Author: ITPulse

With 2025 just beginning, Nigeria’s digital landscape faces an intensifying cybercrime challenge, fuelled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Cybercriminals are leveraging AI technologies to amplify the scale, precision, and impact of their attacks, creating a complex battlefield for individuals, businesses, and government institutions. Here’s what to expect in 2025 as cybercrime evolves into an even more sophisticated menace. In a chilling demonstration of how technology can fuel deception, Nigerian scammers recently made global headlines by allegedly impersonating Hollywood actor Brad Pitt using artificial intelligence (AI). The fraudsters duped a French woman into sending €830,000, convincing her of their authenticity…

Galaxy Backbone (GBB) proudly recognizes the outstanding efforts of its employees, whose dedication and innovation have significantly contributed to the organization’s success and recognition. These achievements underscore GBB’s unwavering commitment to delivering excellent service and pioneering technological solutions that advance Nigeria’s public sector. Celebrating the Success of GovMail The development, launch, and implementation of the GBB GovMail Email Platform in November 2024 by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation marked a transformative milestone in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey. GovMail provides a secure, efficient, and reliable platform for official communication within the public sector, fostering seamless collaboration and…

To create thousands of job opportunities within and outside Nigeria, the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has entered into a transformative partnership with the United States-based SBTS Group LLC. This collaboration aims to equip Nigerian youth with the digital skills necessary to thrive in the global economy. Addressing the Digital Divide and Driving Job Creation This partnership between DBI and SBTS is crucial to addressing Nigeria’s digital divide and fostering job creation. Leveraging the SBTS Group’s Intelligent Capacity Building Model (ICBM) and DBI’s expertise in ICT capacity building, the collaboration will focus on: Skill Development and Employment: Training thousands of Nigerians…

Google has announced a suite of new features for its Performance Max campaigns, designed to provide advertisers with greater control and transparency. These enhancements build upon the platform’s existing capabilities, allowing businesses to optimize their campaigns for better results and gain deeper insights into campaign performance. Key features include: Enhanced Campaign Controls: Campaign-level Negative Keywords: Now available to all advertisers, this feature allows for the exclusion of specific search queries, improving brand safety and campaign relevance. New Customer Acquisition Goal with High Value Mode: This feature, now available to all advertisers, enables businesses to prioritize high-value customers by specifying their…

Vertex Next, the organizer of the longest-running tech event in West Africa, the annual IoT West Africa Conference and Exhibition, has announced that this year’s event, co-located with the Data Centre and Cloud Expo, will be a key driver in accelerating digital transformation across the region. Set to take place from 13th-15th May 2025 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, this pivotal event will unite industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from the IoT, AI, cloud computing, digital infrastructure, and data centre sectors to explore cutting-edge technologies and solutions that are reshaping the future of West Africa’s digital landscape. The conference…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong warning to the government, threatening a nationwide boycott of telecommunication services. This drastic action comes in response to the Nigerian Communications Commission’s approval of a 50% increase in telecom tariffs. In a statement released on Wednesday, NLC President Joe Ajaero vehemently condemned the tariff hike, deeming it “unjust” and a severe burden on Nigerians already struggling with economic hardship. “For a worker earning the current minimum wage of ₦70,000, this means an increase from ₦7,000 to a staggering ₦10,500 per month or 15 percent of his salary — a cost that…

QNET, a global leader in lifestyle and wellness-focused direct selling, celebrates the UNESCO International Day of Education 2025 by advancing educational access for learners of all ages through its innovative e-learning platform, QLearn. This year’s theme, “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in an Automated World,” highlights the critical role of education in empowering individuals to thrive in an AI-driven future. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, technological advancements and the green economy are projected to create a net gain of 78 million jobs globally by 2030. However, the report also emphasizes the need for…

…Pioneering the multimodal era with the most context-aware and personalized mobile experience Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25, setting a new standard as a true AI companion with the most natural and context-aware mobile experiences ever created. Introducing multimodal AI agents, the Galaxy S25 series is the first step in Samsung’s vision to change the way users interact with their phone – and with their world. A first-of-its-kind customized Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy chipset delivers greater on-device processing power for Galaxy AI and superior camera range and control with…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a stern warning to telecom operators, including MTN, Glo, and Airtel, following the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs. The FCCPC has emphasized that these tariff adjustments must directly translate into significant service improvements for consumers. In a press release signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the commission highlighted that consumers have consistently demanded tangible improvements in service quality, such as reduced network congestion, fewer dropped calls, consistent internet speeds, and enhanced customer service, before any tariff increases are implemented. The FCCPC noted that these issues remain…

The West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) is set to invest $10 million in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, according to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE). This investment will facilitate the deployment of a hyperscale open-access digital platform for internet service providers (ISPs) through advanced fiber and colocation facilities, aiming to connect approximately three million Nigerian homes. The Federal Government, through FMCIDE, has entered into this agreement with WIOCC to enhance broadband access and quality across the country. This partnership will leverage WIOCC’s expertise in fiber infrastructure and colocation services…