Author: ITPulse

The era of treating cybersecurity as a mere IT problem is over. As AI-powered digital threats become more elusive and destructive, Nigeria is pivoting its national defense toward a total resilience model, a multi-dimensional strategy that integrates every level of society. Speaking at the 2026 GITEX Africa summit, Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), sounded the alarm on the changing face of digital warfare. He asserted that in an age of automated attacks, technology alone is no longer a sufficient shield. “Nigeria’s survival in the digital age now hinges on a strategic blend…

CrowdB, a pioneering fractional real estate investment platform, has announced the successful completion of its first full investment cycle. The milestone is marked by a significant achievement: delivering over 50% Return on Investment (ROI) to participants within just 18 months. This performance serves as a powerful proof of concept for fractional ownership, a model that is rapidly gaining momentum across Africa, despite traditional property barriers remaining high. In an economic climate defined by high inflation, currency volatility, and prohibitive entry costs, CrowdB is democratizing access to the real estate market. Rather than requiring the massive capital needed for outright purchase,…

By Martin Ekpeke MTN Nigeria has officially opened applications for the fifth edition of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP), introducing a significant expansion to the cohort size. In a move that honours the company’s silver jubilee, the programme will now welcome 25 fellows, up from the 20 participants selected in previous years. This expansion serves as a symbolic tribute to MTN Nigeria’s 25th anniversary, reinforcing the telecommunications giant’s long-standing dedication to the Nigerian media landscape. As the company celebrates two and a half decades of connectivity, the MIP stands as a strategic investment in the journalists and content creators who…

The Nigerian equities market entered a phase of careful recalibration last week, as capital market operators prioritized valuation discipline over broad-based optimism, Proshare Newsletter has revealed. Despite the cautious sentiment, the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) maintained its resilience, closing the week firmly above the psychologically significant 200,000-point threshold, finishing Tuesday’s session at 201,996.03 points. Analysts remain divided on key tickers, particularly within the banking sector. Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) has become a focal point of debate, attracting split recommendations from brokers as the market grapples with determining its fair value at current price levels. In contrast, sentiment toward Zenith…

By Epiphanus Obia After 17 years at the helm of day-to-day operations, Paga founder Tayo Oviosu has transitioned to the role of Group Chief Executive Officer. This leadership shuffle marks a strategic pivot for the fintech pioneer as it decouples its Nigerian domestic business from its broader continental ambitions. To fill the operational vacancy, Paga has appointed Ope Oyinloye as Group Chief Operating Officer and Acting CEO of Paga Nigeria, pending regulatory approval. Oyinloye is a company veteran with over seven years of experience, having previously led the firm’s business operations. This transition marks the first time in Paga’s history…

By Epiphanus Obia The Federal Government has announced plans to host a series of Virtual Open Days for universities and research institutions ahead of the rollout of its ₦12 billion National Digital Economy Research Clusters (NDERC) programme. The initiative, organised by the Project BRIDGE Implementation Unit under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, is aimed at guiding academic institutions on how to access the research fund. According to a statement from the Ministry, the sessions will be held over three days and are targeted at Vice-Chancellors, Rectors and Directors…

By Martin Ekpeke For years, the relationship between Nigerian telecom subscribers and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) has been defined by a one-way street of frustration. A dropped call here, a failed data session there, and the silent hours of a total network blackout have often felt like money down the drain. While users paid for the service, they rarely saw a refund when that service failed to deliver. That is about to change. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a landmark directive that moves consumer protection from theoretical rights to tangible airtime. Starting April 2026, network outages and poor…

By Epiphanus Obia Emmanuel Taiwo spent six days and over ₦20,000 building 9jaCheckr, a free NAFDAC verification API and Telegram bot. It reached 1,500 users and 115 developers before a silent government intervention shut it down. To date, NAFDAC has said nothing. Typing an emoji, a space, or even a series of incoherent characters into a government food and drug verification portal should return an error or a prompt stating the input is invalid. What it should not do is reach into a national database of pharmaceutical products and return data for a random product. But that is precisely what…

By Epiphanus Obia The Federal Government, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has commenced the rollout of University Innovation Pods (UniPods), a nationwide initiative aimed at equipping young Nigerians with digital and artificial intelligence skills while turning universities into centres for innovation and enterprise. Vice President Kashim Shettima is scheduled to officially flag off the programme today, April 7th, at the University of Lagos, where the first artificial intelligence-focused hub will be launched. The UniPods initiative is expected to train over 500,000 students in advanced digital skills and support between 1,500 and 2,000 startups led by young…

​The Federal Government of Nigeria is pivoting toward a more collaborative defense strategy against digital threats. In a dual-pronged approach, the government has announced the formation of a Cybersecurity Coordination Council while simultaneously launching a high-profile investigation into alleged data breaches within the financial sector.​ ​Going by this, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, outlined a new policy direction focused on shared responsibility. The proposed Cybersecurity Coordination Council will serve as a bridge between the public and private sectors. ​The Council focuses on three key objectives to enhance national security. First, it aims to build…