Author: ITPulse

Following the rising cyber threats where cybercriminals are reported to have unleashed 411,000 malicious files daily in 2023, Kaspersky’s detection systems have recommended 11 tips to stay protected in the coming year for users and organisations. The 11 tips are: Users: Do not download and install applications from untrusted sources. Do not click on any links from unknown sources or suspicious online advertisements. Create strong and unique passwords, including a mix of lower-case and upper-case letters, numbers, and punctuation, as well as activate two-factor authentication. Always install updates. Some of them may contain critical security issue fixes. Ignore messages asking…

There is a rising cyber threat as Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 411,000 malicious files every day, which is an increase of nearly 3% in 2023 compared to the previous year. The report shows that Windows remained the primary target for cyberattacks, accounting for 88% of all malware-filled data detected daily. Particular types of threats also escalated: experts observed a marked surge of 53% in attacks involving malicious Microsoft Office and other types of documents. Attackers leaned towards more dangerous tactics, such as utilising backdoors to infiltrate systems undetected. “The cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve, becoming more dangerous…

The New Industrial Specialization Report has ranked Nigeria’s IT and information services industry 8th out of 40 nations, and is 27 percent stronger than the global average based on the size of its economy, while its other advanced and strategically important industries perform far below average. From computers and electronics to machine equipment, together they were 71 percent weaker than the global average in 2020, the most recent year for which data is available.  “A nation’s economic and national security increasingly depends on how well it performs in the global competition for market share in a select group of advanced…

Anambra State Government has restated its commitment to supporting the streamlining of the state governance systems for greater efficiency, through development of frameworks, laws and procedures. The State Deputy Governor, Dr Ifeanyichukwu Ibezim made the disclosure during a forum to kick off a two-day stakeholders’ engagement on the domestication of the Nigerian Start-Up Act in Anambra State, held in Awka. Dr Ibezim re-echoed the dedication of the Chukwuma Soludo-led administration, to making Anambra a technological hub, adding that with the disruptive changes the governor is introducing to the state governance, anyone who fails to keep pace, will be left behind.…

By Elvis Eromosele   The exit of multinational corporations like Procter & Gamble (P&G) from Nigeria speaks volumes about the intricate challenges faced by the country’s business landscape. The ripple effects of P&G’s departure, resulting in job losses and dwindling foreign investments, shed light on the deeper issues prevalent in Nigeria’s economic climate.   The core reasons behind such exits primarily revolve around intensified industry competition, declining consumer purchasing power, and the recent devaluation of the naira. These factors, coupled with difficulties in managing foreign exchange exposure, have made it increasingly challenging for companies to sustain operations profitably within Nigeria.…

The Managing Director of Hilal Takaful Nigeria Limited, Haj. Thaibat Adeniran has highlighted how the trio of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and Robotics will transform the insurance industry in Nigeria. Presenting a paper on ‘Leveraging Emerging Technologies for National Development’ at the Digital Agenda Forum, which was organized by Technology Africa last week in Lagos, Haj. Thaibat noted that leveraging these emerging technologies will seismically impact the broader industry in the next few years. She argued that these emerging technologies underpin insurance solutions, compelling large numbers of insurers to implement them. For Artificial…

Stakeholders who gathered at this year’s Digital Agenda Forum in Lagos have bemoaned the lack of orientation on the part of the Nigerian citizens and the government, leading to the poor patronage of locally made products in the country. While calling for a reorientation of the citizens and indeed the government, the stakeholders believe that lack of orientation and patriotic zeal is responsible for the ongoing huge migration from Nigeria. First to make the call is the President of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), Mr. Bimbo Abioye. According to him, Nigeria cannot be the power of Africa,…

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) Mal. Kashifu Inuwa has urged the Ondo State government to equip its people with digital skills and provide them with digital infrastructure. The NITDA DG, who delivered a keynote address titled “Tech-Forward Ondo” at the Develop Ondo 2.1, a virtual summit organised by the state’s Ministry of Regional Integration and Diaspora Relations, noted that such empowerment will enable the citizens to establish innovation-driven enterprises in the state and also participate in the global digital economy. Inuwa, who was represented by the Acting Director of Corporate Planning and Strategy Department, Dr.…

Nigeria has exhibited an impressive outing at the ongoing International Telecommunications Union (ITU)’s World Radio Communications (WRC) Conference 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as two Nigerians were elected into leadership positions, while some other delegates from the Commission were elected into Working Groups. An excited Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, speaking on the sidelines of WRC 2023 in Dubai,  announced that the Director of Spectrum Administration at NCC, Engineer Abraham Oshadami, has been elected  Vice Chairman of the ITU’s Radiocommunication Advisory Group (RAG); while the Acting General Manager and Project Manager, Navigation Project…

The Africa Innovation Platform, a suite of mentorship, education, and training programs created to support the development of Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem by Qualcomm has been able to empower many promising early-stage startups in Africa, including Nigeria’s QuadLoop, which leverages e-waste for solar e-Lanterns and battery storage in Nigeria. Other startups the programme has helped with innovative end-to-end systems solutions include Ecorich Solutions – patented organic composting in Kenya Fixbot – Vehicle diagnostics and inspection via OBD dongle in Nigeria Karaa – e-Bike tracking, charging, retrofit, and rentals in Uganda Maotronics Systems Limited – IOT-enabled precision agriculture in Nigeria Microfuse…