As the year gets underway, drivers on the inDrive ride-hailing platform are sharpening their skills through a dedicated driver training workshop designed to set the standard for the months ahead. The session focused on professionalism, safety and passenger comfort, ensuring drivers are well equipped to deliver consistent, high-quality ride experiences as demand builds across the […]

Simplifying and Scaling Cloud Network Protection Check Point Software Technologies, a pioneer and global leader in cybersecurity, has announced support for Google Cloud Network Security Integration, delivering a streamlined and non-disruptive approach to deploying cloud firewalls. The integration enables organisations to strengthen network security across complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments without compromising performance or requiring […]

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Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy received a major infrastructure upgrade this week with the launch of the Ikoyi Metro EDGE data center by Fringe Infrastructure Limited. Located in Ikoyi, one of Lagos’ key commercial districts, the facility marks a significant step toward building low-latency, resilient digital infrastructure across the country. The Ikoyi Metro EDGE facility […]

Why Nigerian Travelers Are Driving a Budget-First Shift in Travel Tech GoWāndr, a new travel technology startup, has officially launched its budget-first travel planning app on iOS and Android… TechCity

Japan’s 30-year Japanese Government Bond (JGB) yield reached a new all-time high (ATH) during trading, hitting an intraday peak of approximately 3.527% before closing around 3.50–3.51%. The day’s high at 3.527%, with Trading Economics noting the historical all-time high as 3.53% in January 2026 likely referring to this session’s peak. Reuters reported earlier in the […] The post Japanese Government Bond Yields Reached ATH appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently considering a major challenge to President Trump’s broad tariffs imposed in 2025 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a 1977 law intended for national emergencies. These tariffs include “reciprocal” duties on goods from nearly all countries starting at 10-50% from April 2025 and “fentanyl-related” penalties on imports […] The post Supreme Court May Enforce Return of $133B of US Tariff Revenue appeared first on Tekedia.

Polymarket has introduced taker-only fees exclusively on its 15-minute crypto prediction markets short-term “up or down” bets on assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP that resolve every 15 minutes. These fees are not retained by Polymarket as revenue—instead, 100% of the collected fees are redistributed daily in USDC to market makers through the new […] The post Polymarket Introduced Taker-Only Fees Exclusively on 15-Minute Crypto Prediction Markets  appeared first on Tekedia.

Market systems are inherently imperfect because information asymmetry makes it difficult for demand and supply to naturally converge at an optimal equilibrium. To correct this imperfection, societies create companies. Companies serve as organizing platforms that bring demand and supply together so that transactions can happen efficiently. When you are hungry, you do not go from […] The post What Is Minimum Viable Demand (MVD)? appeared first on Tekedia.

Benchmark copper prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) surged past $13,000 per metric ton for the first time, reaching intraday highs around $13,387–$13,387.50 on January 6, before settling slightly lower. This extends a massive rally from 2025 up ~42% annually, driven by: Tight global supply from mine disruptions e.g., strikes in Chile, accidents in […] The post Copper Reaches ATH As K9Strategy Burns 144 BoDoggos appeared first on Tekedia.

Intel is preparing a deeper push into gaming hardware, setting its sights on the fast-growing handheld gaming market with a new chip and platform built specifically for portable devices. The move, unveiled at CES, signals a strategic attempt to enter a segment where rivals, particularly AMD, have already built a commanding lead and where technical […] The post Intel Targets Handheld Gaming With Panther Lake, Testing Its Manufacturing Revival Against AMD’s Grip appeared first on Tekedia.

Tanzania-born remittance startup NALA has unveiled the NALA USD Global Account, a product designed to redefine global money management for emerging markets. The stablecoin-backed account enables users to save in USD, send money across borders, and maintain access to their funds anytime, anywhere. Expressing excitement, CEO Benjamin Fernandes said, “I’m excited to unveil USD Global […] The post NALA Launches Stablecoin-backed USD Global Account to Revolutionize Cross-Border Money Management appeared first on Tekedia.

