Palantir is rolling out a new fellowship designed for neurodivergent individuals, a move that grew out of a viral moment involving CEO Alex Karp and has quickly evolved into a broader statement about how the company sees the future of talent, creativity, and national problem-solving. The idea was announced on Sunday in a post on […] The post Palantir Unveils Neurodivergent Fellowship After Alex Karp’s Viral DealBook Appearance appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s exports posted a robust and unexpected surge in November, driven by manufacturers successfully deepening trade ties with the rest of the world to counter the severe headwinds created by President Donald Trump’s prohibitively high tariffs. The customs data, released Monday, confirms that the world’s second-largest economy is executing a major strategic pivot to diversify […] The post China’s Export Defies Trump Tariffs, Posting a 5.9% YoY Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s federal government has ordered all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to deploy point-of-sale (PoS) terminals by January 2026, stepping up its ban on cash collections in a bid to close long-running revenue leakages.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. economy is finishing the year with unexpected strength, a narrative that has grown louder as fresh data shows American growth holding firm even after months of gloomy forecasts from economists. His comments on Sunday came as part of a broader attempt by the administration to push back against […] The post Bessent Says U.S. Economy on Track for Strong Year-End Finish, Even as Economists Remain Unconvinced appeared first on Tekedia.

First City Monument Bank (FCMB Group) Plc has delivered a strong financial performance for the first nine months of 2025, buoyed by rapid expansion across its digital businesses and sustained improvements in core banking operations. The group recorded significant growth in revenue, profitability, and margins, underscoring the success of its digital transformation strategy and its […] The post FCMB Group Reports Solid Nine Months 2025 Performance Driven by Digital Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

At the African Prosperity Summit 2025, held from November 12 to 14, 2025, founders, fund managers, policymakers, and investors gathered to discuss the state of capital in the continent’s technology system The main event, held on November 13, 2025, featured a plethora of conversations with key players in the African business ecosystem and African private […]

The recent controversy surrounding the $300 billion OpenAI deal between Oracle and Microsoft highlights a paradox within the AI economy: despite the tech industry’s massive investment in computing infrastructure, the financial risks and structural weaknesses may be building up even faster than the promised gains. Oracle’s significant investment in OpenAI — through its Stargate data […] The post AI Infrastructure Buildout Is Pushing Costs Higher Than Its Market Can Guarantee appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields opened the new week in a steady posture as investors leaned further into expectations that the Federal Reserve will deliver a year-ending rate cut on Wednesday. The bond market’s calm tone showed just how firmly traders believe the central bank is preparing to change direction after nearly two years of aggressive tightening. […] The post Markets Brace for a Major Pivot as Fed Rate-Cut Odds Surge Following Treasury Steady Posture appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says China holds a structural infrastructure advantage that the U.S. can no longer ignore, warning that the next phase of the AI race will hinge not only on chips but also on construction speed and energy supply. His comments add a sharper edge to a debate already intensifying inside Washington and […] The post Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Warns China Has Massive AI Infrastructure Edge Over the U.S., Citing Energy Capacity and Building Speed appeared first on Tekedia.

In recent years, digital platforms have changed the way fans interact with college football. Fans no longer have to wait until game day to place bets or track odds. Everything is now accessible with a few taps on a smartphone or clicks on a website. These platforms provide real-time updates on playoff odds, team statistics, […] The post NCAAF Playoff Odds: How Digital Platforms Shape Fan Behavior appeared first on Tekedia.

In today’s fast-moving hiring landscape, competition is higher than ever. Candidates often feel pressure to present themselves as extraordinary or overly polished, but the truth is simpler: you don’t need to reinvent yourself to be noticed. You only need clarity, relevance, and consistency. Standing out isn’t about being flashy. It’s about being easy to understand, […] The post How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market Without Overcomplicating Things appeared first on Tekedia.

After witnessing African startups’ struggles to access additional capital and infrastructure for growth, the VC firm is investing $150,000.

Nigeria will enter a new tax era in 2026, built on its most sweeping reforms yet. The government wants more revenue, fewer leakages, and a wider tax net. For the first time, remote workers, and freelancers are formally captured under income tax. Since the laws were passed in June 2025, most reporting has focused on who will pay more or less. But behind that noise sits an institution that may shape how ordinary Nigerians navigate this new regime: the Office of the Tax Ombud.

The surge highlights both strong demand and the limits of Starlink’s capacity in dense markets, giving Safaricom, Kenya’s leading fixed internet provider, more room to grow. 

The integration aims to address one of South Africa’s most persistent public-safety problems: fragmented, inconsistent, and often inaccessible emergency services.

TY Logistics Park FZE, a 29,000-square-metre facility located within Alaro City, a fully integrated logistics hub developed by General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma’s TY Holdings Group, launched on Monday, December 8, as West Africa’s first Free Zone–based contract logistics platform

New research from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Cisco shows South Africa is among the world’s fastest adopters of generative AI, with 45.4% of adults using these tools. Yet, the findings also reveal generational and well-being divides. According to the research, young adults globally are voracious consumers of digital content, with […]

For many South African leaders, the “summer slump” is a familiar challenge: productivity dips, engagement fades, and skeleton crews struggle to keep the lights on. But this narrative of an unavoidable cost misses the critical opportunity hidden within the pre-holiday period. The real danger is not the slowdown itself, but the surge of resignation letters […]

“Capital markets are the factories of wealth. When nations build them well, prosperity follows the citizens” – Ndubuisi Ekekwe The central thesis of the lecture is that every decade in Nigeria’s economic life has been defined by a dominant innovation arc, and the 2030s will belong to the capital market—driven by regulatory modernization, technology, and […] The post Summary of Tekedia Graduation Lecture: 2030s – The Decade of Nigeria’s Capital Market appeared first on Tekedia.

