Author: ITPulse

Zoho Corporation, the global technology conglomerate, is celebrating three decades of operations with the announcement of two massive milestones: reaching one million paying customers and surpassing 150 million users globally. The 30th anniversary celebration follows a year of robust performance in 2025, during which the company saw a 32% growth in customers and a 20% increase in revenue. Founded on a philosophy of being bootstrapped, private, and building all technology in-house, Zoho Corporation—which includes Zoho (cloud solutions), ManageEngine (IT management), Qntrl (BPM), and TrainerCentral (e-learning) has carved a unique path in the tech industry. “Being bootstrapped and private makes Zoho…

Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s public sector, urging a move away from traditional bureaucracy toward digital excellence. Speaking at the official flag-off of the Civil Service Technology Empowerment for Capacity and High Performance (CIVTECH) Programme in Cross River State, Inuwa emphasized that the future of governance is inextricably linked to digital adoption. The programme, organized by the Cross River State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (CRS MEDA), aims to provide 2,000 civil servants with the digital tools and skills necessary for modern service delivery.…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the House of Representatives Spouses Association (HORSA), recently concluded a two-day capacity-building workshop in Abuja. The initiative, titled “Empowering Women for a Digital Future: Leadership, Wellbeing, and Opportunity,” aimed to integrate the spouses of Nigeria’s federal lawmakers into the nation’s rapidly evolving digital economy. Beyond basic computer skills, the programme addressed the multifaceted challenges of modern public life through several key focus areas. Financial and digital literacy sessions taught participants how to leverage technology for business growth and personal wealth management. The curriculum also covered cybersecurity and digital wellbeing to…

By James Edeh SMEs are widely regarded as the engine of economic growth. According to the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), in 2025, Nigerian SMEs continued to anchor the economy, representing approximately 96% of all businesses. These enterprises contributed over 48% to Nigeria’s GDP and accounted for between 84% of total employment. However, while the vast majority of SMEs play a vital role in national development, only a small minority have access to formal credit or the financial literacy required to scale and meet eligibility requirements. FairMoney Microfinance Bank (MFB), a leading technology-enabled bank in Nigeria, is…

GigaLayer, a leading force in Africa’s cloud infrastructure sector, has announced the acquisition of Registeram, a pioneer Nigerian domain registration and hosting firm. The move marks a major consolidation in the regional tech ecosystem as GigaLayer accelerates its aggressive strategy to dominate digital infrastructure across the continent. The acquisition of Registeram, which has been operational since 2008, is the latest in a high-velocity string of buyouts by GigaLayer. The company has successfully integrated several key brands—including Trudigits, Hub8, MainOne’s SMEinaBox, and LagosHost—positioning itself as the primary consolidator in a historically fragmented hosting industry. Ahmad Mukoshy, Founder and CEO of GigaLayer,…

By Martin Ekpeke The Federal Government has signaled a high-stakes regulatory showdown following the announcement of MTN Group’s $6.2 billion bid to take full control of IHS Towers. In an official statement released on Tuesday, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy Dr. Bosun Tijani announced that the government will conduct a thorough assessment of the deal to safeguard the nation’s digital economy. The move marks a potential turning point for Nigeria’s telecommunications landscape, as the government weighs the benefits of sector stability against the risks of market consolidation. The proposed acquisition would see MTN, Nigeria’s largest mobile operator, buy…

In Shenzhen, widely regarded as one of the world’s leading technology and manufacturing hubs, Nigerian technology expert Francis Okafor is gaining recognition for his contributions to artificial intelligence and advanced engineering within China’s innovation ecosystem. Okafor, who hails from Anambra State, has been based in China for eight years. “I’m based in China, and I’ve been here for about eight years now,” he said. “What I do full-time is tech, real, deep tech.” He currently serves as a Tech Lead at IDEMIA, a multinational company known for its work in identity security, biometrics, cryptography, secure financial systems, and expanding interests…

LG Electronics has announced a nationwide campaign to celebrate decades of customer loyalty and technological heritage by searching for the oldest functioning LG television sets in Nigeria. The initiative, themed “The Oldest LG TV,” honors long-time customers whose screens have stood the test of time. In a bridge between nostalgia and innovation, LG is inviting these loyal users to trade their legacy devices for the future of home entertainment: the advanced LG AI QNED TV. For generations, LG televisions have been more than just electronic devices; they have served as silent witnesses to family milestones and cultural moments in Nigerian…

Interswitch has officially released its State of UX in Financial Apps: Nigeria Report 2025. This data-driven study provides a comprehensive examination of how Nigerians engage with digital banking, revealing that while technology is evolving, user expectations are rising even more rapidly. The report, which surveyed hundreds of users and analyzed leading platforms, found that basic functionality, such as making transfers, is no longer enough to satisfy the market, even as users prioritize the emotional and practical flow of their financial lives. Key areas where users are demanding better performance include speed and reliability, clarity and transparency and human-centric design The…

By Martin Ekpeke Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem is, by almost any metric, a global powerhouse. From the high-rise offices of Victoria Island, developers are deploying AI-driven credit scoring and real-time payment rails that would make Silicon Valley blush. Yet, a few hundred kilometers away in the rural heartlands of the North and the Middle Belt, a financial inclusion paradox is playing out. The technology to bank the unbanked exists, but it is currently being suffocated by the very thing meant to protect it: Regulation. Consider the story of AgriLend, a burgeoning Lagos-based startup with a mission to provide microloans to smallholder…