Author: ITPulse

Artificial Intelligence is no longer something out of a sci-fi movie or reserved for engineers working at global tech companies. From writing emails to analysing spreadsheets, AI is becoming a day-to-day assistant for teachers, small business owners, HR professionals, creatives, and even students. But many people are still on the sidelines—unsure where to begin. Maybe you have said something like: “I do not have a tech background.” “AI sounds too complicated.” “I am not even good with Excel.” Here is the truth: You do not need to be a coder to start using AI tools. You only need curiosity, a…

Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is teaming up with the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Educational Board (FCT-UBEB) to improve how students learn about technology. This collaboration is part of NITDA’s plan to make sure more people in Nigeria know how to use technology well (digital literacy) by 2027. NITDA chief Kashifu Inuwa said that working with FCT-UBEB aligns with a goal in NITDA’s plan to teach people about technology and develop their skills. Inuwa said that it’s important to use technology in education because students today (who are called “digital natives”) are already comfortable with technology. NITDA…

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Limited (InfraCredit), a specialized Nigerian credit guarantee company have signed a $15 million agreement to enhance infrastructure financing in Nigeria. The deal, which was signed on behalf of the two organizations by Lamin Barrow, Director General of the African Development Bank’s Nigeria Country Department, and Chinua Azubike, CEO of InfraCredit recently, will strengthen InfraCredit’s capital base and attract institutional investors’ resources to help close Nigeria’s infrastructure financing gap. Also, the facility will boost InfraCredit’s efforts to unlock additional long-term local currency financing through the capital markets for infrastructure projects, primarily…

By Martin Ekpeke Following what can be described as a productive week in San Francisco, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, set his sights on Washington D.C. for the World Bank Group-organized Nigeria Week 2024. This porch event served as a platform to showcase the burgeoning partnership between Nigeria and the World Bank in propelling the nation’s digital transformation journey. At the one-week event, the Minister’s body language and outburst displayed a man who wants to prioritise infrastructure and capacity building as a foundation for a thriving digital economy. Thus, he recognized that a robust digital…

If you need an additional source of income, you should look no further than Nigeria’s thriving digital banking industry. You’ll find the best business opportunity there, with PalmPay being the most rewarding fintech to bank with. With over 30 million users and 1.1 million businesses, including 600,000 merchants and 500,000 agents as part of its cashless payment ecosystem, PalmPay is a perfect platform for those looking to make money in the digital banking space. One major reason why PalmPay stands out among other competing brands is that its users can send and receive money seamlessly, pay bills effortlessly, and shop…

Infobip is leveraging Google Vertex AI, a machine learning platform, to create intelligent and engaging conversational experiences to offer businesses a powerful way to connect with customers through chatbots on Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging. This partnership has become necessary going by the growing popularity of RCS messaging, which offers features like images and videos. Today, businesses are seeking ways to personalize their interactions with customers. Infobip’s integration with Google Vertex AI fills this need by allowing companies to build chatbots that can handle a wide range of tasks, from answering questions to processing transactions. According to Ivan Ostojić, Chief…

…. The Newmark Group emerged victorious in two categories, solidifying its position as a leader in the integrated marketing communications sector. …. This double win at the SABRE Awards adds to Newmark Group’s impressive track record of success. In the past year alone, the company has garnered five major awards, including honors at the IPRA Golden World Awards, the PRGN Awards, and the World Public Relations and Communications Awards. The Newmark Group, a Pan-African strategic communications and brand positioning firm, has secured two prestigious awards at the 2024 SABRE Awards ceremony, held recently in Côte d’Ivoire. The accolades were awarded…

Nigeria is stepping up to the plate in 2025, joining Ghana as the only African nation competing in the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, an iconic U.S. event that tests students’ spelling and vocabulary prowess. For nearly 20 years, Ghana has been the sole African representative at the Bee. Now, thanks to the Young Educators Foundation, which runs the event in Ghana, and their partnership with Lucid Education Initiative, Nigeria will finally join the ranks. This collaboration aims to ignite a passion for spelling and literacy among Nigerian youth. The Scripps National Spelling Bee is more than a contest; it’s…

The recent cable cut in West Africa, which disrupted online services for millions, served as a stark reminder of Africa’s dependence on a limited set of internet gateways. This overreliance signaled the exposure of the continent’s digital infrastructure to vulnerabilities, thereby necessitating the need to create reliable alternatives that will salvage the situation in times of uncertainty. Interestingly, it’s not all gloom and doom. There is a beacon of hope in traffic localization and peering at Internet Exchange Points (IXPs). What the region experienced in March can be described as “the peril of transit-only traffic.” This situation represents the traditional long-distance travel…

Nigeria cannot have real development without sustainable industrial growth and manufacturing capacity which is the solution to poverty, unemployment, and insecurity. No doubt having an industrial goods production base and or a competitive industrial economy is the only remedy to Nigeria’s dependence on the importation of goods, technologies and services from other nations. What is an industrial economy? Simply put, it is the prevalent use of machines, equipment or technologies in industry and all business concerns that combine other factors of innovation, production, facilities, supplies, work and knowledge to produce material goods or services intended for the market. The complex…