Author: ITPulse

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has explained that the Internet Code of Practice (ICP for telecom industry is essentially to protect the right of Internet users to an open Internet and provide clear guidelines to Internet Access Service Providers on the use of traffic management practices. Prof. Danbatta, who spoke at the 2023 annual Nigeria DigitalSense Forum, focused on Internet Governance for Development, which took place in Lagos recently, added that the Internet Code also outlines the obligations of Internet Access Service Providers in relation to the protection of consumers’ personal data.…

Nigeria through the effort of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been able to reduce telecom access gaps in the country to 27 million from 37 million in 2013, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof Umar Danbatta has disclosed. .Access gaps mean the cluster of communities or grouped areas in different parts of the country that are bereft of telecom services to date. “The number of Nigerians who fell within the access gap which was estimated at 37 million in 2013 has been reduced to 27 million, following increased access to telecoms services by those hitherto not digitally included,”…

The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), a non-for-profit and membership-based organisation, which provides a platform where networks interconnect directly within Nigeria has highlighted the benefits that come with collaboration among operators, peering in carrier and cloud-neutral data centres and the hosting of content locally in Nigeria, where it is believed does more downloads of content than uploads. The Chief Executive Officer of IXPN, Mr. Muhammed Rudman highlighted these benefits to stakeholders at an exclusive peering workshop, which was organized by IXPN and Africa Data Centres (ADC) in collaboration with Workonline Communications. According to Muhammed, there is a lack of…

To mark Stop Cyberbullying Day on Friday, 16 June, Kaspersky is sharing ten practical tips focused on empowering the youth and advocating for their safety, both offline and online to combat cyberbullying, aiming to foster safer and more respectful digital environments for all. “We understand the importance of ensuring the safety of our youth in today’s digital world. Even though the Internet is important to supplement education, interact with friends and family and have fun, it is also dangerous due to the ongoing threat of cyberbullying. By equipping children and their parents with the knowledge and tools to protect themselves online,…

One of Nigeria’s foremost Bankers, Economist, Politician and former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro has been confirmed as the Chairman of the 19th edition of the prestigious Titan of Tech Africa Awards and Gala night billed for the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, July 21, 2023. The Titans of Tech Awards and Gala Nite is designed to celebrate Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) most important movers and shakers, the pioneers, innovators, men, women, organisations and institutions that are at the forefront of ICT adoption and usage in Nigeria. It is also an avenue to influence…

Premium Times Books, the book publishing arm of the Premium Times Group, is pleased to announce the release of a new title, Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria. The book, written by Omoniyi P. Ibietan, is officially making its way to physical and online bookshops Monday morning in a unique alignment with the symbolic rituals of June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day. In 460 pages spread over 12 chapters, Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria gives expression to a critical phase within the distinct trajectory of Nigerian democracy through its elections. Like…

The National Commissioner of Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), Dr. Vincent Olatunji has been appointed to Forbes Technology Council for 2023, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and Technology Executives. Speaking on the appointment of Dr. Vincent Olatunji, Scott Gerber, Forbes Councils’ founder said the council is really excited to welcome Dr. Olatunji. He stressed that their mission with Forbes Councils is “to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.” “I am delighted to be counted worthy…

Figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have shown that the telecommunications and Information Services sector in Nigeria has, in the first quarter of 2023, delivered a handsome N2.508 trillion in terms of financial value contribution to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP), representing 14.13 percent. The figures showed that the sector recorded a 4.3 percent increase from its performance in the last quarter of 2022 when it recorded 13.55 percent. When compared on a year-on-year basis, the growth showed a positive progression from 12.94 percent in the first quarter of 2022, to the 2023 figure of 14.13,…

 …holds the singular honour of being the first and only entrepreneur to have won in both emerging and master categories in any region globally Mitchell Elegbe, the Founder and Group Managing Director of Interswitch Group has been inducted into the Ernst and Young (EY) World Entrepreneur of the Year (WEOY) Hall of Fame. This proud moment took place at the WEOY award ceremony in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on Thursday June 8, 2023, before an audience that included a panel of esteemed and independent judges, luminary speakers, the ecosystem of EY Entrepreneur of The Year alumni and EY executive leadership, including…

In today’s competitive job market, employee retention has become a top priority for employers. While a generous salary and fun office perks may have sufficed in the past, a recent study by TechCabal in collaboration with WhirlSpot Media and WellaHealth has unveiled a hidden factor that can significantly impact job retention in Nigeria – Employee Health Insurance. As organizations strive to retain their most valuable talent, the study underscores the significance of health insurance in the Nigerian context and its implications for employees and employers. It provides data-driven insights to determine how health insurance influences job retention among Nigerian employees.…