Author: ITPulse

Every year, the world pauses to celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women. Beyond the flowers, hashtags, and ceremonial speeches lies a deeper truth: womanhood itself is a powerful brand, one defined by courage, innovation, empathy, and an unwavering capacity to transform communities and institutions. The beauty of the brand called Woman is not merely in aesthetics or symbolism; it is in the impact women make daily in homes, workplaces, and societies. In today’s fast-evolving world, where leadership, creativity, and emotional intelligence have become indispensable assets, women continue to prove that they are not just participants in progress; they…

Technology strategist Rock Adote has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Madonna University Nigeria, a move expected to strengthen the institution’s push toward digital governance and modern technological systems in higher education. Adote, who has built a reputation in cybersecurity, enterprise identity management and digital transformation, brings over a decade of experience in designing secure digital infrastructure and managing identity systems for organizations. Stakeholders believe his expertise will support the university’s efforts to strengthen data security and modernize its academic and administrative digital frameworks. The appointment reflects the university’s growing commitment to technology-driven leadership as institutions increasingly rely…

Interswitch, Africa’s integrated payments giant, has officially crowned the champions of its Technovation 4.0 Hackathon, distributing a massive ₦10 million in cash prizes to employees who turned bold ideas into scalable digital solutions. The Grand Finale, held on March 4, 2026, at the Interswitch Innovation Lab, served as the climax of “The Wicked Hackathon.” The event followed nine months of intense cross-functional collaboration, where teams moved from raw concepts to market-ready Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). Following a day of high-stakes pitching and live demonstrations, three teams emerged at the top of the leaderboard. Team Quickteller Fashion took first place and…

Verve International, Africa’s leading payment card brand, has announced its membership in two major global payment standards bodies, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) and the NEXO Standards community. These memberships further position Verve within the international ecosystem responsible for defining, securing, and harmonising payment experiences worldwide. The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is the global body responsible for setting and overseeing security standards that protect cardholder data across the payment ecosystem. NEXO Standards is the international organisation that develops unified messaging specifications and protocols for seamless, interoperable payment acceptance. These dual memberships mark a significant milestone in…

By Martin Ekpeke As Nigeria continues to grapple with the challenges of electoral transparency and voter trust, stakeholders in the blockchain industry are proposing a technological pivot. In an X (formerly Twitter) Space hosted by the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) today, themed ‘From Ballot to Blocks: Can Blockchain Fix Nigeria’s Elections?’, the experts argued that while blockchain is not a magic wand, it offers a robust framework to eliminate result manipulation and cure voter apathy. The discussion, featuring key industry figures including Oluwaseun Dania, CEO of Alpha-Geek Technologies, Harry Ugorji, CEO of Egoras Technology, Mela Claude…

Nigerian businesses lose thousands of customers annually not to poor products, but to the sheer friction of being found. NativeID is launching a free digital identity platform designed to consolidate scattered business contact details into a single, verified page, effectively shielding SMEs from the rising wave of social media impersonation and scammers. For the average Nigerian business owner, the complimentary card has long been the gold standard of professional trust. But in an era where paper cards are easily lost, the old ways of sharing contact details are becoming a liability. The platform arrives at a critical time for the…

In a move set to revolutionize Nigeria’s logistics and digital economy, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has officially approved the implementation of a Geographic Information System (GIS)-enabled Alphanumeric Digital Postcode System. The announcement was made by the Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, following the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The project, which has been in the works for nearly 17 years, marks a shift from the outdated numeric system of the 1980s to a modern, geospatial intelligence framework. The new system replaces the old six-digit postal codes with a unique combination…

A new industry report has identified a sophisticated shift in the digital threat landscape across West Africa, revealing that identity farming and account takeovers, frequently aided by insiders, are now the primary drivers of regional fraud. The findings were published in the 2026 Digital Identity Fraud Report titled “From Selfies to Signals: Identity Enters the Security Era,” released by Smile ID. The report, which analyzed over 200 million identity checks from 2025, warns that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has radically lowered the cost of fraud while increasing the scale of high-quality deepfake attacks. Fraudsters in West Africa are increasingly bypassing traditional…

By Martin Ekpeke Aileen Allkins, the Chief Executive Officer and President of TeKnowledge, has declared that Nigeria possesses the unique capabilities required to become the central hub of Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) narrative. Speaking during a press conference held today to announce an expanded partnership with Microsoft, Allkins highlighted Nigeria’s massive population and its status as the world’s fastest-growing workforce as an advantage that very few nations can match. The partnership aims to advance National AI Skills Development, moving the country from digital awareness to measurable, employment-linked execution. While many nations possess 2030 visions, Allkins emphasized that Nigeria’s success lies…

The digital landscape in Nigeria is shifting from potential to prosperity. TeKnowledge, a global leader in technology services, has officially announced the second phase of its partnership with Microsoft to drive the AI National Skilling Initiative. While the partnership represents a massive technical collaboration, the real story lies in the tangible benefits for the Nigerian workforce: jobs, innovation and global competitiveness. This initiative equips Nigerians with the tools to thrive in a modern economy rather than just raising awareness. The programme delivers value through targeted skill acquisition by training 10,000 participants in high-demand AI skills specifically for youth, women, developers,…