Author: ITPulse

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has engaged relevant stakeholders within the tech ecosystem in a Digital Policy Dialogue with the intent of harnessing ideas for the effective implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA). The engagement is part of its continued effort at revitalising the nation’s startup ecosystem towards the sustainability of a digitally transformed nation. According to NITDA, the Digital Policy Dialogue session, which was held last week in Lagos is aimed at creating a platform where inclusive and valuable insights are gathered from stakeholders to create a practical framework that will promote innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) jointly work towards accelerating the digitisation reform process in government. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was personally signed by Prof. Umar Danbatta of NCC and Dr. Dasuki Arabi of BPSR at the NCC’s Head Office in Abuja recently. According to Prof. Danbatta, the collaboration between the two organizations is consistent with NCC’s Strategic Vision Plan (SVP) to partner and collaborate with relevant stakeholders. “This MoU will enhance efficiency and productivity as it adequately captured the roles of enabling policies and implementing institutions,…

The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has vowed to proceed with the scheduled election into national offices on August 9, 2023, despite a court injunction that has been obtained by a member of the society restraining it to do so. The President of Nigeria Computer Society, Prof. Adesina Sodiya stated this in an interview on the sideline of a press conference the society held in Lagos. He said the election will come along with its annual International Conference on Communications and e-Systems for Economic Stability (CeSES 2023), which will start from Monday, 7th to 10th of August 2023, in Bauchi, Nigeria.…

The duo of Retail and Digital Media Enterprises has been identified as the two major sectors driving CDP (Customer Data Platform) adoption in 2023, accounting for $1.5 billion of global spending and representing 70%. This sector, according to forecasts by Juniper Research will rise to $5.2 billion by 2028. The new report predicts that the increasing integration of CDPs, which identify users and their preferences, into CPaaS (Communication Platforms-as-a-Service) platforms, will enable enterprise users to provide personalised services, such as content recommendations and upselling opportunities. CDPs have historically been positioned as additional services that sit alongside CPaaS platforms; however, the…

In a bid to deepen the penetration of pharmaceutical services in Nigeria and support the delivery of targeted financial services to drive business growth, Remedial Health has decided to raise $12 million in an equity and debt funding round. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Samuel Okwuada, CEO and co-founder of Remedial Health. “We are delighted to have raised these funds, particularly with the wider context of the global funding downturn and the wide range of economic headwinds in Nigeria. Our continued growth has put us in a strong position to deliver our mission of creating a tech-enabled,…

Joshua Agboola, a 13-year-old Nigerian has explained how he was able to scale all the hurdles to emerge the youngest certified Amazon Web Services developer associate in Africa. He said he was motivated by his father to prepare for the test by studying for about two to five hours daily for some six weeks. “My father played a key role in achieving this feat, which is considered to be the world’s youngest developer associate,” he said Master Agboola achieved the feat after a grueling two-hour examination that tested his skills and knowledge in deploying, troubleshooting and development on the AWS…

In its strategic mission of enhancing people’s lives and contributing to improved health outcomes, QNET, an e-commerce-based direct-selling company, decided to showcase its amazing health, wellness, and lifestyle products during its expo in Abuja 2-day ago. The showcasing of its products coincides with its 25th-anniversary celebration with a captivating display of QNET’s journey over the past 25 years, showcasing the company’s growth, success stories and contributions to the communities it serves. Speaking on the success journey so far, Biram Fall, QNET Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Manager, expressed his joy at the achievement and the opportunity to offer their product line in…

The organizer of the International Telecommunications Week has announced that the event will hold from 12 – 14 September at the Radisson Blu, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya. Accordingly, the event, which provides a platform for digital infrastructure and connectivity professionals is aimed to bridge the gap between businesses, fostering collaborations and facilitating partnerships that will drive the continent’s connectivity revolution. It is set to unlock immense opportunities within the African market. This highly anticipated event will bring together industry leaders, decision-makers, and experts to explore the vast potential of Africa’s digital infrastructure and connectivity landscape. “Africa, with its rapidly growing…

The Chief Executive Officer of deVere Group, Nigel Green has identified semiconductors, energy and Bitcoin as the key investment destinations that investors should consider as the summer of 2023 beckons. Nigel Green believes that Savvy investors around the world are using the ‘summer markets’ period to consider rebalancing their portfolios and, speaking in a recent social media post, he said this summer he’s investing in three key areas highlighted. “This year’s summer, investors should increase investment exposure to semiconductors, energy and Bitcoin,” he said. He explains: “Many investors reduce their market activity during this summer, which leads to lower trading…

The potential of disruptive technologies which have been adopted across the globe for enhanced productivity and sustainability has drawn the attention of the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Garba Danbatta. Thus, at the 2023 edition of the Information, Communication, Technology and Telecommunications (ICTEL) expo organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in Lagos last week, called on businesses in Nigeria to adopt these disruptive technologies. The technologies are Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain Technology, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Fifth Generation (5G) and other emerging…