds often treat crypto as a higher-beta, more volatile risk extension of equities. When equities are offering steady returns, they may rebalance […] The post Bitcoin and Ethereum Slip as S&P 500 Shows Green Indicates Capital Rotation in Play appeared first on Tekedia.

If your AC is leaking water onto the skirting, blowing warm air at 2 AM in July, or tripping the DB every time the compressor kicks in, you do not need another generic “top 10 tips” post. You need to know what is wrong, what it costs, whether to repair or replace, and how to […] The post AC Repair Dubai: Costs, Common Fixes & Warning Signs 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

What Is Gamification in Casinos and Why Is It Needed Gamification in casinos involves the use of game mechanics that make ordinary interactions with the platform more structured, dynamic, and emotionally engaging, as can be seen in services like allstarcasino.dk . Instead of the user simply choosing a slot, roulette, or card table, the service […] The post Gamification in Casinos: Levels, Missions, and Achievements appeared first on Tekedia.

By 2035, stablecoin transaction volume could rise to $719 trillion even under a baseline (organic) scenario. This conclusion is contained in a new report by the analytics firm Chainalysis. A more ambitious estimate, around $1.5 quadrillion, applies to a scenario in which additional growth drivers come into play and stablecoins become the base settlement layer […] The post Stablecoin transaction volume could reach $1.5 quadrillion by 2035 appeared first on Tekedia.

Ever since I published a post on how to turn gift cards into instant cash, one of the most frequently asked questions has been: “How to withdraw the ₦3,000 from carding app in Nigeria”. That’s exactly what I’ll be explaining in this blog post. If you just signed up on the Carding App using an […]

If you’re looking for a reliable way to convert your gift cards into real cash, then the Carding App might be exactly what you need. In this post, I’ll share a working invitation code for Carding App and explain how you can benefit from using it. Carding App Invitation Code If you’re signing up for […]

  When Philip Olajide-Philips couldn’t afford studio time, he built a studio. Not a physical one, but an AI-powered platform that understands what it means for music to actually sound African. His startup, Korin AI, where “korin” means “to sing” in Yoruba, is an AI music platform that allows users to generate songs in African […] The post This Nigerian Startup Is Teaching AI to Sing — in African Languages and Accents appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Aubrey Niederhoffer should be halfway through his sophomore year at UC Berkeley right now. Instead, he is in Lagos, running a 28-person startup, freshly named to the Thiel Fellowship, and sitting on $7.3 million in seed funding. Niederhoffer’s startup, Swoop, has officially launched its food delivery operations in Yaba — a densely populated neighbourhood on […] The post A 19-Year-Old Drops Out of Berkeley, Moves to Lagos, and Raises $7.3 Million to Build Africa’s Super App appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Lua provides a platform that allows organisations to create and deploy autonomous agents that can handle multi-step workflows such as customer onboarding, loan processing and claims management.

The UAE is crypto- and tech-friendly, with a long-standing push to become a global fintech and blockchain hub like Dubai’s VARA regulator, free zones for crypto businesses, and government experiments with blockchain in various sectors. Some private and international schools in the UAE such as Repton have been teaching blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, metaverse concepts, and […] The post UAE Accelerating Innovation with AI and Blockchain Education Enshrined on its School Curriculum  appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft has committed A$25 billion ($18 billion) to Australia’s digital economy in what is shaping up as one of its most ambitious regional infrastructure expansions, tightening its grip on the Asia-Pacific cloud market while aligning closely with Canberra’s accelerating push to become a global artificial intelligence hub. The investment, announced in Sydney alongside Australian Prime […] The post Microsoft Commits $18bn to Australia in Strategic AI Infrastructure and Cloud Expansion Push appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. equities extended gains on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closing at record levels after geopolitical tensions eased following an extension of the Iran–U.S. ceasefire. The rally was reinforced by strong earnings momentum, but underlying volatility in energy markets continues to act as a persistent counterweight to risk appetite. President Donald Trump […] The post Equities Hit Record Highs as Iran Ceasefire Extends Rally, but Oil Shock Risks Keep Markets on Edge appeared first on Tekedia.

The head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, has warned, in a conversation with CNBC, that the disruption triggered by the Iran conflict has evolved into a systemic energy shock, with supply losses on a scale rarely seen and spillovers now spreading across fuels, regions, and industries. “We are facing the biggest energy security […] The post IEA Chief Warns of Unprecedented Energy Shock as Hormuz Blockade Cuts Global Supply and Threatens Rationing appeared first on Tekedia.