Samsung Electronics is poised to cap off the year with its strongest quarterly profit in more than six years, riding a severe global shortage of memory chips that has sent prices soaring as customers scramble to secure components needed for artificial intelligence workloads. The world’s largest memory chipmaker is expected to report a 160% jump […] The post Samsung Set for Biggest Profit Surge in Years as AI-Driven Chip Shortage Supercharges Memory Prices appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s naira could stage a meaningful recovery in 2026, strengthening to between N1,350 and N1,450 per dollar, as foreign exchange reforms, improving liquidity, and easing inflation begin to reshape the macroeconomic landscape, according to CardinalStone Partners. The projection is contained in the firm’s 2026 economic outlook report, “Indicators Align for Sustained Macro Gains,” published on […] The post Naira to Strengthen to N1350/$1 in 2026 as FX Reforms and Liquidity Gains Offset Oil Market Headwinds — CardinalStone appeared first on Tekedia.

African startups showed renewed strength in 2025, raising billions of dollars in funding, a clear rebound after two challenging years for venture capital on the continent. A report by Africa: The Big Deal revealed that African startups staged a notable comeback last year, raising a total of $3.2 billion in funding (excluding exits), a 40% […] The post African Startups Recorded $3.2bn in Funding in 2025, Surpassing 2023 And 2024 Levels appeared first on Tekedia.

Thunes a financial technology company that provides a global cross-border payment infrastructure has announced the onboarding of Sterling Bank into its Direct Global Network, a move set to enhance cross-border payment experiences for Nigerians living and working abroad. Through this partnership, both new and existing Sterling Bank account holders can now access seamless, instant international […] The post Sterling Bank Taps Thunes Network to Boost Global Payments For Nigerians Abroad appeared first on Tekedia.

China’s Lenovo, the world’s largest personal computer maker, is sharpening its push into artificial intelligence by partnering with U.S. chip giant Nvidia to help AI cloud providers deploy data centers at unprecedented speed. The company announced the tie-up on Tuesday at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, framing it as a direct response […] The post Lenovo Taps Nvidia to Fast-Track AI Data Centers as It Pushes Deeper Into the AI Stack appeared first on Tekedia.

Semiconductor stocks have started the year on a strong footing, with gains concentrated not in flashy logic chips but in a quieter, more fundamental corner of the industry: memory. Shares of the world’s biggest memory makers have surged, reflecting how artificial intelligence is reshaping demand patterns across the chip sector and tightening supply in critical […] The post Memory Takes the Lead as AI Fuels a Fresh Semiconductor Rally appeared first on Tekedia.

Sony Honda Mobility stepped onto the CES stage in Las Vegas with a message that cut against the prevailing mood in the U.S. auto industry: it is still pressing ahead with electric vehicles, even as many rivals retreat. The electric vehicle joint venture between Sony Group and Honda Motor unveiled its latest prototype at the […] The post Sony Honda Defies EV Slowdown With Afeela Push at CES, Betting on Premium Tech as U.S. Market Cools appeared first on Tekedia.

The market, which is prominently known for its volatility, shrinking liquidity and declining confidence is somehow seen altering its trend. Ozak AI, a new AI token, is approaching the $5.5 million presale mark, and analysts are openly saying that it is one of the most undervalued early-stage investments of this year. While top-cap assets continue […] The post The Most Undervalued Investment Right Now? Analysts Point to Ozak AI’s Fast Presale Growth and Near-$5.5M Raise appeared first on Tekedia.

In the fast-paced world of air travel, where timing and accuracy can make or break a customer’s experience, FlySafair continues to enhance its operational communication through its long-standing partnership with BulkSMS.com. Since its very first passenger flight took to the skies on 16 October 2014, FlySafair has used SMS as one of its cost-effective channels […]

Motorola and Lenovo Launch Qira, a System-Wide AI Assistant That Works Across Devices Motorola and its parent company, Lenovo, have introduced Qira, a new system-wide AI assistant designed to work seamlessly… TechCity

Anheuser-Busch InBev has decided the time is right to reverse a deal it struck at the height of its debt-cutting drive, announcing plans to buy back a 49.9% stake in its U.S. metal container plants for about $3 billion as aluminum prices surge under the weight of tariffs and tight supply. The world’s largest brewer […] The post AB InBev Moves to Reassert Control of U.S. Can Plants With $3bn 49.9% Stake Buy Back appeared first on Tekedia.

