Author: ITPulse

BT Group, a United Kingdom-based provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications has sealed a partnership deal with Digital Realty, a global data center platform that will help customers benefit from flexibility and choice when connecting digital hubs, unlocking data value business-wide. The deal involves BT rolling out its transformational Global Fabric network-as-a-service (NaaS) in strategic Digital Realty carrier-neutral facilities (CNFs) around the world. Thus, enabling customers to unlock the full value of their data by making it easier for employees to access it securely and compliantly across the business. According to the press release, the deal will provide IT leaders…

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mal. Kashifu Inuwa has posited that digitising the processes for smallholder farmers would not only boost productivity but increase Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by $ 67 billion from $477 billion. This is even as he disclosed that smallholder farmers are producing an estimated 90% of the country’s food and contributing 21% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $477 billion. “We believe that rejuvenating the agricultural sector by digitising all its processes for smallholder farmers through initiatives developed by the government would not only boost productivity but increase the…

By Elvis Eromosele The Nigerian telecommunications sector has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a modest network of fewer than 500,000 connected lines to a staggering 200 million over two decades. This growth serves as a testament to the country’s progress in the realm of connectivity and economic development. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), continues to play a pivotal role as the regulator, placing paramount importance on ensuring the Quality of Service (QoS). It is sad to note that QoS was an issue at the beginning. By beginning, we are talking of the licensing of GSM operators and commencement of…

The D.I.C.E (Digital Innovation & Creative Excellence) mixer, which was organized recently in Lagos with the theme “Solve for Africa: Co-Creating a Tech-Enabled Future,” attracted over 250 leaders from technology and creative industries across Africa. The event marked a pivotal moment for cross-sector collaboration, bringing together a diverse group of professionals including startups, big tech firms, policymakers, NGOs, and media to engage in transformative dialogues shaping the future of technology in Africa. Organised by Beyond Limits Africa, the DICE mixer facilitated insightful discussions led by a lineup of distinguished speakers. Industry veterans like Funke Opeke, Kola Aina, and Amal Hassan…

Unified Payment, Hyperspace Technologies Unified Payments leading financial technology, Banking, payment Schemes, digital commerce and Software solutions is expected to deliver a keynote speech at the 2023 Digital Agenda Forum. Unified Payment is a leader in the Payments and Financial Technology space and has contributed immensely to the growth of electronic payments in Nigeria. Also, Hyperspace is a globally renowned provider of solutions and professional services in the field of solutions using Web3 technologies. Web3, also known as the decentralized web, refers to the use of blockchain and other decentralized technologies to create a more secure and transparent internet. The…

In the past five years, there has been rapid innovation in Nigeria’s digital economy across sectors like fintech, e-commerce, healthtech, and edtech. Startups in these sectors have had to grow their business in a volatile economy with limited venture capital, and high customer acquisition costs. Dealing with these challenges have made performance marketing a vital tool for growth, and startups have begun to embrace it. A growing number of Nigerian startups are moving away from the practice of outsourcing their marketing to third-party agencies and are now building in-house performance marketing teams. These internal teams are lean, agile, and deeply…

9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB) sealed a partnership deal with Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI) to give curated food boxes to the elderly and widows in the Lagos areas of Isolo, Alimosho, Mushin and Lagos Island. The initiative is part of activities to commemorate the bank’s third anniversary. Also in Kano, 9PSB presented educational supplies to two primary schools, while it made a similar contribution in the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja, where it gave food and relief supplies to physically challenged pupils. The partnership is aimed at providing families experiencing food insecurity with carefully selected food boxes filled with…

By Sophia Parker Face scanning services ensure active fraud prevention that ensures a positive experience for customers while facilitating compliance with KYC and AML regulations.  Identity theft and other crimes are rising with time. According to a 2023 fraud report, globally, 18% of crime has increased, with 51% of cases being ID scams. Applying innovative technologies such as face scanning services can deter bad actors and facilitate compliance with KYC & AML regulations. This way, businesses can not only attract genuine clients but also win trust. In addition, businesses can steer clear of excessive fines and indefinite bans from governments…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has reiterated that the NCC under his leadership will support the Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy under Dr. Bosun Tijani, which was unveiled last month. Dr. Maida, in a keynote address delivered at the 13th Annual Nigeria ICT Impact CEO Forum in Lagos, believes that supporting the strategic plan will boost Nigeria’s broadband penetration rate to 70 percent by the end of 2025 in line with the NNBP 2020-2025, through the laying of 95,000 kilometers of fibre optic cables across the…

CIO Awards Africa presented to Mitchell Elegbe, the Founder and Group Managing Director (GMD) of Interswitch Group, the prestigious 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award at the CIO Awards Africa which took place at the MUSON Centre in Onikan, Lagos two days ago. According to CIO Awards Africa, Elegbe was celebrated in recognition of his outstanding achievements and impact on the technology landscape in Nigeria. He emerged as the winner of this esteemed award after a meticulous selection process conducted by a distinguished panel of senior Information Technology (IT) executives from various industries. Organized by Edniesal Consulting Limited, the CIO Awards Africa…