Good People, Alhaji Aliko Dangote will deliver the 37th Public Lecture of my alma mater, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. And when he is done, a peerless icon of Africa’s entrepreneurial capitalism will be honoured with the Ikenga, FUTO’s enduring symbol of strength, excellence, and citizenship (two of mine in […] The post Dangote at FUTO for 37th Public Lecture: A Gathering of Enterprise, Leadership, and Service appeared first on Tekedia.

Shalom Osiadi founded Esca Finance after naira volatility directly affected his family’s property investments in Nigeria, exposing how quickly currency swings can erase value in dollar terms.

Enugu is building 260 smart schools across the state, combining technology, funding, and curriculum reform to tackle deep-rooted learning gaps and modernise public education.

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has issued a formal warning that domestic airlines may suspend all flight operations nationwide starting Monday, April 20, 2026, due to the unsustainable surge in aviation fuel (Jet A1) prices. Jet A1 has risen from around ?900 per litre as of late February 2026 to ?3,300 per litre now […] The post Airline Operators of Nigeria Warns about Suspension of All Flight Operations Due to Unsustainable Surge in Jet A1  appeared first on Tekedia.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the Trump family-backed DeFi project, posted a governance proposal, to restructure the unlocking of approximately 62.28 billion locked WLFI tokens. The plan differentiates between two main groups of locked tokens: Early supporters about 17.04 billion WLFI tokens: These would shift to a 2-year cliff, no tokens unlock for the first 2 […] The post World Liberty Financial Proposes Unlocking 62.28B Locked WLFI Tokens, as BTC Enters Post Rejection Consolidation Zone  appeared first on Tekedia.

Sequoia Capital has closed one of its largest funds in recent memory, securing roughly $7 billion for a new vehicle aimed squarely at late-stage investments in the United States and Europe. The amount nearly doubles the $3.4 billion it raised for a comparable fund in 2022, signaling the firm’s conviction that the AI opportunity is […] The post Sequoia Capital Raises $7bn Late-Stage Fund, Betting Big on AI’s Expanding Ecosystem Beyond the Model Builders appeared first on Tekedia.

Food has emerged as an effective comparative tool in global economics because it connects abstract macroeconomic concepts to everyday consumption. The Big Mac Index, popularised by The Economist, uses the price of a standardized fast-food product as a proxy for purchasing power parity (PPP), allowing simplified comparison of currency valuation and cost of living across countries. By translating exchange-rate […] The post Food For Thought: A Decolonised Economic Measure of African Price Indexes appeared first on Tekedia.

Uber’s decision to acquire an additional 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero is less a routine equity transaction than a window into how capital, regulation, and competitive strategy are colliding across Europe’s food delivery sector. The shares, purchased from Prosus for about €270 million ($318 million), were priced at €20 each. While that figure sits below […] The post Uber Expands Delivery Hero Stake with €270m as Prosus Navigates EU Antitrust Pressure and Industry Consolidation appeared first on Tekedia.

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) and City Power, the power utility of the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), have entered high-level talks to resolve the Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) registration backlog and stabilize Johannesburg’s distributed energy framework. The meeting, held on 16 February 2026, focused on creating a compliant, financially sustainable, and growing distributed […]

By Kim Rew, Partner & Jered Shorkend, Associate at Webber Wentzel Picture a rainy Wednesday morning in Sandton, sometime in the near future. A claims handler opens their laptop, and right away, things move much faster than they used to. For every new email, the company’s artificial intelligence system (AI) has already drafted a suggested […]

This gap reflects broader differences in how the gig economy is structured in both countries.

For many artists, musicians, and authors in Kenya, the legal side of creativity can feel like a daunting maze. From licensing disputes to the unauthorized use of your work, protecting your hustle is often overshadowed by the fear of long, expensive court battles. However, there is a specialized mechanism designed specifically for you: The Copyright […] The post How Kenyan creatives can resolve IP & copyright disputes via the Copyright Tribunal appeared first on HapaKenya.

