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By Martin Ekpeke In the bustling heart of Ile-Epo Market in the Abule-Egba area of Lagos, Hassan doesn’t trade in stocks or bonds; he trades in yams, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and other perishable items, leveraging WhatsApp status updates. For him, a stable connection is the difference between a day of sales and a hungry evening. “I load 2,000 Naira data in the morning,” he told ITPulse, waving his phone at a nearby cell tower as if it were a witness to a crime. “By lunch, I get a message saying it’s 90% gone. I haven’t watched one video! Just chatting…

By Martin Ekpeke The economic corridor between the United Kingdom and Nigeria has reached a historic turning point as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commences a State Visit to the United Kingdom later today. The visit catalyzes a massive wave of reciprocal investments, spearheaded by a £100 million commitment from fintech giant LemFi and a £24 million manufacturing expansion by British legacy brand Twinings Ovaltine. The surge in activity, underpinned by the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), marks a shift from traditional aid-based relations to a high-value strategic alliance focused on financial services, technology and the creative economy. Nigerian…

FairMoney Microfinance Bank, a technology-driven financial institution, has announced the strategic appointments of Gbenga Shobo as Chairman of the Board and Debo Aderoju as Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer. These appointments signal a major milestone in FairMoney’s institutional evolution, transitioning from a high-growth fintech to a full-service microfinance bank. The move underscores a deepened commitment to world-class corporate governance, regulatory excellence, and sustainable expansion within Nigeria’s digital financial services sector. The appointment of Gbenga Shobo as Chairman brings over 35 years of deep-sector experience to FairMoney. A celebrated figure in African banking, Mr. Shobo previously served as the Deputy…

Smartphone brand, vivo, recently brought high-energy excitement to its Exclusive Store in Ikeja for the SuperDay 2026 celebration, as the event featured popular Nigerian entertainer and internet sensation, Carter Efe, who joined fans to showcase the endurance and performance of the newly launched vivo Y31d. The celebration drew a diverse crowd of tech enthusiasts, content creators, and shoppers eager to experience how the Y31d integrates into an active, digital-first lifestyle. Carter Efe, known for his relentless online presence, demonstrated how the device’s massive 7200mAh battery effortlessly handles the heavy demands of social engagement and content creation. Speaking during the event,…

Duplo has achieved a significant regulatory milestone by securing both the Systems Integrator (SI) and Access Point Provider (APP) licenses from the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). The dual accreditation positions Duplo as a primary service provider just ahead of the mandatory July 1, 2026, e-invoicing deadline for medium-sized taxpayers. Commenting on the development, Yele Oyekola, CEO and Co-Founder of Duplo, emphasized that the move is about more than just meeting regulatory requirements. “This isn’t just about compliance; it’s about closing the loop. Our dual-license status allows businesses to bridge their existing ERPs directly to the national e-invoicing architecture, ensuring that…

In a major move to protect the creator economy, Facebook has unveiled updated guidelines and enhanced tools designed to prioritize original content while aggressively deprioritizing unoriginal and copycat posts. The platform reported that its focus on authenticity is already paying off: views and time spent watching original Reels on Facebook approximately doubled in the second half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. “We are committed to being a place where creativity is celebrated and rewarded,” the company stated, noting that payout opportunities for authentic voices continue to grow as distribution for original content expands. Facebook has released…

UniCloud Africa Limited, the premier pan-African cloud platform dedicated to advancing the continent’s digital sovereignty, has announced the appointment of Dr. Krishnan Ranganath as its Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Krish, as he is fondly called in the industry, is a seasoned leader known for building and scaling digital infrastructure while maintaining rigorous operational excellence. He steps into the role as UniCloud Africa accelerates its mission to redefine the continent’s digital landscape. “UniCloud sits at the epicentre of Africa’s cloud evolution. We are committed to deploying 100% sovereign infrastructure across the continent. My focus is on driving high-growth partnerships and scaling…

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has asserted that teachers are the primary drivers of Nigeria’s digital transformation, identifying the classroom as the focal point for shaping the nation’s technological trajectory. Speaking at a stakeholders’ dialogue organized by the Development of Educational Action Network (DEAN) Initiative in Abuja, Inuwa highlighted that the rapid evolution of the digital economy is fundamentally redefining the role of educators in the 21st century. Represented by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, NITDA’s Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, the DG noted that while technology provides unprecedented access to information, it requires…

In a major boost to Nigeria’s digital innovation landscape, New Horizons Systems Solutions Limited has commissioned a state-of-the-art ICT facility at Adeleke University. The facility, named the Elder (Dr.) I.C. Egbuta ICT Centre, was constructed and donated by New Horizons Nigeria as part of its strategic commitment to equipping Nigerian universities with the infrastructure required to produce globally competitive graduates. The commissioning ceremony, held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, marked over ten years of collaboration between the two institutions. The event opened with vibrant traditional performances by cultural dancers from the university’s Theatre Arts Department, celebrating a partnership that has…

Residents of Akute and its surrounding border communities have gained direct access to world-class ICT training following the launch of a new retail center by New Horizons Nigeria. Strategically positioned to serve a vast catchment area, the newly commissioned facility will cater to students and professionals across Alagbado, Ajuwon, Matogun, Lambe, Ojodu-Berger, Isheri, Giwa, Iju-Ishaga, Ishasi, and Oke-Aro. For years, distance has been a significant barrier for aspiring tech talent in these areas. This expansion eliminates the need for long-distance travel, bringing internationally recognized programs to the doorsteps of thousands. The center will offer high-end technical training in critical fields,…