Author: ITPulse

An audit by ITPulse of 21 registered political parties and INEC found that not one subject met the minimum requirements of Nigeria’s data protection law. Ten parties are collecting National Identification Numbers with no policy, no consent, and no accountability. Legal experts say the violations are serious. The regulator responsible for enforcement did not respond to questions. By Epiphanus Obia  Of the 21 registered political parties and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reviewed by this reporter, none met the basic requirements that Nigerian law sets for how personal data should be collected, handled, and explained to citizens. Zero were…

By Martin Ekpeke In the high-stakes theater of global geopolitics, power is no longer measured solely by borders or battalions, but by bits and bytes. As Nigeria accelerates its digital transformation, the federal government has identified a critical vulnerability: the oxygen of the modern economy, cloud computing, is largely hosted on foreign soil. Thus, the Nigeria Sovereign Cloud Strategy, a national roadmap that represents a bold pivot in national policy and seeks to transition the nation from a passive consumer of offshore technology to the primary architect of its own digital destiny. By localizing data residency and computational power, Nigeria…

A new multi-country study has found that youth-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Sub-Saharan Africa are operating at only a moderate level of digital maturity, putting them well below what researchers consider the expected standard. The findings, presented at a recent stakeholder engagement held at the Arthur Mbanefo Digital Research Centre of the University of Lagos, paint a sobering picture of the region’s digital readiness, particularly within the health, energy, and sustainability sectors. The research, led by Dr Imoleayo Foyeke Obigbemi of the University of Lagos in collaboration with academics from the University of Nairobi and the University…

By Martin Ekpeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially responded to the recent ultimatum issued by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, who declared that the era of poor network quality in Nigeria must come to an end. In a statement signed by Nnenna Ukoha, Head of Public Affairs, the NCC validated consumer frustrations regarding dropped calls and sluggish data, aligning itself with the Minister’s directive. The regulator detailed its extensive ongoing efforts, massive infrastructure investments, and strict regulatory enforcement aimed at permanently resolving the country’s Quality of Service (QoS) challenges. Acknowledging a prolonged…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) to launch a large-scale national digital infrastructure programme. This collaboration aims to transform Nigeria into a fully integrated digital economy ecosystem by mobilizing local and international investment. Announcing this in a statement, Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of NITDA, described the MoU as a defining moment for Nigeria’s data sovereignty. “By prioritizing digital infrastructure, talent, and AI, Nigeria is laying a strong foundation for sustainable growth, job creation, and global competitiveness,” Inuwa stated. Also commenting, Mehdi Paryavi, Chairman of IDCA, emphasized…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has officially launched WhatsApp and live chat support channels, marking a significant shift in how Nigerians interact with National Identification Number (NIN) services. The initiative, described as a pivot toward conversational governance, aims to modernize the identity management process by integrating support into the mobile platforms Nigerians use daily. By moving these interactions to digital spaces, the agency is attempting to bridge a long-standing trust gap fueled by the historical frustrations of physical bureaucracy. For decades, accessing government services in Nigeria has been synonymous with physical exhaustion, characterized by long queues and the infamous…

Google’s annual I/O developer conference is a hub for exciting product updates. This year, “The Android Show: I/O Edition” offered an early preview of Android’s future. Packed with groundbreaking news, these updates will transform our Android interactions. Android, the world’s most popular OS with over 3 billion active devices, continues to innovate, bringing practical benefits and new possibilities. For people in Nigeria, these advancements promise easier, safer, and more personal digital lives driven by Gemini Intelligence. From handing off your to-do list to unbreakable theft protection, dive into how Android’s 12 latest offerings will empower users across the continent: 1.…

As families across the world celebrate Mother’s Day, QNET is shifting the spotlight away from generic bouquets and onto the tireless energy that mothers pour into their families every single day. “We call them Mom, but their resumes read more like a Chief Operating Officer, Wellness Director, and 24/7 Crisis Manager rolled into one,” QNET said in a press release. The reality, however, is that even the strongest engines need maintenance. In the modern world, having it all often feels like doing it all until you’re running on empty. The statistics in Nigeria paint a sobering picture of the pressure…

By Martin Ekpeke The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has declared that the era of poor network quality in Nigeria must come to an end. In a comprehensive statement issued on Tuesday, the Minister asserted that the Federal Government has successfully addressed the structural and economic bottlenecks that previously hindered the industry, placing the responsibility for immediate service improvement squarely on the shoulders of telecommunications providers. Dr. Tijani revealed that recent government reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies, the floating of the naira, and the controversial but necessary allowance for tariff adjustments, have stabilized…

For years, Africa’s financial story has been told through one statistic: millions of people remain unbanked. But that framing may already be outdated. The more interesting question today is not whether Africans have bank accounts. It is whether banking itself is quietly becoming optional. Across parts of Africa, people are beginning to interact with money without ever touching a traditional bank in the way previous generations did, and stablecoins are at the centre of that shift. Most people still think stablecoins are “crypto” that is the wrong framework. Speculation is not the real story here. Infrastructure is. A stablecoin is…