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CXMT Eyes Second Beijing Memory Chip Plant as China Accelerates AI-Driven Semiconductor Expansion
China’s leading memory-chip manufacturer, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), is considering building a second dynamic random access memory (DRAM) fabrication plant in Beijing as it accelerates a multibillion-dollar expansion aimed at capitalizing on surging global demand for AI memory chips and strengthening China’s semiconductor self-sufficiency ambitions. According to two sources who spoke to Reuters, CXMT is […] The post CXMT Eyes Second Beijing Memory Chip Plant as China Accelerates AI-Driven Semiconductor Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.
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FirstHoldCo Becomes Nigeria’s First N6tn Banking Group as Earnings Strength and Otedola’s Buying Spree Fuel Historic Rally
FirstHoldCo Plc has become the first listed Nigerian banking group to surpass a N6 trillion market capitalization, marking a historic milestone for the country’s financial services sector as investors continue to re-rate the stock on the back of strong earnings, improving fundamentals and sustained insider accumulation by billionaire businessman Femi Otedola. During trading on Monday, […] The post FirstHoldCo Becomes Nigeria’s First N6tn Banking Group as Earnings Strength and Otedola’s Buying Spree Fuel Historic Rally appeared first on Tekedia.
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Alibaba Unveils Qwen3.8-Max, Its Most Powerful AI Model
Alibaba has unveiled Qwen3.8-Max, its newest and most powerful artificial intelligence model, marking another significant step in China’s effort to narrow the technological gap with leading U.S. AI companies and strengthen its position in the global race for frontier AI. The model, which is scheduled for release next week, features 2.4 trillion parameters, making it […] The post Alibaba Unveils Qwen3.8-Max, Its Most Powerful AI Model appeared first on Tekedia.
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WeRide Expands Into Denmark As Chinese Robotaxi Firms Race To Establish Foothold in Europe’s Autonomous Driving Market
Chinese autonomous driving technology company WeRide will enter Denmark through a partnership with Danish electric mobility operator GreenMobility, expanding its European presence to six countries as Chinese self-driving firms accelerate overseas expansion amid intensifying competition and evolving regulatory frameworks. The companies announced on Monday that, subject to regulatory approvals, they plan to launch a public […] The post WeRide Expands Into Denmark As Chinese Robotaxi Firms Race To Establish Foothold in Europe’s Autonomous Driving Market appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI, Google and Anthropic Face Tougher EU Oversight Under Expanded AI Rules
The European Union has entered a new phase of artificial intelligence regulation after granting its executive arm sweeping enforcement powers over advanced AI models, significantly expanding its authority to inspect frontier systems, restrict market access and impose multimillion-euro penalties on developers that fail to comply with the bloc’s landmark AI legislation. The new powers, which […] The post OpenAI, Google and Anthropic Face Tougher EU Oversight Under Expanded AI Rules appeared first on Tekedia.
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Globacom leads Nigeria’s Internet subscriber growth in May
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OpenAI Dominates Congress’ AI Spending As ChatGPT Becomes The Default Tool on Capitol Hill
OpenAI has established an early lead in the race for influence on Capitol Hill, accounting for nearly 90% of identifiable artificial intelligence spending by the U.S. House of Representatives, making ChatGPT the default generative AI platform for lawmakers and congressional staff. A CNBC analysis of House disbursement records shows OpenAI captured roughly nine out of […] The post OpenAI Dominates Congress’ AI Spending As ChatGPT Becomes The Default Tool on Capitol Hill appeared first on Tekedia.
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Google Pixel 11 Pro: Release date, price, and specs
Table of contents When is the Google Pixel 11 Pro coming out? Google Pixel 11 Pro detailed specs How much will the Google Pixel 11 Pro cost? What colours does the Google Pixel 11 Pro come in? Where can you buy the Google Pixel 11 Pro? Google will unveil the Pixel 11 Pro on August […]
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What Makes an Online College Basketball Community Welcoming and Worth Joining
College basketball gives fans endless reasons to talk. A single evening can produce a major upset, a disputed call and a result that changes the tournament picture. An online community becomes valuable when it helps fans understand those moments together. Members should be able to celebrate, question predictions, compare teams and learn without fearing that […] The post What Makes an Online College Basketball Community Welcoming and Worth Joining appeared first on Tekedia.
