Aliko Dangote says ordinary Nigerians will be able to buy shares in the $20 billion Dangote Refinery within five months, with the option to receive dividends in either naira or U.S. dollars. Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has confirmed that ordinary Nigerians will be able to acquire shares in the Dangote Refinery within the […] The post Dangote Refinery Set for Public Listing in Four Months as Retail Investors Promised Dollar Dividend Option appeared first on Tekedia.

Amazon plans to invest $12 billion in new AI-focused data center campuses in Louisiana as part of a broader $200 billion capital expenditure push. Amazon on Monday announced plans to invest $12 billion in new data center campuses in Louisiana, reinforcing its aggressive expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure even as investors weigh the […] The post Amazon Unveils $12bn Louisiana Data Center Expansion Amid Intensifying AI Infrastructure Race appeared first on Tekedia.

By earmarking up to 5% of GDP for industrial financing, Abuja is signaling one of the most aggressive state-backed industrial funding commitments in Nigeria’s recent economic history. The Federal Government has unveiled plans to allocate up to 5% of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product to industrial financing under the Nigeria Industrial Policy (NIP) 2025, marking a […] The post Nigeria Targets 5% of GDP for Industrial Financing Under Sweeping 2025 Policy Drive appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced late Monday that it will cease collecting tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) effective 12:01 a.m. EST (0501 GMT) on Tuesday. This comes more than three days after the U.S. Supreme Court declared those duties illegal in a landmark 6-3 ruling on Friday. In […] The post U.S. Customs to Halt IEEPA Tariff Collections at Midnight Tuesday appeared first on Tekedia.

A potential March rate hike by the Bank of Japan would mark not just a monetary adjustment, but a strategic response to currency pressure, diplomatic optics, and the fragile transition away from ultra-loose policy. The Bank of Japan could raise interest rates as soon as March if the yen resumes its slide ahead of a […] The post BOJ Faces March Rate Hike Test as Yen Weakness Collides With U.S.-Japan Diplomacy appeared first on Tekedia.

The Nigerian stock market has emerged as Africa’s best-performing equity market in 2026, marked by rising valuations. According to reports, the Nigerian exchange delivered a remarkable 34.4% year-to-date return in dollar terms as of February 20, 2026. This comes as the naira currently trades at N1,333 to 1 dollar. This significant performance marks a major […] The post Nigeria Tops Africa’s Stock Market Rankings in 2026 With Record Dollar Gain appeared first on Tekedia.

European officials and business leaders expressed deep alarm and uncertainty on Monday, after President Donald Trump imposed a new universal 15% tariff on all imports over the weekend, according to a CNBC report. The move came just days after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his earlier IEEPA-based tariff regime. The rapid escalation has raised […] The post Europe Braces for Trade Chaos as Trump’s New 15% Global Tariff Sparks Alarm, Threatening Recent U.S. Deals appeared first on Tekedia.

The clash between the Supreme Court and President Donald Trump over tariff authority has injected a new layer of legal and policy uncertainty into a bond market already balancing inflation risks against slowing growth. U.S. Treasury yields were little changed at the start of the week. Still, the calm in early trading masked a deeper […] The post Treasury Yields Steady as Supreme Court Tariff Ruling and Trump’s 15% Levy Roil Trade Outlook appeared first on Tekedia.

The market is showing classic risk-on and risk-off dynamics right now amid heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East involving U.S.-Iran standoffs over nuclear issues and potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil — Crude has pushed higher recently, with Brent settling around $71-72/barrel; recent closes near $71.76–$71.97, having surged on Iran conflict […] The post Markets Showing Classic Risk-on and Risk-off Dynamics  appeared first on Tekedia.

Grey , a provider of cross-border payments solutions, has expanded its business banking offering to include USD business accounts, bulk payments, and USDC stablecoin support on a single platform. The expanded offering is designed to help businesses receive international payments, manage large-scale cross-border transactions, and reduce the cost and complexity typically associated with international banking. […] The post Grey expands global business banking with new USD-based payment capabilities appeared first on Tech In Africa.

SeamlessHR, a provider of HR, payroll, learning, and recruitment solutions for businesses worldwide, processed more than N950 billion (over $600 million) in salaries across Africa in 2025, nearly doubling the N500 billion recorded in 2023. The milestone reflects the company’s growing role in supporting payroll execution, HR operations, and workforce management for organizations across banking […] The post SeamlessHR Processes N950 Billion in Salaries Across Africa in 2025, Underscoring Role as Workforce Infrastructure appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced on Friday that his office will launch multiple new investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, covering most major U.S. trading partners. It also spans a wide range of practices from pharmaceutical pricing to industrial overcapacity, forced labor, digital services taxes, and discrimination against U.S. technology […] The post USTR Greer Confirms New Section 301 Investigations Across Major Trading Partners After Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs appeared first on Tekedia.

Taylor’s position reframes AI not as a shortcut for governance, but as a tool that must not dilute the intellectual accountability of board members. At a time when generative systems can draft strategy papers in seconds, Bret Taylor is drawing a clear boundary between technological capability and boardroom discipline. The chairman of OpenAI said on […] The post OpenAI Chair Bret Taylor Urges Boards to Ditch Slides — and Skip AI — in Favor of Sharp Written Memos appeared first on Tekedia.

The search for exit pathways in African tech has now set eyes on London's Stock Exchange after a decade of billions of dollars invested.

With the IHS deal, MTN is reclaiming strategic control over assets it once sold and reshaping the economics of telecom infrastructure across its markets.