When AMD chief executive Lisa Su stepped onto the CES 2026 stage in Las Vegas, she was not just unveiling a new generation of chips. She was trying to recalibrate how the industry thinks about scale. Artificial intelligence, she said, is growing so fast that familiar yardsticks for computing power no longer apply. The future, […] The post AMD’s Lisa Su Warns AI Will Need “10 Yottaflops” of Compute, Far Beyond Anything the World Has Ever Built appeared first on Tekedia.

Intel on Monday unveiled Panther Lake, its new artificial intelligence-focused laptop chip, using the CES trade show in Las Vegas to put a public marker down on a manufacturing gamble that sits at the heart of its turnaround strategy. The launch is Intel’s first major attempt to convince investors and customers that its next-generation manufacturing […] The post Intel Unveils Panther Lake at CES, Puts Spotlight on 18A Manufacturing in High-Stakes Bid to Regain PC Ground appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria’s cash-based economy tightened its grip in 2025, with new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data showing that the overwhelming majority of physical currency continued to circulate outside the formal banking system. Beyond structural informality and lingering trust issues, the trend is increasingly being linked to anxiety around the country’s controversial new tax law and […] The post 93.35% of Nigeria’s Currency Stays Outside Banks in Nov as Tax Fears Deepen appeared first on Tekedia.

As global regulators move from outright caution to clearer frameworks for digital assets, traditional financial institutions are stepping decisively into the crypto space. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the Big Four accounting giants, is expanding its cryptocurrency and digital asset services, signaling growing institutional confidence in the sector. The move reflects a broader shift in regulatory […] The post Big Four Giant PwC Expands Cryptocurrency Services Amid Regulatory Shift appeared first on Tekedia.

SORA Technology, a Japan-based startup addressing infectious diseases and climate change in Africa using drones and AI, has secured an additional USD 2.5 million in the second close of its late seed funding round, bringing the total raised to USD 7.3 million. This funding round follows a USD 4.8 million raise in 2025 and includes […] The post Drone-Powered Malaria Fighter SORA Technology Hits $7.3M in Seed Funding for African Expansion appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Moroccan startup Woliz has raised $2.2 million in a pre-seed funding round, led by Sanlam Maroc, the Moroccan arm of the financial services giant Sanlam Group. The company has developed an AI-powered platform that connects small merchants directly with suppliers and financial institutions. This technology provides small shop owners with digital capabilities similar to those […] The post Moroccan Fintech Woliz Raises $2.2M Pre-Seed to Digitize Small Retailers, Sets Up Chari Showdown appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The countries affected by the directive include Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Angola, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, Zambia, The Gambia, Gabon, Benin, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Burundi, and Cabo Verde, among others. Most implementation dates fall on January 21, 2026.

Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti, all operating under severe structural and political strains, have developed digital systems within conflict-affected economies, each taking a distinct route shaped by local constraints. 

Uber, Lucid Motors, and autonomous driving startup Nuro have lifted the curtain on the production-intent version of their long-anticipated robotaxi, offering the clearest signal yet that Uber plans to play a central role in the next phase of commercial autonomous ride-hailing. Revealed at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, the vehicle is the most tangible outcome […] The post Uber, Lucid, and Nuro Unveil Production-Intent Robotaxi at CES, Fueling Escalation in Premium Autonomous Ride-Hailing Race appeared first on Tekedia.

Currently the Head of Communications at Lingawa (formerly Topset), an African language learning platform, Onakoya has built a career as the person startups call when things are changing fast.

Kaspersky experts outline how the rapid development of AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape in 2026, affecting both individual users and businesses. Large language models (LLMs) are influencing defensive capabilities while simultaneously expanding opportunities for threat actors. Deepfakes are becoming a mainstream technology, and awareness will continue to grow. Companies are increasingly discussing the risks […]

FiiO unveils the M33 R2R: a fully featured music player for hall audiophiles FiiO is proud to announce the launch of the FiiO M33 R2R, a next-gen digital audio player that… TechCity

Lenovo just announced a significant departure from the chatbot model dominating the AI space. Unveiled at the CES 2026, Lenovo introduced a single, built-in cross-device intelligence designed to redefine how people interact with their devices, applications, and digital services. This Personal Ambient Intelligence launches as Lenovo Qira and Motorola Qira on respective devices. “Lenovo Qira is […]