Author: ITPulse

Renowned entrepreneur, technologist, and philanthropist Mr. Tim Akano has been conferred with two prestigious Distinguished Alumnus Awards by Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and Baptist Day School, Oluponna. The awards, presented in November 2025, recognize his transformative contributions to education, technology, and community development. A 1983 graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Mr. Akano was honored for his global leadership in innovation and his dedicated mentorship of the next generation. His impact at OAU is marked by significant financial and intellectual investment; in 2023, he provided ₦60 million in scholarships to 1,000 students to study Artificial Intelligence. Furthermore, through his structured mentorship…

In a major move to safeguard the savings of Nigerian bank customers, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) Plc are set to formalize a partnership aimed at revolutionizing how depositors are paid back in the event of a bank failure. The two agencies are currently drafting a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to digitize and accelerate the reimbursement process, ensuring that Nigerians can access their insured funds with minimal delay if their financial institution closes. The initiative was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the NIBSS executive team, led by Managing Director Premier Oiwoh,…

Nigeria has reached a historic milestone in its quest for a modern bureaucracy, as the Federal Government announced that all 31 federal ministries and extra-ministerial departments have successfully transitioned to fully digital operations. The announcement was made on Wednesday night in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, during the “Paperless Civil Service Gala and Awards Night.” This achievement comes ahead of the government’s official December 31, 2025, deadline, effectively ending the era of manual, paper-based workflows in Nigeria’s core governance structures. Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, Managing Director and CEO of Galaxy…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released draft regulatory guidelines for the use of the lower 6 GHz band (5925 – 6425 MHz), marking a pivotal shift in the country’s strategy to provide high-capacity, high-speed internet. The regulatory guidelines uploaded on the NCC official website indicated that the move is designed to accommodate the next generation of wireless technology, specifically Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, addressing the growing congestion on traditional 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. It noted that as digital consumption in Nigeria skyrockets, existing Wi-Fi bands have become overcrowded, leading to slower speeds and higher latency. The…

The Chief Executive Officer of New Horizons Nigeria, Mr. Tim Akano, has reaffirmed his company’s long-standing commitment to the continuous skilling and reskilling of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) journalists in the country. Speaking during a meeting of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) held at a New Horizons training facility, Akano reflected on the company’s 20-year journey and the pivotal role media practitioners have played in its success. The event, which was hosted free of charge by New Horizons following a request from NITRA’s Secretary, Chidiebere Nwankwo, served as a homecoming of sorts. Akano reminded attendees that ICT…

Nigeria has solidified its position as a global leader in digital innovation, emerging as the overall winner in the Digital Governance category at the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit held in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. The prestigious award and certificate were formally presented to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, by the OGP delegation in Abuja. Nigeria’s recognition at the summit was twofold: Global Winner (Digital Governance) for excellence in deploying digital tools to enhance transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement and Regional Award for advancing Open Digital Governance across Africa and the Middle…

PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading digital banking platform, has announced the launch of its ₦400 million festive rewards campaign, designed to reward users with cash prizes and fully sponsored international travel experiences for everyday transactions on the PalmPay app. The campaign will run from December 17, 2025, to January 8, 2026. The campaign is designed to reward everyday transactions with extraordinary experiences. It runs alongside PalmPay’s Purple December brand campaign, which focuses on wrapping up the company’s key brand and community initiatives for the year. At the centre of the rewards campaign is the PalmPay World Travel Carnival, an interactive card collection…

TD Africa has reiterated its unwavering commitment to integrity and accountability following the successful prosecution and conviction of a former employee for theft. Integrity of mind and systems remains a core value at TD Africa, guiding all operations and underpinning a strict zero-tolerance policy toward fraud, theft, or any form of professional misconduct. The company confirms that the convict, Mr. Friday Udoh, was sentenced last week by a Lagos State Magistrate’s Court for the theft of company laptops from a warehouse facility. The incident was uncovered through an internal investigation and corroborated by CCTV footage, which captured the unauthorized removal…

By Martin Ekpeke A data-driven public report developed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in partnership with Ookla, a global leader in network intelligence and performance measurement, has shown that Glo is experiencing national network performance challenges, primarily due to latency and jitter that negatively impact user experience. The findings are part of the recently released Nigeria Network Performance & 5G Opportunity Analysis, a cornerstone of the NCC’s QoS/QoE Crowdsourcing Project. The report provides a transparent look into the service quality of Nigeria’s major telecommunications providers, highlighting a widening gap between industry leaders and those struggling to modernize their infrastructure.…

Luno, the global cryptocurrency platform, and AltSchool Africa, a leading accredited online learning provider, have today announced a landmark partnership to provide fully funded crypto education to 15,000 Nigerians. The program, titled “Demystifying Crypto for Africans,” represents the largest single crypto education commitment on the continent to date. It is designed to deepen financial literacy, build trust in digital assets, and foster safer participation in the burgeoning digital economy. Nigeria remains a global leader in digital asset engagement, with approximately 33% of the population interacting with cryptocurrency. However, this rapid adoption has created an urgent need for credible, structured learning…