Author: ITPulse

Migration infrastructure company, Vesti is set to host over 1,500 entrepreneurs, investors, creatives, policymakers, and diaspora leaders from across Africa and around the world. The hosting will take place at its flagship annual event, the Prosper Conference 2025, a 2-day experience, set for Thursday, October 23, and Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. At a press conference in Lagos to announce the Prosper Conference 2025, Olusola Amusan, Co-Founder and CEO of Vesti, noted that Africa has long been a powerhouse of culture, business, and intellect, yet its excellence has often moved without the recognition it…

PalmPay, a leading digital banking platform in Africa, is set to revolutionize access to insurance in Nigeria by launching strategic partnerships with top-tier insurance providers. This initiative aims to tackle the nation’s significant insurance penetration gap, making essential coverage accessible, affordable, and simple to obtain directly through the PalmPay app. Nigeria currently faces one of Africa’s lowest insurance penetration rates, with a staggering over 90% of its population lacking any form of health insurance. Barriers, including low awareness, affordability concerns, and trust issues, have long hindered widespread adoption. PalmPay’s new offering directly confronts these challenges. “Insurance is often perceived as…

Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), the leading advocate for blockchain adoption and innovation in Nigeria, proudly recognize the transformative contributions of its esteemed member, Interstellar, to the African blockchain ecosystem. Interstellar’s recent partnership with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to launch the PAPSS African Currency Marketplace (PACM) marks a monumental milestone in revolutionizing intra-African trade and financial sovereignty, aligning seamlessly with SiBAN’s vision of a blockchain-driven future. Interstellar: Pioneering Blockchain Innovation Interstellar, a trailblazing deep-tech company and proud SiBAN member, has demonstrated unparalleled leadership through its development of the blockchain-agnostic STARGATE platform, which powers PACM.…

Sophos has expanded its Sophos Managed Risk capabilities with the introduction of Internal Attack Surface Management (IASM) with technology powered by Tenable. This expansion is coming as most organizations face critical blind spots in their cyber defenses. The Sophos State of Ransomware 2025 report found 40% of organizations impacted by ransomware in the last year reported falling victim due to an exposure they were unaware of. Sophos Managed Risk, now with both internal and external attack surface management, addresses this challenge, providing comprehensive visibility into internal and external weaknesses that could be exploited by threat actors. “With Sophos Managed Risk, organizations…

TD Africa, a leading technology distributor in Africa, recently partnered with Zebra Technologies to host a high-impact event in Lagos called “Accelerate Your Business with Zebra.” The event showcased how real-time, edge-enabled operations can boost efficiency and innovation for businesses across the retail, logistics, and manufacturing sectors. Zebra Technologies highlighted its advanced solutions in rugged mobility, data capture, RFID, and real-time analytics, emphasizing the power of working “at the Edge” where operational data is processed instantly. Drawing a parallel to Formula 1 racing, Zebra encouraged partners to adopt data-driven, customer-centric solutions rather than just transactional models. Chioma Chimere, Coordinating Managing…

Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, Managing Director of Digital Realty Nigeria, has been honoured as the Digital Economy Icon of the Year at the 2025 Digital Innovation Awards (DIA), held at the Labadi Beach Resort in Accra. The award recognizes his outstanding contributions to advancing Africa’s digital infrastructure, cementing his reputation as a transformative leader in the continent’s technology sector. The Digital Innovation Awards, organized by InstinctWave, is one of Africa’s foremost platforms celebrating excellence in ICT and digital transformation. This year’s ceremony highlighted the pivotal role of data centers and digital infrastructure in shaping Africa’s economic future. Mr Akin Naphtal, CEO,…

Nigeria has been honoured with a prestigious award at the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) for its Digital Awareness Programme (DAP). The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) project secured the top prize in Category C3, “Access to Information and Knowledge,” for its exceptional efforts in bridging the digital divide. The DAP, chosen from hundreds of global submissions, garnered the highest number of votes in its category, highlighting its significant impact. Since its inception in 2006, the program has provided over 300 secondary schools across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones with essential Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources and internet…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a significant fine of N766,242,500 on MultiChoice Nigeria for multiple breaches of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act). The decision follows an investigation initiated in the second quarter of 2024, prompted by suspected violations of subscribers’ privacy rights and the illegal cross-border transfer of personal data belonging to Nigerians. According to a statement released by Babatunde Bamigboye, Head of Legal, Enforcement & Regulations at NDPC, the Commission found that MultiChoice Nigeria violated the data privacy rights of its subscribers, and even individuals who were not direct subscribers but were associated with…

New Horizons Nigeria, the nation’s leading organization in technology education and capacity building, has been honored with the prestigious Most Innovative IT Training and Certification Solution Brand of the Year award at the African Brand Innovators Summit (AFRIBIS) 2025. This significant recognition marks twenty years of New Horizons Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to cultivating globally competitive digital talents across the country. Driven by a mission deeply rooted in digital empowerment, New Horizons Nigeria has consistently pioneered innovative IT training and certification solutions. These programs are meticulously tailored for students, graduates, institutions, and professionals, ensuring a broad impact on Nigeria’s digital landscape.…

For over 15 years, Verve has been a leading force in Africa’s digital payment revolution, offering secure, fast, convenient, and reliable payment solutions tailored to the continent’s unique realities. Launched to meet the pressing need for a card scheme tailored to African markets, Verve has grown into a trusted household name, with over 85 million cards issued and a presence in several African countries, expanding its consumer appeal across the continent. Verve’s story began with a challenge; existing international card solutions struggled to meet the needs of Africa’s diverse and dynamic markets. Issues like regulatory complexity, limited infrastructure, and inconsistent…