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i1RM Casino Free Credit 2026: Malaysia’s Top Bonus Guide
When it comes to finding value in the Malaysian online gaming scene, promotions are everything. Players are constantly looking for platforms that reward their loyalty and give them a head start without forcing them to risk too much of their own money right away. If you are tracking the best promotional offers available this year, […] The post i1RM Casino Free Credit 2026: Malaysia’s Top Bonus Guide appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria’s 90,000km fibre network will be built by a company that doesn’t yet exist
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AI agents and state contracts power Côte d’Ivoire’s startup push
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How one Ghanaian developer is redesigning assistive AI for African users
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Telkom’s voice era is over. Data now pays the bills
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CcHUB, Mastercard Foundation select 12 startups for fourth EdTech Fellowship cohort
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NBC seeks Court of Appeal’s leave to challenge ruling voiding broadcast fines
Key points Main Story The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja seeking leave to file a fresh appeal against a Federal High Court judgment that invalidated its powers to impose fines on broadcast stations. The application follows the Court of Appeal’s decision on June 17, 2026, striking out the […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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BlockDAG Announces RedotPay Partnership To Power Super App With Global Transfers As Uniswap & Ethereum Stay Range-Bound
Recent network upgrades and scaling benchmarks highlight a growing industry emphasis on sustainable execution speed and utility. Uniswap reflects this trend through expanding multi-chain deployment while maintaining historical price ranges between $3.80 and $12.00, whereas Ethereum consolidates within its typical $1,800 to $3,500 boundaries while optimizing secondary rollup performance. Stepping beyond basic decentralized finance, BlockDAG […] The post BlockDAG Announces RedotPay Partnership To Power Super App With Global Transfers As Uniswap & Ethereum Stay Range-Bound appeared first on Tekedia.
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Exchange & Super App Arriving Soon: Why BlockDAG’s Journey Toward 3000x Returns Is Leaving Ondo & Pi Behind
Ondo recently approved the permanent burn of 100 million tokens, equal to 10% of its total supply. Despite the move, ONDO remains near $0.38, proving that a major token burn alone is not enough to drive price gains. Pi Network, meanwhile, is struggling to stay above its all-time low as node operators rush to meet […] The post Exchange & Super App Arriving Soon: Why BlockDAG’s Journey Toward 3000x Returns Is Leaving Ondo & Pi Behind appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump Media Sells Another 2,628 Bitcoin as Treasury Strategy Faces Fresh Scrutiny
Trump Media has reportedly sold another 2,628 Bitcoin valued at approximately $165 million, bringing its total Bitcoin disposals to more than 7,200 BTC after accumulating a sizeable treasury near the cryptocurrency market’s peak. The latest transaction has reignited debate over corporate Bitcoin treasury strategies, particularly for companies that entered the market during periods of elevated […] The post Trump Media Sells Another 2,628 Bitcoin as Treasury Strategy Faces Fresh Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.
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India’s Factory Growth Slows to Nearly Five-Year Low As Weak Demand Strengthens Case for RBI Rate Pause
India’s manufacturing sector expanded at its slowest pace in nearly five years in July, highlighting a loss of momentum in one of the economy’s key growth engines even as easing cost pressures strengthen expectations that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will leave interest rates unchanged this week. The latest S&P Global HSBC India Manufacturing […] The post India’s Factory Growth Slows to Nearly Five-Year Low As Weak Demand Strengthens Case for RBI Rate Pause appeared first on Tekedia.
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Shein Offers Investor Sweeteners as Fashion Giant Pursues IPO at Lower $40-$50bn Valuation
Fast-fashion retailer Shein is offering additional incentives to some of its late-stage investors as it prepares for a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) at a sharply lower valuation, as challenges mount on one of the world’s most valuable consumer technology companies amid a weaker fundraising environment and mounting regulatory scrutiny. Regulatory filings submitted to […] The post Shein Offers Investor Sweeteners as Fashion Giant Pursues IPO at Lower $40-$50bn Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.
