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Why PHBingo Games Remain Popular in GameZone Today
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.
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Who Will Shape the Global AI Era?
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.
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Why Virtual Accounting Firms Are Replacing Traditional CPAs
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 […]
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Nigeria reviews outdated telecoms policy to accelerate digital access and public services
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%%.
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Paystack Rebuilds Its Dashboard for the AI Era
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 […]
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Ecentric Introduces a New Product to South Africa’s Till Vendors
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 […]
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Paystack’s first Dashboard rebuild in a decade brings AI into merchant operations
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.
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MTN Nigeria celebrates media excellence at inaugural MIP alumni awards
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%%.
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Gmail Live: Stop Typing, Just Ask Your Inbox
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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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – New tax chief, old problem
In today's edition: Kenyans file petitions to block new tax chief || Lagos targets 250MW data centre capacity || US backs West Africa 1,500 base station study || Kenya Airways to use AI
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Google’s New Gemini Spark AI Agent Runs 24/7 – But It Will Cost You $100 a Month
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
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June Learning Opportunities at Tekedia: Capital Markets Masterclass and Mini-MBA Begin
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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AI Agents on the Solana Blockchain Changing How Decentralized Economies Operate
The emergence of AI agents on the Solana blockchain is beginning to reshape how decentralized economies operate, and for the first time, the sector is generating measurable economic output rather than speculative hype alone. Over the last year, crypto markets have seen countless experiments involving autonomous AI agents capable of trading, posting content, managing liquidity, […] The post AI Agents on the Solana Blockchain Changing How Decentralized Economies Operate appeared first on Tekedia.
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Moniepoint Partners UK Fintech tell.money to Strengthen Cross-Border Payment Security
Moniepoint, Africa’s fintech unicorn, has announced a strategic partnership with tell. money to enhance the security and reliability of its UK payments infrastructure as it deepens its expansion into the United Kingdom financial services market. The collaboration will enable Moniepoint to implement the Confirmation of Payee (CoP) account name-checking service through its remittance platform, Monieworld. […] The post Moniepoint Partners UK Fintech tell.money to Strengthen Cross-Border Payment Security appeared first on Tekedia.
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Google Just Changed How Search Works for the First Time in 25 Years -Here Is What Is Different
Google Just Changed How Search Works for the First Time in 25 Years -Here Is What Is Different For most of the past 25 years, searching on Google has worked the same basic way. You type… TechCity
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Moniepoint’s Tosin Eniolorunda And Nigeria’s perceived ‘employability crisis’ – An Alternative Viewpoint
by Nnamdi O. Madichie & Patrick O. Ezepue The debate surrounding Nigeria’s perceived “employability crisis” reveals a profound structural paradox that goes far beyond a simple lack of technical skills.  When industry leaders suggest that the nation lacks world-class talent, they are often observing a symptom rather than the cause. As noted in the critique […] The post Moniepoint’s Tosin Eniolorunda And Nigeria’s perceived ‘employability crisis’ – An Alternative Viewpoint appeared first on Tekedia.
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Google and Samsung’s New Smart Glasses Work with iPhone Too – Here’s What They Do
Google and Samsung’s New Smart Glasses Work with iPhone Too – Here’s What They Do Smart glasses have been a tech industry promise for over a decade. Most attempts looked like something you… TechCity
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Nvidia Now Functions As The Clearest Real-time Signal for Global AI Infrastructures
NVIDIA has become far more than a semiconductor company. It now functions as the clearest real-time signal for the global artificial intelligence infrastructure cycle, reflecting the intensity of capital expenditure flowing into compute, cloud architecture, and data center expansion. Every quarterly earnings report from NVIDIA is now interpreted not simply as a corporate update, but […] The post Nvidia Now Functions As The Clearest Real-time Signal for Global AI Infrastructures appeared first on Tekedia.
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SpaceX Pre-IPO Trading Now Available on MetaMask Perps
The appearance of SpaceX exposure in onchain derivatives markets marks a structural evolution in how pre-IPO valuation narratives are formed and traded. Rather than waiting for traditional equity issuance events, speculative price discovery is increasingly migrating into perpetual contract markets, where synthetic exposure can be created, margined, and transferred without direct ownership of the underlying […] The post SpaceX Pre-IPO Trading Now Available on MetaMask Perps appeared first on Tekedia.
