Author: ITPulse

By Martin Ekpeke While Nigeria has made significant strides in digital transformation, the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) has raised a critical alarm that historic policy frameworks have neglected the very foundation of the nation’s online territory. In a recent newsletter, NIRA President Mr. Adesola Akinsanya argued that while technology drives change, Nigeria has historically failed to prioritize the governance and ownership of its own internet space, specifically the .ng country-code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD). According to Akinsanya, Nigeria’s digital journey has focused heavily on infrastructure and skills but has left a clear gap in addressing how national internet assets fit…

By Martin Ekpeke In the high-octane world of Nigerian boardrooms, where titles are often used as shields and corporate gates are kept firmly shut, Leo Stan Ekeh, the Chairman of Zinox Group, stands as a startling anomaly. As he marks his 70th birthday this week, the atmosphere in the Nigerian media space isn’t just one of reportage, but of genuine, personal celebration. For those of us who carry recorders and notebooks, Leo Stan is more than a Tech Tycoon. He is the executive who actually knows our names, understands our deadlines, and most importantly, respects our craft. Most billionaires view…

Two years ago, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) appointed a new Executive Management Team at Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), marking a pivotal shift in Nigeria’s digital trajectory. Today, the organization celebrates the second anniversary of its leadership team: Prof. Ibrahim A. Adeyanju (MD/CEO), Hon. Olusegun Olulade (Customer Centricity & Marketing), Muhammed Sani Ibrahim (Finance & Corporate Services), and Olumbe Akinkugbe (Digital Exploration & Technical Services). Their tenure has transitioned GBB from a simple connectivity provider to a strategic custodian of Nigeria’s sovereign digital infrastructure. The leadership’s primary achievement was the launch of the Integrated Digital Transformation Strategy (IDTS) 2023–2028, which…

For Nigeria to achieve its digital transformation goals, federal policies must find a home in state-level implementation. This was the core message from Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), during his virtual address at the South-South Regional ICT Stakeholders Forum. Inuwa argued that the true measure of success for the national digital economy lies in sub-national alignment, urging states to domesticate federal frameworks to create a unified technological front. While NITDA has established robust frameworks at the federal level, Inuwa noted that sustainability depends on state governments establishing their own clear implementation structures. The…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) have formalized a strategic partnership to accelerate digital literacy and bridge the technological gap within Nigeria’s basic education system. During a courtesy visit by the UBEC management team to NITDA headquarters in Abuja, NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa and UBEC Executive Secretary Dr. Aisha Garba outlined a roadmap to transform how 47 million Nigerian children interact with technology. Inuwa emphasized that this collaboration is a cornerstone of Nigeria’s national digital targets. While the training of teachers is already underway, the focus is shifting toward measurable impact…

Nigeria is officially pivoting from being a passive consumer of foreign technology to a sovereign creator of it. This strategic shift was the core message from Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), during his recent address at the InnovateAI Conference in Lagos. The move toward becoming an architect and builder of AI is driven by several critical factors, ranging from national security to cultural representation. Here is why this transition is now a national priority: Most global AI models are trained on datasets that lack adequate representation from Africa. Inuwa warned that this leads…

President Bola Tinubu has extended his warmest congratulations to Leo Stan Ekeh, the Founder and Chairman of the Zinox Group, as the legendary entrepreneur celebrates his 70th birthday. In a statement released by his Special Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, the President lauded Ekeh as a pioneering innovator whose impact on Nigeria’s Information Technology landscape remains unparalleled. President Tinubu reflected on the historic 2001 launch of Zinox’s indigenous computer line, calling it a groundbreaking moment for the nation. The President’s connection to this milestone is long-standing; as Governor of Lagos State at the time, Tinubu was a vocal champion for Ekeh’s vision,…

By Filip Filković Communication technology continues to evolve, and South African businesses are facing a transformative shift in how they connect with customers and collaborate internally. This is largely driven by rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud-based platforms, resulting in the communication landscape undergoing a profound transformation. When considering the strategic priorities for businesses in South Africa, it is essential to focus on addressing core pain points that hinder growth and sustainability. These typically fall into several key categories, namely compliance, competition, security, reputation management and operational efficiency – revenue increase or cost decrease. AI plays a pivotal…

Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has detailed the decisive intervention by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) that successfully ended the long-standing ₦300 billion USSD debt crisis. Speaking during a high-profile visit to the Chairman of the NCC Board of Commissioners, Dr. Idris Olorunnimbe, Adebayo credited the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, with steering the telecommunications sector through one of its most delicate financial periods. Upon assuming office, Dr. Maida inherited a debt burden that had accumulated over four years, reaching nearly ₦300 billion. The lingering dispute between…

By Martin Ekpeke The Chief Executive Officer of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Muhammed Rudman, today announced a strategic roadmap for 2026, headlined by the launch of the “upgrade & save” pricing model by the organisation. Announcing the pricing model at the annual Members Engagement Forum held today in Lagos, Rudman noted that the initiative is designed to help member organizations transition from multiple 100G ports to high-capacity 400G infrastructure, addressing the immediate demand for massive throughput driven by AI, 8K video, and cloud-native workloads. According to Rudman, the high-capacity demand from members is no longer a future…