Author: ITPulse

The strategic partnership between TD Africa, the foremost technology distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa, and global tech giant HP is entering a new, aggressively expansionary phase. A recent high-level meeting in Lagos, held during this year’s Customer Service Week themed “Mission: Possible”, served not just to renew commitments but to chart an ambitious, unified strategy for scaling technology access far beyond their existing strongholds in Nigeria and Ghana. The core message emerging from the session was clear: through a deepened focus on collaborative service and market-specific innovation, the seemingly impossible task of achieving true digital inclusion across the entire African continent…

By Martin Ekpeke Antler, the global early-stage venture capital firm, officially unveiled the first three companies from its inaugural Lagos cohort, LOS1, last week, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to building and investing in exceptional founders across Africa. At a recent media roundtable in Lagos, the firm presented Cubbes, Raba, and Forti Foods as examples of the transformative solutions being built on the continent, tackling fundamental challenges across education, finance and food security. Speaking at the unveiling, Lola Masha, Partner at Antler, emphasized that the event was a celebration of innovation, resilience, and the exceptional founders who are…

PalmPay, a leading fintech platform and neobank driving financial inclusion in Nigeria, is joining the global celebration of Customer Service Week 2025 under the theme “Mission: Possible.” The theme reflects the dedication of PalmPay’s customer service team, who are committed to turning every user interaction into a success story. As part of the week-long celebration, PalmPay offered free health checks to customers who visited its Customer Experience Office in Ikeja, Lagos. The initiative highlights the company’s human centered approach to customer relations, demonstrating empathy and appreciation while enhancing the overall brand experience. “At PalmPay, our mission is to ensure that…

The Tosin Eniolorunda STEM Foundation has announced the launch of the Future Builders Fund, a scholarship initiative created to empower high-potential but under-resourced students across Nigeria. This pilot program is designed to remove financial and structural barriers that prevent promising students from reaching their full potential in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across Nigeria. In recognition of the fact that nations need to strategically invest in preparing their youth to take advantage of the global digital economy,, the Tosin Eniolorunda STEM Foundation had donated a CAD/CAM laboratory worth over 100m naira to the Obafemi Awolowo University last year while…

The Nigerian government is taking among others three decisive steps to safeguard its digital future by strengthening cybersecurity, enhancing infrastructure and building human capacity to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has said The NITDA DG, who delivered a keynote address titled ‘Securing Digital Economy: Strengthening Infrastructure and Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence’ at the Cyber Nigeria Summit, organised by the Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), described the digital economy as the heartbeat of Nigeria’s development agenda, noting that while ICT contributes about 17 percent…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to roll out the Nigerian Digital Trustmark Seal, a significant initiative aimed at bolstering national security and building unprecedented trust, transparency, and confidence within the country’s online ecosystem. This move is a core component of the presidential priority to strengthen national security through robust cybersecurity measures. The Trustmark seal is designed to be a verifiable indicator of authenticity for online platforms, directly addressing the rising threat of cyber fraud and cloned websites that erode public trust in Nigeria’s rapidly growing digital space. The upcoming launch was formally announced during a press…

In an era where digital interactions drive everyday banking, the security of financial transactions has become paramount. Stanbic IBTC Bank’s Mobile App 3.0 establishes a new standard for secure digital banking through a meticulously designed, multi-layered security architecture. Each customer interaction is guarded by a suite of advanced security measures, ensuring both protection and peace of mind for users navigating the digital landscape. Comprehensive Multi-Layered Security Framework The Stanbic IBTC Mobile App 3.0 employs a comprehensive approach to security, integrating advanced encryption, biometric and multi-factor authentication, secure coding standards, and behavioural risk profiling. This layered defence strategy is designed to…

Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce group, has announced the return of its annual Black Friday sale, Konga Yakata, which is set to go live this November. Widely regarded as the biggest shopping festival in Nigeria, Konga Yakata has, over the years, become a highly anticipated event, attracting millions of shoppers eager to enjoy massive discounts, unbeatable deals, and an unmatched shopping experience. Since its inception, Konga Yakata has redefined Black Friday shopping in Nigeria, growing to become more than just a sales period. It is now a nationwide celebration of value, convenience, and trust, firmly establishing Konga as the go-to…

In a strong affirmation of its commitment to digital transformation, FirstBank has commissioned its seventh fully automated branch, the Digital Xperience Centre (DXC), at Area 10, Garki, Abuja. The new Centre is designed to deliver seamless, paperless, and customer-driven financial services, setting a benchmark for the future of banking in Nigeria. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Group Chief Executive Officer Olusegun Alebiosu stated the initiative reflects the bank’s forward-looking strategy to provide convenient, secure, and innovative self-service options in line with global digital banking trends. “For us at FirstBank, the future is digital,” Alebiosu said. “What we are building is…

By Martin Ekpeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has successfully compelled telecom operators to commit over $1 billion in additional investments to enhance broadband coverage and capacity nationwide, according to the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida. Dr. Maida made the announcement yesterday during a business roundtable in Abuja, which focused on improving investments in broadband connectivity and safeguarding critical national infrastructure, attributing the massive investment to strategic regulatory intervention that has significantly strengthened investor confidence in the sector. The key driver behind the operators’ commitment, Dr. Maida revealed, was the NCC’s decision earlier this year to approve cost-reflective…