Author: ITPulse

Analysis from the Atlas VPN report concerning cyberattacks on government has shown seven key points of how government bodies in at least 27 countries across the world were affected. There were 49 significant cyber incidents concerning government agencies in H1 2023 — an 11% rise from the same time last year. The attacks affected government bodies in at least 27 countries across the world. Since 2005, government agencies worldwide have experienced a total of 616 significant cyberattacks. 56% of them occurred just in the last 5 years (including H1 2023). US government agencies encountered the greatest number of attacks in…

Omobayo Azeez, a renowned telecoms policy enthusiast has warned that the rising skills gap in the Nigerian telecommunications sector, if not checked will continue to constitute a major threat to the future of the $75.6 billion industry. He noted this while delivering a keynote presentation on ‘Bridging Skills Gap to Accelerate the Indigenous Telecoms Development’ at the just concluded second edition of the Nigerian Telecommunications Indigenous Content Expo (NTICE 2023) organised in Lagos by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). According to him, for the sector to continue to thrive, telecoms companies require professionals with skills in various areas such as…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that four more Emergency Communications Centres are currently undergoing test runs to commence services in September 2023, bringing the total to 31, while another set of four are expected to come into operations before the end of the year. In a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka, the NCC said the effort to get the centres across Nigeria by 2024is the fact that beyond providing essential emergency response services to the Nigerian public, the Emergency Communications Centres (ECC), being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) now provide employment…

Early-stage technology startups operational in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and South Africa have been invited to participate in the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology Africa (MEST Africa) Challenge Startup Pitch Competition. The application period begins today and will close on 9th October 2023 will give participating startups the opportunity to showcase their innovative businesses and entrepreneurial prowess and the winner will receive a substantial equity investment of USD 50,000, providing crucial financial support to accelerate their business growth. In addition, the winner and other outstanding participants will gain access to MEST Africa’s global community and networks, unlocking valuable partnerships, mentorship,…

Interswitch has received the ISO 22301 recertification for Business Continuity Management (BCM) for the fifth consecutive year, following a rigorous surveillance audit process, Executive Vice President, Risk & Information Security at Interswitch, Griffith Ehebha has disclosed. “At Interswitch, ISO 22301 certification represents our unwavering commitment to resilience, dedication to business continuity, and profound understanding of the significance of preparing for the unexpected. “ISO 22301 recertification is a proactive approach to risk management that demonstrates to stakeholders and customers that we at the Switch prioritize the continuity of our operations, even in the face of adversity. It is not just a…

By Martin Ekpeke While the Nigerian telecommunications industry celebrates the remarkable growth trajectory it has recorded in the past, it must continue to build a resilient network infrastructure that requires even higher connectivity, reliability and accessibility standards to solidify its position as an engine of economic growth. This is the position of the Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Prof. Umar Danbatta at the Emerging Technology Forum for the telecommunications Industry with the theme “Contextualizing the Network Readiness Index (NRI) for the Nigerian Telecommunications Industry.” Danbatta, who was represented at the forum by the NCC’s Director of Spectrum…

LG’s Ultra-Large TVs boast powerful performance, immersive gaming, personalized experiences, and everyday sustainability Where would you rather have your TV: mounted on a stand or on the wall in the living room for immersive gaming, in the bedroom for late-night Netflix binges, or at your desk for a presentation? The brand name on everyone’s lips is LG TV, regardless of your response. To fully enjoy their favourite content, more customers are looking for large-screen TVs. The function of TVs has evolved because they now offer a variety of programmes, including games, sports, movies, and fitness content. Since many customers place…

The Anambra State government has adduced reasons it decided to implement zero right of way for broadband to drive digital adoption, despite the recommendation by the National Economic Council in 2020 for the state to charge N145 per linear metre. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata “CFA”,, who gave the reasons during a chat with ICT Journalists in Lagos today, said the move is in line with the ‘Everything Technology and Technology Everywhere’ vision of the Governor. According to him, the ICT Agency working in partnership with GICL, has deployed about 200…

The Kenya Women Microfinance Bank (KWFT) has explained that the essence of adopting the Infobip omnichannel customer engagement solution is to add speed, efficiency, and personalisation to their customer support processes. Mwangi Githaiga, Managing Director at KWFT, who stated also explained ned that the most recent update to KWFT’s Conversations solution is the addition of the WhatsApp chat app to the platform, along with the existing SMS, email, and social media channels already on the Conversation platform. According to him, integrating WhatsApp into the solution provides the bank with omnichannel capabilities that simplify customer onboarding, speed up query resolution and…

InnovationHub Africa, the organizers of the prestigious Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) have announced the top agenda for the event. Now in its 8th year, the Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) is an annual event that brings together stakeholders from different sectors of the economy to discuss ground-breaking ideas, trends, opportunities and numerous verticals to accelerate innovation, attain global competitiveness and explore present innovative approaches to fixing existing problems, redundant economic playbooks, systems and structures. Disclosing the event’s agenda, Mr. Tony Ajah, the Programme Director of the Summit, said, “This year’s event with the theme Innovating For The Future will explore how cutting-edge technologies…