Author: ITPulse

Konga has officially announced the launch of its Back To School Campaign. The campaign began on August 1st and will run through August 31st. This nationwide campaign is strategically designed to support students, parents, teachers, and educational institutions with mouthwatering deals as they prepare for the new academic session. According to sources at Konga, this year’s campaign kicks off earlier than usual, enabling customers to capitalize on substantial early bird discounts ahead of the peak shopping periods. This timing offers families and educational institutions the opportunity to stock up on essential academic supplies such as backpacks, stationery, laptops, learning aids,…

PalmPay has teamed up with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Youth Development to launch a new initiative aimed at digitally empowering young people across the country. The partnership, called the Youth Data Protection Awareness and Training (YDPAT) Program, seeks to train over one million Nigerian youths in digital skills over the next three years. The program’s main goal is to give young people the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the digital world safely. This is a crucial step, as over 70% of Nigeria’s population is under 30. The initiative aims to build trust, security, and innovation among the nation’s…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) recently launched the second cohort of its IgniteHer Bootcamp for Women Entrepreneurs. The initiative is a strategic effort to accelerate gender inclusion and economic empowerment through digital innovation. The bootcamp, held in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), brought together selected women entrepreneurs from across Nigeria. The participants received intensive training in digital skills, innovation management, business development, and investor readiness. Key Highlights from NITDA The NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, represented by Dr. Ahmed Tambuwal, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to aligning Nigeria’s digital development with national priorities. Inuwa noted…

Recent arrests of citizens who publicly voiced grievances against service providers have reignited critical discussion around Section 24 of Nigeria’s Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015. In one widely circulated case, a digital influencer was detained following a petition from a real estate company he had criticised online. In another, a woman known for protest-style consumer activism—combining online and offline methods—was reportedly arrested and hospitalized after clashing with vendors over product complaints. These incidents reflect a broader legal and social dilemma: the increasing use of criminal law to punish speech in digital spaces. Section 24, while ostensibly designed to curb…

As Nigerians grapple with economic hardship, hunger, and the legacy of fuel subsidy removal, the leadership style and optics of Bayo Ojulari, the embattled Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), is undergoing intensifying scrutiny. Ojulari was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in early April 2025 by President Bola Tinubu, who cited his extensive background in hydrocarbon exploration and management, particularly from his years as a top executive at Shell Nigeria, as the rationale for the appointment. However, less than four months into his tenure, Ojulari…

By Martin Ekpeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is considering potential reforms to the Nigerian Communications Act (2003) to ensure it remains relevant in today’s rapidly evolving digital world. This initiative was a key focus of the first Annual Workshop for Attorneys-General, held in Lagos last week. The event, which convened legal officers from across the country, aimed to address pressing challenges in the communications sector, including legal, regulatory, fiscal, and operational issues. In addition to reviewing the foundational law, the workshop also focused on several other critical issues: Streamlining Taxation: Participants discussed the problem of multiple and inconsistent taxes…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the All-Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government of launching a “multibillion-naira digital warfare initiative” aimed at manipulating public opinion. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) titled “Digital Ambush: Inside the APC’s Multibillion Naira Plot to Silence Dissent Before 2027,” El-Rufai shared an article written by Mohammed Bello Doka. The article alleges that the initiative is disguised as a “media strategy” but is designed to “manipulate public perception, drown out opposition voices, and rewrite the story of their administration’s catastrophic economic and security record.” According to the article shared by El-Rufai, the…

By Martin Ekpeke A new report from cybersecurity firm Surfshark reveals a troubling trend: global data breaches have increased by 34%, with over 94 million accounts leaked in the second quarter of 2025 alone. While Nigeria saw a significant drop in breaches during this period, with a 73% decrease compared to the first quarter, over 150,000 accounts were still compromised in the first half of the year. The United States, France, India, Germany, and Israel were the countries most affected by data breaches in Q2 2025. According to the report, a data breach occurs when sensitive information is exposed to…

The Nigeria Information Technology Reporter’s Association (NITRA) and the Association of Licenced Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) are bringing industry stakeholders together this Thursday to review the implementation of the Presidential Order on Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII). The discussion will take place at the first-ever CNII & Telecom Sustainability Conference 2025, an event organized by NITRA and ALTON in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and other key industry players, including IHS Towers, Digital Realty, and 9mobile Nigeria. The conference’s theme, “Telecoms Industry Sustainability and the CNII Act – Way Forward,” will guide discussions on protecting and sustaining…

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