Author: ITPulse

The fundamental truth that a nation’s digital identity is an extension of its national identity, and that it directly impacts both digital and national development, is not yet fully understood. This was the driving force behind Tech Convergence 2.0. The Nigerian Senate, the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have joined a broad coalition of stakeholders to call for the urgent and comprehensive implementation of .ng domain adoption to promote and solidify Nigeria’s digital identity. The collective call was the central theme of the Tech Convergence 2.0 event, recently organized by the Nigeria…

PalmPay, a leading neobank driving financial inclusion in Nigeria, has been awarded Digital Governance Company of the Year (Fintech Innovation) at the Nigeria GovTech Awards 2025, organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). The prestigious event, held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, celebrated organisations and individuals driving digital transformation, innovation, and good governance through technology in Nigeria. Receiving the award, Chika Reginald Nwosu, Managing Director of PalmPay Limited, expressed gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance financial inclusion and support Nigeria’s digital economy agenda. “This award…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced it will deploy over 7,000 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices for the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025. The electoral machines are set to be distributed across the state’s 5,729 polling units. The Commission has also scheduled a comprehensive mock accreditation and test run of both the BVAS and the real-time uploading of results to the INEC Result Viewing portal (IReV) for October 25. This trial aims to test the functionality of the devices and ensure optimal performance ahead of the main electoral exercise. According to the Resident…

Nigeria has achieved a significant milestone in global governance, winning two prestigious international awards for its strategic use of technology to enhance transparency and citizen participation. This recognition firmly positions Nigeria as a leader in digital governance on both the African continent and worldwide. The honors were announced at the recently concluded 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit in Spain, recognizing the collaborative efforts of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the civil society organization Dataphyte. Nigeria’s submissions stood out among 160 commitments from 42 participating countries, earning the nation dual recognition: Thematic Award (Overall Global Winner…

For QNET, direct selling isn’t just about products — it’s about purpose, empowerment, and responsible growth. That message echoed strongly during its recent virtual media dialogue, “Beyond VCON: Media Insights from VCON 2025,” held on October 15, 2025. The event reunited Nigerian journalists who attended QNET’s global V-Convention (VCON) in Penang, Malaysia — a gathering of over 10,000 entrepreneurs from more than 50 countries. Ayokunmi Solesi, QNET’s Country Manager for Nigeria, described the convention as “a celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and purpose.” He said the company’s focus in Nigeria rests on three key pillars — empowerment, community, and innovation. “QNET…

Mantrac Nigeria, the sole authorized Cat dealer representative in Nigeria, has launched its new Digital Service Centre in Lagos. This strategic investment is designed to set a new benchmark for after-sales efficiency, leveraging technology to provide superior remote diagnostics, technical support, and equipment uptime across Nigeria and the wider West African region. Located in Ikeja, Lagos, the facility operates as a remote command centre, providing expert support to hundreds of customer sites across diverse sectors, including mining, construction, oil & gas, and agriculture. What leaders at Mantrac have to say: Emad Adeeb, Managing Director of Mantrac Nigeria, highlighted the long-term…

The 10th Nigeria Innovation Summit, which was held on October 7-8, 2025, with the theme “Sustainable Innovation”, was successfully concluded with the participation of delegates and stakeholders across the globe, who took part in the hybrid event. The Summit is an annual event that brings together stakeholders from different sectors of Nigeria’s economy and players in the tech and innovation ecosystem to discuss ground-breaking ideas, trends, and opportunities to innovate solutions that solve unique challenges within Nigeria and the African continent at large. This year’s NIS explored topics such as Driving Data-Driven Healthcare for a Sustainable Future; Driving Sustainable Innovation…

Nigerian companies are bracing for a surge in fraud cases, with new data indicating the country is set to experience the highest rates of both internal and external fraud in Sub-Saharan Africa. Key findings from the World Security Report, commissioned by Allied Universal and G4S, reveal that a combination of economic pressures and heightened security threats is driving significant changes in corporate security strategies nationwide. The report, which surveyed 58 security chiefs in Nigeria, shows an alarming expectation of financial crime: External Fraud: Half (50%) of Nigerian security chiefs anticipate facing external fraud in the next year (compared to a…

Kaspersky is helping universities equip students across all disciplines with vital digital defense skills by launching “Cybersecurity: Entry Level,” a new free online course. Designed for first- and second-year students, the course aims to integrate cybersecurity fundamentals into early academic training, preparing a new generation of professionals who are aware of digital risks and confident in managing their digital dependence. This initiative comes as Kaspersky’s IT Security Economics report highlights that 88% of organizations globally faced a cyber incident in 2024, with human error remaining a major factor. Developed by experts from Kaspersky Expertise Centers, the course uses a video…

By Kehinde Ogundare Nigeria’s e-commerce landscape is evolving rapidly. From fashion and electronics to groceries and beauty products, more Nigerians are shopping online than ever before. According to DataReportal, the country had 103 million internet users as of January 2024, and online retail sales continue to grow as more people gain access to affordable smartphones and digital payment systems. However, while opportunity is expanding, so is competition. Thousands of small businesses now sell across Instagram, WhatsApp, and local marketplaces. For many, the challenge is no longer getting online, it’s standing out and building sustainable growth. Below are six strategies that…