Author: ITPulse

MTN Nigeria has announced its full compliance with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) directive to compensate subscribers affected by recent service shortfalls. The telecommunications giant confirmed that consumers in areas where network disruptions were recorded will receive compensation for November, December, and January. This move follows a regulatory framework designed by the NCC to protect consumer interests and ensure accountability within the telecom sector. In a statement reflecting the company’s customer-first philosophy, MTN described its subscribers as the lifeblood of its business, noting that the NCC’s directive aligns with its internal mission to provide a reliable and high-quality digital experience…

By Martin Ekpeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has expressed satisfaction with the current trajectory of investments within the telecommunications sector, disclosing that one major operator has already invested over $1 billion this year alone. Speaking during a media engagement in Lagos today, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, revealed that the sector is seeing significant financial commitments despite global economic headwinds, asserting that continuous capital injection is vital for the industry’s survival and growth. Dr. Maida attributed this surge in investment to deliberate government policies aimed at providing predictability and certainty, particularly regarding the availability…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has saved the Nigerian government over ₦319 billion in the past year by reviewing Information Technology projects valued at more than ₦1.5 trillion. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, disclosed these figures while highlighting the agency’s regulatory achievements across federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Despite these savings, Inuwa raised concerns over a historical trend where more than 56 percent of IT projects have failed to meet expectations due to poor planning and a lack of technical oversight. To combat this, NITDA is introducing stricter guidelines focused on professional certification, quality assurance, and…

Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called for urgent national action to combat the rapidly evolving cybersecurity risks fueled by artificial intelligence. In anticipation of the council’s formal inauguration, Inuwa revealed that the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy will hold at least two more stakeholder engagement sessions. This collaborative approach mirrors the development of Nigeria’s National AI Strategy, prioritizing transparency and inclusivity. Inuwa emphasized that AI has fundamentally shifted the digital landscape by introducing complexities that traditional security measures may not be equipped to handle. He identified two primary areas of…

Nigeria’s foremost payments and financial inclusion dialogue platform, Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 3.0), will hold this Friday, April 24, 2026, at the prestigious Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, bringing together regulators, fintech leaders, banks, policymakers, agent networks, cybersecurity experts, innovators, and ecosystem stakeholders to shape the future of digital payments in Nigeria. With the theme: “Fair Digital Payments as a Catalyst for Deepening Financial Inclusion in Nigeria,” PAFON 3.0 comes at a defining moment for the country’s digital economy as stakeholders seek practical pathways to close the inclusion gap, strengthen trust in payment systems, and accelerate access for underserved populations.…

By Gloria Onosode Nigeria is targeting an ambitious $1 trillion economy by 2030. To achieve this, women-led businesses must transition from mere passive observers to primary growth drivers at the heart of the economy and strategic participants in their respective industries. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the increased ownership rate of MSMEs by women represents a significant contribution to economic growth and job creation. Digital empowerment for these enterprises must move from being a social responsibility or gender support initiative to contributing to broader economic development. To reach the $1 trillion GDP milestone, women-led businesses must be…

In a move to formalize the burgeoning ‘borrow now, pay later’ digital ecosystem, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has officially granted regulatory approval to five companies to provide airtime and data lending services across Nigeria. The consumer protection watchdog announced that the licenses aim to ensure fair competition and protect Nigerians from predatory lending practices within the telecommunications sector. The commission identified the following entities as meeting the necessary regulatory requirements to operate: Coverage Broadband Limited, Total TIM Nigeria Limited, Rane Interactive Medien CLS Limited, Mode NG Applications Nigeria Limited and Cloud Interactive Associate Limited. For millions…

There is a persistent assumption in modern business that attention is progress. If people are seeing you, engaging with you, and talking about you, then you must be growing. On the surface, this feels true. In practice, it is one of the most expensive misconceptions companies carry. Visibility is not legitimacy. And confusing the two creates fragile businesses that look successful long before they actually are. Visibility is distribution. It is how often you are seen, how far your message travels, and how loudly you exist in a market. It is driven by campaigns, partnerships, content, and media. It is…

The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation, in partnership with industry giants TD Africa, Konga Group, Zinox Technologies, and Task Systems, has announced that the application portal for its landmark technology scholarship program will officially open on Monday, April 27, 2026. Originally slated for April 22, the launch date was moved to ensure final technical optimizations provide a secure and transparent experience for applicants nationwide. The initiative was first unveiled on February 22, 2025, to mark the 70th birthday of Zinox Group Chairman, Leo Stan Ekeh. Eschewing a traditional celebration, the tech pioneer chose to fund the education of 1,000 indigent whiz-kids…

In a significant nod to Nigeria’s burgeoning tech scene, four homegrown startups have been selected for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. Out of nearly 2,600 applications across the continent, these four innovators secured spots in the final group of 15, a feat representing an acceptance rate of less than 1%. The four startups are: Bani : A cross-border payments infrastructure platform eliminating settlement delays for African businesses trading globally. MasteryHive AI : An AI-native platform automating transaction reconciliation, fraud detection, and AML monitoring. Regxta : Combines alternative data-driven credit scoring with a hybrid digital-agent distribution…