Author: ITPulse

Information gathered from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the financial data obtained from service providers by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has shown that investment in the telecommunications sector has experienced upward growth from $500million in 2001 to $75.6billion in 2021. This was disclosed by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta during a meetup with Journalists in Lagos. “The telecom sector had recorded tremendous growth from an initial investment profile of $500 million as of 2001 when the sector was fully liberalised to $75.6billion in 2021,” he announced while providing his…

The Conference Committee of this year’s Cyber Secure Nigeria Conference being organized by the Cyber Security Experts of Nigeria (CSEAN) has announced that the 2-day event will take place next week July 11-12 at the Nigeria Army Resource Centre in Abuja. In a statement signed by Hanniel H. Jafaru, Conference Chairman, the umbrella body of professionals promoting cybersecurity in Nigeria, also disclosed that the theme of this year’s conference is “Cybersecurity: A Digital Transformative Tool in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals”. According to the statement, the 2023 edition of Cyber Secure Nigeria will delve into the critical role that cybersecurity plays…

In a region where traditional job markets can be limited, direct selling offers a flexible and accessible pathway to entrepreneurship. In the traditional retail model, shop owners buy goods from manufacturers and mark them up to pay for their business costs such as rent, before selling them on to the end consumer. In the direct selling model, distributors sell high-quality goods directly to the customers outside of the store environment, reducing business costs and eliminating the need to raise prices on their goods. In addition to providing unique, life-enhancing products to consumers, the direct selling industry has had a significant…

The increasing number of Nigerian youths migrating abroad has led to a growing distance between loved ones. As concerns for the health and well-being of sick and aging relatives back home continue to grow, the need for innovative solutions to care for them from afar has become essential. To this regard, Wellahealth, a leading healthcare technology company, has launched a #SendHealthHome campaign to help Nigerians in the diaspora provide quality healthcare for their loved ones. Access to healthcare, genuine medications, and expert medical remains a significant challenge for many Nigerians. According to the NPHDCA, only 4 out of 10 Nigerians…

Ericsson Mobility Report (June 2023) has predicted that in Nigeria, the average data per active smartphone will hit 19 GB per month in 2028, attributing the increase in data traffic to be primarily driven by a four times increase in smartphone traffic between 2022 and 2028. “The average data per active smartphone will settle at 19 GB per month in 2028, with the data traffic primarily driven by a four times increase in smartphone traffic in the period,” it said. According to the report, Sub-Saharan Africa is forecast to be the region with the highest growth in total mobile data…

The 2023 Telecoms Executives and Regulators Forum, being organized by the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) will discuss ‘Critical National Infrastructure Policy as a Strategic Tool for attracting rapid investment to the telecom sector’ as the major focus. The forum will hold at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on September 7, 2023. In a statement signed by the  President ATCON, Mr. Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere, Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)  will keynote the forum and will also speak on the “Challenges to Universal Broadband and Digital Services in Nigeria –…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has met with the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Nigeria through its umbrella body, the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) on the implementation of the Expanded Revenue Assurance Solution (ERAS) in the telecommunications industry. At the meeting held at the NCC’s office in Lagos, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta Danbatta shared details about the implementation of the ERAS project. He emphasized the collaboration between the NCC and the Infrastructure Concession and Regulatory Commission (ICRC), saying the ERAS project is being carried out through a Public-Private…

ZINOX Technologies Limited is set to invest a whopping $250 million into renewable energy in Africa, especially Nigeria, the Managing Director of Zinox Technologies Limited, Mrs Kelechi Eze-Okonta has announced. Making the announcement at an annual strategic business retreat, attended by captains of tech and Power industries including the Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, Mrs Kelechi Eze-Okonta said the investment is coming after years of research, test running of durable and cost-efficient multifaceted renewable energy solutions for Africa particularly Nigeria, with leading renewable energy companies in China, UK, South Africa and Dubai as partners. ‘’We have taken our…

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…