bolttech, a Singapore-headquartered insurance technology (insurtech) firm, is preparing to make its debut in the Kenyan market this October. The company has teamed up with LOOP, the digital banking service from NCBA Bank Group, to roll out a new product called LOOP Flex. The service will embed device protection directly into the LOOP platform, offering […] The post Bolttech Enters Africa with Kenyan Launch of LOOP Flex in Partnership with NCBA’s Digital Bank appeared first on Tech In Africa.

In a bold move to revitalize Nigeria’s once-thriving palm oil industry, Akwa Ibom State has announced plans to invest ₦31 billion ($20.2 million) in oil palm development beginning in 2026. Governor Umo Eno, who unveiled the initiative, said the program is designed to boost local production, expand cultivation, and strengthen the state’s role in the […] The post Akwa Ibom to Invest ₦31bn in Palm Oil Industry from 2026 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

bolttech, a Singapore-headquartered insurance technology (insurtech) firm, is preparing to make its debut in the Kenyan market this October. The company has teamed up with LOOP, the digital banking service from NCBA Bank Group, to roll out a new product called LOOP Flex. The service will embed device protection directly into the LOOP platform, offering […] The post BCEAO Grants First Licenses Under New Fintech Rules to FeexPay and Cinetpay appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Sahel Capital, a leading private investment firm dedicated to advancing Africa’s agribusiness sector, has announced that its Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA) has secured a $10 million investment from the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund. The capital, managed by Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA), Mauritius, will be channelled into expanding financing for […] The post Sahel Capital’s SEFAA Secures $10 Million from Mastercard Foundation to Boost African Agribusiness SMEs appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Lenovo Unveils Smart Motion Laptop Stand That Moves With You at IFA 2025 Lenovo is bringing a futuristic twist to laptop ergonomics with its Smart Motion Concept stand, unveiled at IFA… TechCity

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Nasdaq has intensified oversight of publicly listed companies holding significant cryptocurrency assets, aiming to protect investors and maintain market integrity. The new rules require these companies to obtain shareholder approval before issuing new shares to fund crypto purchases. This move targets firms following the model pioneered by MicroStrategy (now Strategy), which holds over 636,505 BTC. […] The post A Look At Nasdaq’s Increased Scrutiny of Companies with Crypto Treasuries, as Kraken Acquires Breakout appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigerian developers are building AI bots and agents to provide solutions in real time to some of the challenges that Nigerian churches face.

Africans use digital assets and mobile money all over the world every day. Africa should not replace one dependency with another.

Safaricom has added a PesaLink feature to the M-PESA app that allows customers send up to KES 500,000 in one transfer to bank accounts, doubling the previous per-transaction cap.

With a more developed banking sector, high card penetration, and widespread ATM and POS networks, mobile money has struggled to gain the same traction in South Africa.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has been one of the top meme coins for years due to its huge popularity and ongoing SHIB Burn effort. As of now, Shiba Inu coin price is  $0.00001224, down 0.4% in the last 24 hours with a market cap of $7.21 billion. The last 24 hours’ trading volume stands at $215.8 […] The post Shiba Inu Burns vs Avalon X Demand: Which Narrative Moves Price More? appeared first on Tekedia.

Online casinos have learned how to hype. Each and every launch, each and every promotion, each and every limited-time drop is created to capture attention, generate a buzz, to bring players back. To creators and community managers, these campaigns provide a playbook on how to transform a casual interest into buzz that is here to […] The post Building Brand Buzz Like Casino Drops Do appeared first on Tekedia.

The Dollar Index at 98.2 reflects a rebound, but the dollar’s dominance as the world’s reserve currency faces growing scrutiny. Wolf Financial’s take aligns with a broader debate: no single fiat currency (like the euro or yuan) currently has the economic stability, liquidity, or geopolitical backing to dethrone the dollar. The U.S. still accounts for […] The post Implications of a Weakening Dollar as the World’s Reserve Currency appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a no-action letter, allowing Polymarket to relaunch its crypto-based prediction market operations in the United States after a three-year hiatus. This approval marks a significant regulatory milestone for the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, enabling Polymarket to operate under the regulatory framework of QCX, a CFTC-licensed derivatives exchange […] The post CFTC Greenlights Polymarket to Relaunch U.S. Operations appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s smartphone market rebounded by 10% in Q2, 2025, after declining by 7% in Q1, 2025, according to Canalys,  a global technology market analyst firm.

These tools are not only helping farmers become more productive, but they’re also filling a critical gap in agricultural expertise on the continent.

The stablecoin will be listed on VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange; offered through Yellow Card’s pan-African payments platform; and integrated into Chipper Cash’s cross-border payments product.

A review of truck-related accident data by Infoprations reveals a striking gap between public attention and the real toll on Nigerian roads. Records from 2019 to 2025 show that while fatalities surged into triple digits in the last two years, online search interest only spiked after repeated disasters. According to the analyst this indicates that […] The post Public Interest and Truck Crash Deaths Show Divergent Patterns in Nigeria appeared first on Tekedia.

Digital lenders under CBK oversight have issued 5.5 million loans worth KES 76.8 billion ($594 million) since 2022.

Freight is the engine of Nigeria’s economy. Every day thousands of tankers and articulated trucks travel from Lagos ports to the far north, carrying cement, fuel and food to markets that keep the country supplied. Beneath this movement lies a recurring tragedy of avoidable deaths. Our analysis of harmonised review of reports from Punch and […] The post Nigeria’s Truck Tragedy Demands a New Road Safety Vision appeared first on Tekedia.

