If OPay is to succeed on its second IPO attempt, it will need to revisit how well it bounced back from inquiries by Nigerian policymakers. 

The artificial intelligence boom is creating an unusual shift in the technology job market, with forward-deployed engineers emerging as some of the most sought-after professionals in the industry. As companies race to integrate AI into their operations, competition for engineers capable of turning sophisticated technology into practical business solutions is driving compensation packages as high […] The post Why Forward-Deployed Engineers Are Earning Up to $1.5 Million as AI Demand Surges appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, reportedly thwarted 57 cyber threats linked to North Korea in 2026 before suffering a record-breaking $6.3 billion security breach attributed to the same country’s state-sponsored hackers. The revelation highlights the persistent cybersecurity pressure facing the exchange, which had successfully identified and disrupted dozens of suspected North Korean-linked operations before […] The post Binance Prevented 57 North Korean Cyber Threats in 2026 Before Suffering A $6.3 Billion Breach – Report appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s cryptocurrency market is moving beyond trading and digital savings as Bitget Wallet introduces a Visa-powered card that lets users spend stablecoins on everyday purchases. Launched on November 3, the virtual card connects dollar-pegged digital assets with Visa’s global merchant network, offering Nigerians another option for online and international payments. Issued through the Bitget Wallet […] The post Nigeria’s Crypto Boom Moves Into Everyday Spending With New Visa Card by Bitget Wallet appeared first on Tekedia.

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How to buy tech for someone who isn’t into tech: ask these four questions first Buying tech for someone who would rather not deal with it? Ask four questions before you buy, then set it up before you wrap it. TechCity

Amazon Prime now includes Uber Eats with no delivery fee on $25 orders. Here’s the fine print Prime members can now order Uber Eats inside Amazon with a $0 delivery fee on orders of $25 or more. Here's what is still on the bill. TechCity

The familiar “You’re on mute” moment is usually harmless. Other mistakes are not: a private comment reaches the call, keyboard noise covers a speaker, or someone searches for the microphone icon while the conversation stalls. Good virtual meetings need quick audio control and habits that keep the call moving. Both must work reliably when attention […] The post Better Virtual Meetings Through Audio Control and Meeting Etiquette appeared first on Tekedia.

Optasia is moving beyond airtime advances into AI-powered microfinance, targeting consumers and small businesses underserved by traditional lenders as it expands its digital lending business.

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) is introducing a new dimension to an already complicated electoral environment. From synthetic images and manipulated videos to AI-generated political narratives, the technology is changing how information is produced, distributed and interpreted. Yet the challenge may extend beyond the circulation […] The post Nigeria’s 2027 elections face a new test as AI challenges trust in political information appeared first on Tekedia.

Innov8tiv Innov8tiv - Tech news, AI, apps, and startups from Africa and beyond As traditional international lenders increasingly retreat from fossil fuel financing, Africa faces a profound energy investment gap.… Africa Just Formally Created Its Own Energy Bank, With $5 Billion in Authorized Capital Innov8tiv.com

Innov8tiv Innov8tiv - Tech news, AI, apps, and startups from Africa and beyond Imagine reaching the checkout counter eager to pay for your groceries, only to realize your physical wallet… Verve Mobile Tap to Pay: What Nigerian Cardholders Need to Know Felix Omondi

The new rules underscore the CBN’s push to tighten its grip on crypto trading, giving the regulator greater visibility into who moves money through P2P platforms.

The framework draws a clearer regulatory boundary for crypto businesses that combine trading with payments, requiring companies operating across both markets to secure authorisation from each regulator. It also raises compliance costs, prohibiting firms from counting the same capital toward their CBN and SEC requirements.

Innov8tiv Innov8tiv - Tech news, AI, apps, and startups from Africa and beyond Earning an income in US dollars, British pounds, or euros while living in Africa sounds like a… Grey’s Paycheck Turns Foreign Currency Salaries Into a Financial Home Base Innov8tiv.com

When he stepped into the fintech boardroom, the skills that made him a rugby star did not automatically translate into business success.

Nigeria’s central bank has introduced new licencing rules requiring foreign-currency stablecoin issuers to maintain at least ₦15 billion ($11.16 million) in paid-up capital and establish local entities.

Want to open a MoMo Wallet account, check your account balance, buy airtime or purchase MTN data without using the internet? You can do all these and more with the MoMo Wallet USSD code.

Bitcoin’s growing institutional ownership is facing a significant test as market volatility challenges the conviction of major investors. Edward Wu of BloFin Research believes the increasing presence of institutional holders could fundamentally change how Bitcoin responds to future market downturns, potentially making subsequent crashes less severe than those experienced in previous cycles. Bitcoin has historically […] The post Bitcoin’s Institutional Holders Face a Stress Test as BloFin Research Predicts Shallower Future Crashes appeared first on Tekedia.

