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‘You Cannot Tax Your Way Out of Poverty’: CPPE, Peter Obi Warn of Economic Risks in Nigeria’s Tax Reform Push
As Nigeria presses ahead with one of the most far-reaching tax overhauls in decades, concerns are mounting that the reforms, if poorly sequenced and aggressively enforced, could end up weakening the economy they are meant to strengthen. The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) is now joined by a growing chorus of critics, […] The post ‘You Cannot Tax Your Way Out of Poverty’: CPPE, Peter Obi Warn of Economic Risks in Nigeria’s Tax Reform Push appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Surges Above $93,000, Market Optimism Returns as Traders Maintain Bullish Bets
Bitcoin has started the new year with renewed momentum, extending its recovery as investor sentiment improves across global markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has surged above $93,000 price, after it climbed as high as $93,344 on Wednesday, reflecting a broader resurgence in risk assets. Market observers attribute the move to what some describe as an […] The post Bitcoin Surges Above $93,000, Market Optimism Returns as Traders Maintain Bullish Bets appeared first on Tekedia.
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Avatar: Fire and Ash Tops $1bn, Reaffirming James Cameron’s Rare Box Office Power in a Fragile Cinema Market
James Cameron has again achieved what few modern filmmakers consistently manage: pulling global audiences back into movie theaters at scale. Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment in the science-fiction saga, has crossed $1 billion in worldwide box office receipts, reinforcing both the commercial durability of the franchise and Cameron’s singular standing in Hollywood. Walt […] The post Avatar: Fire and Ash Tops $1bn, Reaffirming James Cameron’s Rare Box Office Power in a Fragile Cinema Market appeared first on Tekedia.
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Flutterwave Acquires Mono in $25–$40 Million All-Stock Deal to Deepen Africa’s Open Banking Infrastructure
Flutterwave, a leading African fintech providing payment infrastructure for global merchants and payment service providers, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock transaction valued between $25 million and $40 million, according to sources familiar with the deal. Founded in 2020, Mono powers Africa’s digital economy by providing financial data, identity verification, and […] The post Flutterwave Acquires Mono in $25–$40 Million All-Stock Deal to Deepen Africa’s Open Banking Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.
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Ozak AI Post-Listing Forecast: $1 in 2026, $5 in 2027, $10 in 2028 — A Potential 700× Roadmap for Early Investors
Ozak AI ($OZ) continues to establish itself as one of the most promising AI-crypto projects of the decade, blending advanced artificial intelligence with a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) to create a powerful ecosystem for predictive analytics, automation, and cross-chain intelligence. As the market looks ahead to the next major AI cycle, Ozak AI’s growth […] The post Ozak AI Post-Listing Forecast: $1 in 2026, $5 in 2027, $10 in 2028 — A Potential 700× Roadmap for Early Investors appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Nigeria plans to use banks and fintechs to recover tax debt
Banks, fintechs, and other financial institutions will now serve as debt recovery agents for Nigeria’s tax authority from 2026, according to TechCabal’s analysis of the newly implemented Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025.
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12 Kenyan startups to watch in 2026
Some Kenyan startups are already industry leaders in their own right, while others are working to prove themselves.
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Japan’s SORA Technology raises $2.5 million to scale health drones in Africa
SORA Technology, a Japan-based drone technology startup, has raised an additional $2.5 million in the second close of its late-seed funding round, strengthening its push to scale drone- and AI-powered health and climate solutions across Africa. 
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Washington Walks Back ‘Run Venezuela’ Rhetoric as Oil Blockade, Military Pressure Signal Deeper Market Reset
The United States is attempting to regain narrative control after a dramatic weekend that reshaped Venezuela’s political leadership and injected fresh volatility into global energy markets, with senior officials now softening the tone of President Donald Trump’s declaration that Washington would “run” the South American country. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday sought […] The post Washington Walks Back ‘Run Venezuela’ Rhetoric as Oil Blockade, Military Pressure Signal Deeper Market Reset appeared first on Tekedia.
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Egypt Turns to Qatar LNG Deal to Plug Gas Shortfall as Production Slides and Summer Demand Looms
Egypt and Qatar have moved to deepen their energy partnership at a time when gas supply security is becoming increasingly critical for Cairo, signing a memorandum of understanding that formalizes cooperation on liquefied natural gas sales and imports and positions Qatar as a key supplier ahead of the summer demand peak. The development is seen […] The post Egypt Turns to Qatar LNG Deal to Plug Gas Shortfall as Production Slides and Summer Demand Looms appeared first on Tekedia.
