Author: ITPulse

Unicloud Africa, the premier pan-African cloud platform focused on advancing the continent’s digital sovereignty, has unveiled the launch and immediate availability of its enterprise-grade Sovereign Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This groundbreaking service is now available in six countries: Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Zambia, Senegal, and Mozambique, aiming to empower enterprises and governments with unprecedented control and performance. Operating under the powerful mission of “One Cloud, One Africa,” this launch is strategically powered by TouchNet, a leading Africa Technology Services provider, with the partnership ensuring the platform offers a robust, world-class, and fully compliant alternative to expensive, high-latency offshore…

By Martin Ekpeke A recent Nigeria Network Performance & 5G Opportunity Analysis report by Advanced Analytics Services has indicated critical failures to meet 5G demand in Nigeria’s two largest markets of Lagos and Abuja. The report conducted by Ookla in partnership with the Nigerian Communications Commission reveals a substantial disparity between the number of 5G-capable devices and actual 5G network access, highlighting a major deployment opportunity that operators are currently missing. This gap poses a significant challenge to the nation’s digital agenda. The analysis pinpoints significant coverage deficits in Nigeria’s two commercial and administrative hubs: The average 5G coverage gap…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rewriting the rules of global software development, creating new winners and leaving laggards behind. Across the world, countries are racing to integrate AI into their economies — from digital governance and financial services to health and education. Yet in Nigeria, the conversation remains fragmented, weighed down by institutional inertia, leadership wrangling, and a lack of coherent national direction. The uncomfortable question is: has Nigeria’s software industry lost its voice in the age of AI? Nigeria’s software and digital services market, estimated at over US$2.4 billion in 2024, continues to grow steadily, driven by fintech, government digitisation,…

Moniepoint has unveiled “M,” Nigeria’s first Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot dedicated to demystifying the nation’s vast informal economy. The launch was met with commendation from the Federal Government for Moniepoint’s decade-long commitment to driving financial inclusion and business growth. The introduction of “M” coincided with the launch of the second edition of Nigeria’s Informal Economy Report powered by Moniepoint. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, represented by Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, highlighted the informal economy as “the heart of Nigeria’s story of resilience, creativity, and enterprise.” She commended Moniepoint for its contributions, noting that the Tinubu-led administration…

PalmPay, a leading Nigerian digital banking platform, supported the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) during its Cybersecurity Awareness Walk in Abuja. This event was part of the activities marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025. Themed “Stay Safe Online,” the walk successfully gathered key stakeholders from law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and the private sector. The collective goal was to promote public awareness on cybersecurity, financial fraud prevention, and safe online practices. PalmPay joined other participants in advocating for stronger public vigilance and safer digital engagement, reaffirming its commitment to national efforts that enhance cybersecurity and consumer protection. Mr. Chika Reginald…

Interswitch is set to premiere the seventh season of its national science competition, InterswitchSPAK, on Sunday, November 9, 2025. This season will bring together exceptional students from secondary schools across various Nigerian states, including Kaduna, Abuja, Abia, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Ogun among others. Viewers can look forward to 13 exciting weeks of a riveting showcase of the nation’s brightest, young scientific talent on a national stage. InterswitchSPAK, a flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Interswitch, has grown into Nigeria’s premier platform for advancing STEM education, providing young students with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, creativity, and potential. The…

Soji Maurice-Diya, the Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (ntel), has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for the company’s re-entry into the market, positioning it for a digital comeback driven by innovation, youth inclusion, and strategic industry collaboration. Speaking at the Technology Times Thought Leadership Series, the ntel boss outlined plans for the once-dormant national carrier to re-emerge by the first quarter of 2026. Maurice-Diya described ntel’s return as a light digital play, focused on targeted engagement rather than battling incumbents for mass subscribers. This approach includes a Niche Market Strategy, where ntel will focus on creating very niche products…

Konga has officially announced the dates for its highly anticipated Konga Yakata 2025, Nigeria’s biggest annual Black Friday sale. The month-long shopping festival will run from Saturday, November 1st to Sunday, November 30th, 2025, promising shoppers across Nigeria a more exciting, rewarding, and value-packed experience than ever before. To build anticipation, Early Bird Deals kicked off on October 26th and will run through October 31st, giving early shoppers a head start on some of the year’s most incredible bargains. This exclusive pre-sale window allows customers to secure limited-time offers before the official Yakata sale commences. Since its inception, Konga Yakata…

Meta recently hosted “The Future of Online Safety Summit” in Abuja, Nigeria, a two-day event focused on tackling the growing threats of financial sextortion and other digital crimes in Nigeria and across Africa. The summit brought together key figures from government, law enforcement, civil society, and the private sector to address the rapidly evolving digital safety landscape. The event emphasized that Africa is not only a hub for innovation but also a leader in responding to digital threats. It celebrated successful local and international cooperation, highlighting multi-agency task forces like the Joint Case Team on Cybercrimes (JCTC), which has achieved…

As the wholly positive outcome of efforts aimed at accelerating women-led innovation across emerging economies globally, has wrapped up and over 100 Nigerian female-led businesses have been positioned for global success, expansion and growth. Like the Aurora Tech Award itself, the bootcamp selection emphasized innovation, scalability, and social impact — preparing Nigerian founders not just for local growth, but for success on the global stage. With strategic support and partnership of InDrive’s Aurora Tech Award, The Nest Innovation and Technology Park together with a curated cohort of visionary women from diverse sectors including technology, fashion, agriculture, health, and education engaged…