Kenya raised $1.04 billion in total startup funding in 2025 — the most capital any single African market has attracted since 2022. But the headline number hides a tension that the ecosystem cannot afford to ignore. According to Partech Africa’s 2025 VC Report, Kenya led the continent in total capital raised, growing 72% year-on-year. Africa: […] The post Kenya’s Billion-Dollar Year: Megadeal Magic or Ecosystem Strength? appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The Canadian online gambling market has never been this competitive. Every year, we see new platforms finding their ways into the space, and established brands don’t want to get fizzled out. Because of that, they are forced to upgrade their promotions every time to stay relevant. For players, this is a good thing. It means […] The post The Most Attractive Online Casino Offers in Canada appeared first on Tekedia.

For eight consecutive years, South Africa watched from behind as Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt took turns leading Africa’s venture capital rankings. In 2025, that streak ended. According to Partech Africa’s 2025 Africa Tech VC Report, South Africa ranked first in both equity funding ($643M, +41% YoY) and equity deal count (85 rounds, +27% YoY), reclaiming […] The post South Africa Reclaims the Top Spot in African VC for the First Time Since 2017 appeared first on Tech In Africa.

One of the best things about NFTs is that they can often serve a purpose and allow people to own digital items. There’s an expectation that they will play a role in metaverses in the future, as people will be able to purchase anything from property to accessories in virtual worlds. The NFT horse racing […] The post How Can NFT Horse Racing Offerings Help Horse Racing Go Global? appeared first on Tekedia.

BasiGo, a Kenyan electric bus startup, is testing Jenga buses, a scheduled commuter service in Nairobi, the country’s capital, adding a new product line alongside its core electric vehicle supply business.

Cape Town-based venture capital firm HAVAÍC has announced the third close of its African Innovation Fund 3, securing over $30 million in commitments toward a $50 million target. The latest close follows an investment from E Squared Investments, a South African impact investor established by Allan Gray in 2007. E Squared joins existing investors Fireball […] The post HAVAÍC’s African Innovation Fund 3 Reaches Third Close at Over $30M appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Araxi Limited, formerly Capital Appreciation, has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in Pay@ Group for ZAR 1 billion ($62.3 million) through its subsidiary African Resonance. Pay@ Group, founded in 2007 by Johan Koornhof, operates over 9,000 retail payment points and 150,000 mobile point-of-sale devices across Southern Africa. The company processes over ZAR 60 billion […] The post Araxi Acquires 80% Stake in Pay@ Group for $62.3M appeared first on Tech In Africa.

WafR, a Casablanca-based retail fintech, has raised $4 million in an oversubscribed seed round co-led by LoftyInc Capital, Attijariwafa Ventures, and Al Mada Ventures. Founded in 2021 by Ismail Bargach and Reda Sellak, WafR operates a platform that enables small neighborhood stores to offer mobile top-ups, remittances, and cash-in/cash-out services. The company reports nearly 20,000 […] The post Moroccan Retail Fintech WafR Raises $4M Seed Round appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Glovo announced a landmark partnership with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to launch an innovative rider safety program centered around its new Road Safety feature. The launch event also brought together a broad coalition of institutional stakeholders, including representatives from the Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya, Nairobi County, and the Nairobi Police […]

The Pixel 10a, is a step down from the 10th generation released last year, both for your wallet and in the features it presents.

Terra Industries, a Nigerian defence-technology startup has entered an agreement with the Nigerian Armed Forces to localise the production of advanced security systems.

Now in its eighth edition, ATS  is usually held in February, when the Nairobi skies are bright, activities are agog, and traffic is a bit brutal. 

MicroStrategy has deepened its position as the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, amassing 717,131 BTC valued at approximately $48.7 billion as of February 22, 2026. However, the holdings, built through 99 acquisitions since 2020 at an average purchase price of $76,027 per coin, are currently reflecting a 10.6% unrealized loss following recent market pullbacks […] The post MicroStrategy’s Massive Bitcoin Holdings Slide Into Unrealized Loss Territory as BTC Slips appeared first on Tekedia.

Africa’s venture capital fundraising fell for the first time in four years as Africa-focused fund managers raised only $107 million across final closes in six funds in 2025.

School security has evolved beyond just keeping out unwanted visitors. Modern educational institutions need comprehensive access management that does more than lock doors but addresses multiple challenges—from controlling who enters premises and when to preventing theft, managing cashless payments, and giving parents peace of mind about their children’s safety.  Last July, the Department of Basic Education and the South African Police Service introduced […]

JUMO has appointed Paul Whelpton as CEO. Whelpton takes over from founder and chief executive Andrew Watkins-Ball, who has grown the start-up to serve Africa’s top banks and payments companies. During Paul’s nine years at JUMO, he has led the teams that have built the information management capabilities of the business, most recently as Chief […]

Nedbank Group has secured a Kenyan regulatory waiver that clears the way for its plan to acquire about 66% of NCBA Group, one of East Africa’s biggest lenders.

Tech News Updates Nigeria Today: Top Stories & Analysis 2026 This article summarizes the latest developments in Nigeria’s tech scene, focusing on fintech valuations, the funding environment, regulatory shifts and practical advice for founders and consumers. It highlights what matters now and where to watch next. TechCity

MTN Nigeria Plc has emerged as the most valuable listed company on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), achieving a market capitalisation of N16.373 trillion following a sharp rally in its share price. The telecommunications giant surpassed BUA Foods, which had led market capitalization rankings since 2025, and moved ahead of Dangote Cement to secure the top […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

In today's edition: PwC is selling Koko Networks || Nigerian telcos, banks end debt rift || Gaming payouts in Lagos are now taxed || MultiChoice's restructuring era continues

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