Author: ITPulse

Technology often tells its most meaningful story when people can experience it for themselves. At the Republic of Korea’s National Day celebration in Abuja, guests were given that opportunity as LG Electronics showcased innovations designed to support more convenient, connected and efficient lifestyles, reinforcing the enduring relationship between Nigeria and South Korea. Hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea under the theme “One Heaven. One Earth. One Humanity,” the event brought together government officials, members of the diplomatic community, business leaders and development partners to celebrate friendship, collaboration and shared aspirations for sustainable growth. Amid discussions on diplomacy…

Moniebook, the business management platform under Moniepoint Group, recently brought together a diverse group of business owners for a networking event titled “An Evening with Moniebook.” Marking the platform’s first major gathering since launching last year, the exclusive merchant mixer offered attendees a platform to connect with team members, explore new product updates, and discover the broader Moniepoint ecosystem. ​Timed to coincide with Customer Service Week, the event highlighted Moniebook’s dedication to fostering strong merchant relationships. Business owners across various industries—ranging from retail, logistics, and professional services to healthcare—were in attendance. Notable representatives from the Lagos food and hospitality sector…

Magna Collective’s Investor Connection Drive brought founders and investors together in Lagos on 27 October, matching 16 venture investors with 26 Nigerian startups for 61 pre-arranged, one-to-one meetings. The Drive was sponsored by Google for Startups, the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, of the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI). It took place as funding into Nigerian startups recovers but remains concentrated at the top. According to Africa: The Big Deal, Nigerian startups raised US$635 million in the first nine months of 2026, more than double the same period in 2025 and…

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the registry responsible for managing Nigeria’s country-code Top-Level Domain (.ng), has opened the voting portal for the 2026 .ng Awards, inviting Nigerians to support businesses, institutions and digital initiatives contributing to the country’s internet ecosystem. The public voting exercise, which runs from October 19 to November 12, 2026, is part of the ninth edition of the annual awards designed to celebrate excellence, innovation and the effective use of the .ng domain in building digital services and businesses. Members of the public can access the voting portal through the official awards website at https://nira.org.ng/ngawards2026/. According…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating new cybersecurity challenges for Nigeria, exposing businesses, government institutions and citizens to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks that could undermine economic growth, digital trust and national security. Cybersecurity experts, lawmakers and international partners raised the concern on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the International Cybersecurity Conference in Abuja, calling for stronger digital defences, improved public awareness and greater international cooperation to combat emerging threats. The stakeholders warned that as cybercriminals adopt AI to improve their methods, traditional security measures may no longer be sufficient to protect digital infrastructure, sensitive information and online transactions. The Director-General of…

As investment in youth skills and employability programmes in Nigeria continues to grow, so does the pressure on funders to show that the money leads to jobs and lasting change. Recognising this, ALX Africa convened foundations, non-governmental organisations and development partners from across Nigeria to a roundtable discuss themed “From Funding to Outcomes”, a roundtable focused on turning investment in young people into measurable results. Speaking at the session, held on Wednesday at ALX’s Lagos office in Surulere, Ruby Igwe, Regional Manager for West and Central Africa at ALX, said the sector’s challenge lies less in funding than in how…

MTN Nigeria has attributed rapid mobile data depletion to a combination of phone settings, application usage and the high operational costs of running telecommunications networks, urging subscribers to manage their devices more effectively. The company made the call during its Data on Trial experience held in Abuja on Monday, where it sought to demonstrate how everyday phone activities and network operating expenses influence data consumption and pricing. Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, said telecommunications operators face substantial costs in maintaining network infrastructure, including electricity, transportation and the facilities required to keep base stations operational. He disclosed that…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals’ initial public offering (IPO) has attracted between $1.5 billion and $1.6 billion in fully funded commitments from domestic and retail investors, putting the fundraising exercise on course to meet its target before international demand is fully accommodated. According to a report citing people familiar with the transaction, the strong commitments from Nigerian and retail investors have heightened the prospect of an allocation squeeze for overseas investors seeking stakes in the refinery. The development comes as the IPO was scheduled to close on October 27, 2026, following a two-week extension of the subscription period. Investor interest…

The Innovation Support Network (ISN) Hubs proudly announces the 7th edition of the ISN Annual Gathering (AG), a flagship convening of Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem, scheduled to hold on 13 November 2026 at The Lekki Coliseum (TLC), Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria. Held under the theme, “Engineering Nigeria’s Future Digital Economy,” the 2026 Annual Gathering will bring together a diverse community of innovation ecosystem stakeholders, including innovation hub managers, technology entrepreneurs, startup founders, high-tech founders, innovators, venture capitalists, angel investors, policymakers, government agencies, private sector organisations, established technology companies, academia, development partners, and other key industry players. The gathering will provide…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has mandated Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to implement Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), announcing that compliance will form part of its cybersecurity assessment protocol. The directive is aimed at strengthening the security of government-owned domains, protecting digital infrastructure against domain name system (DNS) manipulation and improving trust in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. Speaking at a Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar organised by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) through its .ng Academy, NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, represented by Oluwasegun Falayan, said securing government domains must become an integral part of cybersecurity architecture. The webinar,…