Author: ITPulse

As cyber threats escalate globally, backup is no longer just insurance — it’s critical for business continuity. In the Middle East and Africa (MEA), 2026 has seen a surge in identity-based attacks, insider threats, and cloud misconfigurations, disproportionately affecting SMBs. Ransomware and extortion remain dominant threats: according to Microsoft’s Source EMEA 2025 report, the UAE ranked 9th globally and 2nd in MEA for customer impact, while Astra Security’s 2025 report shows that a ransomware attack occurs worldwide every 40 seconds, and over 60% of SMBs fail to fully recover, highlighting the urgent need for stronger backup and recovery capabilities. Nearly…

The global financial sector is under an unprecedented siege, as cyber incidents targeting banks and financial platforms more than doubled over the last year, surging from 864 cases in 2024 to 1,858 in 2025. According to Check Point’s 2025 Financial Threat Landscape Report, which detailed a dramatic shift in the digital battlefield, moving from purely profit-driven crimes to highly organized, ideologically motivated disruptions and sophisticated “Cybercrime-as-a-Service” (CaaS) models. The surge is defined by three aggressive trends that have strained the defensive capabilities of even the most mature institutions: DDoS Attacks (Up 105%): Distributed Denial of Service attacks became a geopolitical…

The blueprint for Nigeria’s future health security is being drafted this week at the 2026 Economic Outlook and CEO’s Forum, hosted by the National Association of Industrial Pharmacists (NAIP). As the Platinum sponsor of the event, Sproxil has taken center stage, moving the conversation beyond mere policy projections toward the concrete fundamentals of national resilience: local production, economic sovereignty, and strategic infrastructure. The forum serves as a high-stakes arena where industry leaders are addressing the critical need for a self-sufficient healthcare ecosystem. At the heart of this transition is the ability to guarantee trust in locally manufactured goods. A central…

Galaxy Backbone (GBB) Limited has identified trust and data security as the essential pillars of Nigeria’s evolving digital economy. Speaking at the 2026 National Data Privacy Summit, organized by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), GBB leadership emphasized that the nation’s technological progress is inseparable from robust data protection. During the event, which took place on February 4, 2026, Galaxy Backbone reaffirmed its role as the secure infrastructure backbone for the federation, showcasing its latest advancements in protected cloud and data center services. Addressing stakeholders, the Managing Director and CEO of Galaxy Backbone, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, described trust as the…

In a major move to digitize Nigeria’s informal economy, MoMo PSB, the fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). The partnership, formalized on Wednesday, February 3, at MoMo PSB’s headquarters in Victoria Island, aims to equip small and medium-scale businesses with advanced digital and financial tools. The collaboration is designed to streamline operations for entrepreneurs, making it easier to manage revenue, scale sustainably, and reduce the friction often associated with traditional business banking. Under this agreement, SMEs registered with SMEDAN will receive priority access…

The era of consequence-free damage to Nigeria’s digital backbone has come to an end. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have issued a joint stern warning to construction companies and government contractors: the rising incidents of avoidable fiber-optic cable cuts due to negligence will no longer be excused. Under the Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Order 2024, telecommunication fiber is now officially classified as a critical national asset. This means any unauthorized digging or failure to coordinate with regulators that leads to damage is now a prosecutable criminal…

By Martin Ekpeke In a decade defined by rapid digital transformation, the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has emerged as the bedrock of the nation’s digital economy, as newly released data reveals a staggering growth trajectory of IXPN’s aggregate peak traffic from a modest 4 Gbps in 2015 to a monumental 1.7 Tbps in 2025. This 42,400% increase is not just a statistical milestone; it is a testament to the success of local peering in domesticating Nigeria’s internet traffic. Reflecting on this ten-year journey, Muhammed Rudman, CEO of IXPN, noted that the shift toward local peering has fundamentally altered…

By Abdul Suleiman Nigeria may have lost over N400 billion in technical equipment, accessories, training, and first aid materials procured by the National Population Commission (NPC) for the botched 2023 census, investigations have shown. This is even as local contractors who supplied the materials and provided other logistics for the twice-postponed census have been lamenting the non-payment of debts owed them by the NPC. Three years after the supplies, contractors were said to have been owned a cumulative N100 billion, which some of the contractors argued should be reviewed in line with the devaluation of the Naira. Recall that in…

Global cloud communications giant Infobip is celebrating two decades of operations with a bold vision for the future of digital interaction. On its 20th anniversary, the AI-first company predicted a “seismic shift” in how brands and consumers interact, moving from traditional messaging to a world powered by autonomous AI agents. Since entering the West African market over five years ago, Infobip has become a cornerstone for digital transformation in Nigeria, supporting local banks, telcos, and retailers in adopting omnichannel solutions and positioning them to compete in a global, experience-driven economy. The tech landscape is currently moving away from Application-to-Person (A2P)…

MTN Foundation has solidified its position as Nigeria’s leading corporate social investment vehicle, announcing a cumulative spend of N32.3 billion since its inception. The figures, released in the Foundation’s “2025 Brag Sheet,” reveal an expansive footprint that now touches nearly every corner of the country. By focusing on sustainable development and community empowerment, the Foundation has successfully transitioned from a corporate CSR wing into a critical pillar of Nigeria’s social infrastructure. The Foundation reaches both urban hubs and rural heartlands through a hyper-local approach to development. Projects have been implemented across 590 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to ensure a wide…