ITPulse is a Lagos-based technology news organization focused on Nigeria and the wider African ICT landscape. Published by Fiki & Fifi Ventures, it reports on telecoms regulation, the digital economy, enterprise IT, fintech, startups, and cybersecurity through news, features, interviews, opinion, and product reviews. Its coverage follows signals from key institutions such as the Nigerian Communications Commission and NITDA, alongside stories on data protection, identity systems, AI initiatives, broadband expansion, and evolving cyber threats. ITPulse also publishes vetted corporate announcements alongside its own analysis to reflect market movements and policy shifts. Beyond the newsroom, the outlet engages the ecosystem as a media partner for technology forums and summits. Its journalists are recognized for specialist reporting—Managing Editor Martin Ekpeke received the Digital Reporting Excellence Award at the 2024 Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards. Rooted in Ikeja, Lagos, and read across West Africa’s tech corridors, ITPulse serves professionals in business, government, and the startup community who need clear, timely reporting on how information and communications technology is reshaping commerce, public services, and everyday life.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2015
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Ghana
Kenya
South Africa

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Type of content produced by theme:
Technology
Economy and business
Law and crime
Entrepreneurship
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Messaging service
Social media platforms
Podcast
WhatsApp
Facebook
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
4,200
Twitter number of followers:
9,436
YouTube number of followers:
136

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
0
Founders:
Friday Efetie Ota Ogefere Martin Ekpeke
Directors:
Friday Efetie Ota Ogefere Martin Ekpeke

Team

Full-time employees:
4
Part-time employees:
2
Freelancers or consultants:
7
Volunteers:
10

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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