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African Start-ups Raise $102 Million in July as Debt Dominates Funding Landscape
African start-ups secured a combined $102 million in funding across 44 deals worth $100,000 or more in July 2026, excluding exits, according to report by Africa: The Big Deal. While the number of funded ventures remained broadly in line with the previous 12-month average, the total value raised painted a different picture, making July one […] The post African Start-ups Raise $102 Million in July as Debt Dominates Funding Landscape appeared first on Tekedia.
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DeepSeek’s V4-Flash Emerges as World’s Lowest-Cost AI Model, Intensifying China’s Price War Against U.S. Rivals
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has unveiled what researchers describe as the world’s most cost-efficient mainstream AI model, as China pushes its strategy of competing with U.S. technology leaders on affordability rather than raw computing power. According to research firm Artificial Analysis, DeepSeek’s newly released V4-Flash model is significantly cheaper to operate than competing frontier […] The post DeepSeek’s V4-Flash Emerges as World’s Lowest-Cost AI Model, Intensifying China’s Price War Against U.S. Rivals appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kenya Anchors Academic Records on Avalanche
A nationwide e-certification system built on Avalanche transforms how an entire country verifies academic records, turning millions of certificates into tamper-proof, instantly auditable credentials. Every year, millions of students across Kenya complete their final examinations, concluding years of study with a singular milestone: an official certificate. These records represent more than grades; they are the […] The post Kenya Anchors Academic Records on Avalanche appeared first on Tekedia.
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SpaceX Faces Defining Earnings Test After $500bn Market Value Wipeout As Investors Question AI Spending and Growth Outlook
SpaceX heads into its first earnings report as a publicly traded company under mounting pressure after losing more than $500 billion in market value since its June 12 stock market debut, with investors increasingly questioning whether its ambitious artificial intelligence and space expansion plans can justify its lofty valuation. The Elon Musk-led company has fallen […] The post SpaceX Faces Defining Earnings Test After $500bn Market Value Wipeout As Investors Question AI Spending and Growth Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria wants to collect 1.5% crypto stamp duty in Bitcoin, USDT
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JUST IN: Nigeria issues first tax framework for crypto and virtual assets
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Safaricom’s next billion won’t come from new customers
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FAO and Smart Africa Launch Third Innovate Africa Challenge to Push AI Agriculture Tools From Pilot to Deployment
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, working with the Smart Africa Secretariat, has opened the third edition of the Innovate Africa Challenge, a continent-wide push to get artificial intelligence solutions for climate-smart agriculture out of the lab and into farmers’ hands. This year’s theme, “From Ideation to Deployment,” signals a deliberate change […] The post FAO and Smart Africa Launch Third Innovate Africa Challenge to Push AI Agriculture Tools From Pilot to Deployment appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Africa Is Quietly Becoming the World’s Toughest Test Lab for Stablecoins as Real Payment Infrastructure
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Coursera Backs Andrew Ng’s LearnVector with $100M Bet on AI-Native Learning
Coursera has announced a $100 million strategic equity investment in LearnVector, a newly launched AI-native learning company founded and led by Andrew Ng, the AI researcher and educator who co-founded Coursera itself. The deal gives Coursera roughly a one-third ownership stake in LearnVector on a fully diluted basis, and it marks one of the clearest […] The post Coursera Backs Andrew Ng’s LearnVector with $100M Bet on AI-Native Learning appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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The $60 million startup tackling Africa’s travel payments problem 
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Why Rwanda’s development bank is backing a $6 million venture debt fund
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Airtel targets Kenya’s small businesses as mobile money war shifts to merchants
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Dimension Data Limited raises US$2.9 million
Following the successful subscription of its Series 1 corporate bond, Dimension Data Limited (https://DimensionData.com.ng) has completed the signing ceremony for the issuance of N4.05 billion (approximately US$2.9 million), marking the first tranche of its N20 billion (US$14.7 million) bond programme. The proceeds will support the expansion of the company’s fibre infrastructure to meet Nigeria’s growing […]
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