Author: ITPulse

Generative AI voice cloning tools only need a minute of voice data–which is often scraped from social media–to create a result that is almost indistinguishable from the original. Apart from going into a branch, calling a bank feels more human for digital-shy consumers. For many, it is the first port of call for making account changes or moving large sums of money. But how safe is voice banking really, and what are the chances of someone using generative AI to fake a consumer’s voice and steal their available funds? As incidents of banking fraud grow exponentially and become increasingly sophisticated,…

….says facility will promot innovation, digital access Foremost information communication technology company,21st Century Technologies is keying into United States of America’s vision to propel digital transformation and foster digital ecosystem in Nigeria. The vision got a boost recently,seeing the US unveiled a tech and creative space ‘ America Corner’ in 21st Century’s corporate headquarters in Lekki, Lagos. By this stride, 21st Century becomes one of the 245 centers where the US has established American Corners since 2000. The center was commissioned by US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken who was joined by CEO of 21st Century Technologies, Wale Ajisebutu. Blinken…

The effort to achieve 70 percent digital literacy by 2027 is gaining more momentum as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has keyed into the DigitalForAllChallenge 2.0, an initiative by Tech4Dev and unraveled plans by the Agency to use the vehicle to create ‘Tech Clubs’ across the country. Delivering a Keynote Address at the Launch of the skilling competition initiative, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, explained that DigitalForAll Initiative is a visionary programme poised to shape the future of our nation and we also intend to use our Digital Nigeria platform for the final competition of the…

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…