Author: ITPulse

Konga Health, a strategic business under Konga.com has triggered an unprecedented shopping frenzy across Nigeria, with thousands of customers rushing to take advantage of the historic 50% discounts on premium L’Oréal products. Since its launch on May 21, the initiative has not only made international beauty brands more accessible but has also sparked nationwide conversations about affordable self-care and wellness. The ongoing health and beauty campaign by Konga Health and Konga Online is uniquely structured to allow every Konga shopper to automatically qualify for up to 50% off deals on coveted beauty products from L’Oréal’s Dermatological Beauty (LDB) brands: CeraVe…

A new report published by Talking Drum Communications has highlighted perception deficit as a major hindrance to growth and scalability for Africa-focused technology companies. The titled The Perception Dividend: How Effective Narratives can be a Lever of Business Growth and Legitimacy in Africa, reveals that despite the remarkable growth and impact of African innovation in recent years, technology companies operating across the continent still face a common and often overlooked challenge: a perception deficit. It also report argues that even as African technology companies become increasingly integral to the continent’s economy – driving financial inclusion, improving healthcare and powering logistics…

In what seems to be a significant synergy to strengthen local innovations that will ultimately lead to tech adoption in the larger Nigerian economy, TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost technology distributor, recently hosted a high-level strategic meeting with HP Inc. at an exclusive gathering in Ikoyi, Lagos. The meeting brought together top executives from both organizations to reaffirm their commitment to advancing digital transformation and deepening technology penetration across Nigeria and the wider African continent. On behalf of HP, Kingsley Osuala, Distribution Business Manager for Central Africa, expressed profound appreciation for the enduring relationship with TD Africa and underscored the…

By Tatyana Massalskaya The Nigerian telecommunications landscape remains in a curious state of suspended animation two years after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) distributed over 40 MVNO licenses with considerable fanfare. Despite the ambitious regulatory framework established in 2022, the market has witnessed a conspicuous gap between regulatory enthusiasm and actual implementation. After numerous missed deadlines and prolonged anticipation, the sector finally celebrated its first commercial MVNO launch. This breakthrough came primarily through the persistent efforts of Vitel Wireless, which made use of existing agreements and interconnects with the mobile operators and worked with technology partners PortaOne and World Telecom…

In the wake of the recent election of new directors to its Executive Board, the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the registry for the .ng domain, has announced the upcoming implementation of the WHOIS Privacy Redaction service, an initiative aimed at enhancing digital trust and privacy within Nigeria’s internet ecosystem. The new service, which is now live, will allow registrants of .ng domain names to shield their personal information, such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses, from public visibility in the WHOIS database. These data points will be replaced with the label “Data Redacted,” in a move…

The countdown is officially on! Switch Fest, Nigeria’s newest and most exciting creative talent competition, is calling on the bold, the brilliant, and the unapologetically gifted to step up and shine. If you’ve got raw talent, stage presence, and a story to tell through your art, this is YOUR moment. Curated by the MSwitch Creative Hub, Switch Fest is more than a talent show, it’s an 8-month creative pipeline and movement. One that will scout, develop, and celebrate emerging creatives from across Nigeria and give them a platform to switch lanes, switch levels, and switch on their full potential. Who’s…

Williams S. Adebayo, a highly experienced Nigerian professional with a decade of expertise across various technology and business sectors, has been officially shortlisted to contest Seat Two – West Africa, at the upcoming African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) Board Election 2025. The election is set to take place on June 23, 2025, in Mauritius. AFRINIC, as the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Africa and the Indian Ocean region, plays a crucial role in the distribution and management of vital Internet number resources, such as IP addresses and Autonomous System Numbers. Adebayo’s bid for a board position underscores Nigeria’s growing influence…

In today’s digitally connected world, access to reliable, fair, and transparent telecommunications services is no longer a luxury—it is a fundamental right. Yet, millions of Nigerian telecom consumers continue to suffer in silence under the weight of hidden charges, poor service quality and a lack of accountability. Digital justice means more than access—it means equity. It demands that telecom providers treat consumers not as data points or revenue sources, but as king and as stakeholders in the digital economy. It means ensuring that every consumer, regardless of location or income level, is treated as a king with dignity, fairness and…

By Martin Ekpeke A significant shift is underway in how Nigerians conduct their USSD banking transactions. The End User Billing (EUB) policy, a consensus reached between the banking and telecommunications sectors and their respective regulators (the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission), is set to transform the customer experience by introducing greater transparency and control over transaction charges. The EUB model aims to address long-standing challenges in the seamless provision of USSD services and resolve disputes over service debts between banks and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). Both the CBN and NCC have officially approved this crucial change.…

TFS Cargo Bicycles, a venture from Benin City, Nigeria, is one of eight innovative social enterprises from across Africa selected to participate in the 2025 ASME Innovation Showcase (ISHOW) Africa. This prestigious international accelerator, hosted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), champions hardware-led social innovations addressing critical challenges in agriculture, energy, healthcare, and transportation. The virtual program for the 2025 ASME ISHOW Africa began on Tuesday, June 10. The eight ventures will pitch their groundbreaking solutions and undergo a comprehensive design and engineering review with industry experts. These participants are competing for three coveted spots in the 2025…