The cryptocurrency market has always rewarded conviction, but it also punishes poor timing. Two whale wallets highlighted by on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain demonstrate how vastly different investment outcomes can emerge even among investors with the patience and capital to weather market volatility. While one whale turned strategic accumulation into millions in unrealized gains, another endured […] The post How Timing and Conviction Shaped Diverging Crypto Fortunes appeared first on Tekedia.

The Bank of Japan has opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1%, signaling a cautious approach as policymakers continue to navigate a complex economic environment. The decision comes amid slowing inflationary pressures, lingering global uncertainties, and renewed weakness in the Japanese yen. Although Japanese authorities have previously intervened in currency markets to […] The post BoJ Holds Interest Rates at 1% as Japan’s Yen Intervention Loses Momentum appeared first on Tekedia.

Stablecoins have evolved from a niche cryptocurrency innovation into one of the fastest-growing payment technologies in global finance. With daily transaction volumes now reaching approximately $195.6 billion. These digital assets are reshaping how money moves across borders, between businesses, and within consumer payment ecosystems. Their rapid adoption has sparked intense competition among payment networks, fintech […] The post Stablecoin Payments Enter a New Era as Financial Giants Compete for Customer Ownership appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Coinbase Global fell 5.6% in premarket trading on Friday after the cryptocurrency exchange reported its third consecutive quarterly loss, highlighting the pressure that prolonged weakness in digital asset markets continues to exert on one of the industry’s largest trading platforms. The results come at a time when the cryptocurrency market is grappling with […] The post Coinbase Shares Fall After Third Straight Quarterly Loss As Crypto Slump Persists, But Analysts See Stronger Long-Term Fundamentals appeared first on Tekedia.

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc delivered its strongest half-year financial performance on record, posting a profit before tax of N1.09 trillion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as surging demand for data services, improved operating efficiency, lower finance costs and sustained subscriber growth powered earnings. The telecommunications giant reported a 75.4% year-on-year increase in […] The post MTN Nigeria Posts Record N1.09tn Pre-Tax Profit as Data Boom, Lower Debt And Stronger Cash Flow Drive Stellar H1 Earnings appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump’s 2025 annual financial disclosure has provided the clearest picture yet of the financial institutions connected to his personal investment portfolio, revealing relationships with several of Wall Street’s biggest firms while highlighting the governance and compliance challenges of managing the wealth of a sitting U.S. president. A CNBC analysis of Trump’s filing with […] The post Analysis: Trump’s Financial Disclosure Sheds New Light on Banks Managing His Investment Portfolio, While Raising Governance Questions appeared first on Tekedia.

Brookfield Infrastructure is exploring the potential sale of NorthRiver Midstream in a transaction that could value the Canadian natural gas pipeline and processing operator at approximately C$7 billion ($5 billion), as surging investor demand for energy infrastructure continues to drive dealmaking across North America. According to sources cited by Reuters, the infrastructure investment giant has […] The post Brookfield Explores $5bn Sale of NorthRiver Midstream as Investor Appetite for Energy Infrastructure Grows appeared first on Tekedia.

China has unveiled sweeping new exit-and-entry regulations that will allow authorities to prevent citizens from leaving the country if they are deemed a potential threat to national technology security. The new rules underline Beijing’s aggressive efforts to safeguard strategic technologies, intellectual property and high-value talent amid intensifying geopolitical competition. The regulations, published Friday by the […] The post China Tightens Exit Controls, Can Bar Citizens from Leaving Over Technology Security Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

VALR, the continent’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, launched a Hyperliquid-powered perpetual futures product in July 2026, giving African traders direct access to leveraged derivatives that were previously mostly reached through offshore platforms. VALR’s own announcement warned that leverage “can magnify both profits and losses, making proper risk management essential” without explaining what that […] The post Funding Rates and Liquidation, Explained: What VALR’s New Perpetual Futures Product Means for Traders appeared first on Tekedia.

Every founder or business owner ends up staring down some version of the same uncomfortable question eventually, a product line, a hire, a market that isn’t converting, a partnership that keeps needing rescuing, and the honest answer about whether to keep going usually has less to do with the numbers than with how much has […] The post Why It’s So Hard to Kill a Project That Isn’t Working appeared first on Tekedia.

