Author: ITPulse

A thrilling chapter has unfolded in the InterswitchSPAK 7.0 National Science Competition as the top 81 students emerged from the rigorous national qualifying examinations. These brilliant young minds are now set to compete in the highly anticipated televised stage of Nigeria’s premier STEM-focused competition. The seventh edition of InterswitchSPAK saw an impressive turnout, with over 18,200 students registering for the pre-qualifying examinations—a notable 12.5% increase from the previous year. This surge in participation underscores the growing enthusiasm for STEM education across Nigeria. Organized by Interswitch Group, a leading integrated payments and digital commerce company in Africa, InterswitchSPAK has firmly established…

By Martin Ekpeke The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) announced today a temporary but widespread disruption affecting SIM services across all mobile networks in the country. In a statement signed by Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of ALTON, and Barr. Damian Udeh, Publicity Secretary, the umbrella body representing all licensed telecom operators in Nigeria, said that, from new SIM activations to replacements and mobile number portability, a significant portion of essential telecommunication services have been impacted. According to the statement, the root cause lies in a recent directive from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) that mandated all…

In a resounding testament to his transformative influence, Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive-West Africa at Africa Data Centres (ADC), has been unarguably recognized as the Digital Economy Trailblazer of the Year at the prestigious 2025 Digital Innovation Awards (DIA) held in Accra, Ghana. This isn’t just an award; it’s a profound acknowledgment of his relentless drive and pivotal role in sculpting the very backbone of Nigeria and Africa’s budding digital landscape. InstinctWave, the visionary organizers behind the awards, wasted no time in explaining why Dr. Krishnan stood head and shoulders above the rest. Speaking to an eager press after last…

By Martin Ekpeke More than 90 professionals gathered in Nigeria for the Sophos Experience Partner Roadshow 2025, the leading annual event for Sophos’s channel partners in the region. The event not only showcased Sophos’s strategic vision and latest innovations in cybersecurity but also honored its most outstanding partners. The roadshow culminated in an awards ceremony celebrating excellence, commitment, and performance across various categories. Reliance Infosystems Limited was named Sophos Partner of the Year, while ZetaWeb Business Solutions received the award for Sophos MDR Partner of the Year. Other honorees included: Sophos Distributor of the Year: Mart Networks Solutions Limited Sophos…

Five Nigerian students from the African Leadership University (ALU)—Paul Dominion Ladi, Theodora Ngozi Egbunike, Stanley Chidubem Anigbogu, Barisua Nsaanee, and Zaki Asen—recently participated in the fourth annual Silicon Valley Global Leadership Programme. They were part of a larger group of 14 ALU students chosen for the transformative month-long experience, designed to cultivate entrepreneurial leadership and technological expertise. Hosted at Stanford University and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, the program connects ALU students with leading innovators, founders, and thought leaders across Silicon Valley’s dynamic tech ecosystem. Meet the Nigerian Innovators Each of the Nigerian participants brings a unique…

Konga, Nigeria’s trailblazing composite e-commerce giant, is marking a remarkable 13-year journey of innovation, impact, and transformation in digital commerce with an explosive month-long celebration — the Konga 13th Anniversary Sale. From July 1st to 31st, 2025, shoppers across Nigeria can take advantage of unbeatable deals. The 13th Konga Anniversary Sale is themed Yafun Yafun Deals. It has lined up a celebration packed with unbeatable deals and exciting offers, such as massive discounts of up to 50%, thrilling flash sales, free delivery on select items, and exclusive bundle offers across all categories — in what promises to be the biggest…

The 2025 Women in Technology and Engineering (WITE) Summit and Awards lit up the grand ballroom of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja as some of the continent’s most outstanding women in science, technology, and innovation were celebrated in a landmark gathering that blended prestige, policy, and purpose. Organised by Womenovate under the leadership of CEO Motunrayo Adebayo, the WITE Summit has grown into Nigeria’s flagship event for honouring women who are breaking new ground in Technology and Engineering. This year’s edition, themed “Together We Engineer and Innovate,” attracted leaders from government, industry, civil society, and academia, all united in…

By Ivy Samuel Key players in Nigeria’s telecom industry are gearing up to address crucial questions stemming from the Federal Government’s recent designation of the sector as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). These vital discussions will take place at the “Industry Sustainability And CNII Conference 2025,” jointly organized by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) and the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON). The conference, scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at CitiHeight Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, aims to chart a practical path forward for securing telecom infrastructure and protecting investments. Organizers emphasize that merely declaring CNI status…

DeFi’s reach is expanding rapidly, with over 27 million unique wallet addresses engaging with decentralized finance protocols on-chain in May. This marks a new all-time high, according to data presented by CryptoPresales.com, signaling a significant surge in DeFi’s mainstream adoption. The past five years have seen decentralized finance steadily shed its niche status within crypto circles, evolving into a more accessible and integrated part of the financial landscape. This trend gained considerable momentum in 2025, driven by rising mainstream interest, improved user interfaces, the widespread adoption of Layer 2 solutions, and seamless integrations with traditional fintech platforms. These advancements have…

The Senate of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has elected Professor Adesola Aderounmu as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), one of three DVCs appointed on June 26, 2025. Professor Aderounmu is a distinguished scholar and leader in Computer Science and Engineering, bringing decades of experience to this pivotal role. He has served as the Centre Lead for the African Centre of Excellence in Software Engineering and the Obafemi Awolowo University Knowledge Park (OAK-Park). In these roles, he’s driven initiatives that have advanced technological innovation and academic excellence. His extensive leadership journey also includes serving as Dean of the Faculty of Technology…