Reports indicate that OpenAI’s implied pre-IPO valuation has crossed $1 trillion on decentralized markets. What onchain valuation means Pre-IPO instruments essentially tokenized claims or derivatives are trading on platforms like Jupiter; a Solana-based DEX aggregator. These are backed 1:1 by exposure through Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) that hold stakes in OpenAI. The secondary market price […] The post OpenAI’s Pre-IPO Valuation Crossed $1T on Decentralized Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin briefly tapped around $78,500 with intraday highs near or above $78,400–$79,400 marking its highest level in about 10–11 weeks, it’s currently trading around $77,879. The move came as President Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, initially framed as potentially open-ended or indefinite in some announcements, but later clarified by White House officials and reports as […] The post Bitcoin Experiences Short-term High on Extension of Peace Negotiations between US and Iran appeared first on Tekedia.

If you have ever traded on a highly liquid cryptocurrency exchange, you have indirectly benefited from their crypto solutions for market makers — programs and tools that trading platforms offer to professional liquidity providers for their efficient operation. That may include APIs, sub-accounts, fee rebates, and colocation solutions for market makers to update quotes quickly, […] The post Crypto Market Making — Types and Roles appeared first on Tekedia.

This OPPO launch stands out from previous ones for one reason: this is the first time an Ultra-tier Find X phone is going on sale outside China.

Nigeria’s shift to a new internet standard comes as demand for data continues to surge.

Chiira was born in central Kenya with brittle bone disease, a condition that meant fractures, surgeries, and long hospital visits from as early as two weeks old. But his story, like many that seem defined by limitation, bends instead toward possibility.

Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated prediction market platform, has announced that it fined and suspended three U.S. congressional candidates for five years after they or attempted to bet on their own election races, which the company called political insider trading. The Three Candidates Are: Mark Moran independent running for U.S. Senate in Virginia — Faced the largest […] The post Kalshi Suspension of 3 US Congressional Candidates Shows its Desire to Fight Against Insider Trading appeared first on Tekedia.

DoorDash is integrating stablecoin payouts for its merchants like restaurants and other partners and drivers (Dashers) via Tempo, a payments-focused blockchain developed with backing from Stripe and Paradigm. This is not a full replacement for traditional fiat payments like bank deposits or instant transfers, but an optional or piloted feature focused on faster, cheaper global […] The post DoorDash Integrating Stablecoin Payouts for its Merchants and Drivers  appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk has effectively handed Intel a potential lifeline in its effort to become a credible contract chip manufacturer, tying the company’s unproven 14A process to one of the most ambitious and uncertain industrial bets currently in development. The plan, outlined by Musk, would see Tesla rely on Intel’s next-generation node for chips produced at […] The post Musk’s Terafab Bet Hands Intel Tesla As First Major Customer For 14A Chip Technology — But Execution Risks Loom Over A Trillion-Dollar Vision appeared first on Tekedia.

As of April 2026, Banana Gun ranks first among Telegram trading bots and Banana Pro ranks first among browser-based on-chain terminals. BonkBot takes second in the bot category for Solana-native traders; Maestro third for chain breadth. Among web terminals, Photon ranks second for Solana focus; Axiom third for discovery tooling. This ranking covers execution speed, […] The post Crypto Trading Platform Rankings Q2 2026: 6 Top Telegram Bots and On-Chain Terminals Ranked appeared first on Tekedia.

Tekedia Capital is excited to announce our participation in the seed round of GRU Space, a pioneering company working to enable sustained human presence on the Moon. GRU Space is developing breakthrough technologies to transform lunar regolith (moon dust) into usable construction materials, including bricks and structural components. By combining in-situ resource utilization with deployable […] The post Tekedia Capital Invests in GRU Space, Building Hotels on the Moon appeared first on Tekedia.

At the Glovo Future of Commerce summit 2026, the on-demand delivery platform said that Nigeria emerged as its fastest growing market in 2025.

Tether has frozen approximately $344 million in USDT. This occurred across two wallets on the Tron blockchain, in coordination with the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and U.S. law enforcement. Tether described the action as targeting funds linked to illicit activity, including potential sanctions evasion and criminal networks; some reports mention ties […] The post Tether Froze $344M from Tron Blockchain in Request from US Authorities appeared first on Tekedia.

Netflix has announced a major $25 billion stock buyback program. The company’s board authorized the repurchase of an additional $25 billion of its common stock on April 22, disclosed via an SEC 8-K filing. This new authorization has no expiration date and adds to the existing program approved in December 2024, which still had about […] The post Netflix Announces Major $25B Stock Buyback Program  appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic is intensifying efforts to secure data center capacity across Europe, signaling a calculated move into a region where energy economics, regulation, and access to compute are becoming decisive factors in the global artificial intelligence race. The company is hiring a senior dealmaker in London to lead negotiations for European infrastructure, a role it describes […] The post Anthropic Eyes Europe in Escalating Race for AI Infrastructure, as Power and Policy Shape Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.