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Cross-Border Payments Company Announced a New Payment Collection Method for Businesses & Fintechs
In today’s global economy, most businesses struggle under the high fees and dominance of the Card Schemes (Visa, Mastercard, etc.). Neema, a global cross-border payments platform catering to financial institutions, announced Neema Request-to-Pay, a payment collection method for businesses and fintechs available through the company’s platform. With Neema Request-to-Pay, financial institutions on the Neema Platform […]
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PwC SA Appoints Former Chair of the firm’s Africa Governance Board as the Next CEO, effective 1 July 2026
PwC is proud to announce the appointment of Anastacia Tshesane as the new CEO for PwC South Africa, effective 1 July 2026. Since July 2021, Anastacia has been the Chairman of the PwC South Africa Governing Board and the PwC Africa Governance Board. As she steps into the CEO role, she formally passes the baton […]
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Sony Unveils its 5th‑Gen Full‑Frame Mirrorless Cameras
Sony Electronics introduces the Alpha 7 V, the highly anticipated 5th generation in the popular Alpha 7 Full-frame mirrorless lineup, powered by the newly developed partially stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS image sensor with approximately 33.0 effective MP (megapixels). The new image processing engine, BIONZ XR2, incorporates the AI processing unit functions of the latest α […]
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Frogfoot Expands its Fiber Network with Rustenburg Acquisition
Frogfoot has acquired the fiber network assets of Infinity Wireless (Pty) Ltd in Rustenburg, which will be integrated into its national infrastructure. This expansion into the Northwest province supports the company’s growth strategy and deepens its presence in a key regional market. Infinity Wireless currently operates and supports the network in the area, and over […]
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BlockDAG’s Presale is Closing On Jan 26 With Just 3.5B Coins Available! XRP Stalls & Zcash Stays Flat
Recent price movement across major assets has given traders fresh reference points while reviewing the best crypto to buy now. Trading activity linked to the XRP price today remains centered around the $2.30 level, yet the chart still lacks a clear breakout path. Zcash, even after posting a sharp rise following its Bitget listing, is […] The post BlockDAG’s Presale is Closing On Jan 26 With Just 3.5B Coins Available! XRP Stalls & Zcash Stays Flat appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitfinex Hacker Walks Free Early as Trump-Era Prison Reform Reshapes High-Profile Crypto Cases
Ilya Lichtenstein, the Russian-U.S. dual national who orchestrated one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history, has been released from prison years ahead of schedule, citing sentencing relief made possible under the First Step Act signed by President Donald Trump. Late Thursday, Lichtenstein announced his early release in a post on his verified X account, […] The post Bitfinex Hacker Walks Free Early as Trump-Era Prison Reform Reshapes High-Profile Crypto Cases appeared first on Tekedia.
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Ethiopia Edges Closer To Restructuring Deal On $1bn Bond With Bondholder Group
Ethiopia has edged closer to resolving one of Africa’s most closely watched sovereign debt crises after striking a preliminary agreement with a group of investors holding a significant portion of its $1 billion international bond that matured in 2024. The deal, disclosed by the Finance Ministry on Friday, marks a critical milestone in the country’s […] The post Ethiopia Edges Closer To Restructuring Deal On $1bn Bond With Bondholder Group appeared first on Tekedia.
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CSU Pushes Merz’s Vision of a Single European Stock Exchange, Framing It as a Fight for Capital, Listings, and Influence
Germany’s conservative Christian Social Union (CSU) has moved to formally back Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s proposal for a single European stock exchange, elevating the idea from a broad political ambition into a concrete strategic priority for Europe’s largest economy. The party is positioning the plan as both an economic necessity for the European Union and a […] The post CSU Pushes Merz’s Vision of a Single European Stock Exchange, Framing It as a Fight for Capital, Listings, and Influence appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S. Captures Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro: The Legality Question And Impact on Global Oil Markets
In the early hours of Saturday, the geopolitical map of the Western Hemisphere shifted abruptly after U.S. forces carried out a dramatic operation in Venezuela that American officials say resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The operation, described by President Donald Trump as a joint military and law-enforcement […] The post U.S. Captures Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro: The Legality Question And Impact on Global Oil Markets appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Tops $90,000, But On-Chain Signals And Geopolitical Risks Temper Bullish Euphoria
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surged above the $90,000 mark after spending weeks consolidating between the $80,000 and $90,000 range. While the breakout initially sparked optimism, fresh on-chain data and renewed geopolitical tensions suggest investors may need to remain cautious. According to Burak Kesmeci, an analyst at CryptoQuant, Bitcoin’s short-term holder (STH) realized price—currently […] The post Bitcoin Tops $90,000, But On-Chain Signals And Geopolitical Risks Temper Bullish Euphoria appeared first on Tekedia.
