Author: ITPulse

The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 signed into Law by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on June 12, 2023, effectively positions Nigeria to take its pride of place in the comity of nations in the very important aspect of data protection and data privacy. In this article, I will discuss the timeline and catalogue of the series of events that led to the signing of the Data Protection Bill. The first landmark event took place on January 25, 2019, when, as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), I signed…

Corporate communications in Nigeria’s public sector is akin to walking the eggshells. Balancing public and institutional interest in information management is a daunting responsibility. Public sector institutions prefer significant confidentiality measures in their information management processes. Emerging cybersecurity technologies and knowledge management have led to the introduction of extra steps for information storage and retrieval. Many of these organizations currently store documents in digital formats, encrypted, and, in some cases, introduce a password for access. In federal ministries, agencies and departments, the use of physical files is, however, still prevalent. Several memos, reports, and documents transverse the institutions in utmost…

The National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji yesterday in a virtual press conference engaged Journalists covering the Information and Communications Technology sector in Nigeria about the Commission and what it has done in the last few years. The conference was interactive and had in attendance over 20 Journalists. Here are the key takeaways Data protection compliance in the public sector is hovering around 49 percent. The commission has created 200 jobs and experts working in the public and private sectors. Over 160 Data Protection Compliance Organisations (DPCO)s are licensed and rendering almost 17 services in Nigeria.…

Digital Africa Global Consult Limited has announced the theme for the 11th edition of the annual Digital Africa Conference & Exhibition, now slated for the 4th quarter of 2023: “Perfecting Cross-Border Payment Systems in Africa.” The announcement was made on Friday, June 2023 in Abuja when the Chairman/CEO of the company, Dr. Evans Woherem, hosted Alford Conferences Limited, the longstanding publicity and event marketing partner for its annual tech show. Dr. Woherem, one of the most respected banking technology experts in Nigeria, and former Executive Director of IT of both First Bank Nigeria Limited and Unity Bank Plc, explained that…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer in product development, reshaping how products are conceived, refined, and delivered to market. Its transformative capabilities have significantly influenced processes, strategies, and outcomes in product development, leading to enhanced efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage. This article delves into the profound impact of AI advancements on product development and how businesses are leveraging AI technologies to drive success. Advanced-Data Analysis and Insights AI’s prowess in data analysis has revolutionized product development by swiftly processing vast datasets and extracting actionable insights. AI-powered analytics tools uncover hidden patterns, predict market trends, and provide valuable intelligence that…

In its further commitment to providing innovative financial solutions for its customers, Firstbank has decided to launch the first Humanoid Robot at its Adetokunbo Ademola VI, Lagos Digital Experience Centre (DXC) Branch. The launch of the Humaniod Robot, which is equipped with Video Banking and Artificial Intelligence (AI), taking on the role of a friendly branch staff is among the phased configuration of the bank’s state-of-the-art digitally led self-service branch. “The addition of the Humanoid Robot to our state-of-the-art Digital Experience Centre represents a purposeful stride towards transforming the banking landscape in the country and further showcases the priority we…

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has held an enlightening discussion with the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in an ongoing effort to promote the widespread adoption of the .ng domain. The President of NIRA, Mr. Adesola Akinsanya disclosed this in a speech contained in the organisation’s May Newsletter. According to him, the engagement with the two professional bodies is part of NIRA’s collective journey toward achieving digital excellence, which he believes is on the right track. “We had enlightening discussions with the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the Lagos Chamber of…

Mitsumi, in collaboration with Dell Technologies, has launched the Dell PowerFlex solution, designed to unleash the power of unbound flexibility for businesses in Nigeria. The launch, which was held at the Lagos Continental Hotel recently, was aimed at providing Nigerian businesses with a comprehensive understanding of the PowerFlex solution, designed to harness capabilities and achieve unparalleled flexibility among businesses. Speaking at the event, Enterprise Project Manager at Mitsumi Distribution, Mr. Kingsley Edionwe, said the solution would improve business productivity and address business challenges, adding that Powerflex Solution also offers an encompassing solution that prioritises sustainability, connectivity and security. One of…

The telecommunications industry has undoubtedly witnessed tremendous growth and development in Nigeria. It is a sector that directly impacts every aspect of human life, business, education, governance, family, entertainment, etc. Growth in the industry was slow for several years after Nigerian Independence. The total telephone subscriptions from Independence in 1960 to 2001 was a paltry 400,000 connected analogue lines, translating to a teledensity of 0.04%. This number of telephone lines was considered inadequate for a population of 126.2 million in 2001, according to the World Bank, when the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) licensed the Digital Mobile Operators. Before the advent…

Nigeria has been profiled behind Senegal with an index score of 74.68 and the lowest number of compromised computers per 100,000 internet users in all African countries reviewed. In the profiling done by Indusface, Senegal is named the most cyber-secure African country for businesses to allow their employees to work from, with a cyber security index score of 78.09 out of 100 out of the eight countries profiled on the continent. Meanwhile, Egypt scores 72.85 to come third position, followed by Morocco, Algeria, South Africa, Kenya and Tunisia, who scored 66.01, 65.33, 62.23, 57.38 and 50.92 respectively. Also, contributing to…