Author: ITPulse

By Eugenia Marina As the world marks the sixth International Day of Education on January 24, 2024, with the theme “Learning for lasting peace,” our search for transformative education tools acquires great significance. In light of the urgent global problems such as violent conflicts, discrimination, racism, xenophobia and hate speech, education is a lighthouse for hope that will bring about change. As we look into the world of biometrics, especially facial recognition technology, we start seeing not only the ways it can influence access and security, but also find out how it has contributed to securing one’s peace through knowledge…

The Anambra State Government represented by a resourceful delegation from the State ICT Agency, led by the MD/CEO Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, is actively participating in the 11th General Meeting of the National Council on Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (NCCIDE). The week-long event, which commenced on Monday, 22nd January, to ended on Friday, 26th January 2024, is being held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano State, with the theme “Leveraging on Digital Technology and Innovation to Drive Nigeria’s Economic Growth and Development.”  The NCCIDE serves as the highest advisory body to the government on policies, programs, and strategies for…

Ingryd Academy is excited to announce the Graduation and Job Fair celebrating the inaugural class of the Ingryd Scholarship Program. On January 26, 2024, at Y Arena, Ikoyi-Lagos, this event will recognize the graduates’ achievements and serve as a dynamic platform for them to connect with potential employers. The festivities will kick off with a graduation ceremony, marking the milestone for its first cohort. Following this, the event will transition into an engaging job fair, showcasing leading tech companies eager to tap into Africa’s abundant tech talent. Khadijat Abdulkadir, CEO of Ingryd Academy, emphasized, “This event provides an invaluable opportunity…

World Leaders at the prestigious World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, an event co-hosted by GAVI and the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy of Nigeria in collaboration with Zipline have advocated for the adoption of technology to tackle healthcare challenges in Africa. The gathering convened prominent individuals from the healthcare industry, academia, and government to explore and monitor issues driving transformational change across economies, and industries around the world. Honorable Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy of Nigeria, passionately advocated for a sweeping technological transformation to address critical healthcare issues in Africa. Hon. Tijani…

To prepare the public sector workforce for the digital era, the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, in collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) and Microsoft has sealed a collaboration that will enhance the digital skills of civil servants across various Ministries in Nigeria. The implementation of the partnership will be carried out by Wootlab Foundation. Through this partnership, Microsoft is helping lay a foundation for digital transformation in Nigeria, providing government employees with in-demand digital skills for the 21st-century workplace and empowering them to contribute towards the digitisation of important public services. In 2023,…

Data presented by Altlndex has shown that AI and machine learning specialists are expected to become the fastest-growing jobs globally by 2027. This results from the surging demand for automation and optimization across industries, increasing use of AI in consumer-facing applications, and growing investments in AI research, which have greatly impacted the global economy, changing how companies work and communicate with their customers. “The use of AI has impacted the job market, turning AI jobs into one of the most popular options,” the data indicated. With 75% of companies looking to adopt big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence in…

Elvis Eromosele In recent years, the telecommunications landscape in Nigeria has witnessed exponential growth, with an increasing number of users relying on data services for communication and connectivity. Data service has become a tremendously successful market segment for Telcos. In Q3 2023, Nigeria’s top mobile network operators, MTN and Airtel, collectively generated N403.2 billion from data services. MTN, the country’s largest telecom operator, saw a 38.9 per cent increase, reaching N279.5 billion in data revenue compared to N201.1 billion in the same period the previous year. Airtel Nigeria experienced a 29.3 per cent growth, reporting N123.7 billion in data subscriptions…

By Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai Mobile apps have become an integral part of our daily lives, offering businesses an incredible opportunity to engage with customers and boost revenue. Among the various strategies available, push notifications have emerged as a powerful means to captivate users throughout their app experience. By aligning your push notification strategy with key business metrics, you can maximise its impact. One effective framework for achieving this alignment is the ‘pirate metrics’ framework, which encompasses acquisition, activation, retention, referral, and revenue.  Acquisition: Grabbing Attention from the Start Acquisition refers to the phase before a user installs your mobile app. Although…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), yesterday in Lagos launched the “Don’t Burn Their Future” campaign in what it described as a resolute effort to safeguard the health and future of Nigeria’s youth. The launch of the campaign is coming at a time when 4.5 million Nigerians aged 15 and above are tobacco users, with more than 26,800 annual deaths attributed to tobacco-related diseases. Thus, the initiative is aimed at addressing the alarming rise in young and underage access to tobacco products and ultimately, curbing the detrimental impact on society. Speaking at the launch, Dr. Adamu Ahmed Abdullahi,…

Four years ago, I attended the Seth Godin-led Real Skills conference, and, let me tell you, it was a total game-changer. We’re not in the old days of vocational skills anymore. Now, it’s all about ‘real skills’ – and that’s more crucial than ever with AI transforming our world. Think empathy, adaptability, creativity, and leadership. These aren’t just buzzwords; they’re the new currency in the professional arena. As AI and machines take over the routine stuff, it’s these uniquely human skills that are skyrocketing in value. The Workplace Skill Revolution Let’s rewind a bit. Time was, vocational skills were the…