Author: ITPulse

Microsoft has once again been named the world’s most impersonated brand, accounting for nearly a quarter of all global brand phishing attempts. According to the Q4 2025 Brand Phishing Report released by Check Point Research (CPR), Microsoft appeared in 22% of all phishing attacks during the final quarter of the year. Tech giant Google followed in second place at 13%, while Amazon secured third place with 9%, fueled largely by the surge in holiday shopping and Black Friday activity. The latest rankings highlight a strategic focus on platforms that manage identity, productivity, and cloud services. Notably, Facebook (Meta) has returned…

Africa is currently united by a bold vision: transforming into a technologically empowered powerhouse where world-class digital infrastructure drives unprecedented socio-economic growth. However, according to Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive for West Africa at Africa Data Centres (ADC), two significant hurdles, transmission and fragmentation, threaten to derail this momentum. Data centres are the connective tissue of the modern economy. They provide the physical environment for the computing and storage power necessary to fuel the Intelligence Age. The stakes for Africa: The African data centre market is projected to hit $6.81 billion by 2030, nearly doubling its 2024 value. Because AI…

A powerful coalition of women’s rights organizations, tech watchdogs, and progressive activists has formally petitioned Apple and Google to de-platform the social media site X and its AI chatbot, Grok. In open letters published Wednesday, the coalition—which includes UltraViolet, the National Organization for Women (NOW), MoveOn, and ParentsTogether Action—accused the Elon Musk-owned platforms of facilitating the mass creation of illegal, sexually explicit content that violates the terms of service for both the App Store and Google Play. The demand follows a viral “bikini trend” and a wave of “digital undressing” cases at the start of 2026. Critics allege that Grok’s…

A decade after revolutionizing how African businesses accept payments, Paystack is venturing into the banking sector and has officially announced the launch of Paystack Microfinance Bank (MFB), a new entity dedicated to providing a full financial operating system for businesses and individuals. The move marks a significant evolution for the company, which began ten years ago with a mission to simplify digital payments. Today, Paystack processes trillions of naira monthly for over 300,000 businesses across five African countries. However, the company noted that while payments are critical, they are only one piece of the broader financial puzzle. According to the…

LG Electronics Nigeria transformed Ikeja City Mall into a vibrant hub of technology and lifestyle celebration on December 6 and 7 with the LG Festival of Colours. This dynamic two-day event brought together families, tech enthusiasts, and lifestyle lovers for an immersive experience where innovation met fun. The festival turned the mall into a colourful playground featuring interactive product zones, live demonstrations, and engaging activities that showcased LG’s latest in smart home solutions, TVs, and appliances. Guests enjoyed hands-on experiences that highlighted how LG seamlessly blends style, performance, and cutting-edge technology to enhance everyday living. A standout feature of the…

Premier Cool, Nigeria’s leading antibacterial cooling bar soap, has announced the launch of its nationwide consumer promotion, “10K for 10K”, in partnership with Palmpay, Nigeria’s leading digital bank. This promo is designed to reward 10,000 Nigerians with ₦10,000, totaling ₦100 million in cash rewards paid instantly via PalmPay wallets. Running from January 12 to April 11, 2026, 111 winners will be announced daily throughout the three-month period. Speaking on the campaign, the MD PZ Cussons Africa, Mr Oghale Elueni, said ‘At a time when financial pressure is real for many households, this promo is our way of easing the load…

TD Africa, the continent’s premier technology distributor, has officially announced its role as the Headline Sponsor for the Design Thinking Challenge (DTC) at the upcoming Enugu Tech Fest 2026. This partnership marks a significant investment in the next generation of Nigerian innovators, focusing on practical solutions for the country’s most pressing challenges. TD Africa has committed over ₦35 million to the Challenge to specifically target three pillars of national development. One primary focus is the energy sector, which seeks solutions for sustainable and reliable power. The second pillar is healthcare, where the funding supports innovations to improve medical access and…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signaled a new era of digital cooperation, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to a strategic partnership with the United States. The collaboration aims to fortify the nation’s digital infrastructure, with a heavy emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and large-scale capacity building. During the Nigeria Data Privacy Capacity Building Workshop, a joint initiative by the U.S. Department of State and the Nigerian Mission, NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa highlighted that these efforts are essential for Nigeria to thrive in the global digital economy. The Director General emphasized that the core of this partnership is…

By Martin Ekpeke In a move set to transform the country’s digital landscape, the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has announced an ambitious plan to establish additional Points of Presence (POPs) across various states. The initiative aims to decentralize internet infrastructure, supporting smaller and emerging service providers while further domesticating Nigeria’s data traffic. Muhammed Rudman, MD/CEO of IXPN, unveiled the roadmap in the organization’s Q4 2025 newsletter, highlighting a year of explosive growth that saw domestic internet traffic grow exponentially in just a few months. The 2025 review detailed a significant scaling of Nigeria’s internet capacity as key global…

…. Demonstrates AI-Powered Spaces Where Affectionate Intelligence Evolves into Affectionate Action LG Electronics (LG) hosted the global audience to join the LG World Premiere press conference as the year began at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Under the banner of its CES® 2026 theme, “Innovation in tune with you,” LG will share its vision for elevating daily life through Affectionate Intelligence – delivering harmonized and seamlessly connected customer experiences. With global media in attendance, LG will unveil a portfolio of AI-powered solutions that combine world-class devices and solutions with advanced AI core technologies. LG is evolving its…