Author: ITPulse

Darey.io, a digital skills platform that has been operating remotely since 2021, has announced the opening of its first physical location in Yaba, Lagos. During a press conference at the location, Founder and CEO, Dare Olufunmilayo, revealed that this move aims to accelerate the company’s mission of bridging the digital skills gap and providing access to technology careers for individuals from diverse backgrounds. The platform, which has been building its software for over four years, has now established a physical hub to foster collaboration and hands-on learning. He said the company was founded to address the increasing demand for digital…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has called for collaboration between academics, engineers and enterprenuers to address pressing national issues such as environmental sustainability, public health, and infrastructure. Inuwa made the call while receiving the management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman at the NITDA’s corporate headquarters in Abuja. “We must forge stronger bonds between academics, engineers, and entrepreneurs,” he declared, his words echoing the agency’s commitment to tackling Nigeria’s most pressing challenges. According to the NITDA’s DG, such collaboration will help researchers, technology…

Verve International, a leading payment card brand, has solidified its dominance in the Nigerian market, announcing it has issued over 70 million cards in Nigeria. This milestone, which represents 60 percent of the card market, was revealed during a partnership announcement with PalmPay, a major player in Nigeria’s digital payment sector. Vincent Ogbunude, Managing Director of Verve International, who highlighted the achievement during the brief event, emphasized the company’s commitment to driving innovation and expanding financial access across Africa. “We are proud to share that Verve today has issued over 70 million cards in the country. And we’re not slowing…

Konga, a leading Nigerian e-commerce platform, has launched its highly anticipated Berekete sales campaign, promising a month of substantial discounts and deals for shoppers. Running from March 1st to March 31st, the campaign offers discounts of up to 70% across all product categories. Dubbed a “festival of discounts and savings,” the Konga Berekete campaign has been timed to coincide with Ramadan, featuring a special Ramadan sale to cater to the needs of Muslim shoppers. This allows those observing the fast to conveniently stock up on essential items, including groceries, household goods, electronics, and fashion. A key highlight of the campaign…

By Martin Ekpeke The Internet Society and Meta have unveiled a $30 million Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative, aimed at scaling up efforts to expand affordable, reliable, and sustainable Internet access globally. The announcement, made at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, signifies an expanded partnership to tackle the digital divide.  The initiative, with a $30 million commitment from the Internet Society and its Foundation through 2030, welcomes Meta as its first co-funding partner. This collaborative effort seeks to bring internet access to the 2.6 billion people worldwide who are currently excluded from vital opportunities in education, healthcare, economic growth, and civic…

PalmPay, a prominent fintech player in Nigeria, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art experience center in Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos, to strengthen customer support. This physical touchpoint offers personalized assistance, issue resolution, and product education, supplementing PalmPay’s existing robust digital support channels. The launch reflects PalmPay’s dedication to exceptional customer experience, a commitment recently recognized by KPMG’s 2024 West Africa Banking Industry Customer Experience Survey. PalmPay aims to expand its physical presence with more centers nationwide, fostering closer connections with its users. This milestone marks a significant step in PalmPay’s expansion strategy in Nigeria, with plans to launch additional customer experience centers in…

At the Omniverse Summit 2025 in Lagos, Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), emphasized the critical need for strengthened industry collaboration to propel Nigeria’s digital transformation. Represented by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, Inuwa highlighted innovation and policy as essential drivers of sustainable growth. Inuwa painted a picture of Nigeria’s burgeoning tech ecosystem, citing a 55%+ internet penetration rate and projections of the digital economy contributing over 20% to GDP by 2030. He pointed to the success of homegrown fintech giants like Flutterwave, Paystack, and Moniepoint as proof of Nigeria’s potential…

A landmark five-year partnership between Infobip and Bayobab, MTN Group’s digital infrastructure subsidiary, is set to revolutionize SMS services across Africa. This collaboration streamlines messaging for brands enhances security, and unlocks new opportunities for mobile operators. Here are the five key takeaways: Simplified Messaging for Brands: Bayobab will leverage Infobip’s Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) to provide a single, unified access point for brands and aggregators to send SMS messages across the MTN Group’s network and beyond. This eliminates the need for individual connections with multiple Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), significantly simplifying the process and reducing administrative costs. Brands…

MTN Nigeria, has received a “B-” rating in Climate Change and a “C” rating in Water Security from the globally recognized Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These scores highlight MTN Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to address environmental challenges and its commitment to transparently managing climate and water-related risks. The CDP ratings also reflect MTN Nigeria’s dedication to enhancing its non-financial disclosures and sustainability reporting, demonstrating accountability and progress in its environmental performance. “We are embedding ESG considerations at the core of our operations, in recognition of its critical role in driving long-term value creation for our stakeholders,” stated Tobe Okigbo, Chief Corporate…

ALX, Africa’s premier tech career accelerator, proudly announces that 21 exceptional learners from its Pathway program have been awarded prestigious Mastercard Foundation scholarships to pursue further studies at the African Leadership College of Higher Education (ALCHE). Notably, seven of these outstanding scholars hail from Nigeria, solidifying the nation’s position as a breeding ground for high-caliber talent within ALX’s transformative ecosystem. The ALX Pathway program equips Africa’s future leaders with vital skills, robust networks, and access to life-altering opportunities in high-demand industries, serving as a springboard to global universities and scholarships. “At ALX, we believe in unleashing Africa’s potential by empowering…