Author: ITPulse

The Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has commissioned the take-off centre of the Solution Innovation District (SID) in Awka, which will aid youths in the state to be kitted with various technology skills. The Innovation District, which is a one-stop shop for youths in the areas of innovation, technology and entrepreneurship, will provide training, incubation, and access to investment to spur the growth of the startup ecosystem in the State. The district provides access to high-speed internet, a steady power supply, conducive and serene environment for innovators, creators, and the digital tribe to thrive. Performing the function, Governor…

Infobip has released the 2023  Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, which has shown that the cloud communications platform has continued to make significant progress across all its ESG initiatives while pursuing ambitious profitable growth. Speaking on the report, Silvio Kutić, CEO at Infobip, said: “At Infobip, we believe that we have the responsibility to minimize our potential negative impact on the environment and to have a positive and meaningful impact on the communities in which we operate. Our clients and potential clients continue to ask us to share our practices and successes in ESG, pushing us to be even…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has commended the author of the book on ‘Cyber Politics’, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, for its uncommon industry, literary efforts, and activism in trying to make the society better through shared knowledge. The public presentation of the book: “Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria”, was made by Danbatta in Abuja recently where government officials, journalists, friends, and accomplished professionals converged on Abuja for the event. Ibietan is the Head, Media Relations Management at NCC and Danbatta, had done him the honour of not…

The attention of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has insisted that MAFAB Communications has launhed its Fifth Generation 5G service in Nigeria and that the service is presently available in Abuja and Lagos. This is coming on the background of some reports that MAFAB is yet launch 5G service despite acquiring the license over two years ago and one year after roll out date. Responding to the report, NCC in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Mouka described the report as misleading. “Our attention has been drawn to some misleading comments on social media which…

Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group, has said that though e-commerce is a big money business, Konga, Nigeria’s most innovative e-commerce giant, set out with clear plans to last the distance. He spoke with journalists on the sidelines of the recent innovation forum of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) bankrolled by Zinox which has produced young graduates and undergraduate entrepreneurs ready to hit the corporate world. E-commerce is a marathon, not a 100-meter dash. How prepared is Konga? As you know, Konga is a subsidiary of the Zinox conglomerate, after its acquisition and it has its forerunner in…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has engaged relevant stakeholders within the tech ecosystem in a Digital Policy Dialogue with the intent of harnessing ideas for the effective implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA). The engagement is part of its continued effort at revitalising the nation’s startup ecosystem towards the sustainability of a digitally transformed nation. According to NITDA, the Digital Policy Dialogue session, which was held last week in Lagos is aimed at creating a platform where inclusive and valuable insights are gathered from stakeholders to create a practical framework that will promote innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) jointly work towards accelerating the digitisation reform process in government. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was personally signed by Prof. Umar Danbatta of NCC and Dr. Dasuki Arabi of BPSR at the NCC’s Head Office in Abuja recently. According to Prof. Danbatta, the collaboration between the two organizations is consistent with NCC’s Strategic Vision Plan (SVP) to partner and collaborate with relevant stakeholders. “This MoU will enhance efficiency and productivity as it adequately captured the roles of enabling policies and implementing institutions,…

The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has vowed to proceed with the scheduled election into national offices on August 9, 2023, despite a court injunction that has been obtained by a member of the society restraining it to do so. The President of Nigeria Computer Society, Prof. Adesina Sodiya stated this in an interview on the sideline of a press conference the society held in Lagos. He said the election will come along with its annual International Conference on Communications and e-Systems for Economic Stability (CeSES 2023), which will start from Monday, 7th to 10th of August 2023, in Bauchi, Nigeria.…

The duo of Retail and Digital Media Enterprises has been identified as the two major sectors driving CDP (Customer Data Platform) adoption in 2023, accounting for $1.5 billion of global spending and representing 70%. This sector, according to forecasts by Juniper Research will rise to $5.2 billion by 2028. The new report predicts that the increasing integration of CDPs, which identify users and their preferences, into CPaaS (Communication Platforms-as-a-Service) platforms, will enable enterprise users to provide personalised services, such as content recommendations and upselling opportunities. CDPs have historically been positioned as additional services that sit alongside CPaaS platforms; however, the…

In a bid to deepen the penetration of pharmaceutical services in Nigeria and support the delivery of targeted financial services to drive business growth, Remedial Health has decided to raise $12 million in an equity and debt funding round. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Samuel Okwuada, CEO and co-founder of Remedial Health. “We are delighted to have raised these funds, particularly with the wider context of the global funding downturn and the wide range of economic headwinds in Nigeria. Our continued growth has put us in a strong position to deliver our mission of creating a tech-enabled,…