Author: ITPulse

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially initiated a critical review of the telecoms industry’s interconnection prices, a development that marks the regulator’s first attempt to adjust the cross-network pricing framework since the current policy was established in 2018. Speaking at an NCC stakeholders’ consultation forum on Tuesday, Omotayo Mohammed, Head of the Competition and Tariff Unit at the NCC, said that the move is driven by an urgent need to align industry regulation and pricing with emerging market realities. He emphasized that the exercise goes beyond a routine tariff review, representing a strategic recalibration of the sector’s financial plumbing.…

 The Founder and CEO of Carbon AI, Debola Ibiyode, has unpacked the immense economic, environmental, and employment opportunities that lie at the intersection of climate technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Ibiyode, who unpacked this when she appeared on TVC’s flagship morning show, Wake Up Nigeria, demystified the global carbon market, redefining it not just as an environmental rescue mission, but as a multi-billion-dollar economic engine capable of driving massive job creation across Nigeria and the globe. Addressing widespread misconceptions about climate initiatives, Ibiyode pointed out that pushback against green energy often stems from economic anxieties rather than environmental disagreement, stressing…

In a banquet hall in Awka on Monday, Anambra State made its most concentrated statement yet about the kind of economy it intends to build, and who it intends to build it with. The Anambra Startup Investment and Technology Skills Graduation Ceremony, convened on June 16, 2026 by the Solution Innovation District (SID) at The Light House in Awka, brought together 400 newly certified technology professionals, 80 funded startup founders, state officials, university representatives, and private sector partners for an event that was equal parts milestone and manifesto. Governor Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, who addressed the gathering, described the occasion…

President of Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), Professor Clement K. Dzidonu, has said that the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, automation, and digital transformation demands graduates who are capable of independent thinking, continuous learning, innovation, and responsible leadership. Professor Dzidonu noted that universities exist not merely to award degrees but to develop capable human beings who can think critically, solve problems creatively, adapt to changing circumstances, and contribute meaningfully to society. He reiterated AIT’s commitment to producing graduates who are technically competent, ethically grounded, intellectually curious, and globally competitive. The Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) has officially welcomed 586…

Artificial intelligence agents are no longer theoretical. They are making real decisions inside Nigerian banks, fintech platforms, and insurance companies right now — approving transactions, verifying identities, and handling customer data that is subject to Nigerian law. But the tools that govern how these AI agents behave were not built with Nigerian law in mind. This is the governance gap that nobody in the global AI conversation has adequately addressed. And until recently, it was a gap that Nigerian engineers were simply expected to tolerate. The global AI governance blind spot Microsoft’s Agent Governance Toolkit is one of the most…

Step outside your home in Lagos, Kano, or Port Harcourt, and walk twenty meters. Under a frayed umbrella, seated on a plastic chair with a small banner, you will find a “POS operator.” These operators are the capillaries of Nigeria’s cash-dependent economy, pumping naira notes into the hands of millions. When commercial bank branches shrank, and automated teller machines (ATMs) consistently ran dry, these retail entrepreneurs stepped in. They brought financial services within reach of the poorest farmer and the busiest market woman, effectively humanising fintech for tens of millions of citizens. But today, the street-corner cash merchants are facing…

By Martin Ekpeke Nigeria’s banking and fintech sectors are bracing for one of the most significant technological migrations in the country’s financial history following a direct mandate from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The apex bank has ordered that all payment transaction data generated within the country must be hosted and managed locally by January 1, 2027. The CBN circular dated June 15, 2026 and signed by Rakiya Yusuf, Director Payment Systems Supervision Department, stated among other things that All Financial Institutions and participants facilitating payments within Nigeria shall ensure that payments transaction data generated within Nigeria are stored…

The Federal Government has announced plans to officially launch the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System in October and is being positioned as a foundational pillar for national security, emergency response, and the growing digital economy. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, disclosed this following a collaborative workshop with the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) and various national security agencies. According to Dr. Tijani, the upcoming postcode system will assign a unique, machine-readable, and geographically anchored digital address to every single location across Nigeria. While traditionally used for mail delivery, the modern system is designed to fulfill…

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned a strategic Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Centre in Benue State, established in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Located in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area, the Community IT Centre is designed to promote digital inclusion, human capital development, and digital empowerment, essential tools for citizens to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world. Speaking at the ceremony, Senator Tinubu noted that the centre is designed to provide access to digital literacy, innovation, and entrepreneurship opportunities, with a particular focus on women and young people. “The idea behind…

Medlitics Limited has officially announced the launch of Medlitics, an innovative digital health platform designed to transform the landscape of chronic disease care across Africa. By seamlessly connecting patients, doctors, hospitals, and insurance providers into a single, intelligent ecosystem, the platform transitions chronic care from a reactive model to a proactive, continuous experience. Managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension has traditionally been defined by rigid clinic appointments, self-reported paper logs, and a lack of real-time visibility for physicians. But Medlitics addresses these gaps by allowing patients to sync their everyday wearables such as Samsung Health, Google Fit, Apple Health,…