Author: ITPulse

At its annual Connect conference, Meta took the wraps off a series of new hardware and software products, reinforcing its commitment to AI-powered glasses and the metaverse. The event, which concluded with CEO Mark Zuckerberg and musician Diplo literally running off the stage to an after-party, highlighted the company’s vision of personal superintelligence and immersive digital worlds. Meta’s core focus was on AI glasses, positioning them as the ultimate form factor for a personal superintelligence. “It’s the only form factor that lets your AI see what you see, hear what you hear, and talk with you throughout the day,” the…

Jane Egerton-Idehen, Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), has been named the new Vice Chair of the Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA). This significant appointment was announced by Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, via a LinkedIn post. Dr. Tijani highlighted the importance of this role, stating it not only recognizes Egerton-Idehen’s leadership but also cements Nigeria’s place at the table of global decision-making in the satellite and space ecosystem. According to the Minister, this milestone reflects Nigeria’s progress in strengthening its digital economy and fostering inclusive connectivity. He added that Egerton-Idehen’s…

Nigeria’s foremost serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has once again reaffirmed his faith in the power of innovation and divine grace. During a recent visit to Save A Life Mission Hospital in Port Harcourt, a health institution that has redefined medical standards in Nigeria, and has captured the attention and admiration of many for its world-class standards and innovative integration of technology into healthcare delivery. Speaking to journalists during his visit, Ekeh revealed that on the invitation of Dr. Richard Okoye, he had tried to schedule a visit for over two years but was…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that over 123 million Nigerians have been enrolled in the country’s National Identity database, each with a unique National Identity Number (NIN). This milestone was shared by NIMC’s Director General, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, at the 7th National Day of Identity conference in Abuja. The DG provided details on the significant progress of the national identity project, noting its expanding reach both inside and outside the country. Diaspora Enrollment: 52% of Nigerians living abroad are now captured in the database. Correctional Facilities: 85% of inmates in Nigeria’s correctional system have been enrolled. Engr.…

The MTN Foundation, in partnership with SAIL Innovation Lab and Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), has launched the second phase of the MTN SAIL Teachers Fellowship Programme. The initiative aims to equip 5,000 public school teachers across Nigeria with key digital skills, innovative teaching methods, and leadership training. Key Program Details Objective: To enhance the skills of public-school teachers and transform the learning experience for students. Curriculum: The program will provide intensive training on topics like technology integration in the classroom, modern teaching techniques, and digital tools. Participants will also develop their personal leadership skills. MTN Skills Academy: Participants will gain free,…

Google recently announced a new set of investments in Africa, reaffirming its nearly two-decade-long commitment to the continent’s digital transformation. The new initiatives focus on three key areas: expanded connectivity, empowering youth through AI, and bolstering skills training. Three key announcements New Subsea Cable Hubs: Google is building four strategic subsea cable hubs in the north, south, east, and west regions of Africa. This initiative is part of Google’s Africa Connect infrastructure programme and is designed to create new digital corridors within the continent and with the rest of the world. According to Google, this investment will deepen international connectivity,…

New data from Jemlit projects that global consumer electronics sales will reach a record-breaking $1 trillion in 2025, a full year ahead of previous forecasts. This significant milestone marks a period of steady recovery and growth for an industry that has faced major setbacks in recent years. The consumer electronics market has experienced a volatile few years, with two major downturns driven by consumers tightening their budgets amid rising costs and inflation. The industry saw a record-breaking $44 billion revenue drop in 2022, followed by another $5 billion decline in 2024. However, the market has consistently bounced back, propelled by…

The African Research and Innovation Hub (ARIH), recently launched by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), is poised to unlock up to US$70 billion annually in economic gains for Africa. The hub aims to boost innovation-driven sustainable growth by addressing the continent’s low investment in research and development (R&D) and its underperformance in research output. ARIH is designed to catalyze technological sovereignty, intra-African trade, and structural transformation of African economies. It plans to achieve this by fostering scientific research, promoting innovation, and helping commercialize homegrown technologies. The hub will build partnerships among academia, industry, and policymakers to double Africa’s R&D expenditure and…

The cryptocurrency market has always been known for its extreme volatility, but 2025 has been particularly eventful. This year has brought sharp price swings, fragmented gains, and shifting investor sentiment, but also more structured regulations and increasing interest from major financial institutions. Despite critics who claim crypto is worthless, the total market cap has continued to grow, hitting an all-time high. According to data from BestWallet, the total cryptocurrency market cap reached $4.04 trillion this week. Although this is a slight drop from the all-time high of $4.17 trillion on August 14, this valuation is so significant it would make…

Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and shared services provider, Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), has announced its successful recertification by the International Standards Organisation (ISO) across four globally recognised categories; ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems (QMS): Ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality services and continual improvement across operations; ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS): Guaranteeing resilience, availability, and recovery of services in the face of disruptions; ISO 20000 – Service Management Systems (SMS): Standardising service delivery to ensure reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction and ISO 27001 – Information Security Management Systems (ISMS): Protecting data confidentiality, integrity, and availability against evolving cybersecurity…