A mobile puzzle game focused on cybersecurity and digital awareness has recorded over 10,000 downloads worldwide on the Google Play Store, reflecting growing interest in accessible, mobile-first learning tools as digital safety concerns continue to rise. The game, TechQuest, introduces cybersecurity and technology concepts through interactive puzzle-style gameplay rather than traditional text-heavy instruction. Designed for […] The post UK-Based Nigerian Tech Professional Behind Cybersecurity Puzzle Game Gaining Global Users appeared first on Tech In Africa.

OneDosh has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to develop stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure aimed at enabling seamless cross-border money movement. The funding marks an early milestone for the fintech startup as it positions itself to address long-standing inefficiencies in global payments. Founded in February 2025 by Jackson Ukuevo (Co-Founder & CEO), Godwin Okoye (Co-Founder), and […] The post OneDosh Raises $3M Pre-Seed to Build Stablecoin Payment Rails Across US-Nigeria Corridor appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Andela Inc., one of the world’s leading platforms for technical talent, has officially announced its acquisition of Woven, a company renowned for its technical assessments that feature real-world engineering scenarios, comprehensive scoring rubrics, and AI-powered evaluation capabilities. This acquisition significantly propels Andela’s product development and aligns with its vision to deliver AI-native talent and Forward […] The post Andela Acquires Woven to Power AI-Native Engineering Talent at Scale appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The government announced the plan on Friday in Pretoria at a media briefing on progress under its medium-term development. 

Quidax, a Nigerian crypto startup, has discontinued its peer-to-peer (P2P) trading feature five months after introducing the service.

Meta ended 2025 by once again outspending its Big Tech peers in Washington, a development that marks how central federal policy has become to the company’s future as it navigates artificial intelligence regulation, online safety laws and renewed antitrust scrutiny. The conglomerate raised its federal lobbying to $6.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, […] The post Meta Again Tops Lobbying Table As The Big Tech Push To Shape The Rules Of The AI Era appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon is preparing for another round of corporate job cuts that underscores how deeply the company is reshaping itself after years of expansion, even as its leadership offers shifting explanations around artificial intelligence, culture, and long-term strategy. According to two people familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters, Amazon plans to begin a second […] The post Amazon Reportedly Plans to Cut Thousands of Jobs Next Week, Exposing a Deeper Reset Inside the Company appeared first on Tekedia.

This week, we explore five African startups in the fintech, healthtech, artificial intelligence, and agritech sectors and why they should be on your watchlist.

Lagos, Nigeria’s tech capital, is trying to redesign how innovation happens within its borders, not just how startups are funded. The proposed Lagos Innovation Bill is the state’s most ambitious attempt yet to do that, according to Olatunbosun Alake, the state commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology.

The iGaming industry has grown exponentially over the past decade, transforming from a niche market into a global entertainment powerhouse. What was once limited to small-scale online poker rooms and casino websites has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry with sophisticated platforms, diverse gaming options, and an emphasis on player safety. Understanding the business model behind […] The post Risk, Reward, and Revenue appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple is preparing its most far-reaching redesign of Siri since the voice assistant debuted more than a decade ago, signaling a strategic shift as the company races to catch up with rivals that have moved faster and louder in generative artificial intelligence. According to Bloomberg News, Apple plans to revamp Siri later this year by […] The post Apple Reportedly Plans to Revamp Siri, Turning it Into Company’s First AI Chatbot appeared first on Tekedia.

Authors:  Dr. Kaze Armel, Lecturer, Xiangtan University, School of Law, China-Africa Research Institute Dr. LI YAN, Lecturer, Yunnan University, School of Marxism Introduction Africa and China have a long history of economic and political relations, dating back to the 1960’s when many African countries were gaining their independence from colonial powers. While establishing their first […] The post Recalibrating China-Africa Shared Future: African Youth Perspectives appeared first on Tekedia.

