Author: ITPulse

Lagos State has taken a significant step towards becoming a secure and smart megacity by inaugurating a Cybersecurity Advisory Council. This council, comprised of Nigeria’s leading cybersecurity experts, is tasked with safeguarding the state’s digital infrastructure and fostering a cyber-aware society. The 7-member board, chaired by the award-winning Dr. Osakwe Fene, boasts impressive credentials. Dr. Adewale Obadare, a Harvard alumnus and cybersecurity leader, brings his expertise along with veterans like Taiye Lambo with over 30 years of global experience. Tech entrepreneur Ben Oguntala, known for his “Cyber Security Iron Dome” solution, joins the ranks alongside Chinenye Chizea, a prominent figure…

Payment is the fulcrum of human interaction. And like everything else, it is constantly changing. The move from barter to commodity money was followed by currency and we are today in the realm of digital payments. It is clear that to go forward efforts must now be geared towards modernizing the payment infrastructure across the African continent. This is imperative to promote innovation, drive economic growth, and help the continent gain a competitive edge. Today, Africa stands at the cusp of a digital revolution, and the need to enhance the inclusivity and integrity of digital payments cannot be overstated. This…

…. QNET is committed to supporting fathers around the world by empowering them with business opportunities and health-enhancing products In celebration of Father’s Day, QNET, a leading global e-commerce company, reaffirms its dedication to empowering dads around the world with business opportunities and wellness solutions. Acknowledging the crucial role fathers have in families and communities, QNET is providing them with the chance to excel effortlessly in their roles through its direct selling business opportunity, along with products that enhance their wellness and lifestyle. A recent report on Balancing work and dad duties in Nigeria recognises the sacrifices incredible Nigerian fathers…

Being the catalysts of growth, smart cities are founded on a technology-powered infrastructure. Digitization in global economies has led the way to a transformative shift to smart security, universal convenience and accelerated advancements. By 2026, smart cities will be expected to generate an economic benefit of USD 20 trillion globally. Unfortunately, crimes and offenses are also becoming high-tech, challenging the balance in the socio-economic ecosystem. To secure the frontiers of growth, security operations need to be spearheaded by reliable and pervasive technological solutions that also elevate the prospects of unified development. In the past decade, facial recognition technology (FRT) has…

The Consumer Affairs Bureau department of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has highlighted some of the major causes of data depletion and the solutions to minimize it on mobile phones and other devices. This is coming from the regulator after a series of complaints by telecom consumers, who have consistently questioned the transparency of the telcos concerning data usage. What Depletes Consumer’s Data Excessive usage: One of the main reasons for data depletion is excessive usage. If you use your phone to stream videos or music, download large files, or use data-intensive apps for a long time, your data limit…

Technology is neutral. It is neither good nor bad. Although, it can be used for either good or bad. It is however so ubiquitous today that it cannot be ignored. In an increasingly digital world, technology holds immense potential to drive positive social change and address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. This brought about the term Tech for Good.   Tech for Good refers to the intentional use of technology to generate positive social outcomes. It encompasses a broad spectrum of initiatives to solve social, economic, and environmental problems through innovative technological solutions. These initiatives often focus on healthcare,…

In a move specifically focused on equipping students with the digital skills they need to thrive in the 21st century, Nigeria is taking a big step towards a more digital future by revamping its school curriculum. The call for change came from Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), who spoke on the urgent need to update the current curriculum to include digital skills at all levels of education. He believes this call aligns with President Tinubu’s plan to create jobs through technology and boost digital literacy to 70% by 2027. Inuwa emphasizes the changing landscape…

A new study shows Nigeria’s internet presence is booming as the country jumped to second place in Africa for domain name registrations. This means more Nigerian businesses and individuals are staking their claims on the internet. The study, by ICANN and PowerSoft Africa, found over 4.3 million domain names registered across Africa’s country-specific codes (ccTLDs). Nigeria itself has over 215,000 registrations for its ccTLD, “.ng”. That number is growing fast, according to Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the Nigerian internet regulator. There are a few reasons for this growth. First, Nigeria has a large and growing population, many of whom…

Key stakeholders in the country’s digital economy sector are set to converge at the forthcoming Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo) to dissect and stimulate the effective implementation of Nigeria’s renewed agenda for the digital economy. PIAFo, now in its sixth edition, is slated for Wednesday, July 10 at Radisson Blu Hotels, GRA Ikeja, Lagos, with a thematic focus of: “Accelerating Collective Prosperity through Technical Efficiency”. According to the organisers, the strategic plan of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation Digital Economy (FMCIDE) released recently by the federal government is the anchor policy for the forum as the strategic plan embodies…

This UEFA EURO ‘24 football season, leading fintech platform, PalmPay, brings loads of excitement for its users in partnership with iLOT, BetWay, BetCorrect, AccessBet and BetKing to unveil the Bet and Win Big promo. From June 14th to July 15th, 2024, users can deposit in their betting wallets and stand a chance to win an iPhone 15 Pro and share in millions of cash prizes. How to Play and Win Download the PalmPay App: If you haven’t already, download the PalmPay app from your app store. Deposit and Win Draws: Deposit a minimum of N2,000 to get a 1 draw…