The move reflects a broader shift among Nigerian fintechs that are increasingly acquiring microfinance banking licences to gain direct access to deposits and cheaper capital. 

Thousands of fans are expected to attend the World Cup 2026, and many are already handling their travel logistics, purchasing their flights and other transport tickets, booking accommodation, and arranging everything they need to reach the host cities. As interest grows, so does the number of fraudulent schemes that exploit the fact that fans are […]

Nvidia delivered another blockbuster quarter on Wednesday, underscoring how the artificial intelligence boom continues to reshape the global technology industry, even as the chip giant signaled that the pace of growth may begin to moderate after two years of explosive expansion. The company reported revenue of $81.6 billion for the quarter ended April 26, up […] The post Nvidia Reports Another Record Quarter, Authorizes Massive $80bn Buyback Program appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic has struck one of the largest infrastructure agreements yet in the artificial intelligence race, committing to pay more than $40 billion over four years for computing capacity from xAI, according to disclosures contained in SpaceX’s S-1 filing. The agreement gives Anthropic access to 300 megawatts of compute capacity at xAI’s Colossus 1 data center […] The post Anthropic Strikes $40bn Infrastructure Deal with xAI’s, Turning Musk’s AI Ambitions Into a Compute Landlord Business appeared first on Tekedia.

SpaceX has unveiled the clearest picture yet of a sprawling technology empire that has evolved far beyond reusable rockets, as the company prepares for what could become the largest stock market debut in history. The company’s long-awaited S-1 filing, released after markets closed Wednesday, reveals a business increasingly driven by satellite internet, artificial intelligence infrastructure, […] The post SpaceX Releases IPO Filing, Reveals Costly Bet on AI, Starship, and Musk’s Vision for a Space-Based Economy appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file draft paperwork for an initial public offering as soon as Friday, setting the stage for what could become one of the largest and most closely watched stock market debuts in modern corporate history. The move comes as the artificial intelligence company accelerates efforts to formalize its structure, deepen relationships […] The post OpenAI Reportedly Moves To File Historic IPO in Coming Days appeared first on Tekedia.

At this year’s, the headlines were dominated by familiar themes. The industry obsessed over agentic AI, benchmark wars, and whether Gemini Flash 3.5 justified the expectations surrounding Google’s latest generation of models. Yet beneath the noise of chatbot demos and productivity assistants, Google DeepMind may have quietly unveiled one of the most important breakthroughs in […] The post The Fusion of Gemini Flash 3.5 with Google Maps appeared first on Tekedia.

China on Wednesday confirmed an agreement to purchase 200 aircraft from Boeing, alongside engines and spare parts, marking Beijing’s largest publicly acknowledged order from the U.S. aerospace giant in years and a significant breakthrough in strained trade relations between the world’s two biggest economies. The announcement gives Boeing a badly needed commercial and geopolitical win […] The post China Confirms 200 Boeing Mega-Order in Major Signal of Stabilizing U.S.-China Trade Ties appeared first on Tekedia.

Singapore has taken a significant step forward in its ambition to become a leading global center for artificial intelligence, signing major agreements with OpenAI and Google on Wednesday that promise to accelerate AI adoption across critical sectors, including public services, healthcare, education, and enterprise. The deals, unveiled during the city-state’s flagship ATxSummit technology conference, come […] The post Singapore Strengthens Its Bid as Asia’s Premier AI Hub with Landmark Deals from OpenAI and Google appeared first on Tekedia.

The legal confrontation between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the state of Minnesota over a statewide ban on prediction markets reflects a deeper structural tension in U.S. financial regulation: the boundary between federal derivatives oversight and state-level consumer protection authority. Markets—platforms that allow users to trade contracts based on the outcome of real-world events, […] The post CFTC Sues State of Minnesota Over Statewide Ban on Prediction Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Global AI chip leader Nvidia is opening its first research center in Singapore as the city-state accelerates efforts to position itself as a regional hub for artificial intelligence deployment, robotics, and next-generation automation. The new Nvidia lab, unveiled on Wednesday during Singapore’s ATxSummit technology conference, will focus on embodied AI, a fast-emerging segment of artificial […] The post Nvidia Expands Asia AI Push With Singapore Research Hub as City-State Bets on Robotics and Embodied AI appeared first on Tekedia.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday welcomed a provisional agreement on legislation to remove tariffs on U.S. imports, moving the European Union closer to ratifying a politically sensitive transatlantic trade accord aimed at preventing a fresh tariff confrontation with President Donald Trump. The breakthrough followed more than five hours of overnight negotiations […] The post EU Moves to Finalize U.S. Trade Deal as Bloc Seeks to Avoid New Trump Tariff Escalation appeared first on Tekedia.