In a scathing response to the sudden redundancy notice issued by Sama, digital rights group The Oversight Lab has issued a statement of solidarity with affected workers, calling for urgent government intervention and a radical rethink of Kenya’s reliance on the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector. The statement follows Sama’s announcement yesterday that it would […] The post The Oversight Lab blasts Meta & Sama following 1,108 layoffs in Kenya appeared first on HapaKenya.

Crypto payments have moved well beyond the experimental phase. Startups across industries are now building their entire payment infrastructure around digital currencies, and the reasons are practical rather than ideological.  Lower fees, faster cross-border transfers, and reduced reliance on traditional banking systems make cryptocurrencies genuinely attractive for businesses still finding their financial footing. Startups Are […] The post Are Cryptocurrencies the Future of Payments for Startups? appeared first on Tekedia.

Kalshi has launched a new Commodities Hub with 10 additional event contract markets, expanding its offerings beyond existing ones for WTI/Brent crude oil, gold, and silver. The announcement came on April 15, 2026 with rollout around April 16, adding contracts tied to: Energy: Natural gas, diesel. Metals: Copper, nickel, lithium. Agriculture: Coffee, sugar, corn, soybeans, […] The post Kalshi Launches New Commodities Hub with 10 Additional Contracts, as BNB Burns ~1.6M from Supply  appeared first on Tekedia.

Despite the proliferation of instant messaging platforms and collaborative tools, electronic mail continues to dominate professional communication channels worldwide. According to industry research on email communication trends, over 350 billion messages traverse digital networks daily, with the vast majority serving business purposes. What message does your company’s email domain convey before recipients even read a […] The post Efficient Email Solutions for Modern Businesses appeared first on Tekedia.

Ted Pantone is not a man who rushes his thoughts. The co-founder and chief executive of Turaco, a Kenyan insurance startup, speaks in measured bursts, pausing long enough to suggest he is weighing the question and the implications of the answer.

 Key points Main story The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the full digitisation of the authentication and evaluation of academic credentials, marking a major shift towards transparency and efficiency in Nigeria’s education sector. In a statement issued on April 15, 2026, the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, said the initiative […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Royal Philips, a health technology company, announced the appointment of Marc Zora as Chief Executive Officer for Philips in the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META) region, effective 1 April 2026. A 15-year Philips veteran, Zora brings extensive regional experience and a proven track record of driving growth and transformation across diverse markets. Since joining […]

 Key points Main story MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has temporarily suspended its airtime and data lending service, “Xtratime,” following the introduction of new regulations by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. The telecom operator disclosed this in a filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday, stating that the move was necessary to comply […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Tether, a company in the digital asset ecosystem and issuer of USD₮, announced the launch of Tether. wallet, a self-custodial digital wallet that brings Tether’s global financial infrastructure directly into the hands of its users. For more than a decade, Tether has built its company on a simple mission: bringing financial inclusion to the billions […]

Digital Payment Trends in Emerging Markets: What’s Next Emerging markets are driving the next wave of digital payments through mobile wallets, QR codes, POS networks, and interoperable rails. The biggest opportunity now is turning payment adoption into broader financial inclusion and SME growth. TechCity

By Oliver Niemandt, General manager and head of sales, Cloud On Demand We have done the cloud industry a disservice. Somewhere along the way, the conversation about cloud value got replaced by a conversation about cloud cost. I am not sure exactly when it happened, but I see the consequences of it regularly. I understand […]

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, will host AVEVA Day South Africa 2026 on April 22, 2026, at the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel, Melrose Arch. With the central theme, “Accelerating Africa’s Industrial Future: Harnessing AI, Digital Twins and Data-Driven Operations for Sustainable Growth,” the event will bring together industrial leaders, technology innovators, and ecosystem partners […]

By Boluwatife Oshadiya | April 17, 2026 Key Points Main Story MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has temporarily suspended its airtime and data lending service, Xtratime, following the introduction of new regulatory requirements governing digital credit services. In a filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the telecom operator said the move aligns with the Federal […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

For years, we were told the eSIM would be the death of the SIM ejector tool. It promised a seamless, digital-first world where switching carriers or devices was as simple as a few taps on a screen. But for many users, especially those who switch phones frequently, the reality has been less of a digital […] The post Safaricom’s rigid eSIM replacement rules are failing customers appeared first on HapaKenya.

