Author: ITPulse

Industry veteran to spearhead channel leadership, focused on empowering partners and driving business growth Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced it has named Chris Bell as senior vice president of global channel, alliances and corporate development, where he will lead the evolution of Sophos’ global channel strategy. This key appointment reinforces Sophos’ channel-first commitment to deliver a world-class partner experience. Bell joined Sophos following its acquisition of Secureworks, where he served as chief strategy officer, responsible for long-term vision, strategic partnerships, corporate development and strategy. Building on his career of more than two…

MTN Nigeria has paid tribute to its founding Chairman, Dr. Pascal Gabriel Dozie, following his passing, highlighting five landmark contributions that shaped the company and the broader Nigerian telecommunications landscape. Dr. Dozie, fondly known as PGD, served as Chairman of MTN Nigeria from 2001 to 2019, playing a pivotal role in the emergence of mobile telephony in Nigeria. The company, in a statement, expressed deep sadness and extended condolences to his family and friends, recognizing him as a “pioneer, statesman, and titan of industry.” “His unwavering belief in Nigeria’s potential and his dedication to its development were truly inspiring,” said…

With 86,600,000 mobile subscriptions, Ethiopia is the biggest telecom market in East Africa today, accounting for 27.49% of the region’s 314,988,917 subscriptions in 2024. This is contained in the Africa Telecom 50 Report 2024 (East Africa), a ranking of the leading mobile network operators (MNOs) in East Africa, based on the most recently available data on their mobile subscriptions. The report covered the period up till January 31, 2025. Tanzania is the 2nd biggest market with 80,662,041 subscriptions, while Kenya comes 3rd with 71,375,093. These top three countries account for 238,637,134 mobile subscriptions or 75.76% of the market in East…

At Tech Unite Africa 2025 in Lagos, PalmPay’s Chief Marketing Officer, Sofia Zab, illuminated the company’s strategies for accelerating Africa’s transition from cash to digital, coinciding with the launch of the PalmPay Debit Card. Zab addressed the core obstacles PalmPay encountered upon entering the Nigerian market in 2019: reliability and cost. She explained that widespread distrust in digital payments stemmed from frequent transaction failures and exorbitant fees. PalmPay’s success in overcoming these barriers hinged on building a robust infrastructure, achieving a 99.95% transaction success rate, and implementing a user-centric model featuring zero-rated bank transfers, fee-free bill payments, and cashback rewards.…

Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, a leading African digital financial services provider, will showcase its innovative solutions for advancing financial inclusion in Nigeria at the Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON) 2.0. This participation follows recent commendation from the Federal Government for Moniepoint Inc.’s contributions to fintech, financial inclusion, and anti-fraud efforts. Managing Director of Moniepoint MFB, Babatunde Olofin, a seasoned digital innovator with two decades of experience, will join other industry leaders at the forum. PAFON 2.0, themed “Bridging the Customer Experience Gap for Financial Inclusion Using AI,” is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos. Olofin,…

By Kehinde Ogundare   Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries globally, and Nigeria is no exception to this trend. Businesses in Nigeria are increasingly exploring AI-driven automation to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and remain competitive. However, AI adoption remains relatively low, as many businesses struggle to identify practical use cases that deliver measurable ROI.   A key emerging trend addressing this challenge is Agentic AI–a more advanced form of AI that enables businesses to create autonomous digital agents capable of handling complex tasks, optimising workflows, and improving decision-making. Unlike traditional AI models that react to user inputs, Agentic AI proactively…

Leading figures in technology, government, and development will converge in Abuja for the African Digital Economy & Inclusivity Conference (AFDEIC 2025), aiming to chart a course for Africa’s burgeoning $180 billion digital economy and explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI). Themed “AI and Africa’s Digital Economy: Leaving No One Behind,” the conference will assemble government officials, policymakers, business leaders, tech innovators, academics, and development partners to address critical issues such as financial inclusion, digital infrastructure expansion, AI adoption, data governance, and cybersecurity. Organizers emphasize the urgency of bridging Africa’s digital divide, particularly in rural areas where internet access…

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is set to significantly boost local businesses and drive tourism by hosting the inaugural Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Nigeria. This landmark event, in partnership with KAOUN International, aims to position Nigeria as a leading global technology hub, leveraging digital innovation for national development. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) in Abuja, comprising key public and private sector stakeholders. This collaborative effort underscores the government’s commitment to delivering a world-class tech conference that will showcase Nigeria’s burgeoning digital ecosystem. Themed…

Under the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2025 theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” QNET, a global direct-selling company specializing in wellness and lifestyle products, reaffirms its commitment to bolstering maternal and neonatal health in emerging markets. By providing a range of scientifically formulated wellness and nutritional products, QNET aims to offer accessible solutions to critical health challenges. The company’s product portfolio, encompassing nutritional supplements and advanced water filtration systems, is strategically positioned to address the alarming rates of maternal and neonatal mortality, particularly prevalent in low- and middle-income countries. Global statistics reveal a dire situation: in 2020, 287,000 women succumbed to…

….The Solutions Include the Threat Exposure Management Platform, Invinsense OXDR, and the Compliance Management Platform, Invinsense GSOS  Mart Networks Group, a leading value-added distributor with a presence in the Middle East and Africa, has announced a distribution partnership with Infopercept, a leading platform-led managed security services company. Under this agreement, Mart Networks will serve as a distributor in East and West Africa for Invinsense Offensive Extended Detection and Response (OXDR), a platform for threat exposure management, and Invinsense Govern Secure Optimize and Strengthen (GSOS), a platform for security compliance management. Invinsense OXDR is a comprehensive threat exposure management suite that…