Author: ITPulse

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has given until December this year for all data controllers and processors to register with the Commission for data protection compliance monitoring. The data controllers and processors include all banks, telecom operators, educational institutions, government parastatals and other organizations that collect and process data in Nigeria. The National Commissioner of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji gave this deadline last week at a sensitisation workshop on Data Privacy & Protection, held in Lagos. According to him, this is in line with the provisions of the Act which mandates all data controllers and data processors to…

Nigeria, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, boasts a thriving business ecosystem characterised by its dynamism and resilience. Nigerian enterprises are widely recognised for their tenacity and relentless pursuit of global competitiveness. A report by McKinsey reveals that responses to Covid-19 have sped up the adoption of digital technologies by several years. Companies have accelerated the digitisation of their customer and supply-chain interactions, and of their internal operations by three to four years. In the current era of digital advancements, Nigerian businesses are acutely aware of the significance of embracing cutting-edge software solutions to optimise their operations and augment productivity.…

In a move to align with President Bola Tinubu’s campaign promise to create one million tech jobs, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has decided to engage with international bodies in ensuring that a formidable startup ecosystem is built in the country through resources that are harnessed from global tech giants for the sustenance of the country’s digital economy. One of such international body is the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), which the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa stated is important to the agenda of job creation in Nigeria. Receiving the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) led by…

Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, the Chief Executive Officer of Medallion Data Centre,  a Digital Realty and Pembani JV has been awarded the Most Innovative Data Centre Personality of the year 2023 at the Titans of Tech Africa Awards. Declaring Engr. Ikechukwu, the immediate past President of the Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), the organizer of the event which was held at the prestigious Oriental Hotel in Lagos Friday last week, said driving Medallion Data Centre to the position it is today and his contribution to the growth of the data center ecosystem in Nigeria was the criteria for the…

Stakeholders and subject matter experts alike agree that an increased focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education is essential for economic development. This four-pronged knowledge-based framework has inspired countries around the world to ramp up efforts in STEM research to find innovative solutions to critical economic challenges in areas such as health, food production, infrastructure, the environment, and manufacturing. Africa is no exception. Despite the continent lagging behind its global peers in STEM education, there is a growing recognition of the importance of STEM for Africa’s economic development and prosperity. In recent years, there has been a surge…

Imo State Government has been voted as the Most Innovative Digital State of the Year in Nigeria at the Titans of Tech Africa Awards which was held at the Oriental Hotel, in Lagos at the weekend. According to the organizers of the prestigious awards, Digital skill acquisition, innovation and technology adoption, perception of opportunities, optimising service and performance, youth Empowerment, overall quality of digital innovation and contribution to the digital economy advancement, digital transformation, contribution to end-user quality-of-experience, Consistency were key components in the criteria considered by the Tech TV intelligence unit panel that selected the award winners. The four-month-long…

Leading digital technology solutions providers, innovative users and digital savvy states have been honoured at the 19th Annual Titans of Tech Africa Awards which was held in Lagos last week Friday.   Zoho was voted the Pan African Tech Company of the Year while Parallex Bank was crowned Digital Financial Solutions Provider of the Year while itel was crowned as Best Budget Friendly Phone Brand of the Year.   Declaring the award ceremony open, Femi Pedro, pioneer Banker and former Deputy Governor of Lagos, praised the organiser of the Titans of Tech Africa Award for its consistency over the years.…

A survey conducted by Gartner has found that chatbots will become the primary customer service channel for about a quarter of the world’s organisations by the year 2027, having evolved over the past decade into a critical technology component of a service organisation’s strategy. There can be little doubt that when designed and deployed correctly, chatbots can enhance the Customer Experience (CX) and drive positive customer emotion at a lower cost than live interactions. However, to effectively deploy and measure chatbot performance, Customer Service and Support (CSS) leaders must create an appropriate deployment strategy based on use cases and service…

By Ebun Ikenze Unless they cater specifically to an older niche, most brands want to grab the attention of young people. That makes sense too. Young people are tastemakers and the guardians of what’s cool and what isn’t. And, if you grab their attention while they’re still young, there’s a good chance they’ll stay loyal for a very long time. It is no wonder, then, that so many brands are showing an interest in Africa. As other major population centres age out and face stagnant (or even decreasing) birth rates, Africa remains home to a young and growing population. In…

The Regional Executive at Africa Data Centres, Dr. Krishnan Ranganath was yesterday awarded an Information and Communications Technology ICT Industry Merit Award at the 19th annual Titans of Tech Awards and Heroes Night, which was held at the prestigious Oriental Hotels in Lagos. Dr. Krish as he is fondly called in the industry is receiving this award less two months when he was crowned Man of the Year in May at the Beacon of Information and Communications Technology Award, organized by CommunicationsWeek Media. Giving reasons why Dr. Krishnan was awarded the ICT Merit Award, the organizer stated that it was for…