Ozak AI ($OZ) is gaining rapid recognition as one of the most promising AI-powered crypto projects as new predictive models now including ChatGPT-based simulations indicate that the token could follow a multi-year trajectory toward the $30 range. Built on a fusion of artificial intelligence tools and decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN), Ozak AI operates as a […] The post ChatGPT Indicates Ozak AI Could Reach $30 in a Multi-Year Arc, Turning Early Entries Into 214,000%+ Success Stories appeared first on Tekedia.

In 2025, Africa’s tech ecosystem entered a new phase as funding cautiously returned and deal activity recovered; acquisitions, not fundraising, began to define the next stage of growth. 

Flutterwave is launching stablecoin balances for its merchants and users across all its offerings through a collaboration with Nuvion and Turnkey to provide a secure, flexible, and verifiable stablecoin balance infrastructure. It is a major step in Flutterwave’s vision to make stablecoins a key pillar of Africa’s financial ecosystem, forming a core backbone for the next wave […]

When South Africa hosted the G20 Summit recently, its hospitality sector welcomed the world and showcased how technology is transforming guest experiences. With its travel and tourism sector projected to have reached a milestone of 1.9 million jobs last year, hotels, resorts, and conference venues are no longer relying solely on service and setting. They’re […]

Tekedia Capital congratulates our portfolio company, Conductor Quantum, for unveiling Coda , a breakthrough natural-language quantum computing system built on a powerful thesis: quantum computing will never scale if every program must be written as a hand-crafted circuit. The future is simple: describe the problem in plain language, and let the quantum engine do the […] The post Tekedia Capital Portfolio Startup, Conductor Quantum, Unveils Coda, A Natural Language Quantum Computing System appeared first on Tekedia.

Anbernic Is Launching a Controller With a Screen and a Heart-Rate Sensor Anbernic is stepping into strange new territory with its latest accessory: a game controller that comes with a… TechCity

The speed at which OpenAI is returning to global capital markets is becoming as notable as the technology it builds, offering a window into the economics of the AI boom and the pressures facing even its leading players. Barely weeks after finalizing a $40 billion investment led by SoftBank, OpenAI is now seeking another massive […] The post OpenAI Turns to the Middle East for Record $50bn Funding as Costs Soar and Monetization Pressure Mounts appeared first on Tekedia.

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has partnered with Turnkey, powered by the Nuvion platform, to power embedded stablecoin wallets for merchants across Africa. Turnkey provides secure, scalable, and programmable crypto infrastructure for embedded wallets and on-chain transaction automation. Using Turnkey’s secure, verifiable wallet infrastructure, Flutterwave is enabling faster cross-border payments with USDC + USDT, […] The post Flutterwave Unlocks Faster Global Payments For African Merchants, With Turnkey-Powered Stablecoin Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

Key Takeaways Institutional Stability: Bitcoin’s steady $100k-$140k range creates a safer, less volatile environment for new traders. Strategic Growth: Simple strategies like DCA and AI indicators generate returns without needing expert skills. Regulatory Safety: Clear frameworks like MiCA protect your assets and streamline tax compliance. Low Barrier to Entry: You can start building wealth today […] The post Can Beginners Still Trade Crypto in 2026? A Practical Guide to Building Wealth appeared first on Tekedia.

The dating world has this funny way of boxing people into categories they never asked for. Latina women who are plus-size? They get hit with a double dose of assumptions – some fetishizing, others dismissive, most just plain wrong. If you’re genuinely interested in connecting with a Latina BBW woman, you’re already past the surface-level […] The post What Discerning Men Should Know About Latina BBW Dating appeared first on Tekedia.

How to unlock  android phone is a problem many users face after forgetting their screen lock, PIN, or pattern. It’s even more frustrating if your phone shows a FRP lock after a reset. Fortunately, there are several ways to regain access, from Google’s official features to professional tools. One simple and effective option is 4uKey […]

This article explores the world’s most expensive phones in 2026, focusing on the craftsmanship that justifies their staggering price tags and the rare materials that make them exclusive to the majority of consumers.