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Top 3 Crypto Price Predictions: Ethereum Eyes $5K, Solana $200, Ozak AI $1
Crypto market momentum continues strengthening as analysts outline bold predictions for the next major bull cycle, placing Ethereum, Solana, and Ozak AI at the center of high-confidence forecasts. Sentiment is shifting toward assets that combine strong fundamentals with clear long-term narratives, and all three projects are entering 2025 with powerful catalysts. Ethereum is regaining dominance […] The post Top 3 Crypto Price Predictions: Ethereum Eyes $5K, Solana $200, Ozak AI $1 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Only Days Left! Can BlockDAG’s 16.67x Jump Leave Cardano Price & Solana Price Holders in the Dust?
The opening of 2026 highlights which projects are maintaining strength, and the findings offer an interesting perspective on the current market. The Cardano price is presently testing a critical support zone following its recent dip, prompting analysts to investigate if ADA can successfully build a recovery structure. At the same time, the Solana price continues […] The post Only Days Left! Can BlockDAG’s 16.67x Jump Leave Cardano Price & Solana Price Holders in the Dust? appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Jan 26th Countdown: BlockDAG Presale Finishing Soon While TRON & Polkadot Struggle to Move!
Trust is the ultimate currency in the digital asset market, and right now, investors want more than just temporary rallies. TRON (TRX) movement remains flat with a tiny 0.07% rise to $0.2796, while the Polkadot (DOT) price faces intense pressure, leaving many to wonder if it can ever reclaim its $50 peak. These legacy coins […] The post The Jan 26th Countdown: BlockDAG Presale Finishing Soon While TRON & Polkadot Struggle to Move! appeared first on Tekedia.
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Airtel Africa Deepens Buyback Push, Returns N122.7bn as Investors Watch Share-Price Impact
Airtel Africa is quietly but steadily tightening its equity base, signaling confidence in its balance sheet and cash-generation capacity even as it continues to pour capital into networks and mobile money across the continent. The telecoms group has now repurchased 40.93 million shares under the first tranche of its $100 million share buyback programme, reinforcing […] The post Airtel Africa Deepens Buyback Push, Returns N122.7bn as Investors Watch Share-Price Impact appeared first on Tekedia.
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JTB TIN Registration Portal Replaced With Nigerian Tax ID Portal: Key Updates for Taxpayers
Nigeria’s tax administration system has entered a new and transformative era. In a landmark move aimed at simplifying tax compliance, eliminating duplication and strengthening revenue administration, the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) and the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) officially launched the Nigerian Tax ID Portal as replacement for the joint tax board JTB TIN Registration Portal, […]
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Ethereum Investor Who Turned $2,000 into $5,000,000 in ETH’s First 5 Years Believes the Same Is Possible With This Crypto
An early Ethereum investor who saw a $2,000 position grow to $5,000,000 is watching out for the potential of other cryptocurrencies.  According to the investor, there are similarities between the initial years of Ethereum and the Little Pepe (LILPEPE) presale of a Layer 2 meme coin project. The five years of ETH saw the ETH […] The post Ethereum Investor Who Turned $2,000 into $5,000,000 in ETH’s First 5 Years Believes the Same Is Possible With This Crypto appeared first on Tekedia.
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Reddit Surges Past TikTok to Become Britain’s fourth Most-visited Social Media Service
Reddit’s quiet ascent in Britain is beginning to look less like a niche internet story and more like a structural shift in how people find information, form opinions, and spend time online. Once dismissed as a chaotic corner of the web dominated by anonymous arguments and male-skewed tech culture, the platform has surged past TikTok […] The post Reddit Surges Past TikTok to Become Britain’s fourth Most-visited Social Media Service appeared first on Tekedia.
