Author: ITPulse

Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity leader, has revealed that it blocked around 18 million email threats, almost two million malicious URLs and over four million malicious mobile apps targeted at Nigerian businesses and consumers between January and December 2023. This as threat actors deviate from big-batch attacks to focus on a narrower range of more lucrative targets. These new patterns in the cybercrime landscape are highlighted in the Trend Micro 2023 Annual Cybersecurity Report, which presents highlights from the company’s telemetry covering the broadest attack surface view across millions of commercial and consumer clients. “Our latest data shows that threat actors…

By Abraham Oluwambe Choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your online experience and ultimately your business. Here are five key factors to consider when acquiring an ISP: 1. Speed and Bandwidth: Consider your internet usage needs and choose a plan that provides sufficient speed and bandwidth. Factors such as the number of devices connected, online activities (streaming, gaming, video conferencing), and the size of your household or business should all be taken into account. Ensure that the ISP offers packages with speeds that meet your requirements. 2. Reliability and Uptime: Look for an…

Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is making a splash with its first-ever investment in Powerstove, a leading Nigerian cookstove manufacturer with a strong track record in carbon credit initiatives. In a statement signed by Mr. Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, Director Information at NASENI, this strategic partnership marks a big step forward for NASENI’s fight against climate change. By supporting Powerstove, NASENI aims to create a more sustainable future for Nigeria by: Boosting Production: NASENI’s investment will provide Powerstove with the resources to jump their production from 100,000 units to over 1 million annually. This will meet the growing…

Konga, Nigeria’s top e-commerce retailer, is shaking things up with its “Tech Month” sale. This one-of-a-kind event is transforming how Nigerians shop for tech and home essentials. Forget everything you know about online deals – Konga’s Tech Month is a game-changer. For a whole month, Konga is offering massive discounts on tech gadgets, home appliances, and even kitchen essentials. It’s like a shopping fiesta, but with unbeatable prices! Plus, Konga is an authorized dealer for major brands like Apple, Samsung, HP, and more. This means you get genuine products you can trust, all at incredible savings. The buzz is real.…

Google today announced Umoja, the first ever fiber optic route to directly connect Africa with Australia to increase the reach and reliability of digital connectivity for the continent, accelerate economic growth, and deepen resilience. Umoja, built in collaboration with Liquid Technologies is anchored in Kenya and will pass through Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, including the Google Cloud region, before crossing the Indian Ocean to Australia The essence is to form a highly scalable route through Africa, including access points that will allow other countries to take advantage of the network. Umoja…

Nigeria got a shot in the arm for its infrastructure development plans as the African Development Bank (AfDB) pledged $1.44 billion. This investment targets key areas like energy, transportation, water, and sanitation. The announcement came during the Nasarawa Investment Summit 2024. Lamin Barrow, Director General of the Bank’s Nigeria Country Department, highlighted the significant infrastructure gap hindering Nigeria’s economic diversification and global competitiveness. The National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan estimates Nigeria needs a staggering $2.3 trillion by 2043 to bridge this gap. The energy and transport sectors alone require $759 billion and $575 billion respectively. “The African Development Bank is…

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…