Author: ITPulse

Africa’s manufacturing sector faced a staggering projected loss of $446 million in the first nine months of 2025 due to ransomware-induced downtime, according to new data from Kaspersky and VDC Research. The findings, which analyze the financial impact of cyberattacks on industrial organizations globally, reveal that while Africa accounts for a smaller portion of global losses compared to APAC or Europe, the continent remains a critical target. The estimated $446 million figure specifically represents the direct cost of an idle workforce during downtime, meaning the total financial blow, including recovery costs, reputational damage, and supply chain disruptions, is likely much…

By Martin Ekpeke In a significant move toward deepening West African regional integration, the governments of Nigeria and Sierra Leone have signed a landmark agreement to collaborate on the digital economy, technology innovation, and cross-border trade. The bilateral engagement, which concluded on November 23, 2025, in Freetown, brought together senior officials and private sector leaders from both nations. The mission was led by Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, and Sierra Leone’s Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Salimah Bah. The joint communiqué released following the meeting outlines a comprehensive framework for cooperation. Both…

Resilience in Africa isn’t a catchphrase; it’s a lived experience. Each day, businesses across the continent navigate hurdles that might seem insurmountable elsewhere: unreliable infrastructure, shifting economies, and limited access to capital. Yet, time and again, they continue to rise, adapt, and inspire. This determination doesn’t stem from comfort or convenience. It’s the reality of creating in less-than-ideal conditions. Entrepreneurs don’t pause, waiting for the perfect setup. They move with what they have, turning scarcity into creativity and necessity into invention. From bustling informal markets to emerging tech ecosystems, African builders are proof that persistence is a strategy in itself.…

Lagos Blockchain Week Lead, Chukwuemeka Mbaebie, last week delivered a compelling presentation urging the continent to embrace decentralized systems as the foundation of a new, sovereign digital economy. He made the call at the 5th edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0) in Lagos, as a powerful call for Africa to seize control of its digital future. Mbaebie described the blockchain sector as a rapidly expanding “borderless, multi-billion-dollar industry,” already valued at more than $3 billion and growing at an unprecedented pace, and emphasized that Africans, particularly young Nigerians, must urgently position themselves to benefit from this global…

In a landmark moment for the continent’s technological advancement, Nigeria has been selected to host the prestigious IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Africa Summit 2025 (CTU Africa 25). The event, scheduled for November 27–28 at Baze University in Abuja, will convene a powerful coalition of innovators, engineers, regulators, and policymakers to tackle one of Africa’s most pressing challenges: the digital divide. This marks the first time Nigeria will host the summit, positioning the nation at the forefront of the pan-African dialogue on universal digital access. Forging African Solutions for Universal Connectivity Under the theme “Bridging Digital Frontiers: African Solutions for Universal Connectivity,”…

Google today announced the launch of Nano Banana Pro, its most powerful image generation and editing model yet. Built on the advanced reasoning capabilities of Gemini 3 Pro, this new model is designed to help everyone—from casual creators to global enterprises—turn their ideas into high-fidelity visuals with unprecedented control. Just as the original Nano Banana model empowered everyday creativity, the Pro version represents a massive leap forward, blending state-of-the-art AI reasoning with creative precision. A Surge in Demand for Creative Tools The launch comes at a pivotal time, particularly for creators and students in emerging tech hubs like Nigeria, where…

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has announced plans to convene the maiden Telecoms Industry Compliance Management Forum (CMF), a landmark initiative designed to deepen the culture of compliance and strengthen self-regulation within Nigeria’s digital economy. Endorsed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the forum is scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in Lagos. It will bring together leading stakeholders, regulators, and policy institutions to explore practical strategies for embedding governance as a core value for sustainable business practices. The event is anchored on the theme: “Securing the Future: Navigating Compliance and Governance for Improved Quality of…

FairMoney has launched FlexiCredit, a premium credit line that provides eligible users with up to ₦5,000,000 in available credit whenever they need it. FlexiCredit offers lifetime access through a single application and is built around simplicity, transparency, and complete user control. With FlexiCredit, approved users receive a personal credit limit that they can draw from at any time directly within the FairMoney app. Interest is charged at 0.25% per day only on the amount used. For example, if a user has a limit of ₦1,000,000 and withdraws ₦200,000 for 10 days, the interest is ₦5,000, making the total repayment ₦205,000.…

Sophos has announced a major step forward in bolstering this resilience by integrating its Sophos Intelix cyber intelligence directly into Microsoft Security Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot. This is even as cyber threats grow faster and more sophisticated, business resilience, the ability to anticipate, withstand, and recover from attacks, has become the top priority for global enterprises. Today, Announced at the Microsoft Ignite Conference in San Francisco, this integration embeds real-time threat intelligence into the daily workflows of IT teams and general employees alike, aiming to reduce the time between threat detection and response. The modern threat landscape poses a…

Google has announced a significant expansion of its digital initiatives in Africa, headlined by a $2.25 million commitment to fund the creation of trustworthy public data sets. Alongside this financial pledge, the tech giant launched the “AI Skilling Blueprint for Africa,” a policy roadmap designed to help governments prepare their workforces for an artificial intelligence-driven future. These announcements serve as the centerpiece of a broader strategy to accelerate innovation and address the continent’s critical skills gap. The initiatives come as Africa faces a pivotal economic moment. While the continent is home to the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population, a disconnect…