Author: ITPulse

By Martin Ekpeke Nigeria’s digital economy is facing an unprecedented connectivity crisis, as rampant vandalism, rapid road construction, and infrastructure degradation triggered over 150,000 fibre-optic cable cuts in just two months. According to the latest Quality of Experience (QoE) update from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), a staggering 155,397 fibre-cut incidents were recorded across April and May 2026, marking the highest level of network disruption in the country’s history. This dramatic surge represents a catastrophic 2,428% increase compared to the first quarter of the year, plunging telecom operators into a constant battle to maintain baseline uptime. This is despite the…

“Quantum Shift”: Don Pedro Aganbi on Why Nigeria Must Lead the Next Era of Digital Transformation Nigeria’s technology ecosystem is at a defining moment. As artificial intelligence, fintech, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data intelligence and other emerging technologies reshape industries and economies around the world, the need for bold innovation, strategic investment and collaborative leadership has never been more critical. In line with this, the Titans of Tech Conference & Expo 2026 is set to hold on July 17 at Oriental Hotel, Lagos, with the theme “Quantum Shift.” The conference designed to bring together policymakers, technology leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, regulators, corporate…

To unlock true economic potential, the nation must fuse its physical developments with robust digital infrastructure, as Nigeria’s march toward industrialisation cannot rely on brick and mortar alone. This is the position of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) at the maiden Nigeria Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON 2026), hosted by the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) in Abuja. The conference gathered key stakeholders under the theme, “Mobilising Private Capital for Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Nigeria.” Speaking at the event, NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, stressed that the traditional definition of infrastructure is rapidly evolving.…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has thrown its weight behind the upcoming Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF 7.0), confirming its role as the headline keynote speaker for the Lagos event. Over the years, the Telecoms Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF) has evolved into a landmark industry convergence platform and an actionable catalyst for policy alignment, driving critical dialogue around the regulatory, economic, and infrastructural frameworks required to sustain Nigeria’s digital economy. Taking place on 16th September, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State, the seventh edition of the Telecoms Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF 7.0), organised under the aegis of…

TD Africa, a leading technology distributor, has applauded cybersecurity giant Check Point for organizing the annual Secure 360 Summit Nigeria. TD Africa emphasized that the event has become a vital touchstone for addressing some of the most critical digital security challenges facing businesses and individuals today. The commendation was shared by Chioma Chimere, Coordinating Managing Director of TD Africa, as the company featured as a gold sponsor of this year’s edition. According to Chimere, cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility in an increasingly connected world: “At TD Africa, innovation drives everything we do, and innovation can only thrive in a secure environment.…

The Nigerian government, through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has inaugurated a comprehensive new framework designed to systematically measure, analyze, and maximize the impact of digital technologies on Nigeria’s rapidly evolving economy. The initiative officially kicked off at the Stakeholder Engagement and Validation Workshop hosted at the e-Government Training Centre of the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) in Abuja. The workshop assembled a diverse coalition of government institutions, regulatory bodies, academia, private sector leaders, and development partners to finalize the architectural blueprint that will guide a nationwide assessment of Nigeria’s digital landscape. Delivering the welcome address, the…

By Martin Ekpeke The International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience (IAB) has established three specialized Working Groups to address critical vulnerabilities in global connectivity, in what many industry watchers describe as a major global effort to safeguard the subsea infrastructure powering the internet. The initiative brings together an elite cohort of 175 experts drawn from the public and private sectors, including governments, regulators, industry leaders, academia, and international organizations, to identify challenges, review existing practices, and propose actionable solutions. The development comes as a direct evolution of global conversations catalyzed by Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy,…

By Martin Ekpeke The global Artificial Intelligence landscape witnessed a historic shift as Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, was officially inaugurated as a Founding Member of the newly formed AI for Good Global Commission. Convened by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), this high-level international body is co-chaired by President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, with ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin serving as Vice-Chair. The commission brings together an elite cohort of global leaders, including Heads of State, tech industry titans, academia, and international organizations, to build a trusted, inclusive, and…

In today’s business environment, success is no longer determined solely by the quality of a product or the sophistication of technology. Increasingly, it is shaped by how effectively an organisation communicates, especially in periods of uncertainty. For fintech companies operating in Nigeria and across Africa, communication has become as critical as innovation itself. The world has become what strategists describe as a VUCA environment, volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. Economic shocks, fluctuating exchange rates, changing regulations, cybersecurity threats, misinformation, and evolving customer expectations have made the financial services landscape more unpredictable than ever. In such an environment, silence creates suspicion,…

Nigeria’s data protection sector has rapidly scaled into a ₦16.3 billion industry after just three years of formal regulation, according to Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The milestone was shared during the Regional Data Governance Exchange in Nairobi, Kenya, by Olufemi Ibitayo, the NDPC’s Head of Finance Management and Control, who spoke on behalf of Dr. Olatunji. Ibitayo emphasized that this massive growth highlights the real economic value of robust data governance while signaling substantial room for future expansion. “At NDPC, we operate on a ‘Compliance First, Not Punishment’ philosophy, which…