Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has sealed a sweeping agreement with Alberta that strips away two major federal climate rules, clears the path for a West Coast oil pipeline, and underlines what many see as hypocrisy in the country’s energy politics. The move is echoing far beyond Ottawa and Edmonton as it is also being […] The post Canadian PM Strikes Deal With Alberta to Scrap Key Climate Rules for Energy Security appeared first on Tekedia.

It is part of why Google, through its philanthropic arm Google.org, is committing ₦3 billion ($2.08 million) to five Nigerian organisations to accelerate advanced AI skilling, push innovation, and strengthen digital safety over the next three years.

The global financial system faces significant new stability challenges as massive public debt levels collide with the increasing reliance on highly leveraged non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), according to Pablo Hernández de Cos, the new General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). De Cos, who took over in July, has issued a dire warning, […] The post BIS Head Warns of Looming Financial Stability Crisis from Highly Leveraged Hedge Fund Bets appeared first on Tekedia.

Bill Ackman is plotting a major two-pronged move: raise $5 billion for a new U.S.-listed closed-end fund while taking his hedge-fund firm, Pershing Square Capital Management, public. People familiar with the plan told Reuters the two listings are intended to launch together, a synchronization meant to give investors simultaneous exposure to the new vehicle and […] The post Bill Ackman Aims to Raise $5bn for U.S.-Listed Closed-End Fund as Pershing Square Prepares IPO appeared first on Tekedia.

Black Friday Week continues to shape the early-stage market as investors shift attention toward infrastructure, onboarding, and gaming-focused projects in the crypto presale ecosystem. Rising presale participation, limited-time bonuses, and rapid stage progression have pushed several emerging tokens into the spotlight. Among them, Mono Protocol, WeWake, and Nexchain stand out for offering distinct utility models […] The post Why Analysts Expect the Top Crypto Presale Projects to Lead Web3 Growth Heading Into 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Top crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are setting the mood as the broader market recovers. With the Bitcoin price and Ethereum price rallying, investors seek a modest price altcoin to ride the momentum of these pioneer assets for profit. Among various options, RWA-based assets are in massive demand and nascent Avalon X […] The post As Bitcoin and Ethereum Rally, Avalon X Presale Offers 25% Bonus This Black Friday appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a probe into Jefferies’ involvement with the bankrupt auto parts manufacturer First Brands Group, the Financial Times reported Thursday. The investigation, which is still in its early stages, is focused on whether Jefferies provided investors with sufficient disclosure regarding the Point Bonita fund’s exposure to First […] The post US SEC Investigates Jefferies’ Exposure to Bankrupt First Brands Group Amid Complex Debt Defaults appeared first on Tekedia.

Alibaba on Thursday introduced its new Quark artificial intelligence glasses in China, marking a fresh push by the company to carve out space in a wearables market that global players like Meta currently dominate. The headset starts at 1,899 yuan ($268.25) and is powered by Alibaba’s in-house Qwen AI model and app. Alibaba has opted […] The post Alibaba Pushes Into AI Wearables With New Quark Glasses, Challenging Meta’s Global Lead appeared first on Tekedia.

Taiwan’s Foxconn has secured regulatory approval to inject an additional $569 million into its Wisconsin operations, a move that signals both the company’s renewed commitment to U.S. manufacturing and the rising strategic value of AI server production. The approval, granted by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), allows Foxconn to scale its facility in Racine […] The post Foxconn Secures $569m U.S. Investment Approval to Expand AI Server Operations in Wisconsin appeared first on Tekedia.

Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide have officially launched fully driverless robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi, marking the first driverless deployment in the Middle East and the first city outside of the United States to host fully autonomous operations on the Uber platform. The launch, which commenced on Wednesday, introduces Level 4 autonomous vehicles—meaning […] The post Uber Rolls Out Middle East’s First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Service in Abu Dhabi with WeRide appeared first on Tekedia.

