Author: ITPulse

By Ivy Samuel The Nigerian food service industry is poised to experience unprecedented growth, with the market projected to reach a staggering $19.31 billion by 2030, expanding at an annual rate of 11.73%. According to a definitive new case study by fintech giant Moniepoint, this explosive trajectory follows a massive structural shift, driven by food-delivery super-apps and a new generation of chairless “cloud kitchens, making Nigeria’s food commerce sector mature into an $11.09 billion market in 2025. At the heart of this multi-billion-dollar evolution is a quiet revolution in financial technology, which has systematically resolved the industry’s most deeply entrenched…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and key industry stakeholders have launched a coordinated effort to end the disruptive and repetitive excavation of roads for fibre-optic cables. This will be achieved through a new cost-based pricing framework for sharing underground telecommunications ducts, developed under the Federal Government’s ‘Dig Once’ policy. The initiative, launched yesterday in Abuja at the Second Stakeholders’ Forum on the Consultancy Study for the Development of a Pricing Mechanism and Cost-Based Structure for Sharing Ducts,  is poised to significantly lower broadband deployment costs, promote infrastructure sharing, and accelerate nationwide fibre rollout. The core objective of the ‘Dig Once’…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) trended for all the wrong reasons on X yesterday, after its highly anticipated Self-Service Voter Registration Portal crashed within hours of its launch. What was supposed to be a milestone in digital democracy quickly devolved into a wave of public frustration. Angry, anxious, and skeptical Nigerians flooded X to call out the commission for poor preparation, especially given a tight July 26, 2026, deadline that leaves voters with less than three weeks to register. The backlash was intensified by INEC’s own aggressive social media campaign, which widely shared a graphic promising citizens they could…

Every civilisation has been built on one invisible infrastructure. The Romans built roads. The Industrial Revolution built electricity. The Internet built information. The next economy may be built on something far less tangible. Trust. That sounds counterintuitive because we have spent centuries believing that money is the foundation of every economy. It isn’t. Money has never been the foundation; it has simply been the mechanism through which trust is exchanged. Every major financial innovation, from coins and paper notes to credit cards, online banking and blockchain, has been humanity’s attempt to solve the same problem: “how do we help strangers…

By Martin Ekpeke In a bold move signaling the dawn of a new era for sustainable transport on the continent, Hybrid Motors Nigeria Limited has announced a massive blueprint to establish an integrated electric mobility ecosystem designed to position Africa as a global contender in the green tech space. Disclosing this via a strategic corporate update, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Hybrid Motors Nigeria Limited, Jubril Arogundade, declared that the company is laying the foundation for one of Africa’s most ambitious industrial projects. According to Arogundade, the initiative goes far beyond simple vehicle assembly, insisting that the…

Like great things that start from small beginnings, Faiz Bashir started FlexiSAF fourteen years ago to address the administrative problems of enrolment, grading and records in Nigerian schools. In just twenty days he built a software to solve the challenge and today, 120 tertiary institutions and 700 schools are running on this system. Having scaled that hurdle, he scratched deeper only to realise that administration was never the real obstacle, delivering quality education was. For Africa, a continent that boasts the world’s youngest population, where 60% are under 25 and has the fastest-growing tertiary enrolment rate globally at 4.3% per…

By Martin Ekpeke The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to launch a comprehensive investigation into major technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms operating in the country. The probe follows serious allegations of anti-competitive practices, market dominance, and the unlawful exploitation of news content. Tech giants under the radar include Meta, Alphabet (Google’s parent company), and X (formerly Twitter), alongside several Generative AI platforms. The investigation was triggered by a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO).…

Across Africa, every payment tells a story. It may be a business receiving payment from a customer, a student paying for an online course, a family accessing essential services, or an entrepreneur investing in growth. Behind every transaction is an ambition, a goal, or an opportunity waiting to be unlocked. As Africa’s digital economy continues to evolve, the demand for payment solutions that understand local realities while connecting people to a world of possibilities has never been greater. This vision continues to drive Verve, Africa’s leading payment cards and digital solutions brand, as it expands its footprint across the continent…

Leading digital financial services platform, FlashChange, has announced plans to host its quarterly webinar themed “Africa’s Digital Future: Talent, Trust & Technology”, bringing together industry leaders, technology experts, policymakers, and young professionals to discuss the critical pillars shaping Africa’s digital transformation journey. Scheduled to be held virtually on Thursday, 16 July 2026, at 6:00 pm, the webinar will provide a platform for meaningful conversations on how Africa can harness its growing talent pool, strengthen digital trust, and leverage emerging technologies to drive sustainable economic growth and innovation across the continent. As Africa’s digital economy continues to expand rapidly, the need…

Interswitch has officially unveiled the top 81 students advancing to the high-stakes television phase of InterswitchSPAK Season 8. The flagship Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) competition, designed for senior secondary school students across Nigeria, reached this critical milestone following a rigorous national pre-qualifying examination. This year’s edition witnessed a massive surge in interest, drawing over 21,700 participants from secondary schools across all 36 states and the FCT. The 81 academic gladiators distinguished themselves by delivering flawless performances to secure their spots in the next phase of the tournament. The registration figures for Season 8 represent an approximate 19.7% increase…