African startups raised a combined $183 million in October 2026, with Morocco and Tanzania emerging as major funding destinations, signalling a shift in investment activity beyond the continent’s traditional Big Four markets. According to report by Africa: The Big Deal, 34 African startups secured investments of at least $100,000 during the month, excluding exits. The […] The post African Startups Raise $183 Million in October as Morocco and Tanzania Lead Funding Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

Argon is the gas that sits quietly in the air you breathe. It doesn’t burn, it doesn’t react, and nobody writes songs about it. So when Google called its newest AI model Gemini 4 Argon, plenty of people raised an eyebrow. I get the joke. But after spending time with the coverage, the benchmarks, and […] The post Google Named Its New AI After a Gas That Does Nothing. Here’s Why That Makes Sense appeared first on Tekedia.

Learn how to use the Moniepoint FG relief fund ussd code to check your eligibility for the Nigeria FG ₦50,000 relief fund and how to get the 50k FG grant.

OPay's October 9 Initial Public Offering (IPO) prospectus suggested that the company did not expect to require approval from Chinese regulators to list on the New York Stock Exchange. But a last-minute regulatory inquiry from China, shortly before its planned $304 million public offering, has raised questions about whether the fintech company underestimated its exposure to Beijing's securities rules.

A sharp decline in the S&P 500’s forward price-to-earnings ratio is raising concerns about the durability of the stock market rally, with Ned Davis Research warning that a valuation signal historically associated with recessions and bear markets has emerged at a time of growing uncertainty over artificial intelligence spending. The research firm said in a […] The post S&P 500 Valuation Signal Historically Linked to Recessions Raises Warning as AI Optimism Faces a Test appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon has selected Uber Eats as its official restaurant delivery partner for Prime members in the United States, ending a commercial arrangement with Grubhub and expanding a relationship that already covers several technology and mobility services. Under the partnership announced on Thursday, Amazon Prime members will be able to order meals from Uber Eats directly […] The post Amazon Replaces Grubhub With Uber Eats as Prime Members’ Restaurant Delivery Partner appeared first on Tekedia.

Sequoia Capital has raised approximately $10 billion in new funds while announcing a sweeping organizational restructuring that will close its London office, discontinue two founder investment programmes and merge its early-stage and growth investment teams. The changes, outlined in a memo titled “The Sequoia of Tomorrow” posted on X on Wednesday, mark a shift away […] The post Sequoia Capital Raises $10bn as It Closes London Office, Shuts Accelerator and Restructures Operations appeared first on Tekedia.

Somalia is facing an increasingly complicated security and political crisis as domestic instability intersects with intensifying regional rivalries. Decades of conflict, weak institutions, militant violence and political fragmentation have left the country vulnerable to external interference. Now, competition among neighbouring countries and influential regional powers threatens to turn Somalia’s internal challenges into a broader geopolitical […] The post Somalia’s Internal Instability and Regional Rivalries Threaten to Deepen Conflict in the Horn of Africa appeared first on Tekedia.

US banking regulators have contacted financial institutions to assess potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities following last week’s reported $6.3 billion hack of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, amid concerns that attacks originating in digital asset markets could spill over into traditional finance. Supervisors from the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency began contacting banks […] The post US Regulators Check Banks for Cybersecurity Weaknesses After $6.3 Billion Binance Hack appeared first on Tekedia.

A fully connected home still isn’t an everyday purchase anywhere. But with shakier grids and tighter budgets, the gap between premium and mainstream could take longer to close here. 

After seven years of training blockchain developers, Web3Bridge is expanding into startup incubation with a paid founder residency programme, as shrinking grants and tighter Web3 funding reshape its business model.

North Korea has declared that it sees no immediate need for talks with the United States, with Kim Yo Jong linking the decision directly to the FBI’s recent attribution of a massive cryptocurrency theft from Binance. In a statement carried by the official Korean Central News Agency, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un described […] The post North Korea Rejects Talks Following Links to Binance Heist, Calls Accusation “Hostile Policy” by The US appeared first on Tekedia.

The Trump administration has delayed approval of export licenses that would allow SK Hynix to install American chipmaking equipment at its facility in China, complicating the South Korean company’s plans to expand semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, people familiar with the negotiations told Reuters. SK Hynix is seeking permission to equip its Dalian plant, […] The post US Holds Up SK Hynix China Equipment Licenses, Leaving $45bn New York Chip Investment Hanging appeared first on Tekedia.