Author: ITPulse

TD Africa recently hosted a high-level management meeting with global cybersecurity leader Check Point Technologies, with a focus on expanding cybersecurity capacity, strengthening partner enablement, and supporting enterprise resilience across Africa. The strategic engagement brought together executives from both organisations to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration in addressing the growing cybersecurity needs of businesses operating in an increasingly digital landscape. A key focus of the discussions was the need to build sustainable cybersecurity capacity through partner development, certification programmes, and access to world-class security solutions. Leading the Check Point delegation, Vincent Mabaso, Channel Lead for Africa, commended TD Africa for…

By Martin Ekpeke The narrative of Nigeria’s economic future is undergoing a massive rewrite, shifting its focus from crude oil pipelines to code, creativity and human capability. This pivotal transition was the central theme at the Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2026, held at the EUI Centre in Rivers State. Gathering policymakers, tech leaders, investors, and young innovators, the event served as a sandbox for ideas aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s evolution into a globally competitive digital economy. Delivering the opening keynote address under the event’s theme, “Syntropy: Collective Futures – Systems, Solutions, Synergy and Societies,” Dr. Kashifu Inuwa, the Director-General of…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the newly formed Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) have united in a strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation within Nigeria’s energy sector. By combining NITDA’s technological expertise with NISO’s grid management responsibilities, this collaboration is set to unlock critical benefits for Nigeria’s economy, infrastructure, and tech ecosystem. The global expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres requires massive, uninterrupted power. By aligning tech regulation with grid management, this partnership directly addresses the electricity reliability needed to position Nigeria as a prime destination for international tech investments. With NISO currently deploying Internet…

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced plans for the 2026 edition of ICTEL Expo, Africa’s premier platform for dialogue, collaboration, innovation, and sustainable digital development. Scheduled to hold on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, the event will bring together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, development partners, academia, and key stakeholders from across Africa to explore opportunities and strategies for advancing the continent’s digital economy. With the Theme “Africa’s Next Tech Frontier: Building, Securing & Scaling Digital Prosperity,” the Expo will provide a unique…

By Osasikemwen Ighile In today’s volatile economic climate, saving money is no longer just a prudent habit—it is a strategic necessity.  The constantly rising living costs, inflationary pressures, and currency fluctuations have redefined what it means to be financially secure. The difference now lies not in whether people save, but in how they save. Reports from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) highlight this shift, showing inflation in Nigeria climbing from 22.41% in May 2023 to a peak of 34.80% by late 2024. While temporary cooling occurred in early 2025, the overarching trend underscores a stark reality – cash that…

By Martin Ekpeke The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) is facing severe backlash from tech stakeholders over a glaring breach of the federal government’s newly minted “Nigeria First Policy Agenda.” At the center of the storm is the Minister, Dr. Bosun Tijani, whose recent $10 million partnership agreement with foreign platform Hello.cv under the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative stands accused of sacrificing Nigeria’s digital identity and data sovereignty on the altar of foreign branding. Under the agreement, Hello.cv will provide 20,000 3MTT fellows with professional profile packages valued at $500 each. The bundle includes…

…. 75 million affected subscribers in compensation policy drive By Martin Ekpeke Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in a major push to overhaul Nigeria’s digital landscape, have committed to deploying more than 12,000 additional coverage and capacity sites across the country. Currently, over 5,000 of these sites have already been completed, marking a 40% milestone in an aggressive infrastructure expansion campaign. This disclosure was a central highlight of the 109th Board Meeting of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), held last month. In a communiqué issued following the meeting, the regulatory body detailed extensive strategic decisions aimed at elevating the quality of…

By Martin Ekpeke For decades, the lecture theatres of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have echoed with the rigorous pursuit of academic excellence. But today, the conversation on campus is shifting from what students know to what they can build. The recent commissioning of the Renewed Hope–NITDA Innovation Hub at OAU marks a pivotal milestone in Nigeria’s educational and economic evolution. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy alongside the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), this facility is not merely a new building on campus; it is a launchpad designed to transition Nigeria from a consumer…

The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the appointment of Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as the Interim Chairman of the Governing Board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). The strategic appointment underscores the Commission’s deliberate plan to reposition the institute for the next era of Nigeria’s communications sector and rapidly evolving digital economy. Princess Emiko will be joined on the interim board by two newly appointed members: Engr. Abraham Oshadami, NCC’s Executive Commissioner for Technical Services, and Ms. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management. This interim leadership team will work in close alignment with DBI’s President/CEO, Mr.…

OneDosh today announced the closing of an additional $1 million pre-seed investment, bringing the company’s total pre-seed funding to $4 million. The investment follows a period of rapid growth for the company, including expansion into 29 European countries, surpassing 200,000 users, and the launch of a first-of-its-kind integration enabling U.S. users to fund their OneDosh wallets through Cash App and instantly send money globally. But funding is not the story. The story is the future we are building. For decades, moving money across borders has been slow, expensive, and unnecessarily complex. OneDosh was founded on a simple belief: money should…