Author: ITPulse

Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G feature a sleek design, powerful camera and upgraded Awesome Intelligence to give users the confidence for everyday use. Samsung Electronics West Africa announced the new Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G, the latest Galaxy A series devices that bring Samsung’s newest mobile innovations, including enriched Awesome Intelligence to more users worldwide. They made this announcement at a press briefing held in Lagos, Nigeria. The latest Galaxy A series reflects Samsung’s commitment to expanding AI capabilities across more devices and empowering more users to harness the power of intuitive AI that simplifies everyday tasks.…

By Martin Ekpeke For years, the suburban dream in areas like Ikorodu in Lagos or Kubwa in Abuja came with a digital asterisk: spotty connections and the dreaded searching for signal icon. But as of mid-2026, the landscape has shifted into a high-stakes arena. With Starlink firmly entrenched as Nigeria’s second-largest ISP and Amazon Kuiper launching its commercial Ka-band services, global tech giants are descending on Nigeria’s residential hubs. Yet, local players like Spectranet and FibreOne aren’t backing down. Instead, they are doubling down on hyper-local service models to protect their home turf. Starlink’s ascent to the number two spot…

Meta has announced a significant upgrade to its age assurance ecosystem, leveraging sophisticated AI and streamlined verification to create a safer digital environment for young users. By combining proactive detection with parental support, the company aims to ensure that teens are placed in age-appropriate experiences by default. Meta is deploying a multi-layered technological approach to identify and protect underage users more effectively: Contextual AI Analysis: Systems now scan profiles, posts, and captions for “life markers”—such as mentions of school grades or specific birthdays—to flag potential age discrepancies across all Meta apps. Advanced Visual Analysis: New AI interprets general age-related cues…

A new travel series by This Is Nigeria celebrating Nigerian grit and excellence. For too long, the story of Nigeria has been told by foreigners or shaped by people who don’t truly understand our spirit; This Is Nigeria is a movement changing that. We are putting the power back into the hands of Nigerians to tell our stories from our perspectives. Our mission is simple: to change how the world sees us by sharing the positive, impactful stories of our land and its people. Today, we are officially launching “The 36: Nigeria Unscripted”. This series will travel through every single…

Nigeria has been ranked as the 34th most breached country globally in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest quarterly analysis by cybersecurity firm Surfshark. The report reveals that 281,500 Nigerian user accounts were compromised between January and March, contributing to a massive global total of 210.3 million breached accounts. While the United States remains the primary target, accounting for 29% of all global breaches, followed by France, India, Brazil, and the UK, Nigeria’s long-term statistics paint a sobering picture of the regional landscape. Since 2004, Nigeria has emerged as the 3rd most affected country in Sub-Saharan Africa,…

International wellness technology brand Amezcua is marking its 20-year milestone with the global rollout of the GX-1 Bio-Reset System, a non-powered grounding mat designed for use as part of everyday wellness routines. The launch signals the first phase of Amezcua’s 2026 expansion across the Middle East, Central Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, regions experiencing accelerated growth in consumer-led, lifestyle-oriented wellbeing adoption. Nigeria’s wellness and personal care market is experiencing a significant surge, with the beauty and personal care sector alone valued at approximately USD 7.8 billion in 2023. This rapid growth, expected to continue with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…

By Elvis Eromosele Nigeria’s push to strengthen digital trust has taken a new turn as the House of Representatives urges the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the SIM reassignment window to 18 months. At first glance, the proposal appears straightforward: give more time before inactive numbers are recycled to reduce fraud, identity theft, and wrongful criminal exposure. But beneath the surface lies a more complex issue. This issue goes beyond timelines and cuts to the heart of how Nigeria’s telecom ecosystem is structured, funded, and regulated. A critical but often overlooked factor in this debate is the commercial model…

Across Africa, cryptocurrency has evolved from a fringe experiment into a serious financial instrument. From remittances and cross-border trade to inflation hedging and digital savings, millions of Africans now interact with crypto not as speculation, but as utility. Yet while the market is maturing, many African crypto brands are still communicating like Silicon Valley startups, fast, flashy, informal, and overly obsessed with hype. That approach may have worked in the era of early adoption. It will not sustain trust in the era of mainstream finance. The future belongs to crypto brands that communicate like banks. This does not mean becoming…

Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce platform, Konga, has officially announced the launch of its highly anticipated Konga Tech Month. Konga Tech Month is a month-long campaign dedicated to delivering exceptional value across the technology category. It runs from May 1 to May 31, 2026, and presents one of the most compelling opportunities for consumers, SMEs and corporates to acquire premium technology products at jaw-dropping discounts of up to 50% across a wide range of products. Tech Month is designed to meet the growing demand for genuine, reliable, high-performance technology solutions in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital economy. Through strategic collaborations with global…

In a landmark move for Nigeria’s “Silicon Lagoon” ambitions, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) have joined forces to provide subsidized, world-class sovereign cloud services to indigenous startups. The partnership, executed through the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), aims to remove the high cost of digital infrastructure—one of the biggest hurdles facing Nigerian tech entrepreneurs today. A statement jointly signed by Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director, Corporate Communications & Media Relations at NITDA and Chidi Okpala, Head of Corporate Communications at Galaxy Backbone Limited, noted that under this agreement, startups within the iHatch programme…