Author: ITPulse

The expansion of the partnership between BT International and Infobip will deliver global messaging capabilities across Voice, RCS and WhatsApp powered by AI, Colm Sunderland, Sales Director BT International, has declared. “Enterprises around the world are looking to level-up their communications and engagement systems, requiring smart, interactive services to best serve their customers. BT International’s leading voice communication capabilities combined with Infobip’s platform will deliver a comprehensive set of services to power our customers’ Intelligent CX Engagement.” The extended partnership, according to him builds on a successful collaboration in the UK, announced in 2022, and combines BT’s Global Voice and inbound…

The Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) is preparing to revolutionize digital payments by eliminating transfer fees on its flagship NIBSS Instant Payment (NIP) platform, a move aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s transition from cash-heavy transactions to a smarter, digitally driven economy. Premier Oiwoh, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NIBSS, disclosed the plan while delivering a keynote address at the Globus Bank Fintech Summit 2025 in Lagos. “By next year, we’ll be starting a program towards the complete elimination of the NIP fee, making it zero cost into a subscription model,” Oiwoh stated, explaining that the general idea is to…

A solid third quarter of funding, though less impressive than Q2, means African tech startups have already raised as much US$1.1 billion in the first nine months of 2025 as they did in the entirety of 2024. Total investment in the African tech startup ecosystem fell by more than 50 percent to US$1.1 billion in 2024, while the number of funded startups declined by more than half, as the impacts of the global capital shortage continued to be felt on the continent. This was according to the 10th edition of the annual African Tech Startups Funding Report released by Disrupt…

…. Gold Stevie Award celebrates bold campaign protecting consumers across Africa QNET, the global lifestyle and wellness company, has earned international recognition for its bold stand against fraud. The company’s QNET Against Scams campaign has been awarded a Gold Stevie® Award at the 22nd Annual International Business Awards (IBA), underscoring QNET’s commitment to consumer protection and brand integrity. Recognition at the International Business Awards At the 2025 IBAs, QNET received: Gold Stevie® Award for QNET Against Scams: Rebuilding Trust Through Crisis Communication and Public Education in Ghana in the Communications or PR Campaign of the Year – Brand / Reputation…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) are jointly emphasizing the critical need for a unified approach to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation. This call for deepened collaboration among IT stakeholders was the central theme of the Principal IT Stakeholders Forum 2025 held in Abuja. Speaking at the forum, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, represented by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Stakeholders Management and Partnerships), underscored that building a digitally powered Nigeria cannot be achieved in isolation. He stressed the vitality of partnerships, asserting, “Collaboration is the key” to realizing a digitally empowered nation.…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has hosted a one-day capacity-building workshop on Information Technology Contract Management for legal officers from parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE). The initiative, held in Abuja, aims to deepen institutional competence within Nigeria’s digital economy sector. The workshop was designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of procurement procedures, negotiation techniques, compliance frameworks, and dispute resolution mechanisms specific to IT contracting. Representing the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, the Director of Regulations and Compliance, Barrister Emmanuel Edet, emphasized the pivotal role IT contracts play in shaping governance and service…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has detailed how the Federal Government’s digitalization agenda is positioning Nigeria to become a key shaper in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) landscape. Inuwa provided this explanation during a plenary session themed “Technology, Migration & Trade Representation” at the Stakeholders’ Interactive engagement with the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance in Abuja. He stated that Nigeria’s commitment is driven by a strong emphasis on economic diversification and inclusivity, with a core focus on accelerating industrialization, digitalization, manufacturing, and innovation. This vision informs the roadmap of the Ministry of Communications,…

In a strategic move to tackle corruption risks associated with government Information Technology (IT) projects, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have established a Joint Task Force on Digital Governance and Anti-Corruption. The formation of the task force was announced at the ICPC Headquarters in Abuja following a high-level courtesy call by the Director General of NITDA to the ICPC Chairman. Both agencies noted that the joint effort will strengthen the enforcement of the IT Project Clearance mandate, ensuring that technology serves as an effective tool for public…

AI is no longer a distant promise on the banking industry’s horizon. It’s a present-day imperative – and banks are rising to the moment. IDC forecasts the sector’s annual AI spending will reach nearly $67 billion globally by 2028, more than double the estimated $31 billion banks invested in 2024. What have finserv leaders learned so far? With Sibos 2025 underway,  a new report from SAS, From Algorithms to Impact: Banking’s AI Future, presents perspectives from forward-looking executives at Banorte (Mexico), Intesa Sanpaolo (Italy), Millennium BCP (Portugal) and Old National Bank (US) – institutions proving that practical AI innovation doesn’t depend on size. The report distils their insights into five essential…

Kaspersky has introduced a powerful new feature in its Kaspersky for Android mobile app: Notification Protection. This tool is designed to provide the next level of anti-phishing defense by proactively scanning messengers and SMS alerts for malicious links. When activated, Notification Protection identifies and removes scam and suspicious links directly within your mobile notifications, stopping phishing attempts before you even open the app. The feature has already been a success, with over 166,000 users activating it and proving its efficiency in every case. Since its technical launch, it has prevented users from clicking on more than 3,500 malicious links. In…