Author: ITPulse

Picture the world’s children in 2050. Where do they come from? The answer might surprise you. If today’s demographic trends continue, almost half of all people under 18—about 40%—will have been born and raised in Africa. As digital penetration increases, a growing number will be adept users of technology, and some will be part of a new generation of world-class innovators in Africa. Most of this population will grow up in cities, often in urban areas than doubled in size during their childhood. Regardless of where they live, many may be desperately affected by the consequences of climate change. Moreover,…

Princess Kama, an erstwhile business partner of Benjamin Joseph, owner of Citadel Oracle Concepts Limited, an Ibadan-based ICT retail firm, has broken her silence over a long-drawn dispute involving an N170m contract with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) which has seen Mr. Benjamin Joseph standing trial for falsely petitioning the Federal Government, alleging that the Zinox Chairman, Leo Stan Ekeh and others colluded in defrauding it and his company in executing the said contract. Princess disclosed that Benjamin is an ingrate who attempted to get her support in diverting Mr. Ekeh’s company fund and joining in a smear campaign…

Speaking on the heel of a partnership between Meta and Ad Dynamo under the Meta Authorized Sales Partner (MASP) Program, the Regional Director for Africa at Meta, Enitan Denloye has adduced reasons why Nigeria remained a priority for the company to invest. “Nigeria is an important country for Meta and it is a priority for us to invest in the market and to be closer to the people and businesses here,” he said. An excited  Denloye said Meta is happy to bring in Ad Dynamo as Meta’s Authorized Sales Partner in Nigeria and believes that with their robust local market…

Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, Chief Technology Officer of Africa Data Centres, Africa’s largest network of an interconnected, carrier- and cloud-neutral data centre facilities, received a Pan-Africa award by being crowned ‘Data Centre Personality of the Year’ in Accra-Ghana on the prestigious GITTA award held in Accra last Friday. The award was presented to Dr. Krish as he fondly called in Africa’s tech space by the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digitalizations, Ms. Ama Pomaa Boateng, at the 7th Africa Digital Economy Award in Accra-Ghana, which coincides with the 12th edition of the Ghana Information Technology & Telecom Award (GITTA), and was…

In a bid to strengthen the capacity of businesses to meet their immediate and long-term needs which are required to continually impact the socio-economic development of the country, First Bank has announced a variety of retail products specifically designed to enhance the operations and sustenance of various businesses in the country. The products are Petroleum Dealership Finance (PDF), Operational Vehicle Finance (OVF) and Commercial Mortgage will. Explaining the rationale behind these products, Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, FirstBank said: “As a bank weaved into the fabric of society, we are delighted with the indelible mark and role…

MTN Nigeria has on Wednesday in Lagos launched an initiative targeted at empowering young Nigerians with viable businesses through capacity building and grants. Tagged ‘MTN Pulse Blow My Hustle’, the initiative was launched to bring the dreams of young Nigerians who are innovative into reality.  “The ‘hustle spirit’ amongst Nigeria’s young people is truly inspiring as they are innovative and entrepreneurial.  MTN is here to support that ‘hustle’ so that their dreams can become reality.  Young business owners have told us what they need, and with MTN Pulse Blow My Hustle, we will share business skills from experts in relevant…

…. Says Policy to Accelerate  Broadband Infrastructure Roll-Out Professor Isa Pantami, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has disclosed that Nigeria is giving the final touches to its proposed National Dig Once Policy, hinting that there is a plan to unveil the policy before the end of 2022. Pantami made the disclosure in Lagos at the just concluded fourth edition of Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo) on Dig Once Policy and Fibre Strategy in Nigeria with the theme: Laying the Foundation for Ubiquitous Broadband for Nigeria’s Economic Breakthrough. He stated at the event organized by Business Metrics Nigeria that…

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki yesterday at the maiden edition of Broadband Technical Awareness Forum for Governors (BTAF), organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) called on his colleagues to support the broadband pursuit of the federal government. The government, who delivered a goodwill message on behalf of other state governors, noted that the benefits of having broadband are so enormous that if made available for their citizens, will be the best gift for their economic emancipation. Giving an impressive report card about what he has already achieved with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the education sector, and…

In a continent where human connection is deeply cultural and gifting is a powerful expression of celebration, care, and social identity, Glover Technologies Limited has emerged as a company quietly redefining how Africans exchange value in a digital age. Since its launch in March 2021, the company has grown from an ambitious fintech idea into a product-led platform shaping the future of gifting, payments, and everyday digital commerce across Africa. At the center of Glover’s rise is a deeply intentional product. The Glover app was built to address a common but overlooked challenge across the continent: unused value. Millions of…

Juniper Research, organizer of this year’s Future Digital Awards for telco innovation has opened entry applications and categories. This year’s Telco Innovation Future Digital Awards cover the following categories: Enterprise Telco CPaaS Provider of the Year (Platinum & Gold) Best Carrier Billing Solution (Platinum & Gold) Best RCS Initiative (Platinum & Gold) Best Steering of Roaming Solution (Platinum & Gold) Best Mobile Video Solution (Platinum) Best CCaaS (Contact Centre-as-a-Service) Solution (Platinum & Gold) Best AI Chatbot Solution (Platinum & Gold) Best Conversational Commerce Solution (Platinum & Gold) Best Customer Data Platform Solution (Platinum & Gold) Operator & Network Innovation Best…