Author: ITPulse

Galaxy Backbone (GBB), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), officially conducted the soft launch of the Government Service Portal (GSP), a groundbreaking digital platform designed to transform how citizens, businesses and government institutions interact. The event, held at the Galaxy Backbone National Shared Services Centre (NSSC) Headquarters in Abuja, brought together senior government officials, development partners, technology stakeholders and members of the media to unveil services.gov.ng—Nigeria’s new one-stop digital gateway for accessing government services. The Government Service Portal is designed to provide a single, trusted platform…

By Martin Ekpeke The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has disclosed that telecom giants, including Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Tower Companies, and other industry players, invested approximately ₦2.13 trillion in capital expenditure (CapEx) into network expansion in 2025. Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of ALTON, who delivered a keynote address at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference & Expo in Lagos, also revealed that for 2026, the industry has planned an additional ₦1.86 trillion in investment to expand network infrastructure, modernise technology, improve resilience, and enhance Quality of Service (QoS) across the country.…

Nigeria’s ambition to bridge its digital divide and power unserved communities has gained fresh momentum following a strategic partnership between the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The two federal agencies formalised the alliance last week Friday, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating sustainable digital infrastructure across Nigeria by integrating renewable energy solutions with telecommunications infrastructure. The MoU was sealed during the joint NCC–REA Stakeholder Workshop held at the NCC Annex Office Auditorium in Mbora, Abuja, under the theme: “Unlocking the Energy–Telecoms Nexus for Scalable Digital Infrastructure in Nigeria.” The…

In a bold move to stem the decline of moral values among young people, the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF), in collaboration with the Nkata Ndi Iyom Igbo Foundation, has completed a four-day regional Train-the-Trainers seminar aimed at fostering character development and youth reorientation across Southeast Nigeria. Held under the theme “Rebuilding Character, Strengthening Values, Empowering Minds, Enabling the Future,” the intensive four-day workshop gathered mothers, teachers, women leaders, and community mentors from the five Southeastern states, as well as Delta and Edo states. The initiative focused on equipping these grassroots influencers with practical tools to champion social transformation and…

In a landmark decision that underscores Nigeria’s commitment to data privacy and regulatory compliance, the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has affirmed the statutory powers of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to mandate the registration of Data Controllers and Processors of Major Importance (DCPMIs). The judgment delivered by Honourable Justice F.N. Ogazi in the suit Emmanuel Harunna Vs NDPC (FHC/L/CS/1116/2024) dismisses prayers seeking to restrain the Commission from registering Point of Sale (POS) agents and similar entities categorized under Major Data Processing – Ordinary High Level (OHL). The Applicant had approached the court seeking declarations to exempt POS…

By Epiphanus Obia  Recent graduates and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members can now apply for a new ₦250 million scholarship programme designed to help them gain job-ready digital skills, receive career support and, for some beneficiaries, laptops to aid their learning. The initiative was launched by Chess in Slums Africa founder Tunde Onakoya, AltSchool Africa co-founder Akintunde “Hack Sultan” Sultan and Jobs59 founder Samuel Otigba. It will provide successful applicants with scholarships worth ₦160,000 each towards a nine to 12-month AltSchool Africa diploma programme in any course of their choice. Beyond tuition support, beneficiaries will also receive career guidance,…

By Henry Obiekea Nigeria’s banking industry is entering one of the most significant transformation periods since the 2005 banking consolidation exercise. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) ongoing recapitalisation programme is more than a regulatory requirement—it is a strategic investment in the country’s financial future. If implemented successfully, it has the potential to strengthen financial stability, deepen credit access, improve investor confidence, and support a more inclusive and resilient economy. In March 2024, the CBN announced new minimum capital requirements for commercial, merchant and non-interest banks. Under the new framework, international commercial banks are required to maintain a minimum paid-up…

Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy, currently projected to hit a valuation of $18.3 billion by the end of the year, faces a severe bottleneck due to chronic underinvestment in essential digital infrastructure and a widening digital divide. Speaking at the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) Innovative and Scientific Conference last week, Lanre Idowu, Divisional Head of Financial Industry Partnerships at Remita, warned that the full economic benefits of this growth will remain out of reach for millions of citizens unless critical systemic gaps are urgently addressed. Addressing tech industry stakeholders, Idowu outlined the reality of Nigeria’s tech landscape as…

By Epiphanus Obia  Nigeria is set to expand its national digital identity programme under a five-year initiative backed by $433 million in funding from the World Bank, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the European Union, as the country seeks to give more citizens a recognised digital identity that can be used to access public services. The project will be implemented through the National Identity Management Commission’s (NIMC) Digital Identity Ecosystem framework, which is designed to bring together government agencies, private companies and civil society organisations to enrol Nigerians into the National Identity Database and issue National Identity Numbers (NINs).…

By Epiphanus Obia Nigeria’s proposed law requiring major social media platforms and other digital service providers to establish physical offices in the country has cleared another legislative hurdle, although concerns over its enforcement powers continue to divide supporters and critics. The bill, which seeks to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, advanced after a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security on Wednesday, 22nd July, 2026. The proposal had earlier passed its second reading in the Senate in March 2025 but must still pass a third reading, secure approval from the House of Representatives…