Author: ITPulse

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially licensed seven new Internet Service Providers (ISPs), signaling a fresh wave of competition in a market hungry for reliable connectivity. The new licensees, including Dasol Solutions and the highly anticipated Amazon Kuiper Nigeria, received five-year operational mandates effective from January 1, 2026. This regulatory push brings the total number of authorized ISPs in Nigeria to 231, up from 224 just a month prior. The new providers Amazon Kuiper Nigeria Limited (Lagos), Boost ISP Limited (Lagos), Dasol Solutions Services Limited (Lagos), Fibre Sonic Limited (Lagos), Intellivision Technologies Limited (Lagos), Wetom Technologies Limited (Abuja) and…

As AI adoption accelerates across Nigeria, leaders at the “AI in Action Now” conference 2026 have called for a balance between rapid innovation and strict regulatory governance. The event, held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, highlighted both the doggedness of Nigerian builders and the risks of unregulated data usage. Dotun Adeoye, Co-Founder of AI Nigeria, raised alarms over “Shadow AI”, a trend where employees upload sensitive official documents to public AI platforms. He praised the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) for its recent aggressive stance, including multi-million-dollar fines against major banks and social media brands. “Innovation without governance is dangerous.…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has officially begun a phased enforcement action against digital money lenders, setting a final deadline of April 2026 for provisionally approved platforms to fully regularize their operations. The move follows the expiration of a crucial January 5, 2026, deadline, when dozens of loan applications have already been scrubbed from the commission’s approved register after failing to meet the initial requirements under the country’s new digital lending rules. The FCCPC has revoked the conditional approvals of several digital lending institutions, effectively making them illegal operators in the eyes of the law. These platforms…

In a significant move toward bridging the digital divide, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has successfully concluded a specialized two-day digital literacy training for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The program, held in Abuja under the agency’s Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative, equipped 50 participants with essential digital skills, reinforcing the government’s commitment to ensuring that physical challenges are not barriers to economic opportunity. Addressing the participants, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, emphasized that accessibility is not an afterthought but a core pillar of Nigeria’s digital transformation. He argued that the primary hurdle for PWDs is…

As the demand for experts in digital security and analytics surges across the continent, TD Africa has partnered with the Enugu Tech Festival (ETF) and the Enugu State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology to launch a landmark training initiative. Branded “Code Your Defence,” the programme offers fully sponsored training in Cybersecurity and Data Science to equip young Africans with industry-standard skills. The initiative is designed to transform participants into job-ready professionals through a curriculum that blends foundational theory with practical, real-world applications. By focusing on Cybersecurity and Data Science, the partners aim to address the critical need for infrastructure…

Nigerians have emerged as global frontrunners in the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), significantly outperforming the rest of the world in digital engagement. According to a new report by Google and Ipsos titled “Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the hands of more people,” Nigerian adults are leveraging AI tools at a staggering rate to fuel education, work, and entrepreneurship. The study reveals that 88% of Nigerian adults have used an AI chatbot—an 18-point increase from 2024. This adoption rate places Nigeria 26 percentage points ahead of the global average of 62%, signaling a nation that is aggressively integrating technology…

The Federal Government has announced a major infrastructure project to deploy 30 kilometres of fibre-optic cable across the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) campus. This initiative, funded through the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), aims to significantly enhance internet connectivity and digital access for both academic buildings and student hostels. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, revealed the plan during a recent visit to the university, insisting that the project is part of the government’s agenda, which prioritizes the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy through strategic investments in technology. The deployment aims to transform OAU’s digital…

Following a landmark year that marked two decades of managing Nigeria’s digital identity, the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has officially transitioned into 2026 with a renewed focus on deepening trust and accelerating the adoption of the .ng domain. In his first official message of the year, contained in the January 2026 newsletter, NiRA President Mr. Adesola Akinsanya reflected on the extraordinary achievements of 2025 while setting a clear strategic tone for the year ahead. The President described 2025 as a milestone year that celebrated two decades of managing Nigeria’s country code Top-Level Domain. According to him, the past year…

FairMoney Microfinance Bank (MFB) has announced a landmark year in its operations, reinforcing its position as a pillar of Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem. Over the past 12 months, the institution disbursed over ₦150 billion in loans to individuals and businesses while rewarding savers with more than ₦7 billion in interest payouts. Since evolving from a rapid credit platform in 2021 into a full-fledged licensed microfinance bank, FairMoney has transformed the financial landscape by combining high-yield savings, fixed deposits, and collateral-free lending with bank-grade security. FairMoney’s success is built on a “technology-first” approach that utilizes AI and machine learning algorithms to analyze…

Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced the launch of Sophos Workspace Protection. This new solution is designed to help organizations secure hybrid work environments and manage the risks associated with emerging technologies, specifically generative AI. As a streamlined alternative to complex and costly SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solutions, Sophos Workspace Protection secures the workspace directly through a browser-centric approach. Traditional security models often rely on extensive infrastructure, which increases operational overhead. Sophos Workspace Protection shifts the focus to where 85% of the modern workday happens: the web browser. By securing the workspace at the edge, Sophos…