Author: ITPulse

Rising humidity levels across Nigeria, especially during the rainy season and in many urban centers, continue to challenge indoor comfort and air quality. Excess moisture promotes mold growth, damages interiors, and impacts health. In response, LG Electronics has launched its Smart Dehumidifier nationwide, delivering an effective solution designed to create healthier, drier, and more comfortable indoor environments. At the launch in Abuja today, highlighting the capacity of the new dehumidifier, the Head of Corporate Marketing, LG Electronics, Mr. Paul Mba, said, “Our dehumidifier removes up to 30 litres of moisture daily, equivalent to extracting water from over a hundred standard…

By Martin Ekpeke The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has announced plans to leverage the Federal Government’s “Project Bridge” initiative to expand its protocols across the country, aiming to bridge the digital divide and connect all Nigerians to the internet. The Managing Director of IXPN, Mr. Rudman Muhammed, disclosed this during a panel session at the ongoing IoT West Africa and Data Center Cloud Expo in Lagos. He expressed optimism that the government’s ambitious project to lay 90,000 km fiber-optic cables nationwide would provide the critical backbone needed for IXPN’s expansion. Mr. Muhammed highlighted a sobering reality that out…

Nigeria’s apex bank (CBN) has cut down banking charges drastically for the first time in six years, promising cheaper digital transfers. A quietly reinstated stamp duty (now charged to the sender) means millions of Nigerians will pay higher total transaction costs from 1 May, not lower ones.  By Epiphanus Obia  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reduced the fee for sending money electronically between ₦5,000 and ₦50,000 to ₦10 under a draft charges guide released on 21 April 2026. But anyone transferring ₦15,000 (a normal amount for millions of Nigerians paying suppliers, family, or bills) will see ₦60 leave their…

From an AI system that stops your OTP from getting lost in a failed network, to a credit engine built for traders who have never held a bank card, Nigeria’s four selections for Google’s most competitive accelerator cohort yet tell the story of where the country’s tech sector is heading. ITPulse’s Epiphanus Obia writes Nigeria is one of the nations that claimed the largest national share of the tenth cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, with four companies selected from nearly 2,600 applications submitted from across the continent. Bani, MasteryHive AI, Regxta, and Termii made the final list of 15, representing…

Stakeholders across the telecommunications and digital economy sector have reached consensus that adoption of Dig-Once Policy in Nigeria is the secret to attaining the 90,000km of additional fibre deployment ambition of the  federal government. The stakeholders made the call on Thursday in Lagos at National Dig-Once Policy Forum which marked the 8th Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo), where they urged federal and state authorities to adopt a coordinated framework for fibre deployment alongside road construction and other major public infrastructure. The forum, themed “Accelerating Nigeria’s Digital Backbone: Dig-Once Policy, Project BRIDGE and Strategies for Effective Fibre Deployment,” focused on aligning…

Stakeholders at the Payment Forum Nigeria 2026 have emphasised the need for robust and reliable payment infrastructure to drive financial inclusion, particularly among small businesses, merchants, and agents.   Speaking at the forum, David Ijaola of TeamApt, a subsidiary of Moniepoint Inc., said payment systems must be “reliable, reachable, and relevant” to support inclusive economic growth.   Representing the Chief Executive Officer of TeamApt Ltd., Dennis Ajalie, Ijaola explained that the company operates as a Central Bank of Nigeria-licensed payments infrastructure provider, offering services across switching, non-bank acquiring, Payment Terminal Service Provision (PTSP), and super-agent frameworks.   He said these…

By Martin Ekpeke In a compelling dialogue at the IoT West Africa and Data Center Cloud Expo yesterday, Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, CEO of Unicloud Africa, issued a stark warning regarding the continent’s digital future, describing the current reliance on foreign data hosting as a form of digital slavery. Speaking as a guest on a podcast, which was presented by the Africa Data Center Association (ADCA) and DIF and hosted by Ville Wacklin of the Digital Investment Facility, Dr. Krishnan detailed how Unicloud Africa intends to dismantle the barriers of connectivity and power to reclaim 20% of the continent’s data traffic…

For millions of gamers across Nigeria, paying for games, subscriptions, and digital services isn’t always seamless. Transactions fail, cards get declined, and reliable options are limited. That’s a problem PlaywithTomide knows firsthand not just as a creator, but through the everyday experiences of his community. Now, he’s doing something about it. PlaywithTomide has partnered with OneDosh and taken an equity stake in the company, stepping in as an active partner to help bring a more reliable way for his audience to pay, receive, and spend money across borders. “What stood out to us wasn’t just Tomide’s reach, but also how…

The intersection of dermatological excellence, technological innovation, and creative storytelling reached a fever pitch on April 23rd as the inaugural Cerawards Africa 2026 took center stage in Lagos. Orchestrated by CeraVe, the world’s #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand, in an exclusive strategic partnership with Konga Health, the event celebrated the vibrant energy of Nigerian creators with life-changing prizes, including sponsored trips to Paris and millions in cash rewards. Making its debut on the continent, CerAwards 2026 chose Nigeria as its first destination. This milestone was a direct result of the robust infrastructure and market trust built by Konga Health, Nigeria’s leading…

For many creators, earning money is no longer the problem; getting paid is. From delayed payouts to failed transfers and platform restrictions, receiving earnings across borders is still more complicated than it should be, especially for creators building global audiences. That’s what OneDosh is solving. Following a series of real-world tests, OneDosh has confirmed that creators can now receive payouts from platforms like Facebook, TikTok, YouTube (AdSense), and Instagram brand deals directly into their OneDosh accounts without the usual friction that comes with cross-border payments. Instead of navigating multiple platforms, accounts, and delays, creators can now receive and manage their…