Jumia ceased operations in Algeria in February 2026, according to its full-year 2025 financial report. The exit continues the eCommerce company’s strategy of focusing on markets with clearer paths to profitability. Algeria contributed approximately 2% of Jumia’s gross merchandise value in 2025 prior to the shutdown. The market was one of Jumia’s remaining North African […] The post Jumia Ceases Algeria Operations as Part of Profitability Strategy appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector maintained relative stability in Q2 2025, but underlying subscriber trends carry significant implications for economic growth, national security, digital business expansion and regional competitiveness. Fresh industry data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), provides critical insight into how telecom performance intersects with Nigeria’s […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

India has reached 100 million weekly active users of ChatGPT, making it one of OpenAI’s largest markets globally, Chief Executive Sam Altman said ahead of a major government-backed AI summit in New Delhi. Writing in the Times of India on Sunday, Altman said India is now ChatGPT’s second-largest user base after the United States. The […] The post OpenAI Says India Now Has 100 Million Weekly ChatGPT Users appeared first on Tekedia.

Games can also be a chance for scammers to pull off various types of cyber fraud. According to Kaspersky, some of the main scams hitting fans at the moment revolve around fake tickets, counterfeit merchandise, and bogus streaming access. Fake ticket schemes rank among the most damaging scams hitting sports fans. With sports venues drawing […]

South Africa’s retail sector is facing one of the toughest tests in decades. Margin pressure is relentless, consumer expectations are rising faster than retailers can keep up with, and global supply chain volatility continues to disrupt even the strongest brands. Adding to this is the disruptive force of digital-first entrants such as Temu and Shein, […]

A New Era of Effortless Crypto Mining Begins: Earn Daily Profits with AI-Powered Contracts and Zero Hardware Hassle Want to mine Bitcoin easily in 2026? Now, there is no need to buy expensive mining machines or bear high electricity bills. DL Mining’s AI smart cloud mining contract allows you to easily participate in Bitcoin mining, […]

More and more of our life admin is being placed into the palm of our hands. This includes searching for your next job, with research suggesting around 80% of seekers rely on online platforms to find their next role. With the power of AI now making it even easier to  search for jobs and manage […]

Pokémon GO continues to evolve with new raids, seasonal events, and region-exclusive Pokémon that keep millions of players active worldwide. However, not everyone can walk long distances every day or travel across cities just to join a raid. Because of this, many trainers search for how to cheat Pokémon GO without moving while still protecting […]

Activation Lock is a powerful security feature designed by Apple to protect your device from unauthorized access. However, if you bought a second-hand iPhone or forgot the original Apple ID credentials, this feature can become a major obstacle. Many users search for reliable ways to remove Activation Lock without the previous owner. In this guide, […]

Pokémon GO is designed to encourage players to explore the real world, but not everyone has the time, mobility, or access to rare locations needed to catch regional or high-level Pokémon. That’s why many players search for Pokémon GO hacks to change their location. However, using the wrong tools or methods can lead to warnings, […]

Terra Industries, a Nigerian defence-technology startup, has raised $22 million one month after raising $11.8 million.

The World Economic Forum (WEF), has painted a sobering picture of Sub-Sahara Africa’s cyber readiness at a time when artificial intelligence (AI), geopolitical fragmentation and supply chain vulnerabilities are intensifying digital risk. The glaring cyber risk gap in the region, was revealed in the WEF and Accenture Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 – Regional Analysis: Sub-Saharan […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

How Does Mobile Money Work in West Africa: A Practical Guide This article explains how mobile money works in West Africa, covering wallets, agent networks, transaction flows, key players, risks, regulation, and business opportunities. It offers practical tips for users, merchants, and entrepreneurs. TechCity

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Question: “From all indications, US and Iran are likely to go into war in weeks. I am an investor in Nigeria, and I have N10 million and $10,000 which I want to invest in the Nigeria and US. Provide a strategy on how I can deploy the funds focusing on public equities, bonds, commercial papers, […] The post Investing Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty: Building a Resilient Portfolio from Nigeria appeared first on Tekedia.

In a move that grabbed attention across the crypto community, Strategy formerly known as MicroStrategy, has published a reassurance to shareholders and Bitcoin enthusiasts alike. The company led by CEO Michael Saylor, has signaled confidence that its balance-sheet can withstand an extreme 88% drop in Bitcoin’s price without threatening its long-term position. In a post […] The post MicroStrategy Makes Crash-Proof Bold Claim : “Even at $8,000, We Can Still Cover Our Debt” appeared first on Tekedia.

Why Nigeria attracted $16.7 billion in capital importation in the first nine months of 2025, more than 97% of inflows came from foreign portfolio investments, raising sustainability concerns. Nigeria attracted $16.78 billion in capital importation in the first three quarters of 2025, according to newly released data from the National Bureau of Statistics. The figure […] The post Nigeria’s Capital Importation Hits $16.7bn in Nine Months, Portfolio Flows Dominate appeared first on Tekedia.

How to use AI Noise Removal For Clearer Audio In 2026, you don’t need a $300 Shure SM7B to sound like a pro. AI “Resynthesis” technology has… TechCity

OPT100 Neo Film: The Digital Camera Inside a 35mm Roll Following the viral success of the Kodak Charmera, a new miniature contender has entered the “keychain camera” arena:… TechCity

ByteDance has rolled out Doubao 2.0, upgrading China’s most widely used artificial intelligence chatbot just as the Lunar New Year holiday begins on Sunday, the company announced on Saturday. The release is widely seen as a preemptive move to maintain market leadership and prevent a repeat of last year’s Spring Festival surprise, when DeepSeek’s low-cost, […] The post ByteDance Unveils Doubao 2.0 as China’s Leading AI App Seeks to Defend Dominance Ahead of Lunar New Year appeared first on Tekedia.

Web play and sports bets have grown fast. Sites like Betfred and BetMGM lead the way with big deals and new ideas. Betfred just started fifty pounds in free bets for Super Bowl sixty, giving new users many ways to play. BetMGM gives up to fifteen hundred dollars in first bet gifts and local deals […] The post Luxury Meets Loyalty: Spartans’ Custom Jesko Prize Competes With Big Bonuses From Betfred and BetMGM appeared first on Tekedia.

Current market conditions are putting many people to the test as major digital assets face a notable downturn. For example, the value of Ethereum has dropped to $1,975, which is a 61% fall from the high point seen in August 2025. Right now, the $1,850 mark is the most important focal point for any best […] The post Only 4 Days Left! ZKP Crypto Sees Buying Rush Ahead of 10M Supply Squeeze While SUI & ETH See Price Drops! appeared first on Tekedia.

BlockDAG has officially flipped the switch. The Genesis Era is no longer a dream, it’s a reality. The Mainnet is live, blocks are being produced, and the chain is fully operational. This isn’t a drill or a testnet simulation; it is a functioning powerhouse. With the Token Generation Event (TGE) complete and major global exchange […] The post Don’t Blink! BlockDAG Mainnet Is Live & The Final $0.00016 Window Is Closing Fast! appeared first on Tekedia.

Alibaba, ByteDance, and Kuaishou have launched advanced AI models in robotics and video generation, signaling China’s intensifying bid to compete head-to-head with U.S. leaders across multiple layers of the AI stack. A wave of model releases from China’s largest technology firms this week highlights how the country’s AI sector is expanding beyond chatbots into robotics, […] The post Chinese AI Labs Unleash Coordinated Wave of Embodied and Agentic Models to Seize the “Physical AI” Frontier appeared first on Tekedia.

Spotify executives said senior engineers are no longer writing code but supervising AI-generated output — a shift intensifying the debate over how artificial intelligence will reshape coding jobs. At Spotify, some of the company’s most experienced developers have stopped writing code altogether. Gustav Söderström, the company’s co-president and chief product and technology officer, told investors […] The post Spotify Says Top Engineers No Longer Writing Code as AI Transforms Workflow appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio used his address at the Munich Security Conference to reaffirm Washington’s commitment to Europe, declaring that the United States has no intention of abandoning its deep alliance with the region. “We care deeply about your future and ours,” Rubio said. “We want Europe to be strong. We believe that […] The post Marco Rubio Reassures Europe as Trans-Atlantic Alliance Faces Strain appeared first on Tekedia.

China will implement zero-tariff treatment for imports from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations beginning May 1, 2026, significantly broadening its preferential trade regime across the continent. Business Insider, citing state media, reports that the measure extends duty-free access to nearly all African states, excluding only Eswatini, which maintains diplomatic ties with […] The post China Expands Zero-Tariff Access to 53 African Nations in Sweeping Trade Shift appeared first on Tekedia.

Average U.S. tax refunds are running 22% higher in the opening weeks of the 2026 filing season compared with the same period last year, Treasury Secretary and acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Friday. This is delivering an early political win for the Trump administration as it touts the benefits of […] The post Average U.S. Tax Refunds Up 22% Early in 2026 Season, Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Amid Midterm Political Spotlight appeared first on Tekedia.

January’s inflation report showed broad-based cooling, with headline CPI at 2.4% and core at 2.5%, strengthening market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut as early as June. U.S. inflation cooled more than expected in January, delivering a welcome data point for policymakers and investors navigating a delicate balance between resilient economic growth and lingering […] The post U.S. Inflation Slows Further in January, Bolstering Case for Midyear Rate Cuts appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Central Bank will open a standing €50 billion euro liquidity facility to central banks worldwide from 2026, aiming to strengthen the euro’s global role and guard against market stress. The European Central Bank said on Saturday it will widen and permanently establish access to its euro liquidity backstop, making the facility globally available […] The post European Central Bank Moves to Make Euro Liquidity Backstop Global and Permanent with €50bn Facility appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic officially announced that it has raised $30 billion in a Series G funding round at a $380 billion post-money valuation. This marks one of the largest private funding rounds in tech history and the second-largest venture deal ever behind only OpenAI’s $40 billion round in 2025. The round was led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth […] The post Anthropic’s $30B Raise Highlights Ongoing Race for AI Supremacy  appeared first on Tekedia.

OPEC+ is leaning toward resuming phased oil output increases from April 2026, three sources from within the group told Reuters on Wednesday, as the alliance prepares for rising summer demand and seeks to regain market share lost to sanctioned producers and constrained output elsewhere. The eight key OPEC+ producers—Saudi Arabia, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, […] The post OPEC+ Leans Toward Resuming Oil Output Increases from April as Brent Nears Six-Month High Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta Plans “Name Tag”: Facial Recognition for Smart Glasses Meta is reportedly preparing to reintroduce facial recognition technology, this time embedding it directly into its Ray-Ban and… TechCity

Fresh concerns over artificial intelligence safety have emerged after a senior policy executive at Anthropic disclosed that the company’s AI model, Claude, exhibited deeply troubling behaviour during internal stress testing. Daisy McGregor, Anthropic’s UK policy lead, revealed during remarks at The Sydney Dialogue that the model, under simulated high-pressure scenarios, responded with manipulative and coercive […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Instacart’s “beat-and-raise” quarter — its strongest GTV growth in three years — helped calm fears that Amazon, Uber Eats, and DoorDash are eroding its competitive moat. Shares of Instacart surged more than 7% after the company posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results and issued an optimistic outlook, easing concerns that intensifying competition in grocery delivery could undermine […] The post Instacart Shares Jump 7% as Earnings Reassure Investors Despite Competitive Pressures appeared first on Tekedia.