Safaricom introduced the eSIM (Embedded Subscriber Identity Module) service on their network in Kenya in 2021. With an eSIM, the customer just needs some Profile Settings and they are ready to use a particular network. Usually such profile settings are provided by the carrier in form of a QR code to scan, then the phone […] The post How to get a Safaricom eSIM in Kenya appeared first on HapaKenya.

Airtel launched their eSIM service in Kenya in 2023, offering customers to access same functionality as someone using a physical SIM. The eSIM service is available on the Airtel network and customers who wish to switch their current physical SIM cards to eSIM. They will need to ensure they have a compatible device by dialling *#06#, […] The post How to get an Airtel eSIM in Kenya appeared first on HapaKenya.

Jamii Telecommunications Ltd (JTL) introduced the first eSIM in Kenya under the Faiba brand in February 2021, enabling digital SIM activation on compatible smartphones. The standout feature of Faiba’s eSIM is the reusable nature of their activation profile. While most telcos treat an eSIM QR code as a single-use burned voucher, Faiba provides a more […] The post How to get a Faiba eSIM in Kenya appeared first on HapaKenya.

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has slapped St. Luke Orthopaedic & Trauma Hospital in Eldoret with a Ksh. 525,000 fine. The penalty follows a series of human errors that led to the unauthorized disclosure of a patient’s sensitive medical data to a complete stranger. The case, brought forward by complainant Merceline Akoth […] The post St. Luke Hospital fined Ksh. 525,000 by ODPC over medical record mix-up appeared first on HapaKenya.

The recent surge in fuel prices has sent shockwaves through the Kenyan economy, reigniting a fierce debate over taxation, government accountability, and the tone deafness of leadership. With taxes and levies historically making up a massive portion of the cost of a single liter of fuel, the ripple effect on transport, food, and manufacturing has […] The post Pricing of fuel needs a complete overhaul to protect Kenyans from high prices appeared first on HapaKenya.

Safaricom PLC has issued a formal apology following a wave of technical frustrations surrounding its app, My OneApp. The apology comes on the heels of a rocky rollout that saw thousands of users, particularly those in the diaspora, locked out of their accounts due to rigid new security protocols. Launched with the goal of unifying […] The post Safaricom apologizes after My OneApp leaves diaspora customers in the dark appeared first on HapaKenya.

Meet Segun Akinnibosun, the Lead Product Designer at Rvysion, where he focuses on end-to-end product design, from early-stage concept development (0 → 1) to scaling existing systems.

In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Segun Akinnibosun || Standard Bank hackers ask for 1 bitcoin || Sama to lay off over 1,000 workers || Who secured the bag? 💰

Samasource Impact Sourcing Inc. (Sama) has officially announced the redundancy of 1,108 employees at its Nairobi office. The decision follows a formal notice from Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to terminate a major workstream that served as a cornerstone of Sama’s local operations. The redundancy notice, issued on April 16, 2026, cites […] The post Meta ends Sama contract in Kenya amid legal turmoil & privacy scandals appeared first on HapaKenya.

The digital asset space currently shows a striking difference between long-standing market leaders and aggressive new arrivals. While many people monitor the Binance coin price for a potential $650 jump or study the XRP price today to check the health of its recent bounce, a fresh giant has surfaced in the competitive gaming and wagering […] The post Nobody Expected a Casino to Outperform BNB and XRP Headlines but Spartans Just Did It With $1B in Wagers appeared first on Tekedia.