Author: ITPulse

The manufacturing sector is experiencing a significant shift in the cyberattack landscape, according to the latest Sophos State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production 2025 report. While the rate of successful data encryption has fallen to a five-year low of 40%—a steep decline from 74% last year—attackers are now heavily leaning on data theft and pure extortion to maintain leverage and pressure on targets. This pivot in tactics reflects manufacturers’ improved ability to stop attacks early, with 50% of organizations successfully halting the attack before encryption could occur, more than double last year’s figure. However, even with better defense, more…

Africans are better educated today than they have been at any other time, with many African nations making strides towards ensuring access to quality education and lifelong learning for their citizens. UNESCO’s report on Transforming Learning and Skills Development notes that delivering education well is not only a fundamental human right, it is also a critical ingredient of building solid foundations for the future, empowering people not just to develop the skills they will need for the workplace, but also ensuring that they can unlock their potential as members of society. UNICEF estimates that there are 450 million school-age children…

Working in fintech over the years has taught me one thing: this industry never stands still. We’ve moved from paperwork to mobile apps, from manual verification to real-time transactions, and now we’re standing at the edge of a different kind of shift; one that is less about speed and more about intelligence. For a long time, automation was the benchmark. If a task could be automated, it was seen as innovation. But in 2025, that feels incomplete. The conversations I’m having with teams, partners, and founders reveal a new expectation: the need for systems that can think alongside us. This…

Verve, Africa’s largest homegrown payment card brand, has officially surpassed the 100 million cards milestone, emphatically highlighting its leadership in driving secure, seamless, and accessible digital payment solutions across the continent. The landmark achievement was announced by Vincent Ogbunude, Managing Director, Verve International, at a recent media launch event. “One hundred million cards is more than a statistic. It represents the confidence of our customers, the commitment of our partners, and the trust of millions of Africans,” Ogbunude stated. “Every transaction tells a story: Traders receiving payments quickly, students paying fees seamlessly, shoppers transacting securely, and entrepreneurs powering their businesses.”…

By now, most people would agree that AI is in the process of fundamentally changing how we work and solve problems. Yet, this revolutionary technology is still too often viewed as an accessory, an addition to our work rather than a foundational, integrated element. As we embark on another Microsoft Ignite, the company has made it clear that the future of AI is about empowering its complete lifecycle, from the datacenter that powers it to the business processes it transforms. This year’s announcements position organizations to become Frontier Firms—businesses that use AI to unlock creativity, innovation, and the next great…

The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has received high praise from the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) for its exceptional efforts in protecting vital telecommunications infrastructure, resulting in the state recording the lowest incidence of vandalization nationwide. Adebayo, the Chairman of ALTON, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Ogun State Command Headquarters in Abeokuta recently He lauded the Command for its professionalism, rapid response capabilities, and successful intelligence-led operations. Adebayo specifically highlighted that Ogun State currently records the lowest incidents of vandalization, fibre cuts, and damages to…

Mantrac Nigeria has revealed the strategic reasons behind its decision to offer fourteen Nigerian winners of the CAT Excavators Campaign an exclusive customer experience trip to Málaga, Spain. According to Emad Adeeb, Managing Director of Mantrac Nigeria, the core purpose of the trip was to provide customers with an excellent opportunity to witness Caterpillar innovation firsthand and forge a direct connection with the experts behind the powerful machines they utilize daily. “This trip strengthened the relationship we have with our customers and reinforced our commitment to providing the right solutions and support to help them achieve sustainable growth,” Mr. Adeeb…

In an unprecedented move that has sent waves of excitement across Nigeria’s shopping community, Konga, the nation’s leading composite e-commerce group, has announced a one-week extension of its blockbuster Yakata sale campaign. Initially scheduled to end on November 30, 2025, Nigeria’s biggest sale of the year will now run until Saturday, December 6, 2025. The announcement came after a wave of public appeals from shoppers across the country, many of whom took to social media pleading for more time to enjoy the discounts. Comments and heartfelt posts poured in from customers saying they needed “just one more week” to buy…

By Martin Ekpeke Over 3,500 people converged in Lagos today for the 2025 QNET Product Expo, where the global e-commerce direct-selling company showcased an impressive range of products focused on wellness, lifestyle, and education. The Regional Strategy and Marketing Manager, Mr. Berni Gaksch, who took Journalists and other Nigerians round the products, noted that the products introduced are set to significantly enhance the quality of life, business acumen, and environmental consciousness of Nigerians. Mr. Gaksch highlighted the company’s commitment to both sustainability and providing high-quality, specialized solutions, emphasizing the products’ deep relevance to the Nigerian market. Clean Water & Optimal…

By Martin Ekpeke Nigeria’s rapid modernization, while bringing undeniable convenience, is creating a silent health crisis among its urban population, particularly the youth, executives from global direct-selling company QNET have warned. The executives, who spoke to Journalists at a product workshop in Lagos yesterday, noted that the combined forces of rising air pollution and relentless digital overload are causing a wave of lifestyle-related health concerns, pushing demand toward specialized wellness technology designed to restore the body’s natural balance. They painted a grim picture of modern urban life, where constant exposure to air pollutants from traffic and industrial activity, coupled with…