Author: ITPulse

Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that Nigeria is on the ambitious move to build a $1 trillion economy powered by digital innovation. Speaking at the official opening of the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition in Abuja, the Vice President stated that this monumental ambition is hinged on the successful passage of the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill into law. The conference was themed “Innovation for a Sustainable Digital Future: Accelerating Growth, Inclusion, and Global Competitiveness.” The Vice President emphasized that the bill is much more than legislative reform, describing it as a strategic leap toward embedding…

Nigeria must urgently harness its youthful population, 65% of whom are tech-savvy, to achieve global competitiveness in the digital economy, asserted Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). Speaking at the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference, Dr. Olatunji described the nation’s large, technologically inclined youth demographic as a strategic national advantage that must be fully utilized. He emphasized that for this group, “Technology is the only language they understand,” and platforms like the conference are crucial for directing their energy toward innovation and disruption. Dr. Olatunji delivered a goodwill message on behalf of the CEOs…

Equinix’s plan to open a new, high-performance data center, LG3, in Lagos represents a major economic boost for both the city and Nigeria, reinforcing the country’s position as the epicenter of Africa’s digital transformation. This $22 million initial investment is the foundation of an ambitious $100 million plan aimed at transforming the continent’s digital landscape over the next two years. The immediate economic impact comes from the substantial capital expenditure. The initial $22 million investment in LG3 marks Equinix’s first newly built data center in West Africa. This infrastructure project, set to open in Q1 2026, will inject capital into…

The stage is set for the grand finale of the Coderina University Challenge (COUCH), as the Top 10 student-led innovation teams converge at the National Universities Commission (NUC) Secretariat, Abuja, on 20th November 2025. COUCH, an initiative of Coderina Education and Technology Foundation, is designed to inspire innovation, creativity, and problem-solving among students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The 2025 edition has drawn remarkable participation from universities nationwide, with students developing solutions that address real-world challenges through technology, research, and entrepreneurship. This year’s grand finale holds special significance as it coincides with the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)—a worldwide celebration of…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has narrated how the just concluded 18th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV 2025) will position Nigeria for research excellence and global collaboration. NITDA hailed the successful conclusion of ICEGOV 2025 as a landmark moment for Nigeria’s digital economy aspirations, citing its direct contribution to research excellence, global collaboration, and the nation’s ongoing digital transformation agenda. Hosted in Abuja under the patronage of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the four-day event—an initiative of the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV)—convened global experts to shape the future of electronic governance. This convergence,…

In a strong show of professional solidarity and commitment to Nigeria’s digital future, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has pledged its full support for the successful hosting of the IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CTU-EMEA) Summit 2025. Scheduled for November 27–28, 2025, at Baze University, Abuja, the IEEE CTU-EMEA Summit is a flagship event dedicated to gathering global technology leaders, researchers, and engineers to discuss how innovation can drive comprehensive digital inclusion across the EMEA region. The Summit’s Local Organizing Committee has confirmed Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) and…

Canon has celebrated the creative brilliance of Nigerian filmmaker Nora Awolowo by hosting an exclusive, dual-screening event in Lagos for her short film, Racket Queen. The film, shot entirely on the Canon EOS C400 cinema camera, serves as a powerful testament to Awolowo’s visual storytelling finesse and technical mastery. The screening event was designed not only to showcase Awolowo’s excellence but also to highlight Canon’s ongoing commitment to supporting Africa’s burgeoning filmmaking community with advanced tools. The EOS C400’s Role: The professional cinema camera played a pivotal role in capturing the film’s striking visuals and emotional depth, demonstrating how technology…

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), manager of the .ng country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD), has highlighted that October was a month of aggressive strides toward strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity and technical capacity. According to a recent message from President Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, NIRA’s key achievements include NiRA’s active participation in global internet governance forums, the successful conclusion of a major industry conference, and a strategic new educational partnership with Cisco. NiRA reinforced Nigeria’s position in the global digital community by participating in ICANN 84 in Dublin. At the ccTLD News Session, the .ng Registry presented several modernizations aimed…

The Nigerian Government has invested in Ventures Platform’s $64 million Fund II through the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme, implemented by the Bank of Industry (BOI). A move, Kola Aina, Founding Partner at Ventures Platform, described as a strong validation of Africa’s growing technological opportunity. According to him, the firm, known for backing successful ventures like Moniepoint and Piggyvest, believes that by supporting resilient founders, Nigeria is catalyzing sustainable innovations across the continent. This infusion of public capital into a private-led fund is viewed as a sign of maturity in government thinking, which is expected to boost…

Unveils the “Indie-Studio-in-a-Box,” A.I.R. Ethical Framework, and Calls for Academic Partnerships to Address Bias and Strengthen Media Education Technology entrepreneur, creative economy strategist, and Founder of Alpha-Geek Technologies, Oluwaseun Dania, delivered a major intervention at the World Bank and Eden Venture Group’s Entertaining Change: Next-Generation Media Partnerships for Social Impact and Gender Equality event, introducing groundbreaking ideas shaping the future of African storytelling, AI governance, and digital policy. Speaking during the knowledge-sharing session on AI for Entertainment Media Content: Advancing Impact and Research, Dania outlined how artificial intelligence can unlock unprecedented opportunities for creators, researchers, regulators, and development partners across…