Author: ITPulse

Great news for Nigeria’s booming tech sector! The country is gearing up to host GITEX, the world’s largest technology event, for the first time in 2025. This exciting development marks a major step towards solidifying Nigeria’s position as a global tech powerhouse. The agreement was finalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the organizers of GITEX. According to NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, hosting GITEX will bring the very best of the tech conference experience straight to Nigeria. This strategic move aligns perfectly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic…

The integration of AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and Amazon CodeWhisperer is transforming software development from a purely manual process into a dynamic, AI-supported collaboration. These tools can suggest code snippets, complete functions, catch bugs early, and assist in documentation. But while they enhance productivity, they also introduce questions about reliability, ethics, and the future role of the developer. The challenge lies in leveraging these tools without compromising code quality, developer skills, or user privacy. Among professionals navigating this shift, software engineer Sulaiman Adejumo provides a practical lens. In one recent backend project for an e-commerce platform, he incorporated…

QNET, a global leader in wellness and lifestyle-focused direct selling, concluded the first of this year’s biannual flagship event, V-Malaysia 2024, on May 16 on the island of Penang in Malaysia. The five-day convention drew approximately 9,000 participants from over 30 countries, reaffirming its status as a major international event. V-Malaysia 2024: A Platform for Learning, Networking, and Innovation This year’s V-Malaysia featured an extensive agenda filled with opportunities for learning, networking, and experiencing the latest in QNET’s wellness and lifestyle advancements. Highlights included the mega QNET product exhibition where the company showcased its range of premium products such as…

PalmPay, a leading fintech company, has been awarded the prestigious “Customer Focused Digital Bank of the Year” Award at Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Awards, organised by the Nigeria Communication Week. The award ceremony took place in Lagos, celebrating exceptional achievements and contributions in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. PalmPay’s recognition as the “Customer-Focused Digital Bank of the Year” underscores its commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and innovative digital banking solutions. The award highlights PalmPay’s dedication to addressing the financial needs of its customers providing a seamless and user-friendly digital banking experience. Receiving the award…

Five compelling factors have been identified for why Nigeria must prioritize storage, processing and data analysis within its borders, as it pushes for national digital economy prosperity. These factors if followed diligently, will propel Nigeria’s digital economy to new heights. This becomes necessary going by the fact that,  in the age of information, data has become the new oil, fueling innovation and economic growth in Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy. The domestication of data is poised to take a significant leap forward in the digital revolution. These five factors according to ITPulse’s findings are economic growth, improved decision-making, enhanced security and…

A new report by Sophos, a leading cybersecurity firm, reveals a critical challenge for Managed Service Providers (MSPs): keeping pace with the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. Their “MSP Perspectives 2024” survey highlights the talent gap as the biggest hurdle, with MSPs struggling to find and retain skilled cybersecurity analysts. Key Findings: Top Challenges: Keeping up with the latest cybersecurity solutions (39%) Hiring qualified cybersecurity analysts Biggest Security Risk: Shortage of in-house cybersecurity skills Growing Demand: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services for 24/7 coverage 81% of MSPs currently offer MDR 97% of remaining MSPs plan to add MDR services Third-Party Reliance:…

…. To Focus on Tech for Good The Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, will play host to the much-anticipated biggest gathering of tech professionals in West Africa, Titans of Tech Conference and Expo on 26th to 27th July 2024. Spearheaded by Don Pedro Aganbi, Lead Consultant at Tech TV, said the event aims to convene top thought leaders, industry experts, professionals, CEOs, and presidents of various industry associations along with relevant government agencies. Speaking to newsmen in Lagos weekend, Don Pedro Aganbi explained that the Titans of Tech Conference and Expo was initiated as a platform where the most…

Interswitch, a powerhouse in African integrated payments and digital commerce, is at the forefront of data-driven innovation. Their goal? To revolutionize Africa’s payment landscape and empower sustainable growth across the continent. This commitment was championed by Akeem Lawal, Managing Director of Interswitch Purepay, during his keynote address at the recent RegTech Africa Conference held in Lagos. Interswitch’s participation as a sponsor reflects their dedication to collaboration within the financial services and regulatory technology sectors. Lawal’s speech, titled “Harnessing Partnerships for Africa’s Prosperity: Bridging the Data Gap,” emphasized the importance of utilizing Africa’s data resources. This data, he argued, holds the…

By Elvis Eromosele The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently mandated that all Point of Sales (PoS) operators complete their registration with the Corporate Affairs Corporation (CAC) by July 7, 2024. This directive aims to formalize the operations of PoS businesses across the country, boosting regulatory compliance and promoting financial inclusion.  However, for many PoS operators, this new requirement poses significant challenges, both financially and logistically. As micro-businesses, already grappling with economic uncertainties, the stringent deadline could threaten their survival and, by extension, the broader goal of financial inclusion in Nigeria. PoS operators have become crucial players in Nigeria’s financial landscape, particularly in rural and underserved urban areas.…

New data by Stocklytics.com has shown that Google’s Smartphones are experiencing loyalty issues as 57% of old users plan to switch to another brand. This is coming despite its maximum efforts to take some of the market share from Apple’s and Samsung’s hands. Google remains a niche player in the smartphone market. Although the tech giant aims to win more new users with its latest model, Pixel 8a, and its AI-driven software, it seems that Google`s even bigger concern is how to hold onto the old users, as more and more of them consider switching to other brands. After working…