Paga, a Nigerian financial technology company that provides a mobile payment platform for sending money, paying bills, buying airtime, and enabling digital transactions, has labeled 2025 as an iconic year after hitting a major milestone. The company announced that in 2025, it processed N17 trillion across 169 million transactions, underscoring its rapid growth and expanding […] The post Paga Scales 17x in Four Years, Processes N17 Trillion in 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

Dangote Group has signed a contract valued at over $350 million with India’s state-owned Engineers India Limited (EIL) to oversee the expansion of its flagship refinery and petrochemicals complex in the Lekki Free Zone, Lagos. Under the agreement, EIL will serve as Project Management Consultant (PMC) and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) consultant, replicating […] The post Dangote Group Signs $350m Deal with India’s EIL to Expand Refinery to 1.4mbpd Capacity appeared first on Tekedia.

The news is in: Nigeria has issued seven-year satellite permits to Amazon’s low-Earth-orbit broadband network, Amazon LEO (formerly Project Kuiper), expanding the frontier of space-based internet competition as the nation races to close its deep digital access gap. Beginning in February, Amazon will operate alongside Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink, whose footprint in Nigeria has grown […] The post The Amazon’s Grand Unification in Nigeria appeared first on Tekedia.

Shell Foundation is backing African climate startups at the riskiest stage, using grants and partnerships to bridge the gap before venture capital invests at scale

Senegal and Morocco have both been drawing attention lately – not only in sports, where Senegal defeated host Morocco in the dramatic 2025 AFCON final, but also in the tech arena. These two nations, one in West Africa and the other in North Africa, are emerging as startup powerhouses on the continent. Each country’s ecosystem […] The post Senegal vs. Morocco: A Tale of Two Startup Ecosystems appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The largest gains in crypto often don’t come from what’s trending today, they come from early access and structural advantage. With Bitcoin hovering just below $97,000 and Ethereum and Solana holding key levels, the broader market is beginning to stir. But for long-term positioning, it’s not just price that matters, it’s access, architecture, and timing. […] The post ZKP Crypto, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana: Which Is the Best Crypto for Long Term Gains? appeared first on Tekedia.

Question: Sir, could you reconcile passion and talent, and how both shape financial success for young graduates? My Response: I have a deep passion for football, but absolutely no talent for it. I love sports, but I am not good at any of them. In secondary school, I competed in long jump and the 100m […] The post Passion Inspires, Talent Pays: A Roadmap for Young Graduates appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur have finally crossed a diplomatic threshold that had resisted compromise for a quarter of a century, signing a sweeping free trade agreement that now stands as Europe’s largest-ever external trade pact by market size. Yet even as officials celebrated the breakthrough in Asunción, Paraguay, the […] The post EU–Mercosur Seal Historic Trade Pact After 25 Years, Redrawing Global Trade Lines appeared first on Tekedia.

Kuda Bank, a Nigerian microfinance bank that offers convenient, fee-free digital banking services, has announced plans to expand to Tanzania and Canada, as part of a global rollout. This also follows after a successful 2025. The company’s CEO, Babs Ogundeyi, announced the expansion in a new year’s message to customers, while assuring them of more […] The post Kuda Announces Expansion Plan to Tanzania And Canada Amid Global Rollout appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s new tax laws are designed to move money faster from the economy to the government. But that process does not start with payment; it begins with self-assessment. Once a tax authority issues an assessment, a taxpayer must pay within 30 days or object

Summary of 2025 data law changes in Nigeria and South Africa, with key compliance steps, breach rules, fines, and startup guidance. The post Tech Policy 2025: New Data Laws in Nigeria and South Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The Kenyan government on Monday began selling a 65% stake in the state-owned Kenya Pipeline Company to raise $835 million for infrastructure in what would be its first IPO in over a decade.