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FIRS Nigeria Renamed to NRS (Nigeria Revenue Service)
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially been renamed the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), marking the full commencement of Nigeria’s new tax and revenue reforms. This historic transition marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s tax and revenue administration journey and signals the beginning of a new era shaped by new tax laws, modern governance […]
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Welcome To A Great 2026 As You Explore Tekedia Academic Programs
Greetings! As we close out 2025, we sincerely thank you and wish you a remarkable 2026 filled with opportunity and abundance. We deeply appreciate your continued support and partnership, and we look forward to a new year of learning, growth, and shared progress. As always, we continue to strengthen our programs, and whenever the need […] The post Welcome To A Great 2026 As You Explore Tekedia Academic Programs appeared first on Tekedia.
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India Clears $4.6bn Incentive-Backed Electronics Projects, Signals Deeper Bet on Supply-Chain Control and China+1 Strategy
India has approved electronics manufacturing projects worth 418.63 billion rupees ($4.64 billion) under a government-backed incentive programme. The move, which underscores New Delhi’s intensifying push to deepen domestic supply chains and reduce reliance on imported components, marks another decisive step in its attempt to move from being largely an assembly base to becoming a meaningful […] The post India Clears $4.6bn Incentive-Backed Electronics Projects, Signals Deeper Bet on Supply-Chain Control and China+1 Strategy appeared first on Tekedia.
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Elon Musk’s Grok Faces Global Backlash Over AI-Generated Sexualized Images, Including Minors
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, part of his xAI ecosystem, has come under intense scrutiny after users leveraged its image-generation capabilities to create nonconsensual sexualized images of real people, including minors. The controversy has sparked responses from governments, human rights advocates, and legal experts worldwide, underscoring the persistent challenges of regulating AI tools with powerful […] The post Elon Musk’s Grok Faces Global Backlash Over AI-Generated Sexualized Images, Including Minors appeared first on Tekedia.
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Digital Nomads: A Ghanaian serial tech entrepreneur who’s finding his place in the UK pet-tech industry 
Faithful grew up in Ghana, a country and culture which shaped his earliest views, exposure, and instincts. Like many young men raised in West Africa with an aptitude for numbers and logic, Faithful was nudged toward a respectable path early. 
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“The crypto ban that made us stronger”: Day 1-1000 of Yellow Card
When Nigeria's CBN restricted crypto banking in 2021, Chris Maurice's Yellow Card was the only company that didn't fire staff. Here's why.
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From Community-Powered Memecoin to Smart Titans: Tracking 2026 Exciting Altcoins & Best Presale Crypto Projects with 3000x Gains
In the high?stakes world of cryptocurrency, every investor and trader is constantly hunting for the best presale crypto projects that promise both innovation and explosive potential. Markets move at lightning speed, and staying ahead often means spotting opportunities before they hit mainstream radar. Among the tokens generating buzz this year are APEMARS ($APRZ), Ethereum (ETH), […] The post From Community-Powered Memecoin to Smart Titans: Tracking 2026 Exciting Altcoins & Best Presale Crypto Projects with 3000x Gains appeared first on Tekedia.
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Buffett Steps Aside, Backs Greg Abel as Berkshire CEO and Says the Conglomerate Is Built to Last a Century
Warren Buffett has moved decisively to close the succession chapter at Berkshire Hathaway, insisting that the conglomerate he spent six decades building is structurally stronger than any single individual — including himself — and fully prepared to endure for generations under new leadership. In a televised interview with CNBC’s Becky Quick, parts of which aired […] The post Buffett Steps Aside, Backs Greg Abel as Berkshire CEO and Says the Conglomerate Is Built to Last a Century appeared first on Tekedia.
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Norway’s EV Revolution Nears the End of Petrol Cars as Electric Models Claim Almost Entire New Car Market
Norway has moved to the brink of eliminating petrol and diesel cars from its new vehicle market, after electric vehicles accounted for an unprecedented 95.9% of all new passenger car registrations in 2025, cementing the country’s status as the global frontrunner in the shift to clean transportation. Data published on Friday by the Norwegian Road […] The post Norway’s EV Revolution Nears the End of Petrol Cars as Electric Models Claim Almost Entire New Car Market appeared first on Tekedia.
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