Author: ITPulse

By Abigail Mbah Lagos State’s drive to automate processes across its ministries, departments and agencies will only succeed if workers understand how to use the new systems safely, cybersecurity firm ESET Nigeria has warned. The message came at the Lagos State Civil Service Commission Career Week 2026, where ESET Nigeria’s managing director, Olufemi Ake, spoke on the need to build a security-conscious public workforce. The week focused on business process automation and the changing demands of digital government work. Ake told participants that technology can raise productivity, improve collaboration and speed up service delivery. But without awareness, those same tools…

By Martin Ekpeke Mobile internet connectivity has reached 4.8 billion people globally, representing 59 percent of the world’s population, but a new GSMA report shows that billions remain excluded from the digital economy due to affordability, skills and other barriers. The GSMA State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2026 report said growth in mobile internet adoption is slowing even as access continues to expand. It identified the persistent usage gap as the biggest challenge to achieving universal mobile internet access. According to the report, 3.1 billion people, or 38 percent of the global population, live in areas covered by mobile broadband…

By Martin Ekpeke Terrahex is stepping up plans to deploy modular high-performance computing infrastructure in Nigeria after receiving its second shipment of ASICs at its US processing hub, with the first batch now being prepared for shipment ahead of a December 2026 go-live. The equipment forms part of the company’s initial fleet for a 9MW node in southern Nigeria, with Terrahex targeting more than 100MW of computing capacity within the next 24 months. The company is pursuing an alternative to conventional hyperscale data centres by placing modular computing infrastructure close to underutilised power generation. Its Power-for-Equity model is designed to…

By Martin Ekpeke With Africa carrying 22% of the world’s disease burden but attracting just 1% of global health spending, investors and healthcare leaders are pushing for domestic capital, technology and innovation to transform the continent’s health system. Africa’s healthcare crisis is increasingly becoming a capital and technology challenge, with the continent facing an estimated US$1.1 trillion annual health financing gap despite accounting for 22 percent of the world’s disease burden. The gap is forcing healthcare leaders, investors and policymakers to rethink how the continent finances hospitals, health technology, pharmaceuticals and other critical infrastructure, particularly as traditional sources of international…

In Nigeria’s evolving digital financial landscape, convenience and security must go hand in hand. While digital banking gives users quick and easy access to their money, having the right tools to protect their accounts is equally important. That is the message behind “PalmPay Dey For You,” PalmPay’s security campaign focused on raising awareness about financial safety and helping users take advantage of the security tools available within the app for extra protection. As part of the campaign, PalmPay unveiled new security features available through its upgraded Security Center, like NightGuard, a transaction protection feature designed to provide extra security during…

By Abigail Mbah As technology continues to reshape everyday life in Nigeria, its impact on healthcare delivery is becoming more profound. Beyond hospital walls and consultation rooms, a new frontier of health education is emerging online, and practitioners like Adebisi Victoria Kehinde are at its centre. Adebisi Victoria Kehinde is a Nigerian Community Health Practitioner and Founder & CEO of Goodness and Mercy Care Hub, a community-focused initiative dedicated to health education, disease prevention, women’s health awareness, mental health awareness, public health advocacy, and community engagement. She studied at Offa Health Technology and holds a Master of Public Health from…

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has backed the Federal Government’s zero-rated access to educational platforms, saying the initiative could significantly widen digital learning opportunities for Nigerians. In a statement signed by ALTON Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, and Publicity Secretary, Damian Udeh, the association said removing data charges on approved educational platforms would help tackle one of the major barriers limiting access to online learning, particularly for students and other learners from low-income households. The programme, being implemented by the Federal Government in partnership with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Federal Ministry of Education and participating…

By Abigail Mbah Four INTERPOL-coordinated operations against cybercrime in Africa produced more than 1,500 arrests, the seizure of hundreds of devices and the recovery of over $100 million, according to the organisation’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026. The operations—Serengeti 2.0, Contender 3.0, Sentinel and Red Card 2.0, show what cross-border work can achieve. The report, drawn from surveys of 36 African member countries, also maps clear regional patterns in the threats. East Africa has become a hub for mobile money fraud and ransomware aimed at infrastructure. Central and West Africa see heavy volumes of business email compromise and romance scams…

By Abigail Mbah Artificial intelligence is now tied to 55 percent of reported cybercrimes across Africa, according to INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026. The 40-page assessment, based on survey data from 36 African member countries, describes how AI is making attacks faster, more scalable and harder for victims and platforms to spot. Africa’s digital growth has been rapid. More than 1.1 billion mobile subscribers were recorded in 2025. At the same time, cybercrime laws remain fragmented and law enforcement readiness for AI tools stays low. The report says cyber-criminality has moved from isolated incidents into an industrialized, borderless system.…

By Martin Ekpeke Reactions have continued to trail the decision by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, to withdraw his candidacy for the position of Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), with many Nigerians and technology professionals applauding the move while others questioned the reasons behind it. Tijani announced his decision in a LinkedIn post, saying that after careful consideration, he had decided not to pursue the opportunity, despite its potential to make him the first Nigerian to serve as an elected ITU official in the organisation’s 160-year history. He explained that his…