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Zcash Has Reportedly Appreciated by Roughly 1,000% Over the Past Twelve Months
The year-over-year surge in ZEC has repositioned privacy assets as one of the most aggressively repriced segments in the digital asset market. Zcash has reportedly appreciated by roughly 1,000% over the past twelve months, with spot pricing reaching approximately $574 on Monday. That move places it among the strongest-performing large-cap crypto assets in a market […] The post Zcash Has Reportedly Appreciated by Roughly 1,000% Over the Past Twelve Months appeared first on Tekedia.
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Microsoft Investigating New Mini NPM Supply Chain Attack
Microsoft is investigating a new, emerging Mini Shai-Hulud npm supply chain attack targeting antv packages, a development that underscores the accelerating sophistication of software supply chain compromises within open-source ecosystems. Pictured within the broader pattern of npm ecosystem compromises. The Mini Shai-Hulud campaign is being characterized by researchers as a lightweight but highly modular variant […] The post Microsoft Investigating New Mini NPM Supply Chain Attack appeared first on Tekedia.
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How to Stop Your Phone From Being Overstimulating
How to Stop Your Phone From Being Overstimulating If your phone constantly leaves you feeling distracted, mentally tired, or strangely overwhelmed, you are probably dealing with… TechCity
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My Congratulations to Arsenal FC for Winning the English Premiership
Let me join the Arsenal FC nation in congratulating the Gunners for winning the English Premiership. We grew up with football during the magical years of the Nigerian football league. Names like Edward Ansah, Abdullahi Alausa, Uwe, Boateng, and many of their generation gave us reasons to gather around Radio Nigeria in the village. We […] The post My Congratulations to Arsenal FC for Winning the English Premiership appeared first on Tekedia.
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Rupee Nears Record Low as Rising U.S. Yields and Oil Shock Deepen Pressure on India
The Indian rupee is poised to test a fresh all-time low on Wednesday as surging U.S. Treasury yields and elevated crude oil prices intensify pressure on one of Asia’s weakest-performing currencies this month. The rupee is expected to open in the 96.75-96.80 range against the U.S. dollar after closing at 96.5325 on Tuesday, according to […] The post Rupee Nears Record Low as Rising U.S. Yields and Oil Shock Deepen Pressure on India appeared first on Tekedia.
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Alibaba Unveils New AI Chip, Zhenwu M890, as China Pushes Harder to Break Nvidia Dependence
Alibaba Group on Wednesday unveiled a new artificial intelligence processor, the Zhenwu M890, marking one of China’s most ambitious attempts yet to build a domestic alternative to chips made by Nvidia as U.S. export restrictions tighten around advanced semiconductors. The new chip, developed by Alibaba’s semiconductor arm T-Head, is designed specifically for the next generation […] The post Alibaba Unveils New AI Chip, Zhenwu M890, as China Pushes Harder to Break Nvidia Dependence appeared first on Tekedia.
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Fortnite Returns to Global App Store in a Major Win for Epic Games
Epic Games said on Tuesday that its blockbuster title “Fortnite” has returned to App Stores globally, marking another major turn in the company’s years-long confrontation with Apple over the economics and control of the mobile app ecosystem. The return of the game, one of the world’s most commercially successful gaming franchises, comes as Epic signaled […] The post Fortnite Returns to Global App Store in a Major Win for Epic Games appeared first on Tekedia.
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HSBC CEO says AI will destroy and create new jobs, following StanChart’s Plan to cut 7,000 Jobs
Two of Asia-focused banking giants, HSBC and Standard Chartered, delivered clear messages this week on the disruptive power of artificial intelligence in the financial sector, highlighting both the opportunities for productivity gains and the inevitable reshaping of jobs. On Wednesday, HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery openly acknowledged that generative AI will destroy certain roles while creating […] The post HSBC CEO says AI will destroy and create new jobs, following StanChart’s Plan to cut 7,000 Jobs appeared first on Tekedia.
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Togo’s DoctaMob Wants to Be the Super-App That Fixes Healthcare Access in West Africa
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.
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African Fintechs Are Making the Gulf Their Next Big Move
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.
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PayPal Brings PayPal USD to Users Across 70 Markets Worldwide and Expands Access 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.
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Joshua Adewolu chose to build for medical doctors, instead of becoming one
“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”.
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Presidency and NCC demand comprehensive overhaul of outdated 2000 telecom policy
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%%.
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GoTyme heats up South Africa’s fintech talent war with employee ownership plan
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.
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Nigerian AI startup Talksign launches real-time sign language translation models
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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Every Google I/O 2026 feature Nigerians can use right now
This article cuts through everything and tells you exactly the new Google features use today, what you need to pay for.
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Lagos wants to triple its data centre capacity by 2030 as AI demand surges
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. 
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