Author: ITPulse

The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), an umbrella body of Journalists covering the Information and Communications Technology sector has demanded that any Minister that would be appointed by President Bola Tinubu to champion the ICT sector must be a technocrat who is in tune with growth indices in the industry. The group believes that such a technocrat would be able to drive forward the industry, which financial data obtained from service providers by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shown has attracted over $ 75.6 billion in investment as of 2021. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mr. Chike…

The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed interest by the Osun State citizens to participate in the ongoing Skill Acquisition Training and Youth Empowerment Programme by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). This is even as the Governor requested the Agency’s management to fast-track take off of the proposed Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (AMEDI) approved to be sited in Osun State by the Federal Government. The Government had approved six (6) Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institutes (AMEDI), one per geopolitical zone of the country. One of the institutes is to be located…

With the arrival of summer, teleworking becomes the priority option for many workers, but it is necessary to take into account the risks and threats involved in moving the workspace to a new location Before the pandemic, cybersecurity started to be considered a fundamental company area. But it’s really after the implementation of teleworking during confinement and the cyberattacks that many companies suffered, due to the exposure of their devices, that IT teams are increasingly focused on raising awareness among their workers. The objective is clear, shield each access point to the business network and monitor it to avoid active…

In a bid to provide a critical layer of security across Microsoft environments, Sophos has decided to launch the Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for Microsoft Defender, a fully-managed offering that provides the industry’s most robust threat response capabilities for organizations using Microsoft Security. Sophos MDR for Microsoft Defender adds a critical layer of 24/7 protection across the Microsoft Security suite of endpoint, SIEM, identity, cloud, and other solutions to safeguard against data breaches, ransomware and other active adversary cyberattacks. “Baseline security technology alone is not enough to defeat determined attackers who will find a way in, as evidenced…

The Project Coordinator of the Pan African Digital Initiatives Summit and Exhibition (PADISE) 2023, Don Pedro Aganbi has adduced reasons why this year’s edition will focus on Critical Infrastructure Protection and Cybersecurity. Speaking to newsmen in Lagos during the weekend, Don Pedro said the focus becomes necessary in light of how digital innovation is driving economic transformation in Nigeria through accelerating connectivity, access to finance and job creation. “There is an urgent need to ramp up protection for digital infrastructure across the country,” he posited ahead of the event with the theme “Infrastructure Protection, Cyber Security & Connectivity as Growth Drivers in the Digital Age.” The event, which is scheduled…

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has appointed the former Vice President of Nigeria, H.E. Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN, as Global Advisor to assist GEAPP’s mission of accelerating clean energy deployment in developing countries. Prof. Osinbajo will support GEAPP’s partnership with governments to enhance the enabling environment and delivery effectiveness to unlock faster and greater capital flows into the clean energy sector. He will also continue his activity as a leading advocate for Just Energy Transitions in Africa including scaling up Africa’s share of the global carbon market via the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI). In May, Prof. Osinbajo…

By Stephen Newton Over the past few months, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. If you haven’t been following news about the artificial intelligence (AI) tool, you might think that sounds hyperbolic. But it’s not. In February this year, it became the fastest consumer tool ever, with 100 million users, taking just two months to reach that point. While the tool isn’t perfect (like many AI applications, it’s prone to occasional bouts of hallucination), it is still incredibly powerful. When used correctly, it can be transformative for people working across a broad range of industries. Digital marketing is…

One of Nigeria’s telecommunications companies, 9mobile is set to enter a strategic partnership with the prestigious Bayero University, Kano (BUK), as the University prepares to establish the NCC’s center of excellence in telecommunication Research and Development. Disclosing this in a statement, the Chief Sales Officer at 9mobile, Mr. Victor Nwaobia stated that the partnership will cover capacity building, modernized educational delivery and optimized technology delivery to students. “At 9mobile, we are very excited about this unique opportunity to collaborate with Bayero University Kano, a renowned institution of high repute to establish and strengthen critical ICT infrastructure to significantly improve academic…

The Accra Institute of Technology, AIT, is an independent technology-focused research university based in Accra, Ghana. Since its inception in 2009, AIT has extensively been deploying cutting-edge educational delivery technologies and systems to support teaching and learning in all its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. As one of the ECOWAS sub-region’s top education centres, AIT is home to thousands of Nigerians and other West African students. The AIT has consistently ranked as the top private University in Ghana and one of the leading educational institutions in West Africa.  It has unswervingly come top at the UMB Ghana Tertiary Awards. In 2020…

Several reports have shown that in 2023, an estimated 4.9 billion people use social media across the world with this number expected to jump to approximately 5.85 billion users by 2027, even as it continues cementing itself as a crucial part of planning a vacation. This is fuelling decision making especially among the youth with millions of GenZ-ers and Millennials using them to find inspiration for their next travel. According to data presented by OnlyAccounts.io, more than 75% of travelers find the inspiration for their next travel on social media platforms. “The number of social media users worldwide has swelled…