Author: ITPulse

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has forged a strategic partnership with global cybersecurity giant Kaspersky to strengthen Nigeria’s digital defenses. The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on the sidelines of GTIEX Nigeria in Lagos, is a key step in safeguarding the nation’s digital infrastructure and aligns with the NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0). According to Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA’s Director General, the human element is the most critical part of cybersecurity. “More than 95% of cyber breaches are caused by human error. Our first line of defense must be the people. We…

…. Lagos Attracts $6 Billion Tech Fund- Sanwolu, …. Digital Economy’s Contribution to GDP to Reach 21 Percent by 2027-Bosun Tijani After over a decade of active participation in prestigious global technology event, the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) in Dubai, UAE, and similar platform in Marrakech, Morocco, in Berlin, Germany —an initiative originally championed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Nigeria has taken a bold step forward organising the event in the country. On Monday, the nation proudly inaugurated its own international technology exhibition in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey. This landmark…

With a global community of over 450 million active users, Truecaller has become more than just a caller ID service; it’s a trusted guide in helping people understand not only who is reaching out, but the intent behind every call. Truecaller has now started providing deeper contextual insights using AI on incoming calls received by its users, going way beyond showing just the caller’s name. This includes AI summaries of user comments as well. From flagging potential fraud and identifying likely spam to suggesting relevant business categories, this information is delivered instantly, powered by advanced AI classification models and continuously…

The Ghana Tourism Authority, in collaboration with key stakeholders from trade and industry, proudly announces the Ghana International Expo and Investment Forum, a landmark event aimed at showcasing Ghana’s business potential, strengthening tourism and trade ties, and attracting cross-border investment. The Expo is scheduled to take place from September 24–27, 2025, at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. Under the theme, “Unlocking Investment Potential Through Intra-African Trade and Tourism,” the event will bring together Ghanaian entrepreneurs, investors, government officials, and international business leaders. This high-profile forum will serve as a strategic platform for Ghanaian businesses across sectors including agriculture,…

By Martin Ekpeke The Nigerian government is targeting a 21% contribution from the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2027. Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, announced the ambitious goal today at the GITEX Nigeria conference in Lagos. The minister highlighted the sector’s rapid growth, noting that its contribution to GDP has already jumped from less than 5% a decade ago to a consistent 16-18% today. This significant growth, according to him, positions the country on a clear path to achieving the new target. Tijani pointed out that Nigeria…

By Martin Ekpeke The digital economy in Africa is projected to contribute up to $180 billion to the continent’s GDP by 2030, which would represent nearly 6% of its total output, according to Dahlia Khalifa, Regional Director for Central Africa and Anglophone West Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Speaking at Gitex Nigeria in Lagos, Khalifa added that digital transformation has the potential to create more than 230 million jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa alone. “These are not abstract numbers, they represent the livelihoods of our youth, with entrepreneurs and businesses driving Africa’s future,” she stated. The positive outlook is…

By Martin Ekpeke The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested over $6 billion in Africa’s digital infrastructure over the past decade, with a focus on helping the continent quantum leapfrog into a globally competitive digital economy. Dahlia Khalifa, IFC’s Regional Director for Central Africa and Anglophone West Africa, shared this commitment today at the GiTEX Nigeria conference. Khalifa highlighted significant obstacles to digital adoption in Africa, noting that businesses face technology costs up to 35% higher than in other regions. Despite a high rate of mobile and internet access (86% of firms), a small fraction fully utilizes these tools due…

By Martin Ekpeke Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has declared Lagos the innovation nerve centre of Africa at GITEX NIGERIA, asserting the state’s readiness to lead the region’s digital transformation. He said GiTEX Nigeria’s arrival in Lagos marks a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, describing the city as a launchpad for Africa’s future, highlighting its crucial role in driving Nigeria’s quest for a data-driven government and a digitally empowered population. Following a high-level Government Leadership & AI Summit in Abuja, Lagos is hosting a 2-day West Africa’s largest tech, AI, and startup show. Speaking at the event, Governor…

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has highlighted how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform agriculture, finance, logistics, and education. While calling African countries to adopt AI as a key enabler of productivity, competitiveness, and employment creation, the Minister insisted that many African economies still depend on guesswork and outdated practices. Speaking at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Nigeria 2025 in Abuja, Tijani cautioned that Africa could be left behind if it does not fast-track the adoption of artificial intelligence across key sectors of the economy. He noted that countries already leveraging AI are witnessing…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has asserted that the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) could raise global economic growth by 20 percent, potentially doubling the size of the world economy within five years. The NITDA DG made this assertion at the opening of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Nigeria Conference 2025 in Abuja, calling on African nations to collaborate in building shared Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure. He stressed that Africa must lead—not follow—in the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution. Inuwa warned that Africa must not repeat the mistakes of previous industrial revolutions…