Author: ITPulse

The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) successfully hosted its flagship Innovative and Scientific Conference, rallying key ICT sector leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to address the critical gaps in Nigeria’s technology landscape. Held under the theme “Bridging Nigeria’s Digital Divide with Scientific Innovation,” the forum highlighted the urgent need to pair policy reforms and infrastructure expansion with grassroots mobilization to ensure inclusive economic growth. Opening the conference, Chike Onwuegbuchi, Chairman of NITRA, noted that the digital divide in Nigeria is not just about infrastructure, but it’s about ensuring that our digital transformation is truly inclusive. “We cannot build a…

By Martin Ekpeke While renewable energy, particularly solar, has emerged as the most viable alternative, developers and financiers face significant operational bottlenecks that slow down deployment, making access to stable electricity a critical hurdle for businesses and communities across Nigeria and the wider African continent. But addressing these systemic friction points is Telios, an emerging energy-technology company streamlining how renewable energy power plants are built, operated, and funded. Speaking at a meet-up in Lagos organized by Antler, Olubunmi Olajide, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Telios, highlighted that while capital exists in commercial banks and specialized funds, the process of…

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s regulatory approach to keep pace with rapid technological change, stressing that trust, resilient digital infrastructure and adaptive regulation will determine the country’s success in the emerging digital economy. Delivering the keynote address at the Titans of Tech Conference & Expo 2026, Dr. Maida said regulators must evolve from being reactive rule-makers to proactive enablers of innovation capable of balancing technological advancement with consumer protection, national security and economic growth. Speaking on the conference theme, “Regulation…

In a historic milestone for youth empowerment and human capital development in West Africa, twenty-one former out-of-school children will assemble functional computers and drones live on camera on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Abuja. The event marks the official graduation ceremony of the pioneer cohort of the Almajiri-to-Tech Initiative, an ambitious humanitarian and vocational framework driven by Tim Akano, Founder of the Almajiri-to-Tech Foundation and Managing Director of New Horizons Group Africa. Six months ago, many of the 21 participants were living on the streets, lacking basic literacy and formal education. Today, following an intensive six-month immersion program, the young…

In response to an escalating wave of sophisticated and disruptive cyber threats, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across the federation to adopt a proactive, coordinated approach to securing Nigeria’s public digital infrastructure. The charge was delivered at the opening of a two-day cybersecurity workshop themed “Securing Government Digital Infrastructure through Capacity Building.” Delivering the keynote address on behalf of NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa, Dr. Ayodele Bakare, Assistant Director in the agency’s Cybersecurity Department, warned that cybercriminals are increasingly targeting public platforms relied upon daily by millions of citizens. The…

By Martin Ekpeke Pan-African fintech company Moniepoint, has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting a decade of expanding financial infrastructure and advancing economic inclusion across Africa. Among the report’s key milestones, Moniepoint disclosed that it has disbursed more than $700 million in working capital loans to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), while its point-of-sale (POS) network has reached over 100 million people across the continent. Key Highlights from the 2025 Impact Report Over $700 million disbursed to MSMEs: The company has provided targeted working capital to thousands of small businesses, contributing to a 36% increase in average transaction value…

Samsung Electronics West Africa has officially unveiled its latest foldable lineup for the Nigerian market, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold8 and the high-performance Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. Built on seven generations of foldable innovation, the new series expands Samsung’s foldable ecosystem with enhanced display technology, optimized AI features, and lighter, slimmer form factors. Notably, while the Galaxy Flip8 was released globally as part of the lineup, Samsung confirmed it will not be available in Nigeria. Designed for everyday immersion and content consumption, the Galaxy Z Fold8 introduces a fresh, lightweight design. Weighing just 201 grams, it stands as Samsung’s lightest…

By Epiphanus Obia Applications have opened for the second cohort of the Bosun Tijani Foundation’s GenAI Fellowship, a six-month artificial intelligence training programme for young Nigerians. However, an independent test of the application portal found that applications using 10 of the 11 states tested could not progress beyond the eligibility stage, including the two states where the Foundation says the training will physically take place. The Fellowship’s Announcement Dr Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, announced the opening of applications on his verified X account on Tuesday, July 29. In the post, Tijani said the foundation…

By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi Just like calling someone’s name often makes them look your way, there’s hardly a better way for brands to secure attention than by tying their messaging to human truths. Some of the best conversions happen when businesses step into their customers’ shoes. A story lands when audiences can glaringly see themselves in the narrative through a graphic representation of their lived circumstances. Brands that know what customers are grappling with will always outperform self-centred competitors. Empathy storytelling targets human connections in public relations by deliberately making stakeholders heroes or protagonists of the plot. It subjects the brand…

By Martin Ekpeke As the academic procession moved gracefully across the auditorium at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, the institution’s convocation ceremony symbolized far more than the conferment of academic degrees. It represented the culmination of years of intellectual discipline, research, and the pursuit of solutions to some of society’s most pressing challenges. Among the scholars receiving doctoral hoods was Dr. Ayodeji Idowu, who earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) / Information Resources Management. While this achievement marks a significant personal milestone, it also carries broader significance for Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital economy, where…