Author: ITPulse

Omolaraeni Olaosebikan has proven not to rest on her oars just as she redoubled her commitment to the process of brand engagement and detailed brand storytelling, which are initiatives that have given her cutting edge in her career, whilst also showing consistency in clients’ satisfaction.  The CEO of McEnies Global Communications who is championing a 360-degree marketing communications powerhouse with cross-solution services while delivering a lecture on the benefits of Integrated Marketing communications at a seminar organized at Lagos Sheraton hotel recently said success in business is not ‘rocket science’ but conscious, unwavering determination and serious hard work.  Speaking specifically to the topic…

STARTING and running a business can be one of the most daunting tasks anyone can take on in the world and especially in Nigeria. There are several things you focus on as an entrepreneur and want to get over the line. However, while racing to ship out products, get your team sorted, raise funds, and run the business, it is important to keep track of your intellectual property assets while staying afloat. Having been in the technology ecosystem advising start-ups and businesses for the last 15 years, below are some of the mistakes founders make and steps you can take…

In today’s fast-paced world, consumers are the driving force behind any successful business. They invest their hard-earned money in goods and services with the expectation of a satisfactory experience. However, not all brands live up to their promises, leaving consumers disappointed and disheartened. Addressing this issue, BrandXchange, an innovative platform, has taken the bold step of empowering Nigerian consumers to give feedback on brands across various categories. Through their Consumer Value Awards (CVA) program, consumers now have a voice in determining the value of brands in 2023. BrandXchange’s initiative seeks, in the short term, to protect consumers and eventually transform…

In its effort at reinforcing its dedication to bolstering digital expertise and the nation’s cybersecurity defenses, he .NG Academy, established as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has decided to engage security agencies in Nigeria. The aim of the engagement is to empower security agencies with an in-depth comprehension of the Fundamentals of the Internet and Cybersecurity. The capacity programme is designed to equip security professionals with the required knowledge and skills to effectively address the constantly evolving cyber threat landscape. Specifically, NiRA through the .ng Academy engages the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

Last year, we launched the Results about you tool to make it easy for you to request the removal of search results that contain your personal phone number, home address or email, right from the Google app or however you access Search. Now, we’ve significantly updated and improved the tool, helping you keep track of your personal contact information in Search and alerting you when we find it, so you can get it removed. In the coming days, we’ll be rolling out a new dashboard that will let you know if web results with your contact information are showing up…

The Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has commissioned the take-off centre of the Solution Innovation District (SID) in Awka, which will aid youths in the state to be kitted with various technology skills. The Innovation District, which is a one-stop shop for youths in the areas of innovation, technology and entrepreneurship, will provide training, incubation, and access to investment to spur the growth of the startup ecosystem in the State. The district provides access to high-speed internet, a steady power supply, conducive and serene environment for innovators, creators, and the digital tribe to thrive. Performing the function, Governor…

Infobip has released the 2023  Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, which has shown that the cloud communications platform has continued to make significant progress across all its ESG initiatives while pursuing ambitious profitable growth. Speaking on the report, Silvio Kutić, CEO at Infobip, said: “At Infobip, we believe that we have the responsibility to minimize our potential negative impact on the environment and to have a positive and meaningful impact on the communities in which we operate. Our clients and potential clients continue to ask us to share our practices and successes in ESG, pushing us to be even…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has commended the author of the book on ‘Cyber Politics’, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, for its uncommon industry, literary efforts, and activism in trying to make the society better through shared knowledge. The public presentation of the book: “Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria”, was made by Danbatta in Abuja recently where government officials, journalists, friends, and accomplished professionals converged on Abuja for the event. Ibietan is the Head, Media Relations Management at NCC and Danbatta, had done him the honour of not…

The attention of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has insisted that MAFAB Communications has launhed its Fifth Generation 5G service in Nigeria and that the service is presently available in Abuja and Lagos. This is coming on the background of some reports that MAFAB is yet launch 5G service despite acquiring the license over two years ago and one year after roll out date. Responding to the report, NCC in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Mouka described the report as misleading. “Our attention has been drawn to some misleading comments on social media which…

Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group, has said that though e-commerce is a big money business, Konga, Nigeria’s most innovative e-commerce giant, set out with clear plans to last the distance. He spoke with journalists on the sidelines of the recent innovation forum of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) bankrolled by Zinox which has produced young graduates and undergraduate entrepreneurs ready to hit the corporate world. E-commerce is a marathon, not a 100-meter dash. How prepared is Konga? As you know, Konga is a subsidiary of the Zinox conglomerate, after its acquisition and it has its forerunner in…