Author: ITPulse

The Nigerian government is setting an ambitious target of achieving 95% digital literacy across the nation by 2030. This monumental endeavor is being spearheaded by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), with a significant interim goal of reaching 70% digital literacy by 2027. Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of NITDA, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment during a collaborative meeting with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). “We started this journey in 2023 when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came on board, and he made it clear that economic diversification and inclusivity are part of the administration’s agenda,” Inuwa stated.…

Nigeria is an energy starved nation. Imagine a country in the 21st century with over 200 million people and an unstable power supply. It’s a recipe for backwardness. It is also a sad commentary on the failure of successive governments over a hundred years. No wonder the hum of progress is too often drowned out by the silence of power outages. Today, homes flicker into darkness, businesses grind to a halt, and dreams of economic growth stall in the face of an unreliable electricity grid. The numbers paint a grim picture. Nigeria generates a mere 6,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a new regulatory framework that will require banks, fintechs, airlines, hospitals, political campaigners, and other businesses to pay N10 million for an Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging license. According to Nairametrics, this significant move aims to clean up Nigeria’s rapidly growing automated messaging space and curb revenue leakages within the telecom sector. The new framework introduces a mandatory licensing regime for all entities involved in delivering bulk messages directly from applications to consumers. This includes everything from bank alerts and promotional SMS to other automated notifications. Under the new rules, any organization wishing to operate…

InnovationHub Africa, the organizers of the prestigious Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS), have announced the top agenda for the 10th edition of its annual event. The summit is an annual event that brings together critical stakeholders from different sectors of the economy to discuss ground-breaking ideas, trends, opportunities, and numerous verticals to accelerate innovation and solutions that solve unique challenges within Nigeria and the African continent at large. Disclosing the event’s agenda, Mr. Tony Ajah, the Programme Director of the summit says, “The theme for this year’s event is “Sustainable Innovation”. As the world grapples with pressing challenges from climate change…

Migration infrastructure company, Vesti is set to host over 1,500 entrepreneurs, investors, creatives, policymakers, and diaspora leaders from across Africa and around the world. The hosting will take place at its flagship annual event, the Prosper Conference 2025, a 2-day experience, set for Thursday, October 23, and Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. At a press conference in Lagos to announce the Prosper Conference 2025, Olusola Amusan, Co-Founder and CEO of Vesti, noted that Africa has long been a powerhouse of culture, business, and intellect, yet its excellence has often moved without the recognition it…

PalmPay, a leading digital banking platform in Africa, is set to revolutionize access to insurance in Nigeria by launching strategic partnerships with top-tier insurance providers. This initiative aims to tackle the nation’s significant insurance penetration gap, making essential coverage accessible, affordable, and simple to obtain directly through the PalmPay app. Nigeria currently faces one of Africa’s lowest insurance penetration rates, with a staggering over 90% of its population lacking any form of health insurance. Barriers, including low awareness, affordability concerns, and trust issues, have long hindered widespread adoption. PalmPay’s new offering directly confronts these challenges. “Insurance is often perceived as…

Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), the leading advocate for blockchain adoption and innovation in Nigeria, proudly recognize the transformative contributions of its esteemed member, Interstellar, to the African blockchain ecosystem. Interstellar’s recent partnership with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to launch the PAPSS African Currency Marketplace (PACM) marks a monumental milestone in revolutionizing intra-African trade and financial sovereignty, aligning seamlessly with SiBAN’s vision of a blockchain-driven future. Interstellar: Pioneering Blockchain Innovation Interstellar, a trailblazing deep-tech company and proud SiBAN member, has demonstrated unparalleled leadership through its development of the blockchain-agnostic STARGATE platform, which powers PACM.…

Sophos has expanded its Sophos Managed Risk capabilities with the introduction of Internal Attack Surface Management (IASM) with technology powered by Tenable. This expansion is coming as most organizations face critical blind spots in their cyber defenses. The Sophos State of Ransomware 2025 report found 40% of organizations impacted by ransomware in the last year reported falling victim due to an exposure they were unaware of. Sophos Managed Risk, now with both internal and external attack surface management, addresses this challenge, providing comprehensive visibility into internal and external weaknesses that could be exploited by threat actors. “With Sophos Managed Risk, organizations…

TD Africa, a leading technology distributor in Africa, recently partnered with Zebra Technologies to host a high-impact event in Lagos called “Accelerate Your Business with Zebra.” The event showcased how real-time, edge-enabled operations can boost efficiency and innovation for businesses across the retail, logistics, and manufacturing sectors. Zebra Technologies highlighted its advanced solutions in rugged mobility, data capture, RFID, and real-time analytics, emphasizing the power of working “at the Edge” where operational data is processed instantly. Drawing a parallel to Formula 1 racing, Zebra encouraged partners to adopt data-driven, customer-centric solutions rather than just transactional models. Chioma Chimere, Coordinating Managing…

Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, Managing Director of Digital Realty Nigeria, has been honoured as the Digital Economy Icon of the Year at the 2025 Digital Innovation Awards (DIA), held at the Labadi Beach Resort in Accra. The award recognizes his outstanding contributions to advancing Africa’s digital infrastructure, cementing his reputation as a transformative leader in the continent’s technology sector. The Digital Innovation Awards, organized by InstinctWave, is one of Africa’s foremost platforms celebrating excellence in ICT and digital transformation. This year’s ceremony highlighted the pivotal role of data centers and digital infrastructure in shaping Africa’s economic future. Mr Akin Naphtal, CEO,…