According to Chainalysis report, Sub-Saharan Africa recorded a 52% year-over-year increase in on-chain crypto activity, in the 12 months ending June 2025, highlighting the region’s growing reliance on digital assets for remittances, everyday payments, and financial access. This surge reflects the continent’s unique position as one of the most dynamic crypto markets globally, where practical […] The post Sub-Saharan Africa Crypto Adoption Grew by 52% in June 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon is preparing a major leap into the artificial intelligence agent race, a move that could reshape both its standing in enterprise software and its role in the fast-emerging world of AI-driven automation. The Seattle-based giant is quietly testing Quick Suite, an agentic AI-powered workspace software designed to unify business insights, deep research, and automation […] The post Amazon Bets on Agentic AI With “Quick Suite” to Revive Enterprise Software Push appeared first on Tekedia.

Autonomous driving startup Avride said Thursday it is scaling up vehicle testing in Dallas as it prepares to launch robotaxis on Uber’s ride-hailing platform by the end of the year, marking a significant milestone in its partnership with the global mobility giant. The move comes nearly a year after Avride and Uber announced a broader […] The post Avride to Launch Robotaxis on Uber in Dallas, Expanding Autonomous Mobility Push appeared first on Tekedia.

The Trump administration has sharply criticized Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund after it announced plans to sell its stake in U.S. machinery giant Caterpillar, linking the move to the conflict in Gaza. In an emailed statement Thursday, a State Department spokesperson said Washington was “very troubled” by the decision, describing it as based on […] The post U.S. Slams Norway’s $2tn Sovereign Wealth Fund Over Caterpillar Divestment appeared first on Tekedia.

The market is alive with speculation as Toncoin (TON) Price Prediction and the SUI Market Outlook dominate analysis, yet BlockDAG has stolen the spotlight. Toncoin trades around $3.13–$3.16, testing support near $2.6, while SUI holds steady at $3.5, teasing a breakout to $4. Both continue to draw traders and institutions, keeping them on the list […] The post Toncoin Aims for $4, SUI Stays at $3.5, While BlockDAG’s $4.4M Whale Frenzy Drives Presale Past $396M appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold’s meteoric rally has caught the attention of the world’s biggest banks, with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs now predicting the bull run is far from over. The metal smashed through $3,600 an ounce on Wednesday, a record high, capping a 36% surge this year—more than triple the S&P 500’s 10% return over the same period. […] The post JPMorgan Sees gold’s record run stretching to $5,000 an ounce as Trump–Fed feud deepens appeared first on Tekedia.

Google is expanding the reach of its artificial intelligence tools by bringing its latest video-generation model, Veo 3, to Google Photos, allowing U.S. users to transform still images into short video clips. The new capability is rolling out on the app’s Create tab, positioning one of Google’s most widely used consumer products as a showcase […] The post Google Brings Veo 3 AI Video Generator to Photos, Turning Still Images Into Short Clips for 1.5bn Users appeared first on Tekedia.

Meme coins have taken the cryptocurrency world by storm. For some investors, these coins have been the gateway to massive returns, all while adding excitement and a sense of adventure to the market. If you’re on the lookout for the top meme coins to invest in this week, you’re in the right place! In this […] The post Unlock the Secret to Huge Gains: 5 Meme Coins You Can’t Afford to Miss This Week appeared first on Tekedia.

The crypto scene is buzzing again as top projects make fresh moves. Solana is riding high on the back of massive institutional support, while Arbitrum continues to rebound, pushing past resistance levels thanks to rising DeFi traction. But BlockDAG isn’t just catching up, it’s setting a pace of its own. With $396 million raised, a […] The post Solana Gains Institutional Strength, Arbitrum Targets $1.10, BlockDAG Hits $396M As Dashboard V4 Activity Surges! appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin slipped early Thursday as the recent crypto market recovery lost momentum, despite renewed optimism that the Federal Reserve may soon begin cutting interest rates. On Wednesday night, Bitcoin briefly touched $112,529, its highest point of the week. According to analysts, this correction shifted the market from a “euphoric phase” to a net distribution phase, […] The post Bitcoin Slips as Recovery Stalls, Bears Eye $100K Support Level appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese technology giants, including Alibaba and ByteDance, are pressing ahead with their pursuit of Nvidia’s artificial intelligence chips, despite clear signals from regulators in Beijing discouraging such purchases, four people familiar with procurement discussions told Reuters. The companies are particularly keen on securing Nvidia’s H20 model, which the U.S. firm in July regained permission to […] The post Chinese Tech Giants Still Chase Nvidia Chips Despite Beijing’s Warnings Amid U.S.–China Tech War appeared first on Tekedia.

Atlassian has agreed to acquire The Browser Co., the New York-based startup behind the Arc and Dia browsers, in a $610 million all-cash deal that will close in the company’s fiscal second quarter, ending in December. The purchase brings one of the most talked-about browser startups of the past five years under the umbrella of […] The post Atlassian to Acquire AI Browser Startup The Browser Co. for $610m, Eyeing Enterprise Workflow Integration appeared first on Tekedia.

Despite Africa’s modest 2.5% share of the global AI market, the continent remains a magnet for foreign governments, multinational companies, and international NGOs.

FNB Connect has launched its new Global Travel eSIM, allowing customers to stay affordably and effortlessly connected across more than 240 international mobile networks, without the need to swap SIM cards or worry about unexpected roaming fees. The arrival of the Global Travel eSIM follows FNB Connect’s launch of its market-leading local eSIM in 2024, […]

The platform enables blind users to request assistive tech products from talking wrist watches to smart canes and donors to pay directly for items, ensuring transparency and tailored support.