As more Africans attempt to interact with decentralised systems—for savings, remittances, trading, or payments—builders are being forced to rethink what usability actually means.

A few simple iPhone tips and tricks, and settings changes can deliver an instant refresh, making your phone feel as responsive and new again as the day you unboxed it.

UrSafe, a U.S.-based personal safety technology company founded in 2019 by Anthony Oyogoa and Ruma S. Patel, believes it could overhaul how vulnerable communities in Nigeria detect threats, deter attackers, and activate emergency response.

On today's edition, meet Gospel Uche, a product & growth marketing Lead operating at the intersection of AI, innovation, digital experience design, and ecosystem development.

In today's edition: Quick Fire🔥 with Gospel Uche || South Africa flags crypto as risky || Nigeria’s smartphone market is making a comeback || Funding Tracker

As market volatility returns, seasoned crypto investors prepare for one of the year’s greatest rotations.  With inflation data fluctuating and institutional liquidity shifting, traders are seeking assets with asymmetric upside, projects that can withstand turmoil and multiply rapidly when sentiment turns bullish.  Little Pepe (LILPEPE), Book of Meme (BOME), and BONK are solid investments for […] The post Top 3 Coins to Buy as Smart Investors Brace for Market Volatility appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is making one of the boldest bets in the global tech industry, projecting that at least 220 million of ChatGPT’s weekly users will eventually buy a subscription, according to The Information, which cited a person familiar with the company’s internal forecasts. The projection assumes ChatGPT will reach about 2.6 billion weekly users by 2030. […] The post OpenAI Eyes One of the World’s Largest Subscription Bases at 220m by 2030 appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin has climbed above the $90,000 mark once again, even as market data reveals contrasting signals from whales and institutional players. The latest figures from CryptoQuant show that large deposits to exchanges now account for 45% of all BTC inflows, with one day registering over 7,000 BTC in whale deposits. These movements mirror levels last […] The post Bitcoin Surges Past $90,000 Amid Rising Whale Deposits and Massive Exchange Outflows appeared first on Tekedia.

Michael Burry, the contrarian investor immortalized in The Big Short for predicting the 2008 housing collapse, has escalated his war against the artificial intelligence sector. In a scathing new critique published Tuesday, Burry revealed he is actively betting against both Nvidia and Palantir, while dismissing a recent defense from the world’s most valuable chipmaker as […] The post “The Big Short” Michael Burry Doubles Down on Nvidia and Palantir Short Bets appeared first on Tekedia.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.47 billion contract to deliver 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers. This follows a nearly identical deal in 2024 for the same number of aircraft, then priced at $2.38 billion, signaling steady Pentagon demand even as Boeing grapples with ongoing global headwinds. The KC-46A programme, […] The post U.S. Air Force Awards Boeing $2.47bn Contract for 15 Additional KC-46A Tankers appeared first on Tekedia.

Market sentiment is splitting in two directions as traders look closely at assets moving on opposite paths. The SUI price trend remains firmly bearish, with SUI trading below every major moving average and multiple indicators showing momentum still pointed downward. In contrast, the AAVE price forecast is improving as large buyers add millions to their […] The post SUI Slips & AAVE Stabilises While BlockDAG Announces Ethereum/Cardano Leadership Arrivals Next Week After Raising $437M appeared first on Tekedia.

Vodacom’s Tanzania arm has launched M-Pesa Global Payment, a suite of new international payment features on M-Pesa that allow its over 22 million users to pay merchants in China, Dubai, Uganda, and anywhere Visa is accepted, directly from their phones.

