Author: ITPulse

In a landmark move to bolster Nigeria’s cybersecurity framework, the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has officially unveiled Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) for the .ng domain. This strategic deployment marks a significant leap forward in securing the nation’s digital infrastructure, positioning Nigeria among the ranks of globally forward-looking nations committed to a resilient and trustworthy digital economy. DNSSEC acts as a vital security layer for the internet, introducing cryptographic verification to the Domain Name System by preventing cybercriminals from intercepting traffic or redirecting users to fraudulent and malicious websites. This technology ensures that anyone visiting a .ng domain…

There is a quiet misconception in many growing companies that vision alone is enough to sustain momentum. Founders are often the engine because they are decisive, driven and deeply involved. But what happens when the engine steps back? That question is where real companies are separated from fragile ones. Building something that outlives a founder is not about removing their influence; rather, it is about translating that influence into systems, repeatable, observable and transferable structures that do not rely on constant presence. Without this, growth becomes personality-dependent, and scale becomes inconsistent. At the early stage, founder-led execution works. Decisions are…

By Epiphanus Obia  The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has confirmed a cybersecurity breach involving unauthorised access to parts of its information systems, raising concerns over the safety of business records stored on its platform. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commission said the incident affected “limited aspects” of its systems and that an investigation is ongoing to determine the scope and impact. The CAC disclosed that it had activated its incident response protocols immediately after detecting the breach and is working with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and other relevant agencies to assess the situation. According to…

Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), the country’s leading industry platform for digital finance stakeholders, has announced PalmPay and TeamApt as key sponsors of the third edition of its flagship event, PAFON 3.0. Scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Oriental-Hotel, the high-level gathering will convene over 600 industry professionals and more than 20 expert speakers from banking, fintech, telecommunications, and regulatory institutions. With a central focus on emerging trends shaping digital finance, PAFON 3.0 will serve as a critical platform for collaboration on the future of digital payments, cybersecurity, and the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in financial services.…

After kicking off in Lagos, Martell’s nationwide campaign, Martell On The Move, has officially arrived in Abuja. The road trip features The Swift Ascendant, a monumental 14 foot art installation that is traveling across the country to connect with people through local art and nightlife. The installation is a physical tribute to the Swift, Martell’s iconic sigil and a symbol of freedom and constant motion. This bird represents a spirit that never stands still, much like the “Standout Swift”. A Standout Swift is anyone who embodies that same drive, rising above the ordinary to redefine their own path. The Swift…

By Martin Ekpeke For Africa’s data centre space to bridge the gap between current capacity and future demand, a staggering capital injection of $10 billion to $20 billion will be required, Naomi Mutuku, a Kenya-based trade and investment facilitator, has posited. In a LinkedIn post that has elicited significant engagement from industry stakeholders, Mutuku argued that Africa’s data centre story is one of the largest untapped digital infrastructure opportunities globally, yet it remains deeply underbuilt. She explained that the continent possesses only ~360 MW of active data centre capacity, with ~238 MW under construction and 656 MW planned. According to…

The Artemis mission reminded the world that great achievements begin not with perfection, but with the courage to start. Kenya is at that moment now. By Eric Gumbo The writer is a partner at G&A Advocates LLP, a firm with two decades of experience advising on infrastructure, capital markets, and regulatory law across East Africa. In 1961, John F. Kennedy promised the American people something that, by any rational measure, should have been impossible: that the United States would land a man on the moon and return him safely to earth before the decade was out. The technology did not…

A CBN rule designed to curb fraud is exposing small operators to outages, income shocks, and a market tilted toward dominant fintechs, ITPulse’s Epiphanus Obia writes On 1 April 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria activated the most consequential clause in its October 2025 agent banking guidelines: every PoS agent in the country must now operate exclusively with a single financial institution. No more backup terminals and no more switching when networks fail. No diversifying income across providers. The decision is final, the deadline has passed, and the consequences are only beginning to unfold.  The CBN’s stated rationale is coherent…

Digital Realty has activated a new Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) Point of Presence (PoP) at its flagship Ibeju-Lekki data center, marking a significant milestone for West Africa’s digital infrastructure. This activation links the region’s growing digital economy to global networks. Building on IXPN’s existing PoP at Digital Realty’s campus located in Victoria Island, the newly activated PoP at the company’s Lekki data center extends IXPN’s reach, offering access from 12 data centers across Nigeria. IXPN is now available in all major data centers in Lagos, further positioning the city as a hub for local and regional interconnectivity. Strategically…

 By Mirza Bukva In an era of advanced messaging apps and rich digital experiences, SMS remains one of the most fundamental layers of customer communication. It’s the channel that works when everything else requires a download, a data connection, or an app account. Recent data shows SMS open rates at around 98%, with most messages read within minutes – a testament to its enduring importance in customer engagement strategies. The power of SMS lies in its universality. It works on any device and under almost any network condition, independent of operating systems, apps, or data connectivity. As long as a phone…