Author: ITPulse

Summit Household Solutions Limited has opened its ultra-modern manufacturing facility in Ota, Ogun State, as part of its efforts to scale production of home and personal care products in Nigeria. The plant, which started operations in April 2025, produces items such as dishwashing liquids, handwash, sanitisers and multipurpose liquid soaps, with an annual capacity estimated at 7,000 tonnes. Commissioning the facility on behalf of Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Investment, Mr Kehinde Akintomide, said the investment reflects growing confidence in Ogun State’s business environment. He noted that the state hosts over 6,000 manufacturing firms…

In the ever-moving rhythm of Lagos, where the Island’s bright lights meet the mainland’s relentless hustle, stories are often told at the surface. But every so often, a deeper narrative emerges. This is one of them. Across Victoria Island, Lekki, Yaba, Surulere, Ikeja, and deep into Alimosho, a new kind of builder is quietly shaping the future by bridging culture, technology, and opportunity. Known in social circles as “Locomotive,” he has become a familiar face in nightlife spaces, often misunderstood as just another high-spending personality. But behind that perception lies a far more strategic and forward-looking force. Locomotive is the…

MTN Nigeria has announced its full compliance with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) directive to compensate subscribers affected by recent service shortfalls. The telecommunications giant confirmed that consumers in areas where network disruptions were recorded will receive compensation for November, December, and January. This move follows a regulatory framework designed by the NCC to protect consumer interests and ensure accountability within the telecom sector. In a statement reflecting the company’s customer-first philosophy, MTN described its subscribers as the lifeblood of its business, noting that the NCC’s directive aligns with its internal mission to provide a reliable and high-quality digital experience…

By Martin Ekpeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has expressed satisfaction with the current trajectory of investments within the telecommunications sector, disclosing that one major operator has already invested over $1 billion this year alone. Speaking during a media engagement in Lagos today, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, revealed that the sector is seeing significant financial commitments despite global economic headwinds, asserting that continuous capital injection is vital for the industry’s survival and growth. Dr. Maida attributed this surge in investment to deliberate government policies aimed at providing predictability and certainty, particularly regarding the availability…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has saved the Nigerian government over ₦319 billion in the past year by reviewing Information Technology projects valued at more than ₦1.5 trillion. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, disclosed these figures while highlighting the agency’s regulatory achievements across federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Despite these savings, Inuwa raised concerns over a historical trend where more than 56 percent of IT projects have failed to meet expectations due to poor planning and a lack of technical oversight. To combat this, NITDA is introducing stricter guidelines focused on professional certification, quality assurance, and…

Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called for urgent national action to combat the rapidly evolving cybersecurity risks fueled by artificial intelligence. In anticipation of the council’s formal inauguration, Inuwa revealed that the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy will hold at least two more stakeholder engagement sessions. This collaborative approach mirrors the development of Nigeria’s National AI Strategy, prioritizing transparency and inclusivity. Inuwa emphasized that AI has fundamentally shifted the digital landscape by introducing complexities that traditional security measures may not be equipped to handle. He identified two primary areas of…

Nigeria’s foremost payments and financial inclusion dialogue platform, Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 3.0), will hold this Friday, April 24, 2026, at the prestigious Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, bringing together regulators, fintech leaders, banks, policymakers, agent networks, cybersecurity experts, innovators, and ecosystem stakeholders to shape the future of digital payments in Nigeria. With the theme: “Fair Digital Payments as a Catalyst for Deepening Financial Inclusion in Nigeria,” PAFON 3.0 comes at a defining moment for the country’s digital economy as stakeholders seek practical pathways to close the inclusion gap, strengthen trust in payment systems, and accelerate access for underserved populations.…

By Gloria Onosode Nigeria is targeting an ambitious $1 trillion economy by 2030. To achieve this, women-led businesses must transition from mere passive observers to primary growth drivers at the heart of the economy and strategic participants in their respective industries. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the increased ownership rate of MSMEs by women represents a significant contribution to economic growth and job creation. Digital empowerment for these enterprises must move from being a social responsibility or gender support initiative to contributing to broader economic development. To reach the $1 trillion GDP milestone, women-led businesses must be…

In a move to formalize the burgeoning ‘borrow now, pay later’ digital ecosystem, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has officially granted regulatory approval to five companies to provide airtime and data lending services across Nigeria. The consumer protection watchdog announced that the licenses aim to ensure fair competition and protect Nigerians from predatory lending practices within the telecommunications sector. The commission identified the following entities as meeting the necessary regulatory requirements to operate: Coverage Broadband Limited, Total TIM Nigeria Limited, Rane Interactive Medien CLS Limited, Mode NG Applications Nigeria Limited and Cloud Interactive Associate Limited. For millions…

There is a persistent assumption in modern business that attention is progress. If people are seeing you, engaging with you, and talking about you, then you must be growing. On the surface, this feels true. In practice, it is one of the most expensive misconceptions companies carry. Visibility is not legitimacy. And confusing the two creates fragile businesses that look successful long before they actually are. Visibility is distribution. It is how often you are seen, how far your message travels, and how loudly you exist in a market. It is driven by campaigns, partnerships, content, and media. It is…