Activity across crypto presales is rising again as Best Wallet enters its final stretch and SpacePay approaches its closing phase. Both have gained steady interest thanks to practical features, community traction, and clear use-case alignment. But even with their momentum, neither project is commanding attention at the level now converging on Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP). […] The post BEST & SPY Close In, but Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Auction is Now Live & Buyer Rush For the 200M Daily Pool appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft has unveiled a bold new chapter in artificial intelligence at Microsoft Ignite 2025, introducing innovations that promise to redefine the future of work, creativity, and digital transformation for organizations across the globe. This year’s showcase, presented through the Microsoft Ignite 2025 Book of News, brought together a rich collection of updates, resources, and insights […]

Italy’s competition authority has ramped up its investigation into Meta, with potential to slap interim restrictions on the company as concerns grow over whether WhatsApp is being used to choke off rival AI chatbot developers from accessing one of Europe’s most influential messaging platforms. The escalation comes as regulators across Europe intensify scrutiny of Big […] The post Italy Moves to Sanction Meta Following Antitrust Probe of WhatsApp AI Rules appeared first on Tekedia.

MoonPay announced that it has received a Limited Purpose Trust Charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), enabling the company to offer regulated cryptocurrency custody and over-the-counter (OTC) trading services in New York State including New York City. This approval positions MoonPay as one of the few crypto firms holding both […] The post Moonpay Granted Limited Purpose Trust Charter to Allow Crypto Custody and Trading in NYC appeared first on Tekedia.

Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) surged 7.3% in Wednesday trading, capturing Wall Street’s attention after a pivotal upgrade from J.P. Morgan signaled that the company is shedding its image as a purely cyclical truck parts supplier. Analyst Tami Zakaria raised the firm’s rating to Overweight from Neutral and hiked the price target to $60 (up from […] The post J.P. Morgan Upgrades Atmus Filtration to Overweight Following $450m Koch Filter Acquisition Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

The yen weakened on Wednesday even as expectations firmed that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates next month, underscoring the unusual volatility gripping global currency markets. Investors initially pushed the yen higher after Reuters reported that the BOJ is preparing markets for a possible hike as soon as December, but the currency later […] The post Yen Slips Despite Rising Expectations of December BOJ Hike appeared first on Tekedia.

Euro zone lenders with large dollar operations have been urged to strengthen their liquidity and capital positions to guard against instability in the U.S. currency, according to a fresh warning from the European Central Bank on Wednesday, reported by Reuters. The emphasis comes as President Donald Trump’s actions continue to unsettle global markets, particularly through […] The post ECB Warns Euro Zone Banks to Fortify Dollar Buffers as U.S. Currency Volatility Rises Under Trump appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot are preparing to leave WhatsApp, one of their largest global distribution channels, as Meta moves ahead with sweeping policy changes that will bar AI companies from using the platform to deliver chatbots not built by Meta. The withdrawal follows upcoming updates to WhatsApp’s Business Solution terms of service, which come […] The post ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot Set to Leave WhatsApp as Meta Enforces New Ban on Third-Party AI Assistants appeared first on Tekedia.

Global payments giant Visa has partnered with Aquanow, a global digital assets company, to extend its stablecoin settlement capabilities across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA).

Tekedia Capital is excited to announce our investment in QFEX, the world’s first and only 24/7 exchange for U.S. equities, commodities, and FX: “QFEX is the first exchange and trading platform to allow round the clock, seven-day trading on a range of assets, letting people invest and trade whenever they like, providing flexibility to trade […] The post Tekedia Capital Invests In QFEX, the World’s Only 24/7 Exchange for Equities, Commodities, and FX appeared first on Tekedia.

Smartphone shipments into Nigeria have rebounded, growing 29% in Q3, 2025, on the back of a more stable naira, according to Omdia, a global technology market analyst firm.

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Capital deployment represents only the opening chapter in the African startup investment story. As venture funding to the continent stabilizes following recent market recalibrations, sophisticated investors increasingly recognize that transformative returns emerge not from checks written, but from strategic engagement implemented during the critical post-investment phase. The distinction between capital providers and value creators has […] The post The Post-Investment Imperative: Building African Startup Success in 2025 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Tech leaders, policymakers, and civil society experts gathered on November 26, to call for a new era of Africa's data sovereignty.