Author: ITPulse

OPPO Research Institute, together with global partners Qualcomm Technologies, GSMA 5G IN, Amazon Web Services and LinkedIn, announced the launch of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge on World Smile Day. Based on the brand proposition of “Inspiration Ahead”, OPPO and its global technology ecosystem partners aim to bring new and innovative solutions to life by providing funding, support and partnership opportunities. By working together, OPPO hopes these innovations can create a positive impact, and encourage greater awareness of the issues that affect global communities. OPPO and partners pledge funding and technical support for innovative proposals “OPPO believes deeply in the…

The Samsung Galaxy A24 LTE has been announced and it boasts of the latest software in Samsung’s One UI 5.1 to give you an even finer mobile experience that is one up on the Galaxy A23 LTE. It is also a smartphone with great features for an all-around awesome mobile experience. The Galaxy A24 LTE is the newest edition of the popular Galaxy A series, giving consumers more options with yet another great device to stay connected and enjoy a remarkable mobile experience. The new Galaxy A24 LTE comes packed with amazing features and a clear mission to redefine awesome…

The Institute of Information Management (IIM) Africa is set to celebrate and honour outstanding individuals in Nigeria’s data and information management industry, as well as leaders across various sectors of the economy. Those to be honored include HRM Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Ademola, The Elegushi of Ikateland, Tony O. Elumelu, Funke Opeke, Femi Otedola, Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, Funsho Doherty, Idowu Johnson, Adetola Akinola, and several other MDs and CEOs of major institutions, information management and technology firms, are among the dignitaries expected at the event. The event is expected to hold at its 40th Induction & Investiture Ceremony and annual conference on…

The registration link for the InterswitchSPAK 5.0 National Science competition has officially been opened to all senior secondary school students between the ages of 14 and 17 in public and private schools in Nigeria. The competition was declared open yesterday during a press conference in Lagos. Declaring this year’s edition of the National Science Competition open, Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President, Group Marketing and Corporate Communications at Interswitch, said, “We are excited to kick off this edition of InterswitchSPAK particularly because it’s been five years of visible impact. This highlights our focus on inspiring and empowering innovative young minds to…

Technology company, Zoho has launched a privacy-centric browser, which has built-in data and activity blockers to protect against user tracking. Tagged Ulaa, the browser provides a surveillance-free browsing experience to help users secure their personal data and activity by providing a browser solution that universally blocks tracking and website surveillance. The newly-launched web browser’s name originates from the Tamil language and connotes the beginning of a journey into a secure browsing experience is also rooted in privacy, productivity and user modes. Privacy: Ad and data tracking blockers prevent unauthorised push notifications, pop-ups, and time tracking. Existing browsers use time trackers…

Over 2,000 Nigerian youths have, so far from the Six (6) Geopolitical Zones of the country benefited from the Digital Job Creation for Youths (DJCY) initiative of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Disclosing this in a statement personally signed by its Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Danbatta, the NCC said the ongoing edition has 600 youths being trained, explaining that the programme is in line with one of the pillars of the National Digital Economic Policy and Strategy, (NDEPS 2020-2030), which is to further accelerate economic growth in digital literacy and skills. According to NCC, the DJCY programme is designed…

In an ambitious move to take the number one position in the Africa’s logistics sector, Konga Logistics has decided to put a N5biĺion investment in the next five years. Konga Logistics is the digital arm of Nigeria’s composite eCommerce platform, Konga. “Konga Logistics is budgeting N5bn annually for the next five years to achieve its ambition of becoming the leading logistics company in Nigeria and, by extension, Africa,” Mr. Charles Udeozor, Head of Konga Logistics announced in a statement. There are indications that the management of Konga Logistics has started taking delivery of new delivery assets from last quarter. Furthermore,…

Creators come to Instagram every day to create and connect, grow their audience, and build their businesses. With more than 2 Billion people using Instagram each month, Instagram offers a global reach and a wide breadth of features, which makes it a one-stop-shop for all creators, and offers a variety of opportunities and experiences for creators everywhere. However, when you are starting your career as an aspiring creator, it can be overwhelming and you might be looking for some guidance on how to start. So below are some tips that can help get you started, or even be a good…

By Elvis Eromosele    Recently, I had the task of sending prescription glasses in a case to Benin City. After considering all the available options, it became clear that taking it to a park and paying one thousand naira was the best way to get it delivered, on the same day. It was cost-effective, and timely and ensured that I met my goal.    I spoke to a driver, he very reluctantly revealed that he made, on average, N12, 000.00 daily, from, “help me deliver this”. Imagine this: one driver in one park makes an average of N12, 000.00 daily. Multiply this…

In order to revolutionize and democratize e-learning in Nigeria and indeed Africa, a firm has decided to launch Educatial, which it says creates great institutions, unlocks the great potentials of Africa’s young population and creates wealth among the people. The launch of Educatial platform is coming as Android phones, e-learning tablets, laptops and other modern gadgets are now available to students to aid their studies. Thus, shifting emphasis from predominantly physical classrooms as centres of learning to online classrooms in smartphones and other devices of the user. Highlights of Educatial Educatial was developed by indigenous systems engineers. It is an…