Flutterwave, Africa’s largest payment network, has been recognized by TIME100, among the most influential companies list of 2025 in a category alongside global giants like Amazon, Netflix, and OpenAI. This marks the second time that Flutterwave is appearing on the prestigious list, having first been recognized in 2021 for its impactful response to the COVID-19 […] The post Flutterwave Named to TIME 100 Most Influential Companies List of 2025 For The Second Time appeared first on Tekedia.

 NCBA Bank has partnered with Crown Motors to make owning the powerful and versatile Nissan Navara Double Cab easier than ever. Through this partnership, customers can now access financing with flexible repayment terms of up to 72 months. In addition, customers will also enjoy a 60-day grace period before making their first installment. NCBA is […]

Lagos Launches Digital Address System to Boost Revenue and Urban Planning Lagos State has introduced a digital system for house numbering designed to curb tax evasion, boost revenue collection, and enhance urban planning efficiency. According to Nairametrics, the initiative launched on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 will allocate unique digital identifiers to all residential, commercial, and […] The post Lagos Launches Digital Address System to Boost Revenue and Urban Planning appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The idea for Chefaa, Egypt's leading e-pharmacy platform, came about in the waiting room of an oncology clinic.

Kraken launched the Krak payments app. It’s a peer-to-peer app for sending and receiving funds in cryptocurrencies and fiat across over 110 countries, supporting more than 300 assets. The app uses “Kraktags” for simplified transfers without needing bank details or wallet addresses. It offers zero-fee transactions, rewards up to 4.1% APR on USDG stablecoin balances, […] The post Kraken Launches “The Krak Payments App” appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the U.S. dollar against a basket of six major foreign currencies, has indeed been reported to have hit a three-year low in 2025. According to various sources, the DXY dropped to levels not seen since April 2022, with specific mentions of it reaching as low […] The post Implications of U.S. Dollar Index Hitting A 3-Year Low In 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta has intensified its recruitment efforts, as it aggressively recruits Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent from top AI firms. The tech giant has reportedly compiled a list of top-tier talent it plans to hire, offering a $100 million pay package and other lavish perks. Dubbed “The List”, the rumored index includes hotshot engineers and scientists who […] The post Meta’s Aggressive Hiring Spree Targets OpenAI Researchers Amid Fierce AI Talent Race appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese tech giant Baidu is making a bold leap in the global AI race by open-sourcing its ERNIE large language model (LLM), marking what could be the most consequential move from China’s AI sector since DeepSeek’s disruptive rise. Set to begin a gradual rollout on Monday, Baidu’s decision is already shaking the AI world—not just […] The post Baidu’s Open-Sourcing of ERNIE AI Model to Become The Next Big Thing After DeepSeek appeared first on Tekedia.

Agentic AI—the idea that artificial intelligence agents can autonomously perform complex, multi-step tasks—has been sold as the next seismic shift in technology, poised to both revolutionize office productivity and displace vast swaths of the human workforce. For months, companies and commentators have touted agentic AI as the key factor in what some fear could be […] The post Agentic AI Fails At 70% Rate, 40% Of Projects Projected To Be Cancelled By 2027 – Study appeared first on Tekedia.

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Not all impact is loud and boisterous. Some of it happens quietly, steadily, almost invisibly but undeniably. That’s the story Interswitch chooses to tell in its new Masterbrand TVC, a cinematic tribute to everyday African life, and the role the brand plays in powering it. Premiered at an exclusive screening at the Interswitch Innovation Lab in Lagos, the new film is more than a commercial. It’s a reflection of culture and connection, a deeply human, emotionally rich expression of the brand’s connection to the people and communities it serves. A campaign that reframes Interswitch not just as a payments platform, but as an ever-present enabler of progress in markets, homes, hospitals, fuel stations, and schoolyards across the continent.

JSE-listed ADvTECH is pleased to announce the appointment of John Sikiotis to the role of Group Chief Operating Officer (GCOO), effective 1 August 2025. Sikiotis brings a wealth of experience in strategy, IT, business development and commercial leadership across a wide range of industries in multiple geographies, including Africa, the Middle East and Asia. He […]

If you've ever made a complaint about a driver or rider of a ride-hailing service, have you ever wondered what happens to those complaints?

The crypto world has seen remarkable innovations, but few presales have stirred as much anticipation and excitement as Neo Pepe ($NEOP). With its robust decentralized governance, strategic presale structure, and revolutionary auto-liquidity mechanism, Neo Pepe stands out as the definitive best crypto presale of the year. Step 1 – Set Up Your Crypto Wallet Before […] The post You Don’t Want to Miss This Step-by-Step Guide Into Buying into 2025’s Best Crypto Presale – Neo Pepe Coin ($NEOP) appeared first on Tekedia.

Cosmos continues building modular layers to enhance blockchain interoperability and scalability across diverse networks. Meanwhile, Lightchain AI is building unified layers that seamlessly integrate data and machine logic, creating a cohesive platform for decentralized AI applications. Having completed all 15 presale stages and entering its Bonus Round at a fixed price of $0.007, Lightchain AI […] The post Cosmos Builds Modular Layers While Lightchain AI Builds Unified Layers for Data and Machine Logic appeared first on Tekedia.

Near Protocol is exploring AI tools to enhance its platform’s capabilities, aiming to integrate intelligent features that improve user experience. Meanwhile, Lightchain AI is already launching fully functional AI workflows natively on-chain, setting a new standard for decentralized intelligence. Having completed all 15 presale stages and entered its Bonus Round at a fixed price of […] The post Near Protocol Explores AI Tools While Lightchain AI Launches Functional AI Workflows Natively On-Chain appeared first on Tekedia.

