Author: ITPulse

As the global landscape undergoes rapid technological and socio-political shifts, religious leaders and faith-based organizations are preparing to converge in Lagos for a transformative experience. The Church Relevance and Innovation Summit (CHRIS 2026) is set to take place on Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1st, 2026, at the Global Harvest Church in Mende, Maryland. The summit, held in strategic collaboration with the Global Harvest Church (Executive Roundtable Network), arrives at a critical juncture for the Body of Christ. It is specifically designed to unite pastors, church administrators, ministry leaders, innovators, and passionate Christians to confront the most pressing challenges…

PalmPay users took to the #LoveWithPalmPay campaign to show how experiences are powered through seamless banking. It’s the month of love and social media has been filled with couples showing affection with gifts. As digital payments become embedded in everyday life, the way relationships are planned, funded, and experienced is evolving. Recent insights from SBM Intelligence 2025 ‘Love in the Air’ report show that despite economic pressures, most Nigerians still set aside dedicated budgets for Valentine’s Day, with the largest percentage planning to spend between N51,000 and N100,000, while less than 5% are willing to spend above N500,000. This growing…

If you have ever received a generic or unhelpful response from an AI, the problem might not be the tool but your prompting style. This guide, based on Google’s AI Essentials course is probably the clearest breakdown you’ll come across to help you structure your prompts in a way that will drastically change the quality of your results. It’s something I wish I found sooner myself, and I hope you find it useful in your daily life. Surface the Implied Context AI doesn’t know what you’re thinking, (at least for now) so you must explicitly state your background. For example,…

Two-thirds of security incidents are now traced back to identity-related weaknesses as attackers move faster and strike after hours. Sophos, a global leader in innovative security solutions, has released its 2026 Active Adversary Report, revealing that 67% of all incidents investigated by Sophos Incident Response (IR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams last year were rooted in identity-related attacks. These findings highlight how attackers exploit compromised credentials, weak or missing multifactor authentication (MFA), and poorly protected identity systems without needing to deploy new tools. Several critical trends emerged from the analysis of 661 cases across 70 countries. There is…

Quickteller Travel, the travel and tourism service powered by Interswitch, has officially received certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This milestone places the brand among a global network of trusted and accredited travel service providers. The IATA accreditation reinforces Quickteller Travel’s operational credibility, compliance standards, and ability to deliver secure, efficient, and globally recognized services. It also strengthens the platform’s position as a reliable partner for airline bookings, corporate travel management, and end-to-end travel solutions across Africa and beyond. This achievement comes as Africa’s travel and tourism sector experiences renewed growth driven by business travel, regional connectivity, and…

By Martin Ekpeke While Nigeria has made significant strides in digital transformation, the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) has raised a critical alarm that historic policy frameworks have neglected the very foundation of the nation’s online territory. In a recent newsletter, NIRA President Mr. Adesola Akinsanya argued that while technology drives change, Nigeria has historically failed to prioritize the governance and ownership of its own internet space, specifically the .ng country-code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD). According to Akinsanya, Nigeria’s digital journey has focused heavily on infrastructure and skills but has left a clear gap in addressing how national internet assets fit…

By Martin Ekpeke In the high-octane world of Nigerian boardrooms, where titles are often used as shields and corporate gates are kept firmly shut, Leo Stan Ekeh, the Chairman of Zinox Group, stands as a startling anomaly. As he marks his 70th birthday this week, the atmosphere in the Nigerian media space isn’t just one of reportage, but of genuine, personal celebration. For those of us who carry recorders and notebooks, Leo Stan is more than a Tech Tycoon. He is the executive who actually knows our names, understands our deadlines, and most importantly, respects our craft. Most billionaires view…

Two years ago, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) appointed a new Executive Management Team at Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), marking a pivotal shift in Nigeria’s digital trajectory. Today, the organization celebrates the second anniversary of its leadership team: Prof. Ibrahim A. Adeyanju (MD/CEO), Hon. Olusegun Olulade (Customer Centricity & Marketing), Muhammed Sani Ibrahim (Finance & Corporate Services), and Olumbe Akinkugbe (Digital Exploration & Technical Services). Their tenure has transitioned GBB from a simple connectivity provider to a strategic custodian of Nigeria’s sovereign digital infrastructure. The leadership’s primary achievement was the launch of the Integrated Digital Transformation Strategy (IDTS) 2023–2028, which…

For Nigeria to achieve its digital transformation goals, federal policies must find a home in state-level implementation. This was the core message from Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), during his virtual address at the South-South Regional ICT Stakeholders Forum. Inuwa argued that the true measure of success for the national digital economy lies in sub-national alignment, urging states to domesticate federal frameworks to create a unified technological front. While NITDA has established robust frameworks at the federal level, Inuwa noted that sustainability depends on state governments establishing their own clear implementation structures. The…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) have formalized a strategic partnership to accelerate digital literacy and bridge the technological gap within Nigeria’s basic education system. During a courtesy visit by the UBEC management team to NITDA headquarters in Abuja, NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa and UBEC Executive Secretary Dr. Aisha Garba outlined a roadmap to transform how 47 million Nigerian children interact with technology. Inuwa emphasized that this collaboration is a cornerstone of Nigeria’s national digital targets. While the training of teachers is already underway, the focus is shifting toward measurable impact…