Author: ITPulse

Andela, a global leader in sourcing remote tech talent, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a week-long series of events held across nine countries. From May 17th to 25th, Andela hosted key stakeholders in the US, UK, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Egypt, Brazil, and Pakistan, attracting over 550 attendees. The events served as a platform to showcase Andela’s impressive achievements over the past decade. Here are seven key milestones highlighted during the celebrations: Building a Tech Talent Powerhouse: Andela has fostered one of the world’s largest tech communities, boasting over 5 million members. Exceptional Talent, Satisfied Clients: Andela boasts a…

By Oloruntobi Oluwaseun Ojumu As software engineering teams strive to inject artificial intelligence into more aspects of modern software systems, there is a significant trade-off of velocity/scalability for a sense of responsibility. Many engineering teams focus a great deal on model velocity/scalability; they often prioritize this value at the expense of not being responsible, interpretable, and fair enough before being safely deployed in production. As a software engineer with deep insight into interactions of machine learning systems with production-grade deployments, I have firsthand seen how a lack of focus on these imperatives leads to brittle, biased systems that erode user confidence,…

The Nigerian communications landscape is constantly evolving, and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is committed to keeping pace. As part of this commitment, the NCC recently held a public inquiry on three vital regulatory instruments that play a crucial role in shaping the sector. The public inquiry provided a platform for stakeholders to have their voices heard and contribute to shaping the future of the communications sector. Speaking at the public inquiry held at the corporate headquarters of NCC in Abuja yesterday, the Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Dr. Aminu Maida explained that the public inquiry underscores the Commission’s…

The UK government is backing Nigeria’s capital market growth through its MOBILIST programme (Mobilising Institutional Capital Through Listed Product Structures). This collaboration aims to unlock private investment for sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Nigeria. Nigeria’s capital market has the potential to fuel the country’s economic goals, including a clean energy transition. However, achieving the SDGs by 2030 requires an estimated $10 billion annually. Recent MOBILIST events in Lagos brought together key players from Nigeria’s financial sector to discuss overcoming challenges to SDG investment in the public markets. This builds on the partnership launched last year between MOBILIST and the Nigerian…

By Andrew Egan With brands recognising the power of conversations, AI-driven solutions, and phygital experiences, consumers can anticipate more personalised, seamless, and satisfying engagements with businesses this year. As technological innovations continue to shape the business landscape, 2024 is poised to be a transformative year for customer experience. However, businesses must keep an eye on the emerging trends shaping the landscape as they realign their strategies to prioritise customer satisfaction. Balancing customer experience trends against business process optimisation Increasingly, the emphasis on Customer Experience (CX) is prompting organisations to adopt creative ways to use customers to start, and sometimes complete,…

Efficiently managing your business finances isn’t just a task, it’s the key to scaling your business for sustainable growth. Several tools exist today to help businesses achieve their financial management goals and establish themselves in a very competitive market. One such tool is the virtual account, offering several benefits for multinational corporations, startups and SMEs, helping these businesses achieve their financial management goals while scaling sustainably. In our article, “What is a virtual account and why you need it for your business,” we explained the basic concept of virtual accounts, including the types of virtual accounts, and benefits. Taking it…

…. Jim Dildine Named as Sophos’ New CFO Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced that Joe Levy is now chief executive officer (CEO) of the company. Levy has been acting CEO since Feb. 15. To drive a critical role in the execution of his strategy to shape the future of Sophos, Levy has named Jim Dildine Sophos’ new chief financial officer (CFO) and a member of his senior management team. Levy is a nearly 30-year veteran of innovating and leading cybersecurity product development, services and companies. During his nine-year tenure at Sophos, Levy…

Africa marks a significant leap forward in connectivity, courtesy of a partnership announcement by Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a major African tech company with Eutelsat, a world leader in satellite services, to bring cutting-edge Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet to the continent. “We’re committed to bringing the latest technology to Africa. This partnership allows us to offer high-speed LEO services across Africa, empowering businesses with new possibilities,” said Liquid CEO Ahmed El Beheiry. The partnership leverages Eutelsat’s innovative OneWeb LEO satellite network, which offer a significant advantage over traditional satellites. Such advantages include: Lower latency: Reduced signal delay for faster…

Ecobank Nigeria in collaboration with Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF) is organizing the National Schools’ Team Chess Championship with more than 200 schools already registered for the competition scheduled to kick off on Friday 24th at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) on Victoria Lagos. The championship is opened for students from primary to tertiary education level with prizes of over N15 million to be won. Speaking on the championship, Vice President of Nigeria Chess Federation, Prince Adeyinka Adewole said he is impressed by the excitement and enthusiasm the competition has generated from the target groups and members of the public,…

The United Kingdom has highlighted its government’s initiatives in Nigeria to promote technology, innovation, and economic growth. The report released recently during a workshop for Tech Journalists in Nigeria at the British Residence in Ikoyi-Lagos covers three main programs: UK-Nigeria Tech Hub: Launched in 2019, this program supports the Nigerian tech ecosystem by: Stimulating local digital economies: Through programs like Social Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship, which helps startups address local challenges. Building high-end digital skills: Initiatives like DevCareer equip aspiring tech professionals with software development, product management, and design skills. Forging partnerships: The Venture Link project connects Nigerian tech companies with…