Author: ITPulse

Globaldata, data and analytics company has highlighted some of the potential challenges that will likely follow the World Health Organization (WHO) considerations for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The WHO in a recent publication has outlined several considerations for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The move touches on the importance of establishing safety and effectiveness in AI tools, making systems available to those who need them, and fostering dialogue among those who develop and use AI tools. But Globaldata’s Alexandra Murdoch, Senior Analyst at GlobalData, believes that AI has already improved several devices and…

The Africa Tech Festival has shortlisted Bus54, a Nigeria-based mobility technology company providing a platform to aggregate intercity bus transportation in Africa and nine other technology startups as the Top 10 Finalists for Start-Up World Cup 2023. The other nine are AsaanaPay, Tausi App, DeltaScan, OneWay Connect, UkwenzVR, Hippocampus Education, Benacare, Kyanda Africa and Gradli. These Top 10 Finalists will battle for the AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition to win the opportunity to represent the African continent in the Startup World Cup on 1 December this year. Making the announcement, James Williams, Senior Director, Events | Connecting Africa | Informa Tech, remarked:…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday spent a total of N34.5 million to support 12 tech startups that emerged winners in this year’s Talent Hunt Research Through Hackathon. The telecom regulator had received 81 entries for this year’s Talent Hunt Research Through Hackathon, out of which 12 were shortlisted to participate in the tech innovation contest. Out of the 12 shortlisted, three emerged as winners from three thematic focuses below: In the Blockchain Solution category, Know-Now Limited emerged winner with an N10m prize. In the Renewable Energy Solutions category, Solaris GreenTech Hub emerged as the winner with an N10m prize.…

In recent years, the global economy has faced and continues to face numerous challenges, including a pandemic, war, climate change, and inflation. Businesses have had to adapt and find new ways of working to tackle these challenges. Nigeria is no exception. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of Nigeria, the annual inflation rate accelerated to 24.08% in July 2023, the highest since September 2005. This has affected everything from electricity tariffs to transportation, all crucial to the performance of Nigerian enterprises. Fortunately, by adopting the right technologies and using them the right way, enterprises can ensure that they’re in the best…

The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) has officially inducted Newmark Group Limited, a prominent Pan-African Public Relations and Communications agency at the PRGN’s fall conference held on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the Hilton’s San Francisco District in California, United States. This year’s PRGN fall conference marked a momentous step in the company’s journey toward global recognition and collaboration. Newmark Group’s induction into PRGN is a testament to its growing influence and impact within the global communications industry. Newmark in March 2023 became the fifth sub-Saharan African agency to join PRGN, bolstering the network’s overall membership to an impressive 54…

It has been five years since Aunty Mary relocated to Canada with her immediate family. The extended family here were hoping she would be able to support them by now. She claims things are not as easy as they appear. The family thinks that she just wants to disappear. This is one of the dilemmas of the growing global migration. Migration, the movement of people from one place to another, typically involving a change in residence or location, is on the rise globally. Global migration, however, is a complex and multifaceted trend influenced by various factors including economic opportunities, family…

Konga, Africa’s leading e-commerce group, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Black Friday campaign; Konga Yakata! This month-long extravaganza of discounts and deals is set to take the online shopping experience to the next level from November 1 to 30.  Konga Yakata promises shoppers massive discounts and savings, exciting promotions, and an extensive range of exclusive offers. Each season millions of customers celebrate Konga Yakata as a landmark event. This year, Konga is rewarding its customers with up to 85% discounts across all categories for both new and existing shoppers. With an abundance of deals for…

High-profile speakers, including Lagos Governor Sanwo Olu, Kwara First Lady, Dr. Abdul Razaq, Minister of State for Environment Salako, Commissioner of Finance and Economic Development, Akintunde Oyebode, IHS Nigeria CEO, Mohamad Darwish, are set to address the urgency of SDGs investments In an era where the world grapples with critical environmental challenges, climate change, and sustainability, the 2023 Sustainability Table Discourse Series (STS) is set to convene an insightful array of thought leaders, policymakers, and business leaders to address key critical policy issues such as decarbonization strategies, the mobilization of finance for timely climate action, and the creation of ecosystems…

McEnies Global Communications has won a contract with UK Met Office to develop improved communications practices on weather information and work out meaningful communication strategies to mitigate perennial flooding in Nigeria. The project sponsored by UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will bring together several relevant government agencies, like NIMET, NASRDA, NIHSA, NEMA, etc., while also engaging in some desk-based research and consultations. The team will come together to co-develop improved communications products and protocols to reach the most vulnerable flood prone States and communities like Bayelsa, Lagos, Kebbi, Oyo, Kogi etc, to allow them make life-changing decisions. The…

Medallion Data Centre, a Digital Realty company yesterday in Lagos launched its second data center in what can be described as a response to the demand of customers, who have yielded to the call for local hosting of contents and data. Tagged as LOS2, the new data centre comes with an additional one megawatt of IT capacity and will be interconnected with the company’s existing LOS1 data center, touted as the most interconnected facility in the West African sub-region and the top peering point for the region. Speaking at the launch, which attracted stakeholders from Nigeria’s telecom and IT industry,…