Author: ITPulse

Following a landmark year that marked two decades of managing Nigeria’s digital identity, the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has officially transitioned into 2026 with a renewed focus on deepening trust and accelerating the adoption of the .ng domain. In his first official message of the year, contained in the January 2026 newsletter, NiRA President Mr. Adesola Akinsanya reflected on the extraordinary achievements of 2025 while setting a clear strategic tone for the year ahead. The President described 2025 as a milestone year that celebrated two decades of managing Nigeria’s country code Top-Level Domain. According to him, the past year…

FairMoney Microfinance Bank (MFB) has announced a landmark year in its operations, reinforcing its position as a pillar of Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem. Over the past 12 months, the institution disbursed over ₦150 billion in loans to individuals and businesses while rewarding savers with more than ₦7 billion in interest payouts. Since evolving from a rapid credit platform in 2021 into a full-fledged licensed microfinance bank, FairMoney has transformed the financial landscape by combining high-yield savings, fixed deposits, and collateral-free lending with bank-grade security. FairMoney’s success is built on a “technology-first” approach that utilizes AI and machine learning algorithms to analyze…

Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced the launch of Sophos Workspace Protection. This new solution is designed to help organizations secure hybrid work environments and manage the risks associated with emerging technologies, specifically generative AI. As a streamlined alternative to complex and costly SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solutions, Sophos Workspace Protection secures the workspace directly through a browser-centric approach. Traditional security models often rely on extensive infrastructure, which increases operational overhead. Sophos Workspace Protection shifts the focus to where 85% of the modern workday happens: the web browser. By securing the workspace at the edge, Sophos…

KongaPay, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech platforms, has announced a landmark achievement in the country’s digital savings landscape. In a newsletter, the fintech platform stated that total savings on its flagship high-yield feature, K-Save, have officially crossed the ₦3.2 billion mark, signaling a significant shift in how Nigerians approach digital wealth management. The milestone, described by the company as a savings movement, reflects a growing trend of users moving away from traditional idle bank accounts toward goal-oriented digital platforms that offer better returns and security. In the newsletter circulated to its community, KongaPay highlighted that the ₦3.2 billion figure represents…

Interswitch, Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce giant, has officially unveiled the nine exceptional students who will battle for the crown at the InterswitchSPAK 7.0 Grand Finale. After a grueling semi-final stage, these finalists have risen to the top of a competition that originally began with over 18,000 applicants from across Nigeria. This flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative continues to solidify its reputation as the country’s most prestigious STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) contest. The journey to the finale was a rigorous test of academic excellence: Initial Stage: 18,000+ registered senior secondary students. Qualifying Stage: 81 students…

By Martin Ekpeke In the bustling secondary schools of Lagos, Kano, and Port Harcourt, a quiet revolution is taking place. It isn’t happening in the economics classroom, but on the screens of smartphones. For millions of Nigerian teenagers, the bank is no longer a formidable brick-and-mortar building that their parents visit. It is now a vibrant green or purple app on their phones. As Nigeria aims to reach a $1 trillion digital economy by 2030, fintech giants OPay and PalmPay have emerged as the primary financial educators for the Gen Z and Gen Alpha populations. These fintech giants are moving…

Microsoft has once again been named the world’s most impersonated brand, accounting for nearly a quarter of all global brand phishing attempts. According to the Q4 2025 Brand Phishing Report released by Check Point Research (CPR), Microsoft appeared in 22% of all phishing attacks during the final quarter of the year. Tech giant Google followed in second place at 13%, while Amazon secured third place with 9%, fueled largely by the surge in holiday shopping and Black Friday activity. The latest rankings highlight a strategic focus on platforms that manage identity, productivity, and cloud services. Notably, Facebook (Meta) has returned…

Africa is currently united by a bold vision: transforming into a technologically empowered powerhouse where world-class digital infrastructure drives unprecedented socio-economic growth. However, according to Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive for West Africa at Africa Data Centres (ADC), two significant hurdles, transmission and fragmentation, threaten to derail this momentum. Data centres are the connective tissue of the modern economy. They provide the physical environment for the computing and storage power necessary to fuel the Intelligence Age. The stakes for Africa: The African data centre market is projected to hit $6.81 billion by 2030, nearly doubling its 2024 value. Because AI…

A powerful coalition of women’s rights organizations, tech watchdogs, and progressive activists has formally petitioned Apple and Google to de-platform the social media site X and its AI chatbot, Grok. In open letters published Wednesday, the coalition—which includes UltraViolet, the National Organization for Women (NOW), MoveOn, and ParentsTogether Action—accused the Elon Musk-owned platforms of facilitating the mass creation of illegal, sexually explicit content that violates the terms of service for both the App Store and Google Play. The demand follows a viral “bikini trend” and a wave of “digital undressing” cases at the start of 2026. Critics allege that Grok’s…

A decade after revolutionizing how African businesses accept payments, Paystack is venturing into the banking sector and has officially announced the launch of Paystack Microfinance Bank (MFB), a new entity dedicated to providing a full financial operating system for businesses and individuals. The move marks a significant evolution for the company, which began ten years ago with a mission to simplify digital payments. Today, Paystack processes trillions of naira monthly for over 300,000 businesses across five African countries. However, the company noted that while payments are critical, they are only one piece of the broader financial puzzle. According to the…