Author: ITPulse

The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside his Nasarawa State counterpart, Abdullahi Sule, and the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, are confirmed as key speakers for the highly anticipated Lagos Future Conference 2025. Scheduled for June 6, 2025, the conference will convene from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM WAT at the prestigious Oriental Hotel on 3 Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos. Engr. Festus Alawode, Director of Events at Future Conference, stated in Lagos that the conference, themed “Future Forward,” will serve as a premier platform for Africa’s leading minds across academia, technology, media, ICT, government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs),…

 Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, today announces Ulaa Enterprise, an enterprise-ready version of the company’s privacy-focused browser tailored specifically to the security and visibility needs of enterprise organisations. With Ulaa Enterprise, companies can prevent threats at the browser level while striking a balance between potent security, ease of use, and extensive control features, all without the complexity of third-party tools or virtual environments. Security for the Modern Workplace Modern browsers have become central to enterprise operations, with employees conducting critical tasks through browser windows—whether accessing SaaS applications, managing transactions, or handling sensitive corporate data. Ulaa Enterprise is built with…

Artificial intelligence is reaching a new chapter in its development by entering an era of self-optimisation. As such, AI is becoming capable of discovering and improving algorithms autonomously. A recent example is AlphaEvolve, an evolutionary AI agent developed by Google DeepMind that can develop complete code and optimise complex tasks, ranging from data centre management to chip design. This advance is not an isolated one. Technology giants such as Microsoft and OpenAI are also investing heavily in advanced AI. Their collaboration has led to the expansion of the Azure OpenAI Service, which now combines large language models with cloud personalisation…

Mart Networks, a prominent cybersecurity distributor across Africa and the Middle East, has announced the release of a dedicated cybersecurity solution specifically engineered for fintech companies. This comprehensive offering is powered by Invinsense, the unified cybersecurity platform from Infopercept, and focuses on four core areas. Moiz Maloo, Managing Director of Mart Networks, emphasized the critical need for specialized cybersecurity in the fintech space. “Fintech companies operate at the intersection of innovation and high-stakes regulation. Unlike traditional enterprises, they face immense scrutiny from regulators and enterprise clients—often banks or NBFCs—making cybersecurity foundational to their business,” he stated. “Most fintechs don’t have…

Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Doreen Bogdan-Martin has underscored the critical need to bridge the digital divide, particularly for women and girls as the world observes World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. This year’s commemoration carries added weight as it marks the 160th anniversary of the ITU, the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies. In a powerful statement released this morning, Bogdan-Martin reflected on the ITU’s enduring legacy. “Since 1865, ITU has been at the forefront of every major communication advancement,” she stated, highlighting the organization’s pivotal role in the evolution from the telegraph and…

At the esteemed 13th Edition of the International Girls in ICT Day Celebration, organized by eBusiness Life Communication Limited, Mrs. Funmilola Victoria Omojola was honored with the ICT Girls Torch Holder Award, a recognition of her exceptional contributions to empowering girls and young women in the digital space. The award ceremony, held on May 15, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together dignitaries from the government, corporate leaders in ICT, educators, and students. Themed “Girls in ICT: Bridging ALL Divides for an Inclusive Digital Transformation,” the event emphasized the critical importance of inclusive participation in the digital…

What began as a humble payroll feature nestled within an HR application has blossomed into a fintech titan. Remita, the brainchild of Nigerian technology powerhouse SystemSpecs, now stands as a robust payment ecosystem processing over ₦60 trillion annually. With a Tier 1 license from the Central Bank of Nigeria firmly in hand, this indigenous innovation is setting its sights beyond national borders, charting a bold course for continental expansion. The extraordinary journey of Remita will take center stage in the upcoming cover story of eGovernance Nigeria Magazine, a publication by the Technology Times media brand (Digital Transformation Media Limited -…

By Martin Ekpeke The continent’s digital and energy transformation gained significant momentum this week as Vertex Next successfully concluded its highly anticipated co-located event: IoT West Africa, Data Centre & Cloud Expo Africa, and Power & Water Nigeria. The three-day landmark gathering, held in the bustling heart of Lagos, brought together a powerful confluence of policymakers, industry titans, and technology pioneers, all focused on showcasing the pivotal role of IoT, AI, cloud computing, data centers, and digital energy solutions in propelling Africa’s growth across its diverse sectors. The event commenced with an inspiring welcome address from Anoosh Sirkeck, Chief of…

Fifty selected young, unemployed Nigerians have successfully completed a four-week intensive digital skills bootcamp, gaining crucial training in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and IT Essentials. The program, a collaborative effort between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Cisco, was hosted at NITDA’s South West Zonal Office in Lagos. Speaking at the closing ceremony on behalf of NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, the Head of the South West Zonal Office, Mrs. Chioma Okee-Agugwo, described the initiative as a vital component of Nigeria’s digital future. “This is not just a closing ceremony. It is the launchpad for new…

Sophos, a global cybersecurity innovator, has launched MSP Elevate, a new program designed to significantly boost the business growth and profitability of Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The program offers a compelling suite of advantages, empowering MSPs to deliver superior cybersecurity defenses through the unified Sophos Central platform. Here are seven key benefits MSPs can leverage through the MSP Elevate program: 1. Exclusive Access to the Sophos MDR Bundle for MSP: This premier offering includes Sophos MDR Complete, providing 24/7 incident response, a full year of data retention, Sophos Network Detection and Response (NDR), and all Sophos integration packs. This comprehensive…