Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany’s state-owned rail operator, has announced a major push to modernize its stations as part of ongoing efforts to address long-standing infrastructure issues. According to DB Chairwoman Evelyn Palla, the company plans to invest €4 billion per year in station renovations through 2030. This amounts to more than €20 billion over the […] The post Deutsche Bahn to Modernize its Stations to Address Long-standing Infrastructure Issues  appeared first on Tekedia.

Cerebras Systems has officially filed to go public, positioning the startup as one of the most ambitious challengers yet to Nvidia’s near-monopoly in high-performance AI hardware. CEO Andrew Feldman has long described the company’s technology as “the fastest AI hardware for training and inference,” and the IPO filing marks the latest step in Cerebras’ push […] The post Cerebras Systems Files for IPO, Taking Direct Aim at Nvidia with Massive Wafer-Scale AI Chips appeared first on Tekedia.

Kelp DAO, a liquid restaking protocol on EigenLayer suffered a major exploit on April 18, 2026. Attackers drained approximately $280M–$293M worth of rsETH, its liquid restaking token. The vulnerability was in Kelp DAO’s rsETH cross-chain bridge powered by LayerZero. The attacker drained ~116,500 rsETH — roughly 18% of the token’s circulating supply. They then used […] The post Kelp DAO, a Liquid Restaking Protocol on EigenLayer Hacked for over $280M  appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) is extending its equities trading hours to 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. WAT (West Africa Time), effective Monday, April 27, 2026. Previously, trading ran from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This change adds about two hours to the daily session; one hour earlier open and 1.5 hours later close and […] The post Nigeria’s Stock Market Extending its Equities Trading Hours from 9.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m WAT appeared first on Tekedia.

AI bias refers to systematic and repeatable errors in AI systems that produce unfair, prejudiced, or skewed outcomes. These arise because AI models especially machine learning and large language models learn patterns from data created or curated by humans, who are inherently imperfect and influenced by societal, historical, and cognitive factors. Bias is not always […] The post AI Bias Stems from Patterns of Datasets Created by Humans appeared first on Tekedia.

The AI bookspam wave refers to the massive surge of low-quality, often entirely or mostly AI-generated books flooding self-publishing platforms—especially Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)—since the rise of accessible generative AI tools like ChatGPT in late 2022/early 2023. This has created a glut of slop: short, generic, poorly edited ebooks in niches like romance, self-help, […] The post AI Bookspam Wave Increasing Grut of Slops in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

The release of the revised stablecoin yield language in the U.S. CLARITY Act, a key part of broader crypto market structure legislation has been postponed from this week to next week or later. Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) confirmed in a Thursday interview that he won’t release the compromise text on stablecoin yields this week. The main […] The post Revised Stablecoin Yield Language in the U.S CLARITY Act Postponed appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. State Department announced that it has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Germany valued at an estimated $11.9 billion. This involves an integrated combat system including supporting equipment and services for the German Navy. Germany requested up to eight shipsets of equipment, primarily for its future F127 frigate program; a new class […] The post US State Department Approves Potential Foreign Military Sale to Germany Valued at $11.9B  appeared first on Tekedia.

In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how to get Tax Clearance Certificate in Nigeria. I got mine last Friday and honestly, the sense of relief is very real! Because I know how confusing the process can seem from the outside, I decided to document exactly how I got it done for my new […]

As artificial intelligence begins to erode traditional entry-level roles, a growing number of recent graduates are reconsidering their immediate career paths and turning instead to graduate school, not as a default next step, but as a calculated response to a shifting labor market. New data from education firms Jenzabar and Spark451, published by CNBC, show […] The post AI Squeeze on Entry-Level Jobs Drives Graduate School Surge, but Rising Costs and Doubts Temper Demand appeared first on Tekedia.

Tesla has expanded its driverless robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, extending its footprint beyond Austin and signaling a more assertive push into a U.S. market that is quickly becoming one of the most competitive arenas in autonomous mobility. The company’s announcement, delivered via a short social media post showing vehicles operating without human drivers […] The post Tesla Pushes Into Dallas and Houston as U.S. Robotaxi Race Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.

Many Americans are now turning to ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for financial guidance, but the usefulness of what they get back depends far less on the sophistication of the AI and far more on how skillfully they phrase their questions. This, according to Andrew Lo, director of MIT’s Laboratory for Financial Engineering and principal investigator […] The post Mastering AI for Financial Advice: Why the Quality of Your Prompt Matters Far More Than the Model – MIT Prof appeared first on Tekedia.

