Author: ITPulse

Every civilisation has been built on one invisible infrastructure. The Romans built roads. The Industrial Revolution built electricity. The Internet built information. The next economy may be built on something far less tangible. Trust. That sounds counterintuitive because we have spent centuries believing that money is the foundation of every economy. It isn’t. Money has never been the foundation; it has simply been the mechanism through which trust is exchanged. Every major financial innovation, from coins and paper notes to credit cards, online banking and blockchain, has been humanity’s attempt to solve the same problem: “how do we help strangers…

By Martin Ekpeke In a bold move signaling the dawn of a new era for sustainable transport on the continent, Hybrid Motors Nigeria Limited has announced a massive blueprint to establish an integrated electric mobility ecosystem designed to position Africa as a global contender in the green tech space. Disclosing this via a strategic corporate update, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Hybrid Motors Nigeria Limited, Jubril Arogundade, declared that the company is laying the foundation for one of Africa’s most ambitious industrial projects. According to Arogundade, the initiative goes far beyond simple vehicle assembly, insisting that the…

Like great things that start from small beginnings, Faiz Bashir started FlexiSAF fourteen years ago to address the administrative problems of enrolment, grading and records in Nigerian schools. In just twenty days he built a software to solve the challenge and today, 120 tertiary institutions and 700 schools are running on this system. Having scaled that hurdle, he scratched deeper only to realise that administration was never the real obstacle, delivering quality education was. For Africa, a continent that boasts the world’s youngest population, where 60% are under 25 and has the fastest-growing tertiary enrolment rate globally at 4.3% per…

By Martin Ekpeke The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to launch a comprehensive investigation into major technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms operating in the country. The probe follows serious allegations of anti-competitive practices, market dominance, and the unlawful exploitation of news content. Tech giants under the radar include Meta, Alphabet (Google’s parent company), and X (formerly Twitter), alongside several Generative AI platforms. The investigation was triggered by a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO).…

Across Africa, every payment tells a story. It may be a business receiving payment from a customer, a student paying for an online course, a family accessing essential services, or an entrepreneur investing in growth. Behind every transaction is an ambition, a goal, or an opportunity waiting to be unlocked. As Africa’s digital economy continues to evolve, the demand for payment solutions that understand local realities while connecting people to a world of possibilities has never been greater. This vision continues to drive Verve, Africa’s leading payment cards and digital solutions brand, as it expands its footprint across the continent…

Leading digital financial services platform, FlashChange, has announced plans to host its quarterly webinar themed “Africa’s Digital Future: Talent, Trust & Technology”, bringing together industry leaders, technology experts, policymakers, and young professionals to discuss the critical pillars shaping Africa’s digital transformation journey. Scheduled to be held virtually on Thursday, 16 July 2026, at 6:00 pm, the webinar will provide a platform for meaningful conversations on how Africa can harness its growing talent pool, strengthen digital trust, and leverage emerging technologies to drive sustainable economic growth and innovation across the continent. As Africa’s digital economy continues to expand rapidly, the need…

Interswitch has officially unveiled the top 81 students advancing to the high-stakes television phase of InterswitchSPAK Season 8. The flagship Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) competition, designed for senior secondary school students across Nigeria, reached this critical milestone following a rigorous national pre-qualifying examination. This year’s edition witnessed a massive surge in interest, drawing over 21,700 participants from secondary schools across all 36 states and the FCT. The 81 academic gladiators distinguished themselves by delivering flawless performances to secure their spots in the next phase of the tournament. The registration figures for Season 8 represent an approximate 19.7% increase…

There are moments in the life of an institution when celebration becomes more than marking time. It becomes an opportunity to pause, reflect, and ask a simple but profound question: What difference have we made? For Galaxy Backbone (GBB), its 20th anniversary was one of those moments. The week-long celebration was not merely about commemorating two decades of existence. It was about telling a remarkable Nigerian story; one of vision, innovation, resilience, and national impact. It was a story that began in 2006 with a bold ambition: to build the digital infrastructure that would enable government institutions to work better,…

For the first time in its history, the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has shattered previous records, surpassing a monumental 100,000 candidate registrations for admission into Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) nationwide. This milestone isn’t just a win for the history books; it is a profound indicator of a shifting mindset. Across Nigeria, the demand for technical and vocational education is skyrocketing. But matching that growing interest with physical infrastructure has historically been a bottleneck until now. Behind this massive leap from previous admission cycles sits a narrative of robust public-private synergy. When NABTEB set out to modernize the…

Balancing rapid technological growth with robust guardrails has become the defining challenge of the tech ecosystem, as Nigeria accelerates its adoption of Artificial Intelligence, Debola Ibiyode, the Founder and CEO of CarbonAI has cautioned. Speaking in Lagos at the AI Summit 2026 in Lagos, Ibiyode, stated that sustainable economic growth from AI can only be unlocked through a framework of Responsible AI and a new global and local approach she terms AI Diplomacy. Addressing the summit’s theme, ‘The AI Conversation – Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nigeria: Balancing Regulation and Innovation’, Ibiyode challenged the notion that regulation acts…