Author: ITPulse

The 21st edition of the Titans of Tech Awards and Gala Night is set to take center stage july 25 in Lagos, Nigeria as the premier recognition platform for trailblazers, innovators, and visionaries shaping the West African technology landscape. This landmark edition will celebrate technological excellence under the powerful theme: “Game Changers.” The Titans of Tech Awards, fondly referred to as the “Tech Grammy,” has for over 21 years consistently spotlighted organizations and innovators who have significantly shaped and transformed Nigeria’s technology landscape. It is widely recognized as one of the most credible platforms for recognizing excellence, innovation, and impact…

A powerful wave of change washed over Yudala Heights on April 17, 2025, as TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading tech distributor, proudly celebrated the graduation of 400 young Nigerian women from its transformative TecHERdemy program. These determined individuals spent the past six months immersed in intensive, practical training across cutting-edge fields like Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Software Development. Now, armed with in-demand skills and unwavering confidence, they stand ready to shape the future of the tech industry. The graduation ceremony drew prominent figures, including Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of the Zinox Group. He lauded the graduates’ tenacity…

The Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF), a leading Nigerian non-profit focused on consumer rights and advocacy, will host a high-level Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Stakeholders’ Workshop on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at The Providence Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. Themed “Overcoming Barriers to a Sustainable Energy Transition,” the workshop will foster critical dialogue and collaboration among policymakers, energy experts, investors, development partners, and clean energy advocates. This timely workshop supports Nigeria’s energy goals, including the Federal Government’s 2015 National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy (NREEEP) and National Determined Contribution (NDC), which aim to increase on-grid renewable energy from 1.3%…

Enhanced collaboration among financial service providers, telecommunication operators, and tech startups, coupled with a strong emphasis on consumer education, were highlighted as crucial for overcoming financial exclusion in Nigeria at the second edition of the Payment Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0), recently held in Lagos. The theme of the forum, “Bridging the Customer Experience Gap for Financial Inclusion Using AI,” was addressed by Mrs. Ebehijie Momoh, Managing Director and CEO of AfriGoPay Financial Services Limited, in her keynote. She acknowledged Nigeria’s significant progress in financial inclusion, with 64% of Nigerian adults now included. Mrs. Momoh pointed to key regulatory reforms since…

In a powerful collaboration aimed at fostering the potential of young lives, FlashChange partnered with Ruth Foundation to successfully execute the “Orphanage Skill Acquisition Assembly 2.0 program.” This impactful initiative provided vital skill acquisition opportunities for vulnerable children within the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. The five-day program, commencing on Monday, April 14th, was thoughtfully designed to equip 153 children, ranging in age from 4 to 18 years, with essential life skills. The curriculum encompassed financial literacy, fashion design, photography, creative arts, cooking, and leadership development, offering a diverse range of skills to empower the young participants. The…

In a significant move to enhance student flexibility, Coventry University is set to revolutionize its course delivery by adopting a six-intake system across the academic year for all campus-based studies. This innovative approach replaces the traditional term and semester model with focused six-week teaching blocks, marking a considerable shift in the higher education landscape. The Coventry University Group has already established a strong foundation in block teaching through its CU Coventry, CU Scarborough, and CU London (Dagenham and Greenwich) campuses. While other institutions have begun to explore similar models, Coventry University’s comprehensive rollout signifies a commitment to this approach on…

Google has officially opened applications for its 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, a three-month initiative aimed at empowering early-stage African startups leveraging artificial intelligence to tackle the continent’s most pressing challenges. The program seeks Seed to Series A startups across Africa that are developing AI-first solutions. Eligible startups must possess a live product, include at least one founder of African descent, and demonstrate a commitment to responsible AI innovation. Selected startups will gain access to a comprehensive support system, including: Dedicated technical mentorship from Google and industry experts. Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits.  Access to…

Social media giants are facing increased regulatory pressure and a growing user shift toward decentralized platforms, according to a new report from GlobalData. The year 2024 saw a significant tightening of government scrutiny on Big Tech, with upcoming legislation like Australia’s under-16 social media ban and heightened antitrust investigations poised to reshape the industry. GlobalData’s analysis indicates that users, increasingly concerned about data privacy and content moderation, are turning to smaller, decentralized social networks like BlueSky, Damus, and Mastodon. This trend is expected to accelerate in 2025. “We are seeing the tides shift for social media companies as more comprehensive…

To enhance Nigeria’s cybersecurity, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and SecDojo, a French cybersecurity training firm, have signed a partnership agreement at GITEX Africa 2025 in Marrakech, Morocco. The collaboration aims to strengthen Nigeria’s cyber resilience through capacity-building initiatives, including a Cybersecurity Academy, advanced training, curriculum development, and knowledge sharing. NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, emphasized the need for human capital investment in Nigeria’s digital transformation, highlighting the country’s potential to fill global cybersecurity talent gaps. He advocated for integrating digital skills into Nigeria’s formal education system, moving beyond short-term training programs. “For me, this goes beyond NITDA.…

By Martin Ekpeke Beyond the staggering financial losses inflicted by the collapsed Cbex Ponzi scheme, a far more insidious threat has emerged: the massive exfiltration of sensitive personal data, prompting national cybersecurity experts to declare it a national emergency. Olatunji Matthew Igbalajobi, a prominent National Cyber Security Expert, has raised a dire alarm, stating that the sheer volume of compromised Personally Identifiable Information (PII) poses a grave risk to millions of Nigerians. “The monetary impact is significant, but the real crisis lies in the humongous volume of sensitive data compromised,” Igbalajobi warned. The Cbex scheme, which lured investors with promises…