Author: ITPulse

In a move set to redefine the standards of the Nigerian mobile accessories market, MyHomeEtal Limited has officially been appointed as the authorized distributor for MICRODIA, a global leader in premium consumer electronics. The partnership, which was finalized in late 2025 and formally launched today in Lagos, marks MICRODIA’s official entry into the Nigerian market. Founded in 1991 in San Jose, California, MICRODIA brings over three decades of engineering excellence to a collaboration aimed at providing Nigerian consumers with high-performance, safety-focused technology. The collaboration introduces a full suite of mobile accessories, including power banks, durable cables, and protective cases. Louis…

Most product announcements assume users are starting fresh. They are not, users carry memory of friction, of silence, of accounts frozen without explanation. Of being told repeatedly that a product “does not support your region.” So when two companies announce a partnership or merger, users do not ask what has changed. They ask what will actually change, and whether the product will behave differently when it matters. That is why some deals land with excitement, and others with quiet unease. From the inside, mergers are framed as a strategy. Scale. Market access. Synergy. From the outside, they are interpreted as…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey through the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Workforce Programme. According to the agency, 75% of the Federal Civil Service workforce has successfully been trained, equipping them with essential 21st-century skills. In collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), the initiative has transformed how civil servants interact with technology, moving the needle closer to the Federal Government’s goal of 70% national digital literacy by 2027. The program’s final report for 2025 highlights impressive engagement across four…

By Martin Ekpeke Nigeria is currently caught in a high-stakes paradox, where on one hand, the federal government is pushing the BRIDGE project, an ambitious $2 billion initiative designed to lay 90,000 kilometers of additional fiber optic cable to close the country’s massive broadband gap. On the other hand, the existing infrastructure is being destroyed faster than it can be protected, leading to the recent warning by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to construction companies and government contractors. According to industry data for 2025/2026, major operators like MTN and Airtel report…

The most consequential AI story of the decade could belong to Africa. Artificial intelligence could boost the continent’s economic growth by 10 to 15 percent, creating hundreds of millions of jobs by 2030. Powered by the youngest population in the world, Africa could emerge as a digital powerhouse. Yet, the reality today tells a different story. Immense promise aside, the continent’s AI sector remains underfunded and underdeveloped. Annual AI investments stand at just $2 to 3 billion—barely 1 percent of global spending. Without strategic investment in essential infrastructure and skills, Africa risks consuming AI rather than creating it. Addressing this…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has honored outstanding corps members serving as Digital Literacy Champions, awarding them ₦3.5 million in cash and eight high-performance laptops. The awards were presented by the NITDA Director-General, Malam Kashifu Inuwa, during a strategic visit to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Headquarters in Abuja. Received by the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, the event marked a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s push to achieve 70% digital literacy by 2027. Central to the “Digital Literacy for All” initiative is the deployment of corps members as frontline educators. NITDA announced plans…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to a digitally transformed future, setting an ambitious target of 95% digital literacy by 2030, with a critical mid-term milestone of 70% by 2027. Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), announced these targets during the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) training awards programme, where he emphasized that the initiative is a cornerstone of Nigeria’s national development priorities and its transition to a knowledge-based economy. The DL4ALL programme, a collaboration between NITDA and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, is designed to…

In a direct effort to combat Nigeria’s staggering 18.3 million out-of-school children crisis, global cloud communications leader Infobip has announced a strategic community initiative. In partnership with the Whitefield Foundation, the project aims to accelerate educational outcomes by providing over 650 specialized textbooks and essential library infrastructure to selected schools in Lagos. The initiative delivered a comprehensive support package to Wesley Girls Secondary School and Ladilak Institute Primary School. Moving beyond traditional one-off donations, Infobip invested in new library shelving and the restoration of existing units to create high-functioning learning hubs designed for long-term use. To ensure the longevity of…

Sophos has announced the acquisition of UK-based Arco Cyber, a specialist in cybersecurity assurance, in a move designed to help organizations continuously improve their security posture while navigating complex compliance requirements and evolving threats. The acquisition marks a pivotal step in Sophos’ mission to democratize world-class security governance. Central to this strategy is the Sophos CISO Advantage, a suite of capabilities that scales the discipline and judgment of an elite CISO to organizations of all sizes. By combining agentic AI, integrated platforms, and human expertise, Sophos enables Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) to deliver executive-level…

TD Africa has reaffirmed its dominance in the African technology ecosystem by winning the prestigious “Distributor of the Year” award at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Partner Awards Night. The event, operated by Selectium, was held in Lagos recently. The award serves as the evening’s top honor, recognizing TD Africa’s exceptional performance, consistent value delivery, and strategic influence within the enterprise technology landscape. The ceremony gathered industry leaders and key ecosystem partners to reflect on the past fiscal year and align on future strategic priorities. HPE honored organizations that demonstrated excellence in Customer Engagement, Solution Delivery and Market Development. Receiving…