Intron Africa-centric Voice AI Accelerates Delivery of Justice, Patient Care, and Customer Experiences with New Sahara Models   Intron, a cutting-edge Africa-centric voice technology platform, is accelerating the delivery of justice, patient care, and customer experiences… TechCity

Wave, one of Africa’s most valuable startups, has raised a $137 million debt round to bolster its working capital and drive expansion across Africa.

Bitcoin & Ethereum – Strengthening Institutional Trust & Market Momentum Bitcoin’s recent milestone, surpassing the significant threshold of $108,000, symbolizes not just price appreciation but also a consolidation of institutional trust and global market enthusiasm. Influential economic events such as Circle’s highly successful IPO of the USDC stablecoin, combined with legislative clarity through the recent […] The post Why Crypto Investors are Shifting from Ethereum & Bitcoin to Neo Pepe ($NEOP) in 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

Explore how Mobile Money is transforming e-commerce in Africa by enhancing digital payments and fostering financial inclusion for businesses and consumers. The post MTN Mobile Money in E-Commerce: Case Study appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Fiserv and PayPal Holdings announced a partnership to build future interoperability between FIUSD and PayPal USD (PYUSD) to allow consumers and businesses to move funds domestically and internationally. Combining the global reach of Fiserv and PayPal across banking, consumer, and merchant payments, interoperability will allow both firms to further expand the use of stablecoins and […]

Lemfi can create credit scores for its existing diaspora user base of one million users and offer them loans anywhere.

The launch comes as African startups develop multiple high-demand tools across various sectors to create additional revenue streams amid tighter funding and rising investor expectations.

Starlink’s fixed internet subscriptions fell from over 19,000 in Q4 2024 to 17,066 by the end of March 2025, an 11% decline.

Safaricom’s M-PESA has now lost market share for six consecutive quarters, slipping from 97% in Q4 2023 to 90.8% in Q1 2025,

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For years, France’s Eutelsat has tried to position itself as Europe’s answer to Elon Musk’s Starlink—a satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX that has rapidly become the global leader in low-Earth orbit (LEO) broadband coverage. With Starlink’s more than 7,600 satellites already blanketing much of the globe, Europe has struggled to mount a competitive alternative. […] The post France Bets Big on Eutelsat to Build Europe’s Starlink Rival, but Scaling Up Remains a Steep Climb appeared first on Tekedia.

Nigeria recorded a balance of payments (BoP) surplus of $3.73 billion in the first quarter of 2025, a development economic experts have linked to the weakening of the naira and the increase in domestic fuel production from the Dangote Refinery. This is the second consecutive quarter of surplus, underscoring a notable shift in Nigeria’s external […] The post Depreciation of the Naira, Dangote Refinery Drive Nigeria’s $3.73bn Balance of Payments Surplus in Q1 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia executives have sold more than $1 billion worth of stock over the past year, including a staggering $500 million in the last month alone, according to a Financial Times report citing data from VerityData. The bulk of the sales occurred as Nvidia’s share price crossed $150, triggering pre-arranged sales by top insiders—including CEO Jensen […] The post Nvidia Executives Offload Over $1bn in Stock as Shares Soar to Record Highs Amid AI Boom appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is in damage control mode after losing a string of top researchers to rival Meta, in what is fast becoming one of the fiercest talent wars in the artificial intelligence industry. Over the past week, Meta has hired at least eight researchers from OpenAI—including some deeply involved in its foundational AI reasoning models—prompting an […] The post OpenAI Scrambles to Retain Talent as Meta Poaches Top Researchers in Aggressive AI Hiring War appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump on Sunday said a deal has been struck to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations to a group of “very wealthy people,” a declaration that, if true, marks a pivotal moment in the long-running battle over the app’s future in the United States. In an interview aired on Fox News, Trump claimed the buyer […] The post Trump Says Buyer Secured for TikTok: “Very Wealthy Group” to Take Over App appeared first on Tekedia.

This cut is from a trending video on Aliko Dangote where one guy said many terrible things about the businessman. My Comment: Let me defend Aliko Dangote as a Nigerian. We should not feed our young people with innuendos like the one pushed by the vblogger. This is an absolute lack of understanding of the […] The post I Defend Dangote On The Innuendos In This Video appeared first on Tekedia.

There is a strategic shift in crypto buying in the last few days, with rising whale investors, showing a large-scale cash inflow towards XRP, Ethereum, Pi Network, and the rising Angry Pepe Fork ($APORK). Pointers show these assets could be the main target for big crypto gains this June. The assets offer a mix of […] The post Whales Quietly Accumulate XRP, Ethereum, Pi Network and Angry Pepe Fork—Top Crypto Buys in June 2025? appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial General Intelligence, or AGI, is a term that’s become as overused as it is misunderstood. While commonly defined as a hypothetical AI system capable of outperforming humans across a wide range of intellectual tasks, what AGI actually means in practice depends heavily on who’s talking—and what they’re trying to sell. In the case of […] The post Microsoft and OpenAI’s AGI Clause: OpenAI May Prematurely Declare AGI To Cut Ties With Microsoft appeared first on Tekedia.

Avalanche continues to push the boundaries with its subnet technology, offering customizable blockchain networks designed for specific industries and applications. On the other hand, Lightchain AI is gaining traction by introducing intelligent code functionality within its ecosystem. After successfully completing all 15 presale phases, Lightchain AI has launched a Bonus Round at a fixed price […] The post Avalanche Talks About Subnets While Lightchain AI Talks Through Code That Interacts Intelligently appeared first on Tekedia.