Author: ITPulse

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), manager of the .ng country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD), has highlighted that October was a month of aggressive strides toward strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity and technical capacity. According to a recent message from President Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, NIRA’s key achievements include NiRA’s active participation in global internet governance forums, the successful conclusion of a major industry conference, and a strategic new educational partnership with Cisco. NiRA reinforced Nigeria’s position in the global digital community by participating in ICANN 84 in Dublin. At the ccTLD News Session, the .ng Registry presented several modernizations aimed…

The Nigerian Government has invested in Ventures Platform’s $64 million Fund II through the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme, implemented by the Bank of Industry (BOI). A move, Kola Aina, Founding Partner at Ventures Platform, described as a strong validation of Africa’s growing technological opportunity. According to him, the firm, known for backing successful ventures like Moniepoint and Piggyvest, believes that by supporting resilient founders, Nigeria is catalyzing sustainable innovations across the continent. This infusion of public capital into a private-led fund is viewed as a sign of maturity in government thinking, which is expected to boost…

Unveils the “Indie-Studio-in-a-Box,” A.I.R. Ethical Framework, and Calls for Academic Partnerships to Address Bias and Strengthen Media Education Technology entrepreneur, creative economy strategist, and Founder of Alpha-Geek Technologies, Oluwaseun Dania, delivered a major intervention at the World Bank and Eden Venture Group’s Entertaining Change: Next-Generation Media Partnerships for Social Impact and Gender Equality event, introducing groundbreaking ideas shaping the future of African storytelling, AI governance, and digital policy. Speaking during the knowledge-sharing session on AI for Entertainment Media Content: Advancing Impact and Research, Dania outlined how artificial intelligence can unlock unprecedented opportunities for creators, researchers, regulators, and development partners across…

Banking in Nigeria has changed and PalmPay is at the center of it. Whether it’s sending money to family, saving for a rainy day, or paying bills in seconds, PalmPay is showing millions of Nigerians that banking doesn’t have to be stressful. So, if you’ve ever wondered how best you can use your PalmPay app, here are five smart ways people are using it to make everyday life easier and more rewarding. 1.      Sending Money Without Charges A typical Nigerian carries out dozens of transactions weekly, and those bank charges can quietly add up over time. With PalmPay, users enjoy…

By Martin Ekpeke The Nigerian government has boldly declared its intention to lead the future of electronic governance (e-governance), committing to drive Africa’s digital transformation through focused research, innovation and collaborative governance. This declaration was made by Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), at the 18th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV) 2025 in Abuja. This commitment aligns directly with the Nigerian President’s priority areas, which include reforming the economy, enhancing infrastructure, improving governance for effective service delivery, and…

The air inside the Babcock University Centre for Executive Development (BCED) buzzed with focused energy. It wasn’t a typical classroom lecture; instead, over 50 students from diverse fields such as Computer Science, Business, and Information Technology were immersed in a hands-on, three-day workshop. They were the inaugural participants in the Young Creators Program, a new initiative born from a partnership between the global technology company Zoho and Babcock University. The mission was clear: to empower these young minds with low-code application development skills using Zoho’s flagship platform, Zoho Creator. “As part of our commitment to supporting local talent development in…

Sophos, a global leader in innovative security solutions, has released its fifth annual State of Ransomware in Retail report, revealing that more than half (58%) of retailers whose data was encrypted ultimately paid the ransom. This comes as the median ransom demand has doubled to $2 million and the average payment increased by 5% to $1 million. The vendor-agnostic survey, conducted with IT and cybersecurity leaders across 16 countries, highlights four key findings that underscore the escalating threat landscape for the retail sector: Nearly half (46%) of attacks started with an unknown security gap, making it the top operational factor…

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) and QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness company, have renewed their successful partnership for the 2025/2026 CAF Interclub Football Season. This extended agreement secures QNET’s role as an Official Sponsor for the premier club competitions: the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, and the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup. The partnership renewal, signed on Monday, November 3rd, in Casablanca, Morocco, by CAF General Secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba, and Cherif Bassirou Abdoulayede, Regional General Manager, QNET Sub-Saharan Africa, focuses on leveraging the excitement of elite football to drive grassroots development. As part of the renewed…

E-Commerce Success Starts with the Right Theme Many WordPress users rely on WooCommerce to run their online stores. However, the true power of any e-commerce website lies in the theme behind it. A well-optimized WooCommerce theme can drastically improve your sales performance. Top WooCommerce Themes of 2025 Here are some of the most used and trusted WooCommerce themes this year: – Flatsome – The ultimate eCommerce theme with UX Builder integration. – WoodMart – Advanced filtering, modern design, and high performance. – Porto – A multi-purpose option for both business and store layouts. – Shopkeeper – Clean design and a…

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