Author: ITPulse

Experts in the Q-commerce (quick commerce) ecosystem, including top executives from Glovo, have highlighted significant growth potential within the global retail sector. This was the central theme at the recent annual Retail Media Day, hosted by Glovo in Barcelona. The event featured wide-ranging discussions on major industry trends, developments, and Glovo’s strategic growth plans for the coming months. According to a report from IAB Europe’s Retail & Commerce Media Committee, 2026 is expected to be a defining year for retail and commerce media across Europe. This shift is being driven by increased investment, AI-enhanced personalization and growing demand for clearer…

By Elvis Eromosele Twenty-five years is a long time in any industry. In telecommunications, it is an entire lifetime of disruption, reinvention, regulatory tension, and relentless technological acceleration. In Nigeria, it is also a story of national transformation told through a yellow brand that has become more than a network; it has become infrastructure, culture, economy, and identity. As MTN Nigeria marks its 25th anniversary, it is impossible to separate its corporate journey from Nigeria’s digital evolution. The company has not only witnessed the country’s shift from analogue isolation to digital integration; it has actively engineered much of it. When MTN…

Upperlink Limited has announced its collaboration with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) to host a global awareness event for Universal Acceptance (UA) Day 2026. The virtual event, themed “Building a Truly Global, Multilingual #Internet4All,” is designed to promote a more inclusive and multilingual internet ecosystem and will take place virtually on Monday, 18 May 2026, at 10:00 AM WAT. UA Day 2026 will bring together key stakeholders across government, academia, technology, digital policy, and the internet community to discuss the…

In a critical move to bolster talent density and accelerate Nigeria’s digital economy, Africa’s all in one financial ecosystem, Moniepoint hosted an International Women’s Day event bringing together women in technology for a day of leadership development and hands-on product building. Held at Moniepoint’Headquarters in Lagos, themed “Break the Pattern,” the event was organised in partnership with Women Techmakers Lagos and Google Developer Group (GDG) Lagos with participants spanning both technical and non-technical backgrounds, reflecting the breadth of women currently active across Nigeria’s digital economy. In a keynote address delivered by Kemi Nwogu, Head of Product at Moniepoint Inc, titled…

An audit by ITPulse of 21 registered political parties and INEC found that not one subject met the minimum requirements of Nigeria’s data protection law. Ten parties are collecting National Identification Numbers with no policy, no consent, and no accountability. Legal experts say the violations are serious. The regulator responsible for enforcement did not respond to questions. By Epiphanus Obia  Of the 21 registered political parties and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reviewed by this reporter, none met the basic requirements that Nigerian law sets for how personal data should be collected, handled, and explained to citizens. Zero were…

By Martin Ekpeke In the high-stakes theater of global geopolitics, power is no longer measured solely by borders or battalions, but by bits and bytes. As Nigeria accelerates its digital transformation, the federal government has identified a critical vulnerability: the oxygen of the modern economy, cloud computing, is largely hosted on foreign soil. Thus, the Nigeria Sovereign Cloud Strategy, a national roadmap that represents a bold pivot in national policy and seeks to transition the nation from a passive consumer of offshore technology to the primary architect of its own digital destiny. By localizing data residency and computational power, Nigeria…

A new multi-country study has found that youth-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Sub-Saharan Africa are operating at only a moderate level of digital maturity, putting them well below what researchers consider the expected standard. The findings, presented at a recent stakeholder engagement held at the Arthur Mbanefo Digital Research Centre of the University of Lagos, paint a sobering picture of the region’s digital readiness, particularly within the health, energy, and sustainability sectors. The research, led by Dr Imoleayo Foyeke Obigbemi of the University of Lagos in collaboration with academics from the University of Nairobi and the University…

By Martin Ekpeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially responded to the recent ultimatum issued by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, who declared that the era of poor network quality in Nigeria must come to an end. In a statement signed by Nnenna Ukoha, Head of Public Affairs, the NCC validated consumer frustrations regarding dropped calls and sluggish data, aligning itself with the Minister’s directive. The regulator detailed its extensive ongoing efforts, massive infrastructure investments, and strict regulatory enforcement aimed at permanently resolving the country’s Quality of Service (QoS) challenges. Acknowledging a prolonged…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) to launch a large-scale national digital infrastructure programme. This collaboration aims to transform Nigeria into a fully integrated digital economy ecosystem by mobilizing local and international investment. Announcing this in a statement, Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of NITDA, described the MoU as a defining moment for Nigeria’s data sovereignty. “By prioritizing digital infrastructure, talent, and AI, Nigeria is laying a strong foundation for sustainable growth, job creation, and global competitiveness,” Inuwa stated. Also commenting, Mehdi Paryavi, Chairman of IDCA, emphasized…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has officially launched WhatsApp and live chat support channels, marking a significant shift in how Nigerians interact with National Identification Number (NIN) services. The initiative, described as a pivot toward conversational governance, aims to modernize the identity management process by integrating support into the mobile platforms Nigerians use daily. By moving these interactions to digital spaces, the agency is attempting to bridge a long-standing trust gap fueled by the historical frustrations of physical bureaucracy. For decades, accessing government services in Nigeria has been synonymous with physical exhaustion, characterized by long queues and the infamous…