Author: ITPulse

In celebration of Eid al-Fitr, PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading fintech platform, will be giving out 105 smartphones comprising of iPhone 15 Pro and Infinix Note 40 to its users. The smartphone bonanza will run from April 10 until April 30, 2024. Each day, 5 lucky winners will emerge to win one iPhone 15 Pro and four Infinix Note 40 smartphones. To stand a chance to become one of the 105 lucky winners, PalmPay users will have to perform a set of given tasks on their PalmPay app such as transfer, airtime and data purchase, bill payments, and savings, among other tasks.…

Konga, Nigeria’s only official Starlink Shop-in-shop eCommerce partner is offering customers a 50% discount on satellite kits for a limited period subject to stock availability.  In a press conference on the 9th of April, Konga Group Chief Operating Officer, Dave Omoregie informed the public that this official promo was agreed upon with the management of Starlink, owned by Space X. He stated that this special promo is to discourage the patronage of grey products that are not be supported by Starlink and advised consumers in Nigeria to only buy through authorised channels like Konga Group.  He said this special price…

By Tony Ojobo In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, organizations are constantly facing the need for change. Whether it’s adapting to new technologies, responding to market shifts, or embracing innovation, the ability to navigate change effectively is crucial for long-term success. However, change can be met with resistance and challenges within organizations, stemming from deep-rooted mindsets and communication barriers. Organizational culture plays a pivotal role in shaping how change is embraced or hindered. It is the shared values, beliefs, and behaviours that define the work environment and influence decision-making processes. The nature of the organization, whether basic or complex,…

IDEMIA Smart Identity has renewed its commitment to Nigeria through the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) by implementing an upgrade of the entire biometric identification system, which will accommodate 250 million records. The powerful biometric systems from IDEMIA Smart Identity, which is supported by the World Bank through its ID4D initiative will be able to handle 1 million 1:1 and 1:N identity verification searches per day and ensure that each citizen’s identity in the civil database remains unique. Checks available indicate that the initial system was designed to support 100 million records but has already reached around 90 million records.…

After equipping twenty emerging talents with robust sound design skills through a combination of immersive classroom sessions and hands-on projects, Mswitch Creative Media Hub has decided to announce the launch of an ambitious talent development initiative to position 5,000 young Nigerians for global post-production roles over the next half-decade. The talent development initiative will happen as the firm is set to host a demo day and graduation ceremony for the inaugural post-production masterclass on April 16th and 17th, 2024, at Mswitch Media Office and Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja respectively. Themed “Positioning Nigerian Creatives for Global Post Production Demand,” the…

Africa Data Centres has partnered DPA Southern Africa (SA) to break ground on their solar farm in the Free State. The move will see power getting wheeled to its CPT1 facility; The second phase will see power being supplied to JHB1 and JHB2 once wheeling agreements with relevant municipalities conclude. The objective of the Free State farm is to furnish renewable energy to Africa Data Centres sites, commencing with its cutting-edge, carrier-neutral data centre in Cape Town, the CPT1 facility “Africa Data Centres is pleased to announce that it has broken ground on the construction of a solar farm in…

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of S Mobile Group, Mr. Kingsley Adonu, has been appointed as patron by the executive council, Students Union Government (SUG), University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). In a letter dated March 29, 2024, signed by Comrade Enoch Utazi, the President, SUG of UNN, the students said Adonu’s appointment was in the interest of the student union government following his antecedents in youth and student constituency both within the University of Nigeria Nsukka and outside the institution. Kingsley Adonu is a visionary entrepreneur and the Founder of the SMobile Group, a conglomerate synonymous with excellence and…

The Number Resource Society (NRS), a global non-profit membership organization that campaigns, empowers and supports businesses to own the fundamental elements of their IP business is advocating for a better Nigeria’s participation at AFRINIC, the regional Internet registry for Africa with headquarters in Ebene, Mauritius. This advocacy was made at a seminar with the theme: ‘Advocating for a global unlimited, free, accountable and accessible Internet for all’, which it organized for its members and other ISPs in Nigeria at the Black Diamond Hotel in Victoria Island-Lagos. The seminar, which was well-attended by its corporate and individual members was centered around…

…. QNET is committed to promoting global wellness and nutrition through its range of innovative health supplements. As the world observes World Health Day 2024, QNET, a global leader in e-commerce-based direct selling, has taken significant steps to promote holistic wellness by introducing a range of innovative health supplements. With a steadfast commitment to enhancing lives globally, QNET collaborates with leading health experts and utilizes cutting-edge research to unveil supplements designed to address diverse health needs and promote total well-being. In today’s world, good health and well-being are of prime importance, and the significance of dietary supplements in achieving overall…

As we look towards the digital future of 2030 and beyond, the global landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. At Vertiv’s recent Accelerate 2.0 event in Durban and Cape Town, Jon Abbott, technologies director and industry advisory for strategic clients in EMEA at Vertiv, highlighted three pivotal factors reshaping society in Africa and across the rest of the globe. Digitalisation – Across the world, digitalisation has permeated every facet of our lives, and Africa is no exception. Decentralisation – A paradigm shift towards decentralisation is underway, heralding a new era of distributed networks and resources. This decentralisation is not…