Author: ITPulse

The Internet eXchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has sealed a partnership deal with Medallion Datacenters to host a 2-day peering workshop, which offers a unique and enriching experience, designed to delve into the fascinating world of peering and interconnectivity in Abuja on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st. Disclosing this in a statement, IXPN said the 2-day workshop is part of its effort to reinforce its commitment to the growth of the Internet ecosystem in Nigeria. According to the statement, the opening 1st Session of DAY 1 (20th Sept.) offers high-level discussions among Top Level Executives (ISP, Industry leaders, Regulators, and…

The Digital Currency Coalition (DCC), Africa’s premier consortium of crypto asset practitioners, blockchain innovators, and founders, commends the Nigerian government’s notable participation in the 18th G20 summit recently held in New Delhi, India.  “We appreciate the regulatory discussions led by President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, which aligns with DCC’s long-standing call for a structured digital currency ecosystem. These discussions were further informed by a key document from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Financial Stability Board (FSB) titled ‘IMF-FSB Synthesis Paper: Policies for Crypto-Assets,” it said in a statement. DCC…

By Cyril Ilayah Stakeholders who attended this year’s Women Entrepreneurs & Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS) last week Thursday in Lagos have charged women and young girls to be proficient and compete favorably in every area of the economy where they found themselves. They believe that the excuse of having barriers against women is no longer tenable as technology has permanently closed the gender gap that hitherto existed in Nigeria’s Information and Communications Technology sector. Delivery a keynote message titled ‘Breaking the Glass Ceiling for Women and Girls to Thrive in the Digital Economy’, the Chief Broadband Officer at MTN,…

The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) and Educatial, an esteemed Software-as-a-Service platform, have officially joined hands to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public service operations. This momentous collaboration was marked by a significant signing ceremony at the BPSR corporate headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. During the event, Mr. Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi, the Director General of BPSR, articulated the longstanding mission of BPSR, which centers on augmenting Nigeria’s public service efficiency through skill development. He emphasized, “We recognize that a proficient and highly skilled workforce forms the foundation of a prosperous nation. Equipping our public servants with specialized knowledge…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has insisted that the 70 percent broadband penetration target by 2025 as contained in the National Broadband Plan will be achieved before the target date. This is even as the telecom regulator revealed Nigeria will meet 50 percent before the end of this year. Speaking during a special media chat with executive editors and media chiefs in the northern part of Nigeria and was hosted by the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, said the assurance is hinged on the fact that broadband is receiving attention from all concerned stakeholders in Nigeria. He…

The 2023 Talent Hunt Research through Hackathon has been opened for Tech Hubs and Innovation-Driven Enterprises (IDEs) in Nigeria to enrol their start-ups and their solutions, organizer of the Hackathon, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced. Announcing this in a statement, the telecom regulator said the Talent Hunt Research through Hackathon is part of giving expression to its Strategic Vision Plan 2023-2025, which is to encourage the development of new technologies and indigenous content through cutting-edge research. “The goal of this initiative is to stimulate sustainable economic growth and development in Nigeria,” the statement noted. According to the statement,…

PlungeSmile, a nonprofit organisation of a financing system that caters to the educational and welfare needs of Nigerians, especially the youths is seeking the collaboration of government and other private oragnisations to scale the training and up the skills of Nigerians in digital technology. PlungeSmile is the non-profit arm of Modiva Tech, a subsidiary of Reliance Infosystems. Speaking last week in Lagos at the unveiling of career development programme in digital technology for fresh graduates, jobless and early career Nigerians, Archibong Edet, Coordinator of the programme, noted that while calling on young Nigerians to unlock their potential and enhance tech…

The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo has called for a global partnership that will help raise what he described as a digital tribe in Anambra State, South-East Nigeria reputed for innovative hubs. The governor made the call through his Special Adviser on Innovation and Business Incubation, Ms Chinwe Okoli,  while addressing the global innovation ecosystem leaders at the 40th IASP World Conference on Science Parks and Areas of Innovation took place at the European Convention Centre, Luxembourg. “We want Anambra to be known as a destination for innovation, the next Startup State, home for digital Talents, the home of…

In a resounding declaration of its commitment to advancing financial inclusion, Interswitch has decided to highlight the transformative power of mobile payments not only within Nigeria but across the entire African continent. Speaking at the recent Techconnect 3.0 event held in Abuja, Thomas Eze, Regional Head of Northern Business at Interswitch, stated the urgent need to unlock the full potential of mobile payments to orchestrate a more inclusive economy. He highlighted the profound impact of these digital solutions, explaining how they bridge the financial services divide, especially in underserved areas, ultimately assimilating marginalized communities into the formal economy and boosting…

The Inspire Africa Product Conference, scheduled to take place in Lagos from the 18th to 21st of September 2023 will be headlined by Interswitch, the organiser,  Silicon Valley Product Group (SVPG), Innovate Africa Foundation and Work Nigeria have announced. According to the organizer, the conference will feature a diverse gathering of founders, and professionals from the product ecosystem, all with the shared goal of enhancing the expertise of African product professionals. Attendees can look forward to four (4) immersive days of hands-on training and the unique opportunity to interact with over 30 global product leaders plus exceptional insights, and impactful…