In a significant determination for digital privacy rights, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has ruled on Complaint No. 1724 of 2025, involving the unauthorized use of personal identifiers in social media advertisements. The case, Ian Itolondo Mutoro vs. Waithera Imani (alias Cera Imani) t/a Eshe Community, highlights the stringent requirements for consent […] The post ODPC rules against unauthorized use of personal data in Social Media marketing appeared first on HapaKenya.

In a landmark decision that highlights the tension between rapid technological advancement and traditional legal frameworks, the High Court of Kenya has set aside a prior judgment on the grounds that the legal pleadings were generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The ruling, delivered by Hon. Justice John Chigiti (SC) in April 2026, serves as a […] The post High Court declares that legal pleadings drafted by AI are illegal in Kenya appeared first on HapaKenya.

Electric mobility company BasiGo has officially commenced the local assembly of its Ma3e electric vans (matatus). This initiative, launched in partnership with Associated Vehicle Assemblers (AVA), marks the first time electric vans have been manufactured on Kenyan soil. The assembly process takes place at the AVA plant in Mombasa, where the Ma3e vans are built […] The post BasiGo begins local assembly of its Ma3e electric matatus appeared first on HapaKenya.

Kenya faces a significant maternal health hurdle with an estimated 120,000 women living with untreated obstetric fistula. This crisis is fueled by a shortage of specialized surgeons, delays in emergency obstetric care, and deep-seated social stigma. In a direct response to this burden, a recent medical camp at Murang’a County Referral Hospital provided life-changing interventions […] The post M-Pesa Foundation & partners tackle fistula crisis in Murang’a County appeared first on HapaKenya.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about developments shaping the modern world. From education and business to healthcare and communication, AI is influencing how people live and work. Newspapers play an important role in explaining such changes to the public. By reporting on emerging technologies, they help readers understand what these […] The post Artificial Intelligence in Nigerian Newspapers: Who Is Telling the Story? appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Treasury has extended a temporary waiver on sanctions covering certain Russian oil shipments, a move that reflects mounting stress in global energy markets as instability around the Strait of Hormuz undermines supply flows. The decision, announced Friday by the US Treasury Department, allows a 30-day grace period during which sanctions will not apply […] The post U.S. Reopens Window for Russian Oil as Hormuz Disruptions Deepen Supply Strains appeared first on Tekedia.

As geopolitical tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints, an unexpected narrative has emerged at the intersection of global trade and digital finance. Iran’s reported move to explore cryptocurrency payments, including Bitcoin, for oil tanker transit has sparked intense debate about the future of money in conflict […] The post Impossible to Blockade Bitcoin: Strategy CEO Saylor Says Amid Iran’s Hormuz Crypto Toll Drama appeared first on Tekedia.

The Strait of Hormuz, briefly declared open to commercial shipping on Friday, has effectively been shut again, with Iranian naval warnings and reported gunfire forcing vessels to abort passage. The abrupt reversal followed what had appeared to be a coordinated de-escalation. Iran’s Foreign Minister announced the strait was “completely open” to all commercial vessels, a […] The post Reopened Hormuz Shuts Within Hours Following Fresh Disagreement Between Tehran and Washington appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence boom is being measured in tokens, billed in tokens, and increasingly justified by tokens. Yet beneath the surge in usage metrics lies a growing concern across the industry: the core signal used to validate hundreds of billions of dollars in infrastructure investment may be overstating real economic demand. Tokens, the fragments of […] The post The Token Illusion: Why AI’s Explosive Demand May Be Mispriced—and How Anthropic Is Positioning for a Reset appeared first on Tekedia.

African-born AI startup Lua has secured $5.8 million in seed funding, to build an operating system for human-AI agent collaboration in the workplace. The seed fund marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to redefine how businesses operate in the age of automation. The round was led by Africa-focused growth fund Norrsken22, with participation […] The post African Born AI Startup Lua Secures $5.8M Seed Funding to Power Next-Gen AI Agent Workforces for Businesses appeared first on Tekedia.

Cursor is closing in on one of the largest venture checks of the year, with talks underway for a funding round that would bring in at least $2 billion and value the four-year-old company at roughly $50 billion before the new money, according to people familiar with the discussions quoted by TechCrunch. Returning backers Thrive […] The post Cursor, the Breakneck AI Coding Startup, Lines Up $2 Billion+ Round at $50 Billion Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

The price of Bitcoin surged past the $78,000 mark as global markets reacted to easing geopolitical tensions following Iran’s decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route. It has since dropped to $75,000. The news, amplified by President Donald Trump, triggered an immediate risk-on rally across global markets, with oil prices […] The post Bitcoin Surged Past $78,000 as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz, then Dropped to $75,000 appeared first on Tekedia.