South African small and medium-sized enterprises should consider pivoting from crisis management to strategic planning to navigate a landscape dominated by rising operational costs and logistical volatility. SME services provider Lula has highlighted the critical need for proactive financial and operational adjustments to ensure business resilience and protect profit margins in 2026. According to the […]

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Meet Yvonne Ige, Head of Partnerships at NIBSS, where she supports ecosystem collaboration across banks, fintechs, other switches, and payment service providers within Nigeria’s financial infrastructure.

In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Yvonne Ige || Flutterwave to launch stablecoin wallets || Zenith gets Paramount acquisition approval || Funding Tracker

Google is taking its AI-powered search experience a step further by infusing “Personal Intelligence” into AI Mode, allowing the conversational tool to draw directly from users’ Gmail inboxes and Google Photos libraries for responses that feel custom-built to their lives. The update, announced Thursday, January 22, 2026, extends a feature first introduced last week in […] The post Google Brings “Personal Intelligence” to AI Mode in Search, Turning Your Gmail and Photos into a Hyper-Personalized Assistant appeared first on Tekedia.

Cloud software stocks are navigating a precarious moment, one where technological optimism collides with market skepticism. The early months of 2026 have seen the sector slide further into a downturn, continuing a trend from 2025. The WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund has fallen more than 8% this year, while marquee software names like Salesforce, Adobe, and […] The post AI Agents Put Cloud Software on the Spot: Navigating Disruption and Opportunity in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Alphabet’s Waymo has opened its robotaxi service to paying riders in Miami, marking another decisive step in what is shaping up to be a critical year for the company’s U.S. expansion and its bid to entrench itself as the dominant player in autonomous ride-hailing. The launch makes Miami the sixth U.S. market where Waymo operates […] The post Alphabet’s Waymo Launches Pay Service In Miami, Tightening Lead in US Robotaxi Market appeared first on Tekedia.

In the shadow of its blockbuster language models, OpenAI is quietly charting a course toward physical intelligence, reviving its robotics program with a secretive lab that could bridge the gap between digital AI and tangible, human-like machines, according to people with knowledge of the matter who spoke to Business Insider. This resurgence, emerging after a […] The post OpenAI Quietly Revives Robotics Ambitions with Secret Lab Focused on Humanoid Development appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has offered a counter-narrative to the growing anxiety around artificial intelligence and job losses, arguing that the AI boom is set to create a wave of high-paying jobs far from traditional office settings. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, Huang said the global rush to build AI […] The post Jensen Huang Sees AI Boom Fueling Six-Figure Trade Jobs as Automation Pressures Office Work appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Treasury yields held in a narrow range on Thursday, as investors parsed a steady flow of economic data while keeping one eye on an increasingly complex mix of trade signals, geopolitics, and political developments in Washington. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield edged higher by just over one basis point to 4.265%, a move that […] The post U.S. Treasury Yields Held In A Narrow Range As Investors Digest Economic Data appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk has never been sentimental about hiring rituals, but his latest recruitment call strips the process down to its bare essentials. If you want to work on Tesla’s Dojo3 AI chip, he does not want your résumé front and center. He wants three bullet points. Specifically, the toughest technical problems you have solved. The […] The post At Tesla, Proof Beats Pedigree as Musk Asks Applicants to Keep Resume and Show Results appeared first on Tekedia.

Big technology companies and a growing crop of startups are racing to use generative artificial intelligence to build software and hardware for children. Most of those efforts, however, still lean heavily on text or voice-based interfaces — formats that often struggle to hold a child’s attention. Three former Google employees believe that gap is precisely […] The post Former Google Engineers Bet on Interactive AI to Rethink How Children Learn With Sparkli appeared first on Tekedia.