Author: ITPulse

The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has awarded the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) a silver plaque following the independent assessment as well as validated assessment of NOTAP by the bureau in October 2021. Presenting the award to the Director General of NOTAP Dr. DanAzumi Mohammed Ibrahim at the Office headquarters in Abuja recently, the Director General of BPSR Engr. Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi said NOTAP is rated a silver-level organization by the bureau having scored 74.25% and therefore met expectations in all essential areas of responsibility. He added that the quality of work in the organization…

The Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), Ghana based independent technology-focused University has adduced reasons why it is targeting students from Nigeria more than any other country in Africa. The Founder and President of AIT, Prof. Clement Dzidonu, while speaking with Journalists during a breakfast meeting in Lagos yesterday, said students from Nigeria have aspirations of setting up enterprises immediately after they graduate from the university based on the knowledge gained. He said this is unlike in Ghana, where the students aimed to be employed by already established companies. “Nigerian students are always more enterprising than Ghanaian students. While still in…

The hitherto Vice President, Internet Society Nigeria Chapter, Engr. Kunle Olorundare has assumed the position of the Acting President, owing to the election of the incumbent President, Mr. Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele into the board of Internet Society Global Board of Trustees and his subsequent resignation. Engr. Olorundare is taken over the leadership position to complete the tenure of Mr. Caleb, which will end later this year, and Article 7 of the constitution triggered a new election and electoral committee inaugurated by the current executive committee to run independently in making sure there is a smooth transition. Mr. Caleb Olumuyiwa Ogundele had…

Shareholders of NOVA Merchant Bank have unanimously approved the bank to officially transit to full commercial banking. They gave the approval during the company’s 6th Annual General Meeting in Lagos on Wednesday, where they agreed that the bank remains well-positioned to sustain and build upon its growth legacy. This is coming after the company’s Board of Directors took time to unveil their comprehensive restructuring plans on how the bank will transition from a merchant bank to a commercial banking license. The Chairman, NOVA Merchant Bank, Mr. Phillips Oduoza, who addressed shareholders at the meeting, explained that the decision to transition…

The launch of Global Tech Africa (GTA), will bring together African and international stakeholders in Tech, unlock growth opportunities, and build the tech ecosystem in Africa, those behind the idea have assured. The Global Tech Africa (GTA) is an initiative of the Future Map Foundation designed and implemented by Ascend Studios Foundation; and in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the U.S. Consulate General. Other partners include Business Sweden, Venture Garden Group, RivExcel Health, and other Tech Giants across the world. Speaking at the launch of the initiative, the Director General of NITDA, Inuwa Kashifu Abdullahi…

By James Gachie Implementing an effective omnichannel communication strategy can provide retailers with a distinct edge in the competitive market, but the move can also present significant challenges for businesses operating within the ever-changing landscape of modern retail. To overcome these hurdles and unlock the full potential of their omnichannel strategies, retailers should look to partner with the right communication technology specialist, invest in the appropriate technology and continually adapt to shifting customer expectations. Omnichannel communication refers to a customer-centric approach that allows enterprises to integrate various channels and touchpoints to provide a seamless and consistent experience across all interactions…

Premium Times Books has released the names of dignitaries expected at the Tuesday, July 25 public presentation of a book written by Omoniyi Ibietan, the head of media relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Among the dignitaries are the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and a former Minister of Information and Communication, Frank Nweke Jr. According to a statement by Premium Times Books, while Mr. Akpabio will serve as the special guest of honour at the event scheduled for the main auditorium of the Communications and Digital Economy Complex,…

The Equinix 2023 Global Tech Trends Survey, which sampled the opinion of 2900 IT decision-makers globally has released its finding for Nigeria with the survey stating that Artificial Intelligence (AI) uptake is on the rise across all industries. To create scalable AI solutions, the report recommended that businesses must ensure their IT frameworks can accommodate the required ingestion, sharing, storage and processing of massive and diverse data sets while keeping sustainability in mind. Here are the highlights of the survey 94 percent of businesses in Nigeria are likely to be using AI or planning to do so in cybersecurity, IT…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has disclosed nine firms in Nigeria are presently under investigation for data breaches and appropriate fines and punishment would be meted out to them if found guilty. The National Commissioner of the commission, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, disclosed during a capacity-building session for members of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporter Association (NITRA), an umbrella body of Journalists covering Information and Communications Technology in Lagos yesterday. According to him, the firms include an insurance firm, a school and a consulting firm. “We know that the task of securing the data of Nigerians is huge, but the…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the regulator of Nigeria’s burgeoning telecommunications sector; Nigeria Data Protection Commission, the commission that oversees the implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act, Zoho Technologies, a leading multinational technology and web-based business tools solutions provider have confirmed participation in Pan African Digital Initiatives Summit and Exhibition (PADISE) 2023. The August event with the theme: Infrastructure Protection, Cyber Security & Connectivity as Growth Drivers in the Digital Age is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, July 20 and 21, 2023 at the Oriental Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Don Pedro Aganbi, Lead Consultant at TechTV, organiser of the…