Author: ITPulse

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has tasked chief executive officers in the telecom industry to hold on to their role as enablers of Nigeria’s digital economy. Maida gave the charge at an interactive session with the CEOs in Lagos, stressing that quality of service in the telecommunications sector is non-negotiable even as he solicited industry collaboration to make this a reality. “We appreciate that you have a very important role to play in the industry to consolidate on the achievements already recorded in the sector, which is an enabler of Nigeria’s digital economy,”…

By Lukman Oladokun The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE has predicted that Nigeria’s digital transformation future would be “brighter and also offers hope of being prosperous.” The NITDA’s boss expressed this optimism in Lagos while delivering his keynote address titled “Implementing a National Digital Transformation Agenda” at the ongoing Global Tech Africa 2023 with the theme “Facilitating Investments in Africa’s Digital Economy. The conference which provides a platform to bring together African and international stakeholders in technology to unlock growth opportunities for all, and build the tech ecosystem in Africa was put…

A new report by Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service has found that, telemetry logs were missing in nearly 42% of the attack cases studied. Also in the report Active Adversary Report for Security Practitioners, it was found that In 82% of these cases, cybercriminals disabled or wiped out the telemetry to hide their tracks. The report covers Incident Response (IR) cases that Sophos analyzed from January 2022 through the first half of 2023. Gaps in telemetry decrease much-needed visibility into organizations’ networks and systems, especially since attacker dwell time (the time from initial…

Three top films screened at AFRIFF Competition winner received $5000, LG OLED TV LG OLED, NEFTI audience choice award winner received $2000 Cheyi Okoaye, Hassan the Kreator and Joanna Okey Ogunjiofor emerged winners As the curtain rose on the 4th NEFT Emerging Film Talent International (N.E.F.T.I.) competition, a wave of cinematic joy and festive excitement swept through the radiant Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. The NEFTI competition, originally developed by NEFTI Founder Paul Robinson with NEFT VODKA, aims to challenge aspiring filmmakers across Nigeria to showcase their innovative and creative skills while embracing their uniqueness. With this spirit, the LG OLED…

Bolt, an African ride-hailing operator has unveiled the Top 20 finalists who have been inducted into the two-week Bootcamp phase of Bolt Den marking a significant milestone in empowering drivers on their entrepreneurial journey. A move, which has been described as a monumental leap toward entrepreneurial excellence. “As we celebrate the drivers who have made it this far, we recognise that drivers are the force behind the wheel, navigating the future of mobility. We are excited to witness the evolution of your ideas as you learn, unlearn, and relearn through the process of ideation” said Ewoma Jerry-Ogeme, Public Policy Specialist…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has set machinery in motion to enforce data subjects’ rights and promote trust in Nigeria’s digital economy ecosystem. In its Guidance Notice titled: GUIDANCE NOTICE ON THE FILING OF  DATA PROTECTION COMPLIANCE AUDIT RETURNS (CAR), the Commission advises data controllers and processors to file compliance audit returns or risk being excluded from the National Data Protection Adequacy Programme (NaDPAP) Whitelist. The data controllers and processors comprise banks, telcos, hospitals, schools, ICT companies, data centres among others. It will be recalled that the National Commissioner/CEO, NDPC,  Dr. Vincent Olatunji recently disclosed that the Commission is…

Technology company, Zoho today holds its Zoholics Nigeria 2023 event, the company’s annual user conference in Lagos, where it announced a 50 percent growth in its Nigerian operations in 2022. Apart from the 50 percent growth, it also announced a strategic partnership with #StartupSouth, an organisation that works towards the development of startups from South and South-East Nigeria and the Zoho contract management solution, Zoho Contracts, free for three months to help businesses improve compliance to the Nigeria Data Protection Law. Speaking to Journalists on the sideline of the conference, Ali Shabdar, Regional Director, MEA, Zoho, noted that Zoho’s growth…

Pioneer and successful players in startup businesses have unanimously advised that success could only come the way of upcoming entrepreneurs through passion and perseverance rather than the desire to get rich quickly. The stakeholders advised on Thursday at the breakout session on the WorldStage Economic Summit 2023 held at the event center of the Nigerian Exchange, Lagos with the theme “The Game Changer.” Moderated by the Editor-in-Chief of Global Financial Digest, Mr. Mayowa Oludare, guest speakers took turns to share their experiences and address issues that were critical factors in understanding and running startup businesses to succeed were Mr. Tim…

Cross-border e-commerce presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses to expand their reach and tap into emerging markets in today’s globalised economy. However, developing and implementing cross-border e-commerce solutions tailored to these markets comes with its own set of complexities and challenges. This article looks into the processes and important strategies for creating successful cross-border e-commerce platforms for emerging markets, focusing on logistical challenges, currency exchange, regulatory compliance, and localised marketing strategies. Drawing from the experience of Chidi Udeze, a Senior Product Manager with over 4 years of experience at top companies like Jenesys AI, Entrova, and Nomba. Who have witnessed…

The Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Cybervergent, Adetokunbo Omotosho has adduced reasons why the company recently pivoted from Infoprive to Cybervergent, a pioneering technology company dedicated to revolutionising the cybersecurity landscape in Africa. In a chat with the media today, Omotosho noted that the strategic shift marks a significant milestone in the company’s unwavering commitment to pioneer Africa’s cybersecurity through innovation, automation and all-encompassing scaled solutions. “For us, Cybervergent represents not just a name change; it embodies the convergence of cutting-edge technology, visionary leadership, and a resolute commitment to safeguarding businesses in the digital age on the continent, starting…