PHBingo Games continue drawing strong attention as casual players increasingly shift toward mobile-first entertainment. The demand is no longer just about playing bingo in a familiar format. It is now about how smoothly a platform delivers access, stability, and usability across different devices. GameZone responds to this shift by offering structured digital environments designed for […] The post Why PHBingo Games Remain Popular in GameZone Today appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the defining technology of the twenty-first century. Much like the industrial revolution transformed manufacturing or the internet reshaped communication, AI is now redefining economics, national security, healthcare, finance, education, and global influence. The race to dominate artificial intelligence is no longer simply about technological innovation. It is about who will […] The post Who Will Shape the Global AI Era? appeared first on Tekedia.

The accounting industry is undergoing a quiet revolution. Across the country, small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs are moving away from traditional brick-and-mortar CPA offices and embracing virtual accounting firms that deliver the same expertise with greater speed, flexibility, and accessibility. This shift isn’t just a pandemic-era trend — it reflects a fundamental change in how […]

Key points Main story The Federal Government has emphasized the urgency of reviewing Nigeria’s National Telecommunications Policy 2000, arguing that the framework, developed 26 years ago, can no longer adequately guide a sector that has undergone profound transformation. The call was made during a telecoms policy review workshop in Lagos, organized by the Nigerian Communications […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Paystack announced the launch of a new Dashboard, rebuilt from the ground up for the first time in 10 years. The redesigned product introduces an AI-native Command Centre that allows businesses to ask questions in plain language and receive answers grounded in their own Paystack data. “Businesses don’t come to their dashboard because they want […]

Ecentric has announced the launch of POSPay, a semi-white-label payment enablement solution that allows South Africa’s till vendors to offer payment services under their own brand. Through POSPay, till vendors integrate once into Ecentric’s certified acquiring and processing infrastructure and then offer their entire merchant base a fully integrated card payment solution. It is branded […]

Paystack has launched the first full rebuild of its Dashboard in a decade, introducing simplified navigation structure, mobile parity, and an AI-powered Command Centre.

MTN Nigeria on Sunday, May 17, 2026, celebrated outstanding alumni of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP) at the MIP Alumni Award Night held at the MTN Event Centre, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos. The event brought together fellows, media professionals, innovators, and industry stakeholders to recognise impactful storytelling, innovation, and contributions to media development across Africa. The […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Gmail Live: Stop Typing, Just Ask Your Inbox Searching Gmail is about to change. At I/O 2026 on Tuesday 19th of May 2026, Google announced Gmail… TechCity

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Google’s New Gemini Spark AI Agent Runs 24/7 – But It Will Cost You $100 a Month Most AI assistants work when you do. You open the app, ask a question, get an answer, close… TechCity

Greetings! We are excited to share two programs beginning in June and invite you to consider participating: 1. Tekedia Nigeria Capital Market Masterclass This program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Nigeria’s capital market ecosystem, one of the most important sectors of the nation’s economy. Participants will gain practical insights into how the […] The post June Learning Opportunities at Tekedia: Capital Markets Masterclass and Mini-MBA Begin appeared first on Tekedia.

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When a patient in Lomé needs a doctor, the journey to care can involve multiple phone calls, long waits, unclear information about which facilities are open and no reliable way to reach emergency services. DoctaMob, a Togolese startup, is building the platform that cuts through all of that. Launched in Lomé and available on both […] The post Togo’s DoctaMob Wants to Be the Super-App That Fixes Healthcare Access in West Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Dubai is no longer just a stopover for African business travellers. For a growing number of the continent’s fintech companies, it has become a strategic launchpad for global expansion — and the momentum is accelerating. Egypt’s MNT-Halan has entered the UAE market with salary-financing products, while Paymob now holds a full UAE Central Bank licence […] The post African Fintechs Are Making the Gulf Their Next Big Move appeared first on Tech In Africa.

PayPal today announced it is making PayPal USD (PYUSD) available in 70 markets worldwide in the PayPal account. This dollar-backed stablecoin enables users to send funds globally, with faster settlement and lower cost than traditional payment methods. As global commerce becomes increasingly digital, individuals and businesses are looking for faster and more seamless ways to […] The post PayPal Brings PayPal USD to Users Across 70 Markets Worldwide and Expands Access in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

“I told my parents that I would rather be the one to make the devices that you use to treat people,” he recalls. “That was the beginning of my career”.

Keypoints Main Story Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination Hadiza Usman has asserted that Nigeria cannot build a competitive digital economy with outdated telecommunications policies and weak implementation systems. Speaking at a national review workshop in Lagos, Usman argued that the existing statutory roadmap from the year 2000 has failed to keep […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

The move is part of a broader shift in South Africa’s fintech sector, where employee ownership is increasingly being used to attract and retain talent, moving beyond Silicon Valley-style perks.

Talksign has launched AI-powered models that enables real-time, bidirectional translation between American Sign Language (ASL) and text or speech.

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The Lagos State government plans to increase the city’s data centre capacity to more than 250 megawatts (MW) by 2030, said Olatubosun Alake, commissioner for innovation, science, and technology.