Author: ITPulse

As we move through 2026, the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence has fundamentally shifted the digital arms race. Experts at Kaspersky have identified a dual reality. While Large Language Models (LLMs) are empowering defenders with unprecedented speed, they are simultaneously providing threat actors with a more sophisticated toolkit than ever before. Here are the key predictions for the cybersecurity landscape this year. 1. The Democratization of Deepfakes Deepfakes have transitioned from a niche technical novelty to a mainstream security concern. Mainstream Awareness: Organizations are now integrating synthetic content risks into standard employee training. The Audio Frontier: While visual quality has…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened a strategic 45-day window for telecommunications operators to regularize any unapproved shareholding changes exceeding 10%. While this serves as a temporary amnesty from past violations, the implications of failing to act before the deadline are severe. Under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 and the Enforcement Processes Regulations 2019, the NCC is positioning this directive as a final warning to ensure corporate transparency and governance across the sector. Failure to regularize ownership structures within the 45-day grace period carries significant legal, financial, and operational risks for telecommunications providers. Once this window closes, the NCC…

Showmax, Africa’s leading streaming service, has announced a strategic partnership with Baxi by Onafriq to expand payment options for its Nigerian subscribers. This collaboration aims to simplify the subscription process, making world-class entertainment more accessible through trusted digital and physical payment channels. Beginning Monday, 22 December 2025, Showmax users can manage their subscriptions directly through the Baxi ecosystem, leveraging both the mobile app and an extensive network of physical agents. The partnership introduces several streamlined methods for users to stay connected, including direct integration within the Baxi by Onafriq app where existing customers can select and pay for any Showmax…

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has identified the Federal Government’s Project BRIDGE as the definitive turning point for the nation’s digital economy in 2026. After a resilient 2025, which saw data consumption hit a record 1.24 million terabytes in November. The industry is now looking to massive fibre expansion to sustain its momentum. Project BRIDGE (Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth) is a $2 billion initiative designed to solve Nigeria’s backbone infrastructure deficit. Led by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, the project aims to transform the country’s digital landscape. The initiative will boost Nigeria’s…

The landscape of Nigerian telecommunications is undergoing a decisive shift as new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reveals that 4G has officially cemented its status as the nation’s primary mobile technology. The data indicates that consumers increasingly ditch legacy networks for high-speed connectivity. As of November 2025, 4G accounted for 51.99% of all mobile subscriptions, a steady climb from 51.77% the previous month. This dominance comes at the direct expense of older generations, with 2G and 3G both seeing a consistent decline in market share. The transition toward faster data is happening incrementally but consistently. Below is the…

By Elvis Eromosele    In 2026, Nigeria’s telecommunications sector can no longer hide behind growth statistics and subscriber numbers. The sector has matured. Expectations are higher. Patience is thinner. And the questions Nigerians are asking are no longer about access alone, but about value, quality and fairness.   After the tariff hikes, USSD controversies and service quality debates of 2025, the year ahead represents a moment of truth. These are the seven defining issues that will determine whether telecoms deepens its role as an economic enabler or becomes a source of widening frustration.   Tariffs Must Finally Justify Themselves: The argument for higher…

By Martin Ekpeke Stakeholders in Nigeria’s blockchain and digital asset ecosystem yesterday witnessed a historic transition of power as Obinna Iwuno, the President of the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), officially handed over the mantle of leadership to a new elected Executive Council. After a tenure marked by unprecedented growth, institutional stability, and visionary leadership, Iwuno’s exit marks the conclusion of a defining era for Nigeria’s premier blockchain association. When Obinna Iwuno took the helm of leadership a few years ago, he inherited an association at a crossroads. But through strategic foresight, he successfully transformed SiBAN from…

Interswitch has announced the 27 exceptional students who have advanced to the semi-finals of the 7th edition of InterswitchSPAK. This flagship national science competition serves as a premier platform for identifying and nurturing the next generation of innovators in Nigeria. The semi-finalists were selected from a pool of 81 students during the preliminary stages. This group originally emerged from over 18,000 entries representing more than 2,000 secondary schools across the country. The top 27 students represent a diverse range of states across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, including Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Abuja, Niger, Enugu, Abia, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Anambra. This…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially launched a public consultation on its Draft Spectrum Roadmap 2025–2030 and a new regulatory framework for the 60GHz band. This move marks a strategic effort to modernize Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and expand high-speed internet access across the country. Announced on December 19, 2025, the initiative seeks to align Nigeria’s telecommunications policies with global standards while addressing domestic connectivity gaps. The five-year strategy serves as a blueprint for managing the radio frequency spectrum that acts as an invisible highway for data. The primary goal of the roadmap is to bridge the digital divide by…

By Bidemi Oke When capital tightens, its movements matter more. Q3 2025 made that unmistakably clear. In a cautious global funding climate, capital did not disperse; it concentrated, and it did so around two foundations: artificial intelligence and stablecoin infrastructure. When I look at fintech funding patterns, I am less interested in what trends and more interested in what stays funded when capital becomes cautious. From my vantage point as a fintech operator, the shift signals that fintech is exiting its era of surface innovation and entering its infrastructural age. For Africa, this transition is not just relevant; it is…