Author: ITPulse

TD Africa, in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), operated by Selectium, hosted a high-level partner engagement event recently, focused on emerging trends shaping the future of enterprise networking and infrastructure transformation. The engagement brought together key partners to explore how organisations can build smarter, faster, and more secure network infrastructures capable of supporting today’s rapidly evolving digital economy. Central to the discussions was the growing relevance of WiFi 7 and the shift from traditional networking models to intelligent, AI-driven infrastructure ecosystems. As businesses continue to accelerate digital transformation, conversations at the event centred on a critical question: Is your…

As Africa continues to accelerate its digital evolution, strategic dialogues around Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), digital identity, inclusion, and trusted ecosystems remain central to driving sustainable development across the continent. In line with this vision, the management of Galaxy Backbone Limited, led by the Managing Director/CEO, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, and the Executive Director of Digital Exploration and Technical Services (DETS), Olumide Akinugbe, actively participated in the prestigious ID4Africa Conference held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The delegation participated in core conference sessions and attended high-level side events hosted by the Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL) and Co-Develop. These sessions focused specifically on…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to building a coordinated, inclusive digital ecosystem in Nigeria, further cementing its role as the nation’s primary ecosystem orchestrator. This position was disclosed during a bilateral working visit centered on Nigeria’s startup ecosystem framework. The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa—represented by the Director of Stakeholders Management and Partnerships, Dr. Aristotle Onumo—emphasized that NITDA’s dual regulatory and developmental mandates are designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and long-term growth across the digital economy. According to the Director General, Nigeria’s current startup reforms directly align with the Federal Government’s Eight-Point Agenda.…

Experts in the Q-commerce (quick commerce) ecosystem, including top executives from Glovo, have highlighted significant growth potential within the global retail sector. This was the central theme at the recent annual Retail Media Day, hosted by Glovo in Barcelona. The event featured wide-ranging discussions on major industry trends, developments, and Glovo’s strategic growth plans for the coming months. According to a report from IAB Europe’s Retail & Commerce Media Committee, 2026 is expected to be a defining year for retail and commerce media across Europe. This shift is being driven by increased investment, AI-enhanced personalization and growing demand for clearer…

By Elvis Eromosele Twenty-five years is a long time in any industry. In telecommunications, it is an entire lifetime of disruption, reinvention, regulatory tension, and relentless technological acceleration. In Nigeria, it is also a story of national transformation told through a yellow brand that has become more than a network; it has become infrastructure, culture, economy, and identity. As MTN Nigeria marks its 25th anniversary, it is impossible to separate its corporate journey from Nigeria’s digital evolution. The company has not only witnessed the country’s shift from analogue isolation to digital integration; it has actively engineered much of it. When MTN…

Upperlink Limited has announced its collaboration with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) to host a global awareness event for Universal Acceptance (UA) Day 2026. The virtual event, themed “Building a Truly Global, Multilingual #Internet4All,” is designed to promote a more inclusive and multilingual internet ecosystem and will take place virtually on Monday, 18 May 2026, at 10:00 AM WAT. UA Day 2026 will bring together key stakeholders across government, academia, technology, digital policy, and the internet community to discuss the…

In a critical move to bolster talent density and accelerate Nigeria’s digital economy, Africa’s all in one financial ecosystem, Moniepoint hosted an International Women’s Day event bringing together women in technology for a day of leadership development and hands-on product building. Held at Moniepoint’Headquarters in Lagos, themed “Break the Pattern,” the event was organised in partnership with Women Techmakers Lagos and Google Developer Group (GDG) Lagos with participants spanning both technical and non-technical backgrounds, reflecting the breadth of women currently active across Nigeria’s digital economy. In a keynote address delivered by Kemi Nwogu, Head of Product at Moniepoint Inc, titled…

An audit by ITPulse of 21 registered political parties and INEC found that not one subject met the minimum requirements of Nigeria’s data protection law. Ten parties are collecting National Identification Numbers with no policy, no consent, and no accountability. Legal experts say the violations are serious. The regulator responsible for enforcement did not respond to questions. By Epiphanus Obia  Of the 21 registered political parties and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reviewed by this reporter, none met the basic requirements that Nigerian law sets for how personal data should be collected, handled, and explained to citizens. Zero were…

By Martin Ekpeke In the high-stakes theater of global geopolitics, power is no longer measured solely by borders or battalions, but by bits and bytes. As Nigeria accelerates its digital transformation, the federal government has identified a critical vulnerability: the oxygen of the modern economy, cloud computing, is largely hosted on foreign soil. Thus, the Nigeria Sovereign Cloud Strategy, a national roadmap that represents a bold pivot in national policy and seeks to transition the nation from a passive consumer of offshore technology to the primary architect of its own digital destiny. By localizing data residency and computational power, Nigeria…

A new multi-country study has found that youth-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Sub-Saharan Africa are operating at only a moderate level of digital maturity, putting them well below what researchers consider the expected standard. The findings, presented at a recent stakeholder engagement held at the Arthur Mbanefo Digital Research Centre of the University of Lagos, paint a sobering picture of the region’s digital readiness, particularly within the health, energy, and sustainability sectors. The research, led by Dr Imoleayo Foyeke Obigbemi of the University of Lagos in collaboration with academics from the University of Nairobi and the University…