You get a health check-up each year. You also change the oil in your car. But what about your money? Your finances need attention, too. This is where a financial check-up comes in. It is a simple way to ensure you are on track. Financial checkups are not hard. You just need some time to […] The post The Importance of Regular Financial Checkups appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin staged a sharp rally early Monday after a cryptic message from MicroStrategy’s CEO Michael Saylor ignited a wave of speculation across the market. Saylor on his X profile posted, “Back to Orange Dots?” His post teases at a potential new Bitcoin purchase by Strategy, referencing “orange dots” as markers for their acquisition events on […] The post Saylor’s Enigmatic Post Triggers Rapid Bitcoin Rally Amid Evolving MicroStrategy Policies appeared first on Tekedia.

Sensor Networks, a South African company in smart home and energy management technology, has launched a solar farm geyser management system designed for large-scale residential developments. As more estates switch to solar power, the upgraded system offers developers real-time visibility and centralized control over thousands of geysers, helping cut electricity costs, boost grid stability, and […]

African-based provider of satellite communication solutions, Q-KON Pty, Ltd., has reached a tripartite strategic alliance agreement with Beijing Guodian High-Tech Technology Co., Ltd. (Guodian Gaoke), and China StarWin Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (StarWin) to offer Internet of Things (IoT) services supported by the Tianqi Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Constellation in South Africa. Under the […]

Demand for technology professionals in South Africa has rebounded strongly in the second half of 2025, indicating that the technology sector is turning a corner. Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for November 2025 shows meaningful signs of recovery for the IT sector following a prolonged slump from 2022 through to the first half of 2025. […]

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory alerting Nigerians to newly discovered vulnerabilities in ChatGPT that could expose users to data leakage and targeted cyberattacks. The advisory, released through the agency’s Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team (CERRT.NG), comes amid growing reliance on AI systems for business operations, academic […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

When I met Ifeoluwa Garba at the University of Ibadan SME Fair in November 2025, he had just pitched Ecobag to an audience of a few hundred people—a routine he was accustomed to. 

As you know, for many South Africans, buying a home is one of the biggest milestones in life; however, it’s also one of the most stressful. Between deposits, bond repayments, and the emotional toll of moving, homeowners often feel the weight of responsibility more than the joy of achievement. To bring back the joy of […]

To retain local control over East Africa's highly profitable Safaricom, the Kenyan government has directed that both the telco’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer be Kenyan nationals.

Can Nigeria’s vast agent population make money for the fintechs and themselves by participating in the global data labelling market?

Table of contents Redmi 14C price in Nigeria Full specifications Comparison with other Redmi phones The Xiaomi Redmi 14C is one of the newest additions to Redmi’s C-series, a lineup made for people who want long battery life, a big screen, and a capable camera without spending too much. The 14C follows that same philosophy. […]

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The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, indicated a lower-than-expected annual rate of 2.8% in September. This long-awaited data point, released by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), strongly reinforces expectations that the Fed will opt to lower interest rates at its monetary policy meeting next […] The post Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Inflation Cools to 2.8%, Solidifying Case for Imminent Fed Rate Cut appeared first on Tekedia.

USE.com is igniting a wave of early demand as its presale accelerates and traders across global markets race to secure first access ahead of the highly anticipated Beta launch. The platform’s rapid rise in visibility reflects a growing belief that USE.com may become one of the most influential new centralized exchanges entering the market in […] The post USE.com Presale Ignites Massive Early Demand as Traders Race for First Access Ahead of the Beta appeared first on Tekedia.

PeniWallet, the non-custodial crypto wallet developed by the SMC DAO ecosystem tied to $WKC and projects like WikiCatCoin, has indeed shattered expectations by processing over $900 million in total transaction volume within just six months of its official launch in June 2025. This milestone, tracked transparently via smcstats.com analytics, underscores the wallet’s rapid ascent in […] The post PeniWallet Has Processed Over $900M Trading Volumes, Six Months After Launch appeared first on Tekedia.

Ethereum continues building one of the strongest bullish structures in the market as investors position early for the next leg of expansion. Its role in powering Layer-2 ecosystems, staking infrastructure, institutional liquid staking demand, and smart-contract growth keeps ETH firmly in the spotlight as a top performer heading into 2025–26. Yet even with this impressive […] The post Ethereum’s Bullish Run Looks Promising, but Ozak AI Prediction Outshines in ROI Models appeared first on Tekedia.

Myriad Markets, a decentralized prediction market platform built by DASTAN, the parent company of Decrypt and Rug Radio, officially introduced “Myriad Pools” on December 4, 2025. This feature marks a key step in the platform’s evolution toward greater decentralization by allowing external users to provide liquidity to its markets, rather than relying solely on internal […] The post Myriad Markets Launches Pool with Trust Wallet Integration appeared first on Tekedia.