Author: ITPulse

A remarkable collaboration with renowned streetwear fashion brand, A BATHING APE (BAPE) has brought the unveiling of the Vivobook S 15 OLED laptop at a dedicated event that was streamed online. Check on the limited-edition laptop shown that it is set to captivate streetwear enthusiasts and tech-savvy individuals alike. It’s the first-ever laptop bundle to feature an exclusive BAPE camo pattern. It is a revolutionary blend of tech and fashion that sees unique BAPE patterns on the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and bundled accessories for a one-of-a-kind limited edition. Key points Unmatched style and innovation: Ultra-stylish laptop with unique…

Having Recognised the transformative role that artificial intelligence is playing across the world, innovating industries and reimagining the realms of possibilities, Google has decided to launch the “Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First”, an initiative aimed at supporting African startups looking to use artificial intelligence to solve local challenges. The programme highlights the significant contributions of African startups in addressing some of the region’s most pressing challenges through the use of AI. Announcing the initiative, Folarin Aiyegbusi, Head of Startup Ecosystem, Africa, remarked, “Africa’s tech landscape is vibrant and ever-evolving. It’s inspiring to see African startups not only harnessing AI…

I DO not know Bosun Tijani, the new Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, who, along with his colleagues, was sworn in on Monday. But I can see the picture of a young man standing before some dodos and dinosaurs in the National Assembly, who dredged up his past to invalidate his opportunity of being a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. They were never moved by the credentials of this young fellow standing before them. Instead, they nursed latent outrage that he would aspire to be a Minister under a party and in a nation he had…

The management of Galaxy Backbone Limited, Nigeria’s owned last mile connectivity company that drive national development through the provision of a pervasive ICT infrastructure and services to both the public and private sector has welcome on board Dr. Bosun Tijani, the newly appointed Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy.   “Dear Dr. Bosun Tijani, on behalf of all of us @Galaxybackbone we congratulate you on your appointment as Minister Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy,” it posted on its official Facebook page. It added that it is looking forward to the Minister’s inspiring leadership in the journey towards transforming Nigeria’s…

The Edo government has said it is easing out physical files and will adopt and deploy electronic platforms for the running of the state activities from September 1, 2023. Barrister Anthony Okungbowa, the state’s Head of Service who disclosed this during a re-orientation exercise for workers in the State, assured that staff would no longer be required to move files from one office to the other. “We are deploying an e-platform for the running of the state’s activities. Thus, from Friday September 1, carrying of physical files will no longer exist,” he said while adding that all personnel will be…

By Emmanuel Asika The alternative work model, better known as hybrid work or remote work, is fast becoming essential to every business’s survival and continuity post-COVID-19. The acceptance and sustainability of this model are corroborated by a Microsoft 2022 Work Trend Index Report which found that the new work model is still gaining traction as hybrid employees, representing 51% of the workforce, are considering a switch to remote work, while 57% of remote employees are considering a switch to hybrid working models in the years ahead. In Nigeria, the emergence of remote, hybrid, and virtual work models has now become…

The 12th edition of the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF), which is jointly organized by the Internet Society (ISOC) and the African IXP Association (AFIX), is starting tomorrow August 22nd to 24th, 2023 in Accra-Ghana. According to a statement by the organizer, this year’s forum is dedicated to fostering interconnection between Internet service providers, content providers, and data centers throughout the African region. It serves as a unique platform for participants to exchange insights, deliberate on emerging trends, and cultivate avenues for collaboration. “The forthcoming AfPIF event promises to be a dynamic and captivating event, featuring a lineup of…

Data presented by OnlyAccount has shown that photo and video apps recorded 29.1 billion downloads and have seen their revenue more than triple in five years, reaching $ 12 billion in 2023. This is an indication that as a key part of the social media experience, photo and video sharing has evolved over the past years. Today, photo and video apps have more users than ever, thanks to hundreds of millions of people willing to spend money on brushing up their digital presence and creating nice pictures. Today, many smartphone users have a soft spot for photo editing apps, making…

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is making moves to revive the Delta2 Project, a bilateral collaboration between the governments of Nigeria (represented by NASENI) and the Czech Republic (represented by the Technology Agency of Czech Republic, TA CR). Speaking at a fact-finding mission at the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Nigeria, His Excellency Zdeněk Krejčí, the Executive Vice Chairman of NASENI, Dr. Bashir Gwandu, said it is important to know why the project which was supposed to benefit Nigeria’s technology companies and entrepreneurs and the country’s economic development failed. The Delta2 Project, if implemented would…

The Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of Nigerian Financial Industry (CCISONFI), with the backing of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Bankers Committee and Cybersafe Foundation has launched the ‘NoGoFallMaga, Confam Am Again’ campaign to sensitise the Nigerian public on the need to be cyber security conscious. The anti-fraud campaign, which is a partnership between the Bankers Committee, the CBN, CCISONFI and The Hook Media, is a comprehensive and innovative initiative aimed at promoting cyber security awareness and education among customers of commercial banks, payment service providers (PSPs) and the citizenry in Nigeria. The campaign is also geared…