Author: ITPulse

Imagine a bustling Tuesday morning in the city of Lagos and Mrs. Hadiza, a vibrant entrepreneur, is preparing her well-loved Jollof rice for the lunch crowd. As she expertly stirs the simmering pot, her mind wanders to a challenging period earlier this year when Nigeria experienced a cash crunch that followed the introduction of the new naira currencies. Mrs. Hadiza was unable to run her food business operations smoothly.  During this time, she was unable to make the necessary purchases for her business because she did not have sufficient cash. Her suppliers were insistent on being paid in cash; bank…

The National Information Technology Development Agency has just announced its partnership with the GAGE company for the Co-Create Africa International Exhibition. The Annual Co-Create Africa International Tech Expo will now be themed ‘’ NITDA-Co-Create West Africa Tech Week. Co-Create Africa International Tech Expo is an annual exhibition hosted by The GAGE Company. It is a 2-day technology exhibition, with over 10,000 visitors and 150 Exhibitors expected. It is a showcase of innovative Startups and the latest tech solutions locally and across the globe. The GAGE Company is the innovative mind behind the GAGE Awards; an award dedicated to celebrating digital…

Premium Times Books, the publisher of the book, “Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria” written by the Head of Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Omoniyi Ibietan, has released the schedule for the official presentation. According to a statement by the publisher, the book will be formally presented to the public on 25 July 2023 at the main auditorium of the communications and digital economy complex of the NCC, located at Mbora District of Abuja, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on 25 July. The 460-page book spread over 12 chapters, gives…

In a bid to nurture innovation and creativity among its employees, Interswitch has successfully concluded the second edition of its Technovation competition with various teams winning N1,000,000, N750, 000 and N500, 000 respectively. The Technovation competition initiative showcases Interswitch’s commitment to fostering innovation and creating impactful solutions that address diverse challenges across the African continent. The competition, which spanned several weeks, provided a unique platform for Interswitch employees to explore their problem-solving capabilities and devise innovative solutions to real-world problems. With a strong focus on technology-driven advancements, this program provided participants with the necessary tools, mentorship, and a platform to…

The total value of digital wallet transactions will rise from $9 trillion in 2023 to $16 trillion in 2028, representing a growth of 77% between 2023 and 2028, a new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in emerging payments has found. According to the study, the growth is driven across both developed and developing markets, as the increased adoption of advanced services such as BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) and microloans drives end-user engagement. The study found that in a highly congested wallet landscape, diversifying their appeal to users is vital. A digital wallet is a software-based system that…

…. Celebrating 20 Years of Africa’s Trusted InfoSec Company Digital Encode Limited, a multi-award-winning consulting and integration firm based in Lagos, Nigeria, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. Founded in 2003, Digital Encode specializes in designing, managing, and securing business-critical telecommunications environments and IT infrastructures. Recognized in the industry for its vendor-independent perspective, the firm excels in solving multifaceted, complex enterprise network security and audit problems. With 20 years of sustained business success, Digital Encode stands as a testament to its innovation and unwavering commitment to excellence. In Nigeria, where failed startups are commonplace, Digital Encode has defied the…

The Digital Currency Coalition (DCC), an umbrella body of crypto asset practitioners and founders in the African digital currency space has called on the Nigerian government to leverage digital currency to create jobs, sustain innovation and ultimately, grow the economy. While acknowledging the potential risks and challenges associated with the emerging digital currency sector, the Coalition emphasize that with proper regulation and strategic implementation, digital currencies can serve as catalysts for job creation, innovation and sustainable development. In a statement titled “Digital Currency Coalition (DCC): Empowering Nigeria’s Future”, the body noted that embracing and leveraging the opportunities presented by digital…

When the San Francisco-based Open AI launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot, ChatGPT, on November 30, 2022, industry watchers knew that a significant disruptor in the labour marketplace had arrived. Followers of developments in the digital technology space are no strangers to disruptive innovations, a term coined by Professor Clayton Christensen of Harvard University in 1995. In the book, The Innovators Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail (1997), Professor Christensen delved extensively into “Disruptive Innovations.” Recently there have been reports of students using ChatGPT for assignments. The App can deliver well-written papers on most subjects flawlessly. Recently, Harvard…

The Anambra State Government, through its Solution Innovation District (SID) has announced the launch of its software development program called ‘Code Anambra’. This is a comprehensive software development training program aimed at empowering Ndi Anambra with advanced in-demand skills and opportunities in the global tech industry. Code Anambra training program is starting just as the Solution Innovation District in partnership with Microsoft and Wootlab Foundation concludes the training of 20,000 Anambra youths on web design, graphic design, digital marketing, productivity tools and digital entrepreneurship in a program tagged ‘LevelUp Anambra’ Code Anambra is designed to equip Anambra’s talented tech enthusiasts…

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mal. Kashifu Inuwa has made a case for Nigeria to explore technology such as the Internet of Things to increase its food production. The World Economic Forum has said there is a need to increase global food production by 70% in the next seven years to address food security. While delivering a keynote address at the IoT West Africa Conference and Exhibition 2023 in Lagos State a few days ago, the NITDA DG said this has become necessary as Nigeria will be the third largest population in the world by…