Author: ITPulse

The Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) marked its 21st Graduation Ceremony and welcomed the incoming Class of 2025 at a vibrant combined matriculation and graduation event. Held on August 23, 2025, at the ATTC/PIWC Hall in Kokomlemle, the ceremony highlighted AIT’s dedication to providing high-quality, technology-driven education and fostering innovation across Africa. AIT, recognized as Ghana’s best technology-focused university by the Ghana Tertiary Awards and Global Business Insight (UK), celebrated the graduation of 505 students from both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Meanwhile, 1,094 new students were welcomed into the Class of 2025. In his address, Professor Clement K. Dzidonu, President…

In a landmark initiative aimed at improving daily life, LG Electronics has commissioned a solar-powered borehole system and mobile laundry cabin in Abeokuta, offering residents free access to clean water and laundry services. The project underscores LG’s commitment to leveraging innovative technology to strengthen communities and enhance the quality of life. More than just infrastructure, the dual initiative embodies care, innovation, and community dignity. At its heart, the solar-powered borehole provides sustainable, reliable access to potable water, an essential daily resource. By harnessing renewable energy, the system operates independently of the power grid, ensuring 24/7 availability for the community. Complementing…

There is a significant increase in cyber threats in Nigeria during the first half of 2025, as Kaspersky data reveals a 66% increase in password stealers and a 53% increase in blocked spyware compared to the same period in 2024. These findings were released ahead of the GITEX Nigeria technology event, where Kaspersky plans to offer practical advice and workshops to help both businesses and individuals strengthen their defenses. According to the data, in the first half of 2025, Kaspersky’s security tools blocked over 1.46 million online attack attempts in Nigeria, impacting nearly one in five users (19.9%). The common…

When people ask me what the secret is to making films, my answer is simple: the trick is always in the story. But of course, it is never only that simple. A good script is a given, as are strong casts and the right team behind the camera. Those are the foundations. Yet over time, I have come to realize that filmmaking today requires us to think beyond the script and the set. We must also think about the screen, the audience, and the journey of the story once it leaves our hands. As a filmmaker, I am often asked…

Three trailblazing Nigerian women innovators; Kemisola Bolarinwa, founder of Nextwear Technologies; Anita Ngeri, founder of Nibi’s Tech; and Odion Ikyo, co-founder of PrimeSafePath Solutions showcased their groundbreaking work at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Japan. The event, held under the theme “Co-Create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” highlighted their role in driving tech-led growth on a global stage. These innovators were finalists from the IgniteHer Bootcamp for Women Entrepreneurs, a joint initiative by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The bootcamp was designed to help women…

A new independent report has concluded that the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) regulatory actions are significantly advancing Nigeria’s digital economy and helping to achieve the National Broadband Plan’s goal of 70% penetration by 2025. The impact report by Communiqué, titled “Regulating for the Future: Telecom Policy, Innovation, and Nigeria’s Digital Inclusion Goals,” evaluated the NCC’s reforms over the past two years. David Adeleke, Founder and CEO of Communiqué, commented on the report, stating that the telecom industry is crucial to Nigeria’s digital future, powering everything from e-commerce to healthcare. “With the industry already contributing more than 16% to Nigeria’s GDP,…

TikTok is strengthening its commitment to the African music industry with the launch of TikTok for Artists in Nigeria. This new platform provides musicians and their teams with powerful tools and data to help them better understand their audience, boost fan engagement, and build sustainable careers. The new TikTok for Artists platform, which launched globally this year, offers comprehensive analytics and daily-updated dashboards that give artists unprecedented access to key metrics like detailed song and post-performance and follower demographics. In addition to analytics, TikTok for Artists provides educational resources, guides on using platform features, and support to help artists build…

YouTube recently held its first-ever TV/Film Day in Lagos, a one-day workshop designed to help Nigerian TV and film producers use digital tools to reach a global audience. The event, hosted at Google’s Lagos office, brought together broadcasters, production companies, and content creators from Nollywood to learn how to optimize long-form content on YouTube, export their stories, and build sustainable online businesses. The workshop included case studies from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, featuring examples from Channel Four and Fanatiks. Sessions also covered practical training on content optimization and audience engagement, with discussions on the growing trend of…

Google has announced the launch of AI Mode in Search for users in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa, introducing a new era of AI-powered search that is more intuitive, comprehensive, and helpful. AI Mode helps users tackle complex, multi-part questions with more intuitive responses, multimodal inputs, and deeper ways to explore topics. AI Mode transforms how people interact with Search by allowing them to ask nuanced and exploratory questions that would previously require multiple searches. Powered by a custom version of Google’s latest Gemini 2.5 model, AI Mode brings advanced reasoning and context understanding to Search. “We’re incredibly excited to…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has endorsed the Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS), now proudly in its 5th year. Over the years, WEETS has grown into a landmark gathering designed to amplify the voices, visibility, and ventures of women in Nigeria’s technology and entrepreneurial ecosystems, providing a platform for capacity building, networking, and recognition of outstanding achievements. The 2025 edition of WEETS is themed: “IDEA TO IMPACT: Scaling Your Tech Journey & Building Entrepreneurship.” This theme resonates with the NCC’s mandate to drive digital inclusion, innovation, and entrepreneurship ensuring that Nigerian women and girls are not left…