ITPulse

23/08/2025

Nigeria's US$1 trillion 2030 vision attracts global tech brands to Gitex Nigeria 2025 -

22/08/2025

https://itpulse.com.ng/federal-government-boosts-affordability-with-5-telecom-tax-removal/

The Federal Government has officially removed the 5% excise duty on telecommunications services. This decision, which overturns a proposed reintroduction of the tax, is expected to provide relief to over 170 million Nigerian subscribers by ensuring the affordability of voice and data services. Accor...

22/08/2025

https://itpulse.com.ng/minister-bosun-tijani-celebrates-second-anniversary-highlights-major-achievements-in-digital-transformation/

By Martin Ekpeke Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, is celebrating his second anniversary in office, reflecting on the progress and milestones achieved since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu swore him into office. In a social media post, the minister detail...

22/08/2025

https://itpulse.com.ng/digital-realty-to-launch-third-data-center-in-lagos-today/

As part of an effort to solidify its strong presence in West Africa, Digital Realty, the leading global provider of carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, will today open its third data center in Lagos, South-West Nigeria. The launch today will further accelerate dig...

19/08/2025

https://itpulse.com.ng/federal-government-reaffirms-galaxy-backbone-as-official-ict-infrastructure-provider/

The Federal Government, through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), has issued a new circular designating Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) as the official provider of ICT infrastructure for all federal government institutions. This directive reinforces the government...

19/08/2025

https://itpulse.com.ng/stakeholder-collaboration-is-key-to-battling-rapidly-evolving-sms-pumping-fraud/

By Felix Kipkosgei As communication technologies continue to evolve, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. Among these is SMS pumping fraud, a rapidly growing threat that manipulates mobile messaging systems to generate illicit gains. South Africa has emerged as one of the key targets for this sophis...

19/08/2025

https://itpulse.com.ng/why-roqqu-and-siban-formed-partnership-to-advance-blockchain-adoption-in-nigeria/

In a strategic move to propel the Nigerian blockchain ecosystem, Roqqu, a prominent digital finance and blockchain solutions provider, has officially partnered with the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN). This new alliance will leverage the combined expertise and re...

19/08/2025

https://itpulse.com.ng/how-power-outages-threaten-nigerias-digital-economy-dream-by-elvis-eromosele/

Recently, I found myself inside a multi-storied shopping complex buzzing with activity. The building was home to laptop shops, phone sales and repair centres, and accessories vendors, an ecosystem of Nigeria’s thriving tech economy. Yet, beneath the hum of commerce was another, more unsettling sou...

16/08/2025

Nigeria to clean loan space with new digital lending regulations -

15/08/2025

https://itpulse.com.ng/why-nigeria-must-integrate-intelligence-security-and-sustainability-around-innovation/

NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, has stressed the importance of integrating intelligence, security, and sustainability into Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem to drive the nation’s digital transformation. Speaking at the 19th International Conference of the Nigerian Computer Society (NCS), Inu...

15/08/2025

https://itpulse.com.ng/firs-approves-16-tech-companies-for-e-invoicing-services/

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially accredited 16 technology companies to serve as providers for its new e-invoicing platform. This announcement comes as the FIRS initiative, aimed at modernizing tax administration, officially began on August 1st. The list of approved service pr...

15/08/2025

https://itpulse.com.ng/ncc-data-reveals-nigerias-internet-subscriptions-slip-in-may/

By Martin Ekpeke Nigeria’s vibrant internet landscape saw a slight contraction in May 2025, as active subscriptions across all major networks experienced a minor dip, a situation industry analysts suggest could be a normal market fluctuation or a result of economic factors impacting consumer spend...