Happy Girlfriend Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the special woman who brings love, happiness, and support into your life. Observed every year on August 1, this unofficial celebration has become increasingly popular around the world as couples take time to appreciate their relationships. Whether you’ve been dating for a few months or have […]

Access SME App is a mobile application from Access Bank Plc that combines digital banking with smart business management tools in one platform. Built specifically for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), the app helps business owners manage finances, monitor inventory, track sales, oversee staff activities, and access banking services from anywhere. Unlike many business management […]

Over the past decade, the technology industry has witnessed one of the most significant waves of infrastructure transformation in its history. While much attention is often given to the emergence of new programming languages, databases, and cloud platforms, a more revealing story lies in the technologies that companies have chosen to migrate to. Technology migration […] The post What Software Evolution Reveals About the Future of Digital Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria is experiencing a remarkable transformation in artificial intelligence (AI) research, with scholarly publications reaching unprecedented levels over the past decade. A review of publication data covering journal articles, conference papers, working papers, and preprints with English-language titles or abstracts shows that the country’s research output has grown from just 161 publications in 2016 to […] The post Nigeria’s AI Research Boom Signals a New Era of Scientific Innovation appeared first on Tekedia.

DStv Stream Subscription is one of the easiest ways to enjoy live TV, blockbuster movies, premium sports, kids’ shows, documentaries, and local entertainment without installing a decoder or satellite dish. As long as you have a stable internet connection and a compatible device, you can start streaming your favourite content within minutes. Whether you’re always […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) reported a profit after tax (PAT) of N535 billion in June 2026, its strongest monthly earnings in 10 months, as higher revenue and improved natural gas production helped offset a slight decline in crude oil output. According to the company’s June 2026 Monthly Financial and Operations Report, the […] The post NNPC Posts N535bn June Profit, Highest Monthly Earnings in 10 Months As Gas Output Rises appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese military researchers have extensively used outputs from advanced artificial intelligence models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic to train domestic AI systems for defense and security applications, indicating Beijing is exploiting a widely used AI training technique to narrow the technological gap with the United States despite tightening export controls. A Reuters review of more […] The post Chinese Military Researchers Use OpenAI and Anthropic Models to Advance Defense AI, Reuters Review Finds appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft added nearly $450 billion to its market value on Thursday, marking the largest single-day increase ever recorded by a publicly traded company after delivering stronger-than-expected earnings and an upbeat cloud computing forecast that reassured investors its massive artificial intelligence investments are beginning to generate meaningful returns. The software giant’s shares surged more than 15%, […] The post Microsoft Posts Record $450bn Market Value Surge As Azure Outlook Validates AI Spending Strategy appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence industry is facing renewed scrutiny following two major developments involving leading AI companies. Anthropic has released a security report detailing how its Claude AI system was exploited to compromise three external organizations during internal security exercises. While separate reports claim that Chinese military researchers have successfully distilled models from OpenAI and Anthropic […] The post Anthropic Security Report and Chinese AI Distillation Highlight Growing Global AI Competition appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency industry has been shaken by reports that more than 500 Bitcoin have been stolen from users of Coldcard hardware wallets in what appears to be a highly sophisticated exploitation campaign. The incident has sparked widespread concern among Bitcoin holders, security researchers, and self-custody advocates, raising fresh questions about the evolving tactics used by […] The post Coldcard Wallet Incident Highlights the Growing Threat to Bitcoin Self-Custody appeared first on Tekedia.

Shell has agreed to sell its BG Cyprus subsidiary to Hungarian energy company MOL Group for up to $720 million, continuing its portfolio reshaping strategy as the British energy giant concentrates capital on its high-return liquefied natural gas (LNG) business. The transaction transfers ownership of BG Cyprus, which holds a 35% non-operated interest in the […] The post Shell Sells Cyprus Gas Stake to MOL in Up to $720m Deal as LNG Strategy Takes Center Stage appeared first on Tekedia.

