Author: ITPulse

The Director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mal. Kashifu Inuwa has argued that institutionalising the Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) would serve as a catalyst for creating wealth and prosperity. The DG, who spoke while receiving Mr. Olawale Fasanya, the Director-general of the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) at the NITDA’s corporate office in Abuja, added that doing so will also contribute to the growth of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). “We have between 60-90 percent of our businesses under SMEs, but operating informally. How can we formalise them so that…

Every year on May 25th, the world comes together to celebrate Africa Day, a commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity, now known as the African Union and the diverse cultures, traditions, and achievements of this incredible continent. Recognized globally, this day serves as an opportunity to acknowledge the remarkable progress Africa has made while reflecting on the challenges it continues to face. Africa, a continent of vibrant colors, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, is a true testament to the human spirit’s resilience and creativity. It is a land of breathtaking natural wonders, pulsating rhythms of…

Technology company, Zoho has announced that it has more than 90 million users across more than 600,000 global businesses of all sizes, even as it delivers strength and value upmarket by investing in go-to-market services, new products and platform enhancements.  It also announced investments across its entire portfolio to accelerate upmarket momentum. The company has witnessed a three-year CAGR of 65% in mid-market and enterprise segments, which now represent one-third of the entire business. “With our strong DNA as a technology platform company, we have been able to steadily improve our maturity and readiness for large organisations by investing in…

As a boy growing up in an average African home, Daniel Oseni was exposed to various African dishes prepared with tomatoes. In his words, “Purchasing these tomatoes was a nightmare because they easily got spoilt because the sellers didn’t have a proper preservation and storage system.” Interestingly, Nigeria is the 14th largest tomato producer in the world, and the 2nd in Africa; producing more than 2.3 million tonnes every year. Unfortunately, the country spends more than $9.8 billion on importing tomatoes because it doesn’t meet the demand for fresh produce. In previous years, Nigeria has experienced more than 56 percent…

Cyber protection company, Acronis has announced the availability of the Acronis Advanced Security + Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, describing it as an integrated endpoint detection and response + backup solution for MSPs, which enables mass adoption of advanced security capabilities.  The launch of the  Endpoint Detention & Response solution is a response to the new capabilities such as AI-based attack analysis. Thus, Acronis EDR reduces complexity and simplifies workflows for a more streamlined operation, making it easier than ever for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and the businesses they serve to deploy comprehensive security and…

A new study by cybersecurity company, Surfshark has revealed a total of 82, 000 accounts representing 64percent were leaked in Nigeria, ranking the country as the 32nd most breached country from January to March 2023 (Q1’2023) The report noted that globally, a total of 41.6M accounts were breached in Q1’2023, with Russia ranking first and amounting to a sixth of all breaches from January through March. The United States takes second place, while Taiwan appears in third place after extreme quarter-over-quarter growth, followed by France and Spain. A 49% decrease in breached users worldwide is seen compared to Q4’2022.   “Data…

Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), minister of Communications and Digital Economy will be leading information and Communications Technology (ICT) stakeholders to the 14th Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Lecture/awards this Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Oriental Hotels, Lekki, Lagos as a special guest of honour. The event seen as the biggest gathering of ICT stakeholders will be chaired by Engr. Ike Nnamani, group managing director, Medallion Data centre while Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Mr. Kashifu Inuwa, director general of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) will deliver an industry…

One of my earliest memories of a money fight was one between an alajo (thrift collector) and a borrower. The debtor was screaming at the top of his voice, ‘na money I borrow I no kill person.’ Then he added a clincher, ‘after all Nigeria self dey owe.’ It took the intervention of the Baba Oloja at that time to resolve the issue. The Baba Oloja’s intervention saved the day, prevented a fracas and led to the resolution.   Nigerians are notorious when it comes to defaulting on debt. It doesn’t matter whether as individuals or corporate entities, the bulk…

By Martin Ekpeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for a collaboration that will forge a future where innovation knows no gender boundaries, where every idea is nurtured and where women are just thrive as pioneers and partners of change. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta made the call today in Lagos at the  Women & Girls Innovation Summit, which was organized by Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN). “Together let us forge a future where innovation knows no gender boundaries, where every idea is nurtured and where women are just thriving as pioneers and partners…

Infobip says it will unveil a digital magazine with the sole aim of reaching out to the global developer community and helping them to better understand the industry through long-form analyses, opinion pieces, industry leader interviews and discussions on the latest tech trends. Tagged ‘ShiftMa’, the digital magazine will be unveiled tomorrow on the eve of its developer conference Shift Miami. It will feature an interview with Kelsey Hightower, one of the key people behind the Kubernetes project, and one of the most influential voices in the tech industry over the last 20 years. Other features include whether the cloud…