Author: ITPulse

From an AI system that stops your OTP from getting lost in a failed network, to a credit engine built for traders who have never held a bank card, Nigeria’s four selections for Google’s most competitive accelerator cohort yet tell the story of where the country’s tech sector is heading. ITPulse’s Epiphanus Obia writes Nigeria is one of the nations that claimed the largest national share of the tenth cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, with four companies selected from nearly 2,600 applications submitted from across the continent. Bani, MasteryHive AI, Regxta, and Termii made the final list of 15, representing…

Stakeholders across the telecommunications and digital economy sector have reached consensus that adoption of Dig-Once Policy in Nigeria is the secret to attaining the 90,000km of additional fibre deployment ambition of the  federal government. The stakeholders made the call on Thursday in Lagos at National Dig-Once Policy Forum which marked the 8th Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo), where they urged federal and state authorities to adopt a coordinated framework for fibre deployment alongside road construction and other major public infrastructure. The forum, themed “Accelerating Nigeria’s Digital Backbone: Dig-Once Policy, Project BRIDGE and Strategies for Effective Fibre Deployment,” focused on aligning…

Stakeholders at the Payment Forum Nigeria 2026 have emphasised the need for robust and reliable payment infrastructure to drive financial inclusion, particularly among small businesses, merchants, and agents.   Speaking at the forum, David Ijaola of TeamApt, a subsidiary of Moniepoint Inc., said payment systems must be “reliable, reachable, and relevant” to support inclusive economic growth.   Representing the Chief Executive Officer of TeamApt Ltd., Dennis Ajalie, Ijaola explained that the company operates as a Central Bank of Nigeria-licensed payments infrastructure provider, offering services across switching, non-bank acquiring, Payment Terminal Service Provision (PTSP), and super-agent frameworks.   He said these…

By Martin Ekpeke In a compelling dialogue at the IoT West Africa and Data Center Cloud Expo yesterday, Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, CEO of Unicloud Africa, issued a stark warning regarding the continent’s digital future, describing the current reliance on foreign data hosting as a form of digital slavery. Speaking as a guest on a podcast, which was presented by the Africa Data Center Association (ADCA) and DIF and hosted by Ville Wacklin of the Digital Investment Facility, Dr. Krishnan detailed how Unicloud Africa intends to dismantle the barriers of connectivity and power to reclaim 20% of the continent’s data traffic…

For millions of gamers across Nigeria, paying for games, subscriptions, and digital services isn’t always seamless. Transactions fail, cards get declined, and reliable options are limited. That’s a problem PlaywithTomide knows firsthand not just as a creator, but through the everyday experiences of his community. Now, he’s doing something about it. PlaywithTomide has partnered with OneDosh and taken an equity stake in the company, stepping in as an active partner to help bring a more reliable way for his audience to pay, receive, and spend money across borders. “What stood out to us wasn’t just Tomide’s reach, but also how…

The intersection of dermatological excellence, technological innovation, and creative storytelling reached a fever pitch on April 23rd as the inaugural Cerawards Africa 2026 took center stage in Lagos. Orchestrated by CeraVe, the world’s #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand, in an exclusive strategic partnership with Konga Health, the event celebrated the vibrant energy of Nigerian creators with life-changing prizes, including sponsored trips to Paris and millions in cash rewards. Making its debut on the continent, CerAwards 2026 chose Nigeria as its first destination. This milestone was a direct result of the robust infrastructure and market trust built by Konga Health, Nigeria’s leading…

For many creators, earning money is no longer the problem; getting paid is. From delayed payouts to failed transfers and platform restrictions, receiving earnings across borders is still more complicated than it should be, especially for creators building global audiences. That’s what OneDosh is solving. Following a series of real-world tests, OneDosh has confirmed that creators can now receive payouts from platforms like Facebook, TikTok, YouTube (AdSense), and Instagram brand deals directly into their OneDosh accounts without the usual friction that comes with cross-border payments. Instead of navigating multiple platforms, accounts, and delays, creators can now receive and manage their…

Nigeria’s digital media landscape has undergone a seismic shift, recording a 26.2% decline in total readership traffic throughout 2025. According to the newly released SquirrelPR RANKED 2026 Report, total visits plummeted from 1.04 billion in 2024 to 769 million in 2025. However, industry experts clarify that this drop does not signal a loss of relevance for news organizations. Instead, it marks a fundamental recalibration of the media ecosystem, largely driven by the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The report highlights that AI-powered search overviews are increasingly answering user queries directly on search engine results pages. This allows audiences to consume…

As Nigerian retailers grapple with shifting consumer behaviors and tightening margins, industry experts have identified payment innovation as the primary lever for unlocking sustainable growth and operational efficiency. The consensus was reached during the Interswitch Retail Summit, held recently in Lagos. Themed “The Modern Retail Playbook: What Works, What’s Changing, What’s Next?”, the event gathered key stakeholders to address persistent bottlenecks such as payment inefficiencies, reconciliation hurdles, and the evolving expectations of the modern shopper. Setting the tone for the summit, Osasere Atohenghe, Vice President of Sales and Account Management at Interswitch, noted that the industry is at a defining…

In a significant leap for Nigeria’s digital economy, corps members serving with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have unveiled a suite of functional digital solutions designed to overhaul the operations of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The presentation took place during the official commissioning of the NITDA Innovation Space at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja, with the event highlighting a strategic shift in the NYSC programme, moving from a year of routine service to a high-impact innovation pipeline. Among the flagship projects demonstrated were the NITDA Smart ID Management system, developed by Team Sentinel and Trivergent and…