Big Brother Naija 2026 is finally here, and fans across Nigeria and Africa are in for another thrilling season packed with drama, entertainment, strategy, friendships, rivalries, and unforgettable moments. Tagged “Show Ya Sef,” Season 11 promises to be the biggest edition of the reality TV show yet. This year’s competition features 24 carefully selected housemates […]

Amazon delivered a strong quarterly performance, surpassing Wall Street expectations and sending its shares up roughly 7% in after-hours trading. The results reinforced investor confidence in the company’s ability to balance rapid growth across its e-commerce, cloud computing, advertising, and artificial intelligence businesses despite a challenging global economic environment. The earnings report highlighted Amazon’s continued […] The post Amazon Beats Earnings Estimates, Shares Surge 7% Overnight appeared first on Tekedia.

ExxonMobil and Chevron posted sharply higher second-quarter profits on Friday after the U.S.-Iran conflict pushed crude oil prices higher, boosting earnings across their upstream and refining operations. The results add to the spike in crude prices and tighter fuel markets that have strengthened the financial performance of the world’s largest oil producers, even as concerns […] The post Exxon, Chevron Profits Surge As Iran War Drives Oil Prices Higher appeared first on Tekedia.

Cloud infrastructure provider Nscale has agreed to acquire AI software startup Anyscale in a deal reportedly valued at about $1.65 billion, marking another step in the rapid consolidation of the artificial intelligence infrastructure market as providers race to offer end-to-end platforms capable of powering increasingly complex AI workloads. The acquisition, announced on Thursday, combines one […] The post Nscale to Acquire Anyscale in $1.65bn AI Software Deal to Expand Cloud Infrastructure Platform appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI has dramatically reduced the pricing of its GPT-5.6 family of artificial intelligence models, signaling an increasingly aggressive battle for dominance in the rapidly evolving AI market. The company announced an 80% price reduction for GPT-5.6 Luna, while lowering GPT-5.6 Terra pricing by 20%, bringing Terra’s cost down to just $2 per million tokens. The […] The post OpenAI Sparks AI Price War with Massive GPT-5.6 Cost Reductions appeared first on Tekedia.

Strategy has reported an $8.2 billion net loss for the second quarter, highlighting the significant impact that Bitcoin price volatility can have on corporate financial statements. While the company remains the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, the quarterly loss underscores the accounting challenges associated with holding massive digital asset reserves, even as management continues […] The post Strategy Reports $8.2 Billion Q2 Loss as Bitcoin Volatility Weighs on Financial Results appeared first on Tekedia.

Knowing exactly how to vote in Big Brother Naija is crucial if you want to keep your favorite housemates in the bbnaija house. If you’re a fan of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), then voting is one of the most exciting ways to support your favourite housemate. Every week, viewers across Africa rally behind their preferred […]

Saviynt, a leading provider of identity security solutions, announced significant business momentum, surpassing $300 million in annual recurring revenue while growing bookings by more than 80% and maintaining a leading 96% customer retention rate. It also launched Zuma, a complete AI identity security platform that provides organizations with an innovative, agile, and effective solution to adopt, […]

Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) is embarking on a monumental new chapter to redefine educational empowerment in South Africa. After two decades of transforming lives and graduating over 1,000 extraordinary young women, the elite institution is strategically transitioning from its flagship residential campus into a nationwide scholarship model designed to double its reach […]

Imagine typing a quick prompt to your favorite AI assistant—“Book my flight to London,” “Swap $100 of PYUSD to SOL,” or “Reserve a table for two tonight”—and having the transaction completed in seconds without ever opening another tab or app. This isn’t a distant tech vision for the future. PayBox ChatGPT Claude integration is officially […]

Ghana’s used car market sits at the center of a wider shift in global vehicle trade. For many households and small businesses, imported secondhand vehicles remain the most realistic path to private mobility, commercial transport, and ride-hailing income. At the same time, changing supply patterns in China, tighter import documentation, and Ghana’s own rules on […]

South Africa’s data centre sector is expanding rapidly. New investment is creating opportunities for economic growth, digital innovation and regional connectivity, while positioning the country as a strategic hub for Africa’s digital economy. The country now hosts nearly half of Africa’s data centre capacity, with the local market projected to grow from US$2.16 billion in […]