Author: ITPulse

The Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of Nigerian Financial Industry (CCISONFI) in partnership with Cybersafe Foundation and the Hook, today in Lagos launched a campaign targeted at reducing the menace of cybercrimes in Nigeria through awareness creation. Tagged ‘#NoGoFallMaga Confam Am Again Campaign’, the campaign aimed at promoting general public awareness of cybersecurity which ultimately will dovetail to reducing cybercrimes and financial fraud in the country. Speaking at the launch of the programme, Mr. Festus Amede, Chairman, Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of Nigeria Financial Industry (CCISONFI), believes that the campaign, which will be carried out in all the major…

In a dispensation where data privacy is making waves in the global tech industry, Gamaliel Okotie has been a force in federated learning, an innovative technique that solves the complexities of training AI models while preserving data confidentiality. With over 5 years of experience in data science, Gamaliel’s contribution in enabling decentralised learning models has contributed how AI systems operate in environments where privacy and efficiency are cogent. Federated learning is a transformative concept in machine learning, specifically designed  for edge computing environments. Traditionally, AI models were trained by centralising huge amounts of information on a single server, a process…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today announced Olatunbosun Tijani as the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. With this announcement, the Nigerian-British entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), a Pan-African innovation and technology centre will be incharge of the country’s Information and Communications Technology for the next four years. Tijani is coming to take over the industry from where the former Minister, Prof. Isa Pantami, who was in charge during the former President, Muhammeddu Buhari tenure.

The Tezza Academy, Nigeria and Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) Ghana are in talks for a partnership to foster knowledge and talent exchange, research advancements, and cultural understanding between the two institutions. During his visit to Nigeria on the 23rd of July, Professor Clement Dzidonu, President of AIT, had the opportunity to explore the Tezza Academy’s facility. He was warmly welcomed by the Tezza team, including Mr. Jide Modele, Equity Partner; Mr. Jide Adams, Managing Director; and Mr. Damilare Dairo, Facility Manager. Prof. Clement Dzidonu described the academy as a fitting model for instilling industry-required skills into young people especially…

By Loren Lubanga The digital native culture and the rapid pace of technological advancements have triggered a revolution in the way we communicate, with the proliferation of online platforms and digital communication channels. It has brought about a significant transformation, leaving traditional forms of communication forever altered. While voice calls and face-to-face interactions used to be the primary form of communication in the past, digital natives’ preferences have fundamentally transformed communication patterns, with the current generation choosing to engage over platforms such as chat apps, email and even video calls. These forms of communication are thus being rapidly adopted by…

The new Director for West Africa at Google, Mr. Olumide Balogun has met with the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa in a move to deepen collaboration between the two organisations. During the meeting, Mr. Balogun, who led other Google executives to the Agency’s Corporate Headquarters, Abuja, disclosed that the familiarisation visit to NITDA has become imperative because it would restate Google West Africa’s commitment to deepening the partnership. “I have been at Google for four years, recently now taking over the West Africa Director lead role. And our coming here today is to identify…

New Video Campaign, as Part of Brand’s Reinvented Strategy, Aims to Shine a Light on Everyday Love Stories and Help Customers Identify Loving Moments With Family  LG Electronics (LG) has launched a new campaign of short videos titled Life’s Good When You Get More Love – interweaving the LG family even more intricately into its customers’ everyday life, and showcasing those sometimes-unnoticed everyday loving moments experienced in the home. Just as families care for and rely on each other, so too does LG care about its customers and aims to support and facilitate the ever-strengthening bond between grandparents, parents, children,…

In Q4 2022, Treepz embarked on a transformative journey to reshape its business, prioritising financial sustainability. Since then, the company has achieved remarkable milestones, including an impressive 80% reduction in monthly operating expenses, a notable 77% quarter-on-quarter increase in revenue, and a remarkable 98% growth in gross margin since Q1 2023. With a resolute plan to achieve operational profitability by 2024, Treepz is elated to announce the finalisation of its Board of Directors, a strategic initiative aimed at fostering increased shareholder value and sustainable expansion. The appointment of the new Board of Directors marks a pivotal juncture for Treepz as…

Google has aligned with the Nigerian government’s agenda to create 1 million digital jobs by announcing an N1.2 billion initiative through its philanthropic arm Google.org, to equip 20,000 Nigerian women and youth with vital digital skills. According to a statement, the program will offer training in diverse areas such as data science, artificial intelligence, web development, and mobile app development, utilising both online and in-person delivery methods. It is open to participants from all over Nigeria, even as the initiative seeks to engage those with a strong interest in digital technology, a promising academic background, and a dedication to uplifting…

The United States Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, Marisa Lago has insisted that the availability of supportive infrastructure such as charging stations is crucial for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in Nigeria or any other country in Africa. Lago stated this as part of a remark he made at the Microsoft Garage Electric Vehicle Hackathon in Lagos two days ago. He argued that the availability of charging stations is a fundamental aspect of the enabling environment for the Electric Vehicles industry to thrive. But, there is a chicken-and-egg conundrum since companies are not likely to invest in…