Author: ITPulse

In what can be described as a significant moment in TD Africa’s goal of democratizing internet access in the heart of Nigeria and across Africa, Starlink has inked a deal with the technology distribution powerhouse to distribute its Kits in Africa. Disclosing this in a statement, TD Africa’s Coordinating Managing Director, Mrs. Chioma Chimere, highlighted the synergy between TD Africa’s experience as a leading distributor of technology and business solutions and Starlink’s commitment to transforming how the world accesses the internet. She expressed excitement about the growth opportunities this agreement presents across the continent while emphasizing TD Africa’s mission to…

In today’s digital landscape, data has become one of the most important assets for businesses of all sizes. With the exponential expansion of data generated by numerous sources, including social media, IoT devices, and online transactions, effective data governance has become critical. In this article, we’ll look at the essential principles and practices of data governance in the age of big data, as well as how organisations can build strong frameworks to efficiently manage and exploit their data assets. Introducing Data Governance   Data governance is the total management of data availability, usefulness, integrity, and security inside an organisation. It…

The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has appointed the Nigerian Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has been appointed to the Digital Innovation Board of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alliance for Digital Development. Dr. Tijani and 17 other eminent individuals, who have all been nominated in their capacity and based on their track record in innovation, will provide strategic guidance, expertise and advocacy for the alliance’s goals and vision. The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alliance for Digital Development was set up to bridge the global digital innovation divide and support ITU members working towards an equitable digital future.…

As your laptop ages, you may notice slowing performance, longer boot times, and occasional freezes. But instead of investing in a new laptop, a simple solution could be to upgrade your Solid State Drive (SSD). Josh Gordon, a technology expert at Geonode claimed, “Your investment into a laptop doesn’t have to wane away after using it for some time. A little technical detail may breathe new life into your device.” He further said, “Timely SSD replacements can boost the operational speed of your laptop and add years to its usability.” With big hope, let’s explore why regular SSD replacement is…

By Kehinde Ogundare and Veerakumar Natarajan   Privacy is a growing concern for technology consumers worldwide. While there was a time when that may not have been the case for countries like Nigeria and Kenya, that’s no longer the reality. As connectivity becomes more affordable and ubiquitous, Kenyans and Nigerians have become increasingly tech-savvy and conscious regarding how much data they share with technology companies and what the latter are doing with it.   In the face of these growing concerns, companies operating in Africa need to be mindful of the increasing privacy mindset of their customers. Aside from regulatory…

The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), one of Africa’s biggest exchange points has unveiled its strategic plans for 2024 with a highlighted agenda for growth, even as it stressed pushing for more connection of IXPs from other African countries into IXPN. Highlighting its plans and agenda for 2024 at a Membership Engagement Forum, it organized for its members across Nigeria in Lagos, the Chief Executive Officer of IXPN, Mr. Muhammed Rudman, disclosed that the exchange intends to establish additional exchange points in other states in the six geo-political zones of the country. “Our plans and agenda are simple! What…

In today’s world of e-commerce, the right financial tool can gravitate from the more technical accounting software and payroll management tool to the less complicated but secure digital payment platform and Point of Sales (POS) machine. Big on secure digital payments, leading fintech platform PalmPay offers digital financial tools such as PalmPay Business app and Point of Sales (POS) machines for business owners to collect payments from customers and help grow their sales and increase profit. As of 2023, PalmPay’s cashless payment ecosystem processed up to 15 million daily transactions and $6 billion monthly transaction value, earning it one of…

Fairmoney, an online microfinance bank is offering a 24 percent annual instant interest to all holders of savings accounts on the FairLock, a fixed-term savings product that gives you the support (discipline) you need to not only achieve your goals but achieve them faster. In an email newsletter, Fairmoney stated that the FairLock saving account helps keep funds safe and offers a high-interest rate. Here is how the newsletter explained it  “When you leave money you don’t intend to spend just lying in your account, what’s the plan? You know how you keep talking about those long-term plans but you…

Data presented by Stocklytics.com has shown that global spending on Personal Computers and mobile phones is expected to drop by $10 billion in 2024. This prediction is coming after reaching a record $730 billion in sales revenue in 2021, where the global demand for IT devices, including desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, and smartphones has been shifting back and forth. Even though the market significantly recovered after a massive 2022 sales slump, the negative trend is expected to continue this year. In 2020, the total spending on these devices amounted to $670 billion, according to a Statista survey. A year later,…

The Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has set its agenda for 2024, placing the deepening of the Nigerian digital space by amplifying the .ng domain as a priority. This agenda is contained in the President of NiRA’s first message to stakeholders in its monthly newsletter. In the newsletter, Adesola Akinsanya stated “In 2024, NiRA aims to deepen its involvement in the Nigerian digital space by making a lasting impact on the Nigerian internet ecosystem. We recognize that the internet is central to our nation’s progress, connecting people, fostering innovation, and driving economic growth. NiRA is steadfast in its commitment to…