His first idea for an access-to-justice platform powered by technology was not Citizens’ Gavel.

Netflix is moving to reshape how audiences find and consume content, introducing a TikTok-style vertical video feed inside its app while embedding artificial intelligence more deeply across recommendations, content creation, and advertising. The short-form feed, set to launch this month after a year of testing, marks a notable shift in the company’s interface design. It […] The post Netflix Rewires Discovery With TikTok-Style Feed, Doubles Down on AI Across Production and Ads appeared first on Tekedia.

Traders aren’t piling into upside calls, out-of-the-money call options that profit if oil prices rise sharply because they’re convinced the next big move is higher. Instead, they’re treating them as conflict insurance—a hedge against a potential escalation in the Iran situation. This is defensive positioning, not directional conviction. Declining futures open interest + falling volume: […] The post Traders Buying Upside Calls on Oil Via BNO As Conflict Insurance Rather Than Directional Bets appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. government is moving to place one of the most powerful new cybersecurity tools yet developed into the hands of federal agencies, even as officials acknowledge that the same technology could introduce a new class of risk to already fragile digital systems. The new tool is Mythos, a frontier model developed by Anthropic, which […] The post U.S. Weighs Controlled Rollout of Anthropic Mythos as Cybersecurity Enters a New Phase appeared first on Tekedia.

Slash Financial, a business banking and payments platform, has raised $100 million in a Series C round at a $1.4 billion valuation, achieving unicorn status. The round was led by Ribbit Capital, with Khosla Ventures and Goodwater Capital which led the prior Series B co-leading. Returning investors included New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Y Combinator participating […] The post Slash Financial Raises $100M in a Series C Round at $1.4B Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Circle Internet Group (issuer of USDC) over its handling of the April 1 Drift Protocol hack on Solana. On April 1, 2026, hackers widely attributed by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic to North Korean state-sponsored actors, likely Lazarus Group exploited Drift Protocol, a Solana-based DeFi platform, draining roughly $280–285 […] The post Circle USDC Faces Class-action Suit Over its Handling of Drift Protocol Hack appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa’s most prominent industrial conglomerate is preparing for a partial opening of its flagship energy asset, a move that signals both confidence in its operational turnaround and a shift toward capital recycling for an aggressive expansion programme spanning refining, petrochemicals, and mining. Aliko Dangote confirmed in Washington that about 10% of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and […] The post Dangote to Open 10% of Refinery to Public Markets Across Africa appeared first on Tekedia.

San Francisco startup Loop is out to do more than patch up the world’s notoriously tangled supply chains. It wants to give them something closer to foresight — turning fragmented, chaotic data into clear, forward-looking recommendations that help companies avoid trouble before it starts. Think of it as the difference between a doctor who simply […] The post Loop Raises $95m to Make Supply Chains Think Ahead Instead of Just React appeared first on Tekedia.

The Nasdaq Composite finished higher for its 12th consecutive trading day, marking its longest winning streak since July 2009 roughly 17 years ago. It closed at approximately 24,102.70, up about 0.36% on the day, while also hitting a fresh record high. The S&P 500 rose modestly to a new all-time closing high of around 7,041.28; […] The post Nasdaq Composite Finishes Higher for its 12th Consecutive Trading Day appeared first on Tekedia.

Drift Protocol got hit with a $280-285M exploit on April 1, 2026 — largely tied to a sophisticated social engineering attack that compromised multisigs, with North Korean hackers allegedly involved. A big chunk ($232M) moved through USDC via Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP). Circle faced heavy criticism for not freezing the stolen funds quickly, citing […] The post Tether and Solana Foundation Rescue Drift Protocol with $150M Credit Line and $20M Grant appeared first on Tekedia.

Charles Schwab is preparing to launch direct spot trading for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in the coming weeks (phased rollout starting in Q2 2026, within the first half of the year). The service, branded Schwab Crypto, will operate through its subsidiary Charles Schwab Premier Bank and allow clients to buy/sell these assets directly alongside […] The post Charles Schwab Preparing to Launch Direct Spot Trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum  appeared first on Tekedia.

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