Africa is undergoing a profound financial transformation driven by rapid technological advancements, with fintech and cross-border payments leading the charge. However, this digital surge heightens cybersecurity risks, with rising cyberattacks necessitating robust fraud prevention. Fintechs must prioritize compliance, identity verification, and advanced technologies like AI to safeguard sensitive data. AI is revolutionizing African banking by […]

M&A in Africa's tech sector rose 34% as VC funding fell—fintech led deals, consolidation accelerated, and secondary markets gained momentum. The post African Tech M&A Activity Rose 34% in 2024: What to Expect appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Levvy Box is using glossy, illuminated boxes mounted on vehicle roofs to transform ride‑hailing cars and other fleets into moving billboards.

Ozak AI ($OZ) is steadily gaining traction as a compelling alternative for crypto investors considering exit from established large-caps like SOL. Positioned as an AI-powered, DePIN-backed infrastructure project with tokenized growth potential, Ozak AI offers a contrasting value proposition blending predictive AI, decentralized infrastructure, and future-focused utility rather than relying solely on historical network effects. […] The post SOL Holders Are Flipping $200 Into Ozak AI After ROI Charts Show It Could Exceed Solana’s Gains appeared first on Tekedia.

The major cryptocurrencies are having difficulty regaining their momentum, and the cryptocurrency market is bearish. One project is rising, indicating a positive trend in the cryptocurrency market, while the majority of cryptocurrencies are slowing down and declining. During the bear market, Ozak AI, an early-stage token in its presale phase, is displaying enormous presale funding. […] The post Crypto Momentum Is Weak, Yet Ozak AI Rockets Forward — Investors Say It’s Becoming the Sector’s Strongest Outlier appeared first on Tekedia.

At the beginning of 2025, China looked like the global market almost everyone wanted to avoid. The investment case appeared broken on multiple fronts at once. A protectionist Trump administration was returning to Washington with renewed threats of tariffs and technology controls. China’s property sector, long the backbone of household wealth and local government finances, […] The post From Investable to Indispensable Again: How China Defied Investor Fears and Delivered Outsized Returns in 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

Libya is attempting to reset the narrative around its fragile economy by anchoring growth in trade, logistics, and manufacturing, as it prepares to sign a strategic partnership with international firms to expand and develop the Misurata Free Zone in a deal expected to attract about $2.7 billion in foreign investment. Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah said […] The post Libya Bets on Misurata Free Zone to Break Oil Dependence With $2.7bn Foreign Investment Drive appeared first on Tekedia.

The AI disruptions of the past few years have only been the prologue to what’s coming in 2026: AI’s full integration into data center processes and builds. It’s a moment we’ve been building up to ever since OpenAI’s ChatGPT brought Artificial Intelligence into the mainstream in late 2022, sending shockwaves through everything from academia and […]

McDonald’s South Africa is pleased to announce its certification as a Top Employer for 2025 by the Top Employers Institute. This marks the third consecutive year that McDonald’s South Africa has received this accolade, coinciding with three decades of the company’s presence in the country. The recognition underscores the strength of McDonald’s South Africa’s human […]

The strategy targets 10 macro-influencers and 20 micro-influencers, who would be paid quarterly retainers of KES 100,000 ($775) and KES 50,000 ($387.6), respectively, to support the campaign. Macro-influencers typically command audiences of over 100,000 followers, some reaching into the millions, while micro-influencers have followings of between 10,000 and 100,000.

The great irony of the current regulatory wave is that it aims to make digital tokens safe by making them look exactly like the banking system people were trying to avoid.

South African organisations are prioritizing meetings and events more than ever—whether hosting them locally or across the globe—while international companies increasingly recognize the country’s unique creative capabilities and world-class event infrastructure. Global travel management company FCM has appointed Lance Nkwe as Business Leader for FCM Meetings & Events South Africa, responding to unprecedented demand from […]

Safaricom has appointed Sylvia Anampiu as director of fixed business as Kenya’s biggest telco moves closer to rolling out pay-as-you-go fiber broadband for Kenyan homes and offices. The appointment comes as Safaricom prepares to upend how fixed internet is sold, shifting from rigid monthly plans to daily, weekly and monthly options that mirror mobile data […]

In today's edition: Nigerian SEC’s capital requirements || MAX gets funded || Kuda rekindles expansion plans

In most digital asset sales, speed and wallet size decide everything. Large buyers enter early, absorb supply fast, and influence pricing before smaller participants even appear. This pattern often leads to fast swings, uneven distribution, and fragile price formation. Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) takes a very different path. Its presale auction is not built for […] The post With Whales Capped at 50K, ZKP’s Presale Auction Attracts Analysts Predicting 200x to 10,000x ROI appeared first on Tekedia.

Venture capital giant Sequoia is joining Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC and U.S. investor Coatue in a massive funding round for Anthropic, the San Francisco-based AI startup behind the Claude chatbot, aiming to raise $25 billion at a $350 billion valuation, the Financial Times reported Sunday, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the […] The post Sequoia, GIC, and Coatue Lead $25bn Funding Round for Anthropic at $350bn Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

Saudi Arabian equities ended Sunday’s session higher, clawing back losses from the previous day and reasserting a cautiously constructive tone in the market, even as investors remained wary of soft oil prices and broader global uncertainties. The Tadawul All Share Index rose 0.9%, recovering from a pullback that had brought an end to a six-session […] The post Saudi Stocks Rebound as Market Liberalization Lifts Sentiment Across ME, but Oil Keeps Investors Cautious appeared first on Tekedia.

Not all presales are equal, and in 2026, the gap between token supply and long-term ROI is widening fast. While hype cycles come and go, some projects are building for scale, speed, and price multiples that still fit inside a 100x to 10,000x window. The best crypto for the future isn’t about branding or influencer […] The post Best Crypto for the Future With Up to 10,000x ROI Potential in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Maruti Suzuki will invest 350 billion rupees ($3.9 billion) to build a new manufacturing plant in Gujarat, deepening its footprint in western India as it moves to meet rising domestic demand and strengthen its export base in the world’s third-largest car market. The decision marks one of the most significant capacity expansion moves by an […] The post Maruti Suzuki Bets Big on Gujarat With $3.9bn Plant as India’s Auto Demand Surges appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Union faced mounting pressure on Sunday to deploy its most powerful and never-before-used trade defense tool after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened sweeping tariffs on European allies in a bid to force the sale of Greenland, sharply escalating an already tense transatlantic dispute. The situation is fast becoming a stress test of Europe’s […] The post EU Weighs Rare Anti-Coercion Measures as Trump Escalates Tariff Threats Over Greenland appeared first on Tekedia.

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President Donald Trump has sharply raised the stakes in his long-running push to acquire Greenland, vowing to impose a rolling wave of tariffs on key European allies until the United States is allowed to buy the Arctic island, a move that has alarmed European capitals and injected new tension into transatlantic relations. In a post […] The post Trump Escalates Greenland Standoff With Tariff Threats Against European Allies appeared first on Tekedia.

Sometimes, crypto hands savvy investors an absolute gift of a moment, where the profit is carved in stone, not hype. BlockDAG represents that legendary move. For the first and final time since day one, Stage 1 rates are back at $0.001, while the confirmed debut price stays at $0.05. That is a massive 50x profit […] The post The 9-Day Countdown is On! Grab BlockDAG at $0.001 Before the Guaranteed 50x Launch Explosion! appeared first on Tekedia.

Spartans.com has unveiled what could be one of the boldest giveaways seen in crypto gaming to date. Working alongside luxury car builder MANSORY, the site is offering a fully customized, one-of-one Koenigsegg Jesko. The vehicle is real, the build is exclusive, and the entry rule is direct: a deposit is needed to take part in […] The post Decade’s Biggest Hypercar Giveaway: Spartans x MANSORY’s One-of-One Koenigsegg Jesko Is Up for Grabs appeared first on Tekedia.