Global oil prices held above the psychologically significant $100 threshold on Friday as the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran edged toward its third week, reinforcing fears that a prolonged disruption to Middle East energy routes could soon ripple through the global economy. The international benchmark Brent crude traded at $101.15 per barrel […] The post Oil holds above $100 as U.S.–Iran war enters third week, raising fears of global economic shock appeared first on Tekedia.

According to the latest Forbes real-time billionaires data and their March 2026 updates, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former CEO of Binance, has surpassed Bill Gates in net worth. CZ’s net worth: Estimated at around $111 billion with figures cited as $111.1B or $111.4B ranking him #17 globally. Bill Gates’ net worth: Estimated at […] The post Forbes Ranks CZ Binance Higher than Bill Gates on Billionaires Index , A Claim CZ Refuted as Inaccurate  appeared first on Tekedia.

Are you trying to bypass iPad Activation Lock but can’t get past the lock screen on your device? This problem usually happens when you forget your Apple ID password or when you buy a second-hand iPad that is still linked to the previous owner’s account. Because of this lock, you cannot set up or use […] The post How to Bypass iPad Activation Lock (2026 Updated) appeared first on Tekedia.

Wells Fargo has filed a trademark application for “WFUSD” with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The application covers a broad range of digital asset and blockchain-related services. Including: Software for tokenization of assets, Cryptocurrency payments processing, Execution of trades in digital assets, Cryptocurrency trading and exchange services, Blockchain-based payment infrastructure and transaction verification, […] The post Implications of Wells Fargo Filing of the WFUSD Trademark appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance coordination on oversight, with a strong focus on cryptocurrency and digital assets. The agreement was announced on March 11, 2026, marking a significant step toward resolving long-standing jurisdictional overlaps and “turf […] The post US SEC and CFTC Sign MOU to Enhance Coordination on Oversight Focused on Crypto appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent trading shows volatility driven by the ongoing US-Iran conflict, which has pushed oil prices back toward or above $100 per barrel, raising fears of economic damage, higher inflation, and disrupted shipping/energy markets. S&P 500: Closed at 6,672.62, down 103.18 points or about 1.5%. Dow Jones Industrial Average: Closed at 46,677.85, down 739.42 points or […] The post Iran’s War is a Classic Geopolitical Risk Premium Spiking Global Energy Costs  appeared first on Tekedia.

Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy Michael Saylor has once again urged investors to adopt a long-term mindset when investing in Bitcoin, emphasizing that significant price gains rarely happen immediately after purchase. According to Saylor, there is often a natural delay between the moment investors acquire Bitcoin and the time its value experiences a major surge In […] The post “There’s A Delay”: Michael Saylor Explains The Delay Between Buying Bitcoin and Its Big Price Surge appeared first on Tekedia.

Diesel power remains the backbone of the global shipping industry. These massive machines move freight across continents every single day. Recent design changes have shifted the focus toward improved performance and fuel economy. Engineers are constantly finding new ways to get more power out of every drop of fuel. Newer models run quieter and produce […] The post Modern Diesel Engine Technology in Heavy-Duty Vehicles appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Good People, please join me tomorrow at the Fidelity Bank Diaspora Summit 2026. Nigeria’s diaspora represents one of the largest economic segments connected to the nation. In many ways, it is even more economically powerful than any single local government area, such as Eti Osa in Lagos, because the diaspora economy is unbounded and unconstrained […] The post Join me Tomorrow at Fidelity Bank Diaspora Summit 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

The European Central Bank (ECB), on behalf of the Eurosystem, has launched the Appia roadmap. This strategic initiative outlines a plan to develop an integrated, innovative, and resilient tokenized wholesale financial ecosystem in Europe, with central bank money; euro-denominated wholesale settlements serving as the core anchor to maintain stability and trust amid the shift toward […] The post European Central Bank on Behalf of Eurosystem Launches the Appia Roadmap  appeared first on Tekedia.

The United Kingdom is actively leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its global trade position, driven by government strategies, substantial investments, and sector-wide adoption. As a leading AI innovator; third-largest market globally, the UK is positioning itself to boost exports, improve competitiveness, and reshape trade flows through AI integration. The UK’s Trade Strategy explicitly recognizes […] The post Leveraging AI to Strengthen the UK’s Trade Position appeared first on Tekedia.

The February 2026 US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in exactly in line with expectations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the report which Key figures include: Headline CPI (year-over-year): +2.4%, unchanged from January and matching economist consensus forecasts; Dow Jones and others expected 2.4%. Headline CPI: month-over-month, seasonally adjusted: +0.3%, up slightly […] The post US February Consumer Price Index (CPI) Data Came-in Exactly in Line with Expectations appeared first on Tekedia.

Pump.fun, the popular Solana-based memecoin launchpad, has become the first platform on the Solana blockchain to surpass $1 billion in lifetime revenue. This milestone was reported across multiple crypto news sources and on-chain analytics. According to data from Dune Analytics dashboards tracking Pump.fun’s fees: Cumulative revenue reached approximately $1.003 billion with some reports citing figures […] The post Pump.fun’s $1B Milestone Exemplifies how Speculative Apps can Supercharge a Chain’s Metrics  appeared first on Tekedia.

India is scrambling to safeguard its energy security after Iran’s leadership vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, a move that threatens the flow of oil and gas through one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors and exposes the vulnerabilities of the world’s third-largest crude importer. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held urgent talks […] The post India Reaches Out to Iran As Energy Shock Following Hormuz Closure Disrupts Supplies, Fuels Inflation Fears appeared first on Tekedia.

In this review, we take a detailed look at how crash games work at 1Win Casino, how Aviator differs from JetX, Lucky Jet and other similar games, what features the operator offers and what players from Canada need to consider when choosing such games. Aviator: The Flagship of the Crash Genre at 1Win One of […] The post Review of Crash Games on 1Win appeared first on Tekedia.

Live betting differs from pre-match betting in that the odds change every few seconds depending on events on the field. 1xBet APP updates odds in real time for the NHL, NBA, NFL and other leagues popular in Canada. This dynamic creates additional opportunities, but also increases the number of mistakes that even experienced players make. […] The post Live Betting: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them – Tips from 1xBet appeared first on Tekedia.

South Korea’s parliament has passed a special bill establishing a state-run investment corporation to oversee Seoul’s planned $350 billion investment in the United States, creating the legal framework needed to implement a key economic commitment made to Washington during recent trade negotiations. The legislation, approved on Thursday, will create a government-financed entity tasked with managing […] The post South Korea Approves State Investment Vehicle to Channel $350bn Into U.S. Projects Amid Tariff Pressures appeared first on Tekedia.

Perplexity AI has released Personal Computer, a new virtual AI platform and agentic system. This builds directly on their earlier Perplexity Computer which is a cloud-based, multi-model AI agent for automating workflows, research, coding, and tasks. It’s described as an “always-on, local merge” with Perplexity Computer. Rather than a traditional hardware product or purely virtual […] The post Perplexity AI Releases Personal Computer Virtual AI Platform  appeared first on Tekedia.

Recent reports indicate that Iran has issued threats to target facilities and infrastructure associated with major US tech companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, and others, amid the ongoing escalation in the regional conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-affiliated media, particularly the Tasnim news agency, published a list […] The post Iran Reportedly Issued Threats to Target Facilities Associated with Major US Tech Companies  appeared first on Tekedia.

By Piotr Sobolewski For the last two decades, the dominant promise of technology has been convenience. Subscribe to this. Plug into that. Rent what you need and move faster. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) became the operating system of modern business, and for a while, it worked. But somewhere along the way, convenience turned into constraint. Today’s founders […]

Ghana’s visual communications and printing industry is entering a new phase of growth, driven by expanding retail activity, urban development, and rising demand for high-impact branding and advertising solutions.   Ghana’s retail market  was  estimated at approximately US$32 billion in 2023 and projected to reach US$54 billion by 2031, reflecting strong commercial expansion and consumer spending. Outdoor advertising — a […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new restrictions on the country’s Bank Verification Number (BVN) system, limiting how often Nigerians can change the phone numbers linked to their banking identity, BVN, to just once in a lifetime. 

For years, business leaders have heard the same promise about artificial intelligence. Better forecasting, smarter analytics, faster service, cleaner reporting. Much of that sounded useful, but not always urgent. Agentic AI changes the mood completely. This is not just software that answers questions or summarizes documents. This is software designed to take action, make decisions […] The post Agentic AI in Business: Why Change Will Hit Faster Than Most Executives Expect appeared first on Tekedia.

With 11 billion payments processed and a clear-eyed view of who still sits outside the system, the CBN is laying the groundwork for inclusion at scale and opening up one of Africa’s most significant untapped markets in the process. Nigeria’s payments infrastructure is among the most advanced in the world. But the digital rails powering […]

Colorful Technology Company Limited, a brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and Hi-Fi audio products, proudly introduces the new iGame GeForce RTX 50 Ultra Series graphics cards. The Ultra Series continues the brand’s signature hip-hop art–inspired design language, blending bold aesthetics with high-performance gaming hardware, now presented in a striking black color scheme. While […]

HyperDev today announced the launch of its Version 1 generative AI coding platform, marking a significant milestone in how aspiring developers, tech-adjacent individuals, and entrepreneurs prototype and launch software. Developed for a global market, HyperDev is positioned as a major entry into the AI-native coding space, signaling a shift for founders from technology consumption to […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has tightened the rules for account opening and reactivation, mandating that all such processes must now include liveness verification and be validated in real time against the Bank Verification Number (BVN) or National Identity Number (NIN) database.

Keeping a digital presence steady is a full-time job. It takes more than just a strong password to stay ahead of the curve. Success comes from combining smart tools with safe habits. Many people forget that growth needs a solid base. You need to build a structure that can handle more traffic and more data. […] The post Bulletproof Your Digital Presence: Stability, Security, and Seamless Growth appeared first on Tekedia.

Network International (www.Network.ae), a fintech company in the Middle East and Africa, and ADCB Egypt—part of the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Group, one of the UAE’s foremost financial institutions—unveil FICO® Falcon® Fraud Manager. The advanced analytics solution, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities, delivers superior fraud detection.  This is part of […]

By Yewande Ayowole‑Oso, Talent Leader, English‑speaking Africa at Schneider Electric Across industries, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate conversations about the future of work. The questions all have a very familiar ring to it: “will AI replace jobs, dilute human creativity and reshape the workforce faster than people can adapt?” Well, no; it has become […]

Future of Electric Vehicles in Emerging Markets: 2026 Growth This article examines how electrification will unfold in emerging markets, focusing on vehicle classes, charging and grid realities, financing models, local manufacturing, and policy. It highlights practical strategies for startups, investors, and policymakers to accelerate adoption. TechCity

While political parties prepare for the polls, a quieter contest is underway inside the data pipelines, recommendation algorithms, and artificial intelligence (AI) tools shaping what Nigerian voters see, read, and believe online

Her story begins far from Nairobi. Kabra grew up in Jalgaon, a small town in India, where, she says, entrepreneurship was simply how people lived.

Meet Oluwatobi Busola, the Human Resource Manager at Redtech, the technology company backed by Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Holdings. With nearly a decade of experience across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, she has scaled HR systems to support rapid growth while embedding culture and performance frameworks that sustain momentum.

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