Author: ITPulse

A new global study by KPMG reveals a massive shift in corporate strategy as organizations move from “AI roulette” to disciplined execution. The 2026 Global Tech Report, titled “Leading in the Intelligence Age,” indicates that while the ambition to scale artificial intelligence is nearly universal, a significant “maturity gap” persists between experimental pilots and enterprise-wide returns. While 68% of organizations aim to reach the pinnacle of AI maturity by the end of 2026, currently only 24% have achieved that status. The data suggests that high performers, those who have successfully integrated AI into core workflows, are reaping an average ROI…

Since the appointment of Dr. Aminu Maida as the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) nearly three years ago, he has steered the regulator away from traditional “policing” toward a data-driven, consumer-centric model. Under his leadership, the NCC’s transformation projects have focused on a “Three-Pillar” strategy: the Consumer, the Industry, and the Government. In this analysis, ITPulse’s Martin Ekpeke explores the key projects and strategic shifts defining the Maida era and their impact on Nigeria’s digital economy. 1. Data as the New Regulator: The Quality of Experience (QoE) Pivot The most visible shift under Dr. Maida’s…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has detailed the agency’s deliberate transition from a rigid, bureaucratic civil service structure into a high-velocity and smart public sector organisation. Speaking during a strategic visit from the Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr. Charles Ebuebu, Inuwa revealed that the transformation was a necessity to overcome entrenched mindsets that often hinder innovation within the mainstream public service. Inuwa noted that when the agency’s transformation drive began, between 70% and 80% of its workforce consisted of mainstream civil servants, which brought a set of rigid…

The seventh edition of the InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition concluded with a spectacular grand finale, as three exceptional students emerged as winners, securing a combined N30 million in university scholarships. The trio of Saint Riman (Adedokun International Schools, Ogun State), David Okorie (Caleb International College, Lagos State), and David Solomonezemma (Deeper Life High School, Enugu State) outperformed over 18,000 participants nationwide to claim the top spots in Nigeria’s largest STEM competition. The rewards reflect the intense level of competition and the high stakes of STEM excellence in Nigeria: Saint Riman (1st Place): Crowned “Nigeria’s Best STEM Student,” he won the…

In a strategic move to curb reoffending and redirect technical talent toward nation-building, GoLegit Africa, a non-profit initiative, is seeking a partnership with the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to launch rehabilitation engagements for inmates convicted of cyber-related offenses within the FCT Command. During a courtesy visit by the Golegit team, comprising of Suleiman Farouk, Director of Programme Delivery and Precious Umunnakwe, Inmates Rehabilitation Project Manager to Christopher Jen, FCT Controller of Correctional Services in Abuja, the organisation noted that the initiative aims to transform the lives of tech-savvy offenders by redirecting their focus from cybercrime to legitimate digital careers through…

For many Nigerians, fintech apps are judged by one simple question: Can I trust the platform? For Happiness, a young Nigerian entrepreneur, the answer manifested in the most defining moments of her life. Trust Built Through Everyday Use In 2025, Happiness relied on PalmPay to run her business, from receiving customer payments, paying vendors, and managing daily transactions. During PalmPay’s Hustle Grant Campaign, she joined thousands of small business owners hoping to win the N500,000 funding. While she didn’t make the shortlist, the campaign gave her business something just as valuable: visibility. New customers discovered her brand, enquiries increased, and…

Money should move without borders. It doesn’t, yet. OneDosh has closed a $3M pre-seed to build the stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure the global economy has been waiting for. Founded in February 2025 by Jackson Ukuevo—Co-Founder & CEO Godwin Okoye — Co-Founder Babatunde Osinowo – Co-Founder OneDosh wasn’t built from theory. It was built from friction, blocked cards, frozen accounts, slow cross-border transfers, and currency constraints experienced firsthand by the founding team while living and traveling globally. The conclusion was clear: the problem isn’t demand. It’s infrastructure. Today, OneDosh is live in the United States and Nigeria, two of the most active…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially licensed seven new Internet Service Providers (ISPs), signaling a fresh wave of competition in a market hungry for reliable connectivity. The new licensees, including Dasol Solutions and the highly anticipated Amazon Kuiper Nigeria, received five-year operational mandates effective from January 1, 2026. This regulatory push brings the total number of authorized ISPs in Nigeria to 231, up from 224 just a month prior. The new providers Amazon Kuiper Nigeria Limited (Lagos), Boost ISP Limited (Lagos), Dasol Solutions Services Limited (Lagos), Fibre Sonic Limited (Lagos), Intellivision Technologies Limited (Lagos), Wetom Technologies Limited (Abuja) and…

As AI adoption accelerates across Nigeria, leaders at the “AI in Action Now” conference 2026 have called for a balance between rapid innovation and strict regulatory governance. The event, held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, highlighted both the doggedness of Nigerian builders and the risks of unregulated data usage. Dotun Adeoye, Co-Founder of AI Nigeria, raised alarms over “Shadow AI”, a trend where employees upload sensitive official documents to public AI platforms. He praised the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) for its recent aggressive stance, including multi-million-dollar fines against major banks and social media brands. “Innovation without governance is dangerous.…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has officially begun a phased enforcement action against digital money lenders, setting a final deadline of April 2026 for provisionally approved platforms to fully regularize their operations. The move follows the expiration of a crucial January 5, 2026, deadline, when dozens of loan applications have already been scrubbed from the commission’s approved register after failing to meet the initial requirements under the country’s new digital lending rules. The FCCPC has revoked the conditional approvals of several digital lending institutions, effectively making